Arlington Heights Park District Comprehensive Plan 2006-2011 Table of Contents
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Arlington Heights Park District Comprehensive Plan 2006-2011 March 10, 2006 Step Up To Health, It Starts in the Parks This new program celebrates: • Healthy Lifestyles • Ways to Improve Your Health • Livable Communities Your healthy lifestyle is defined by how you take care of yourself and your family. That includes healthy eating and physical activity. Benefits of regular physical activity for adults include preventing problems caused by heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure; weight control; build and maintain healthy bones, muscles and joints; reduce feeling of depression and anxiety; help older adults maintain strength & balance; promote psychological well-being. During childhood and adolescence, there is an association between physical activity levels and: aerobic fitness, levels of body fat, use of tobacco and alcohol, healthier eating habits, self-esteem, teamwork, leadership and socialization. Get started with Park District facilities and programs: Walking paths—at Lake Arlington, Melas Park, around the community centers—help track your progress, encourage you to get moving. Sports—a variety of programs designed for youth & adults. Check the offerings in our program guide. Don’t forget tennis at Forest View and Heritage, golf at Arlington Lakes and Nickol Knoll, swimming at Olympic Indoor Swim Center & the outdoor centers this summer. Dance—tap, jazz, hip-hop, Irish Step, ballroom & Latin—dozens of classes for youth, adults & seniors. Fitness classes—floor fitness; water exercise; and senior fitness runs. Fitness facilities—Forest View Fitness Center and the Senior Center’s Athletic Club provide equipment and inspiration, along with classes and drop-in time. Park District classes help you achieve a healthy life style and just as important. Create livable communities by spreading the word, bringing a friend to class, organizing a team and living a healthy lifestyle. 410 N. Arlington Heights Road / Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004 (847) 577-3000 / Fax: (847) 577-3050 / www.ahpd.org April 11, 2006 Dear Resident: On behalf of the Park Board of Commissioners, it is my pleasure to present the 2006 Comprehensive Plan of the Arlington Heights Park District. The Park District began the concept of long range planning with the first Comprehensive Plan in 1982. An updating process occurs every three years. With each revision, the Comprehensive Plan improves as a working document. The 2006 Plan is a proposed course of action for the Park District over the next five year period. The Comprehensive Plan is designed to encompass all aspects of the Park District's operations, including finance, personnel, parks, land acquisition and development, facilities and programs. The Plan has been proposed by staff and approved by the Park Board. It is now ready to be used as an active guide by the Arlington Heights Park District. Thank you for taking the time to be an involved and interested citizen of the Arlington Heights community. Sincerely, Maryfrances H. Leno Board of Commissioners 1 Arlington Heights Park District Comprehensive Plan 2006-2011 Table of Contents Introduction Welcome letter from Park Board President .................................................................................1 Table of Contents..................................................................................................................... 2-3 Introduction..................................................................................................................................4 Executive Summary................................................................................................................. 5-6 Park District Profile ................................................................................................................. 7-8 Organizational Chart....................................................................................................................9 List of Staff and Commissioners ...............................................................................................10 AHPD Vision & Goals ..............................................................................................................11 Goal #1- Financial Resources and Assets...................................................................................13 1.1 Identify and pursue alternative funding to meet public demand.................................. 14-16 1.2 Administer the District finances in a sound and accountable fiscal manner. .............. 17-22 1.3 Provide a safe environment for District personnel and visitors.........................................23 1.4 Acquire/implement a level of technology that enables the Park District to conduct business in a manner which meets public expectation.................. 24-25 Goal #2 - Recreational Opportunities and Facilities ................................................................27 2.1 Plan, finance and develop quality facilities which meet the diverse recreational needs of participants in all age groups..................................................... 28-29 2.2 Provide quality recreational programs and services which meet the needs of all age groups, and promote a healthy lifestyle in the community.......................... 30-36 Goal #3 – Leadership...................................................................................................................37 3.1 Encourage staff to be actively involved in community and professional organizations.................................................................................................38 3.2 Seek out partnerships with other recreation providers within our region.................... 39-40 3.3 Enhance the District’s image through effective and proactive public relations. ......... 41-42 Goal #4 – Teamwork....................................................................................................................43 4.1 Maintain a work environment that facilitates a free exchange of ideas and effective problem solving. ....................................................................... 44-45 4.2 Encourage our employees to eagerly participate in meaningful growth opportunities..........................................................................................................46 4.3 Adequately train, evaluate, support and provide a qualified team to operate the business of the District at a quality level. ............................................. 47-49 Goal #5 - Customer-Focused Service .........................................................................................51 5.1 Maintain effective interaction between Board and staff....................................................52 5.2 Encourage and promote a Park District with excellent inter/intra-departmental communication............................................................................53 5.3 Continue quality customer-focused service................................................................. 54-56 Goal #6 – Stewardship.................................................................................................................57 6.1 Continue to promote and educate the public on environmental and conservation issues.............................................................................................................58 6.2 Protect and actively manage our natural resources...................................................... 59-60 2 Arlington Heights Park District Comprehensive Plan 2006-2011 Table of Contents Five-year Financial Forecast................................................................................................. 61-63 Parks and Facilities......................................................................................................................65 Types of Park & Recreation Facilities................................................................................. 67-68 Park Facilities by Type ..............................................................................................................69 Park Acreage Standards Comparison .................................................................................. 70-71 Map - Parks and Facilities .........................................................................................................72 Park District Neighborhood Comparison ..................................................................................73 List of Parks and Facilities................................................................................................... 74-76 Parks and Facilities Inventory.............................................................................................. 77-94 Other Program Facilities...................................................................................................... 95-96 Physical Accessibility Assessment ............................................................................................97 Park Site Reservations ....................................................................................................... 98-100 Capital Improvement Plan........................................................................................................101 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan.............................................................................. 102-108 Capital Improvement Plan Summary.......................................................................................109 Capital Projects – Multiple Year Overview....................................................................