2013 Strategic Plan Review, Progress and Activity Analysis Provo Parks and Recreation November 20, 2019 Community Value 1: Community Mandates Maintain and enhance parks, trails, and recreational facilities to promote community interaction, healthy lifestyles, and safety. Description Status Develop Downtown Provo as an urban 2014- Linear park at Center St; established linear park through the creation of a budge series of interconnected pocket parks 2018 acquisition of 300 S. Plaza property Strategy that encourages a more walkable 2016- Worked with the Church of Jesus Christ community. of Latter-day Saints on street dedication and private park development Maintain and enhance the quality of 2018 Maintenance operations staff changes current park sites, facilities, and James Cornaby, Superintendent; Matt Strategy amenities of the Provo City Parks and Brimhall, Cemetery Operations Supervisor. Recreation system Conduct a cost-of-service study for Ongoing- Intended as component of Provo park-maintenance operations, and 360 software development implement improvements as needed. Enhance urban-forestry and 2019- New Arboriculture staff and operations Action beautification services. under Colt Nuccitelli (ISA Certified Arborist) 2019- Developed plan for ongoing maintenance funding for newly developed park sites Develop facilities with equitable access 2016- New Franklin Park and 2019- Spring by residents throughout the city and Creek park designed to meet ADA that reflect the ability to serve a diverse accessibility compliance standards. Strategy public, as well as meeting all ADA- 2018- Provo River Trail redesign with compliance requirements and other improved access points and safety special needs. enhancements Renovate all parks and recreation 2017 Completed 2 restrooms to ADA standard facilities that are not ADA-accessible. 2017 Constructed Franklin neighborhood park Create new parks in areas currently 2019 Constructed Spring Creek Park underserved in order to eliminate 2019 ADA Audit performed inequities over the next 20 years. 2019-2020- Unlimited Play Center Action Demonstrate visually the level of equity Construction for access to all ability levels and by park and facility types with GIS users mapping. Connect parks through trails and sidewalks, especially in Downtown Provo. Upgrade parks, trails, and recreational Ongoing facilities to resolve management 2014- Introduction of reservation app to challenges and to meet the needs of improve Recreation Center user experience current users. 2018- Introduced triple play pass to increase amenities to all users of the Provo Recreation Strategy Center members 2018- QuickScores scheduling software for all youth and adult sports participants 2019- Peaks ice arena lobby redesign for increases security Establish a lifecycle maintenance- Currently initiated improvement plan for parks and The Recreation Center, Peaks Ice Arena and Action recreation facilities from the inventory Golf Course all have Capital Improvement assessment completed as part of the Projects (CIP) funding to support building master plan. lifecycle maintenance Pursue renovations and new 2015 RAP tax CIP improvements for parks, trails, and 2019-2020 Unlimited Play Center recreational facilities in areas of 2018- Fieldhouse Fitness amenities and greatest growth and unmet needs. programming Strategy 2016- Slate Canyon bike course 2019- Driving range capacity increases 2019- Pickle ball addition to Sherwood Hillside Park Evaluate the level of productivity of Ongoing- Intended as component of Provo each park and recreation facility based 360 on cost per-acre to maintain, capacity Program evaluations on each activity of use, and cost-per-experience in Benchmarking studies with other area each facility. communities Create an updated master plan for West Park currently under review to better each underperforming park that is meet the needs of the surrounding customized to the neighborhood or neighborhood community area it serves and also Neighborhood Committee design created for reflects design principles consistent Sherwood Hillside Park with park type. Develop a system of dog parks and off- Completed the installation of Dog Park at leash areas in Provo. Consider Bicentennial Park 2015 Action partnering with the Police Department to meet K-9 unit training needs. Develop policies for the acquisition and 2018-2019- Worked through the divestiture of divestiture of park and conservation golf course property together with City lands. Council. 2019- Established Conservation Easement at Rock Canyon Trailhead. 2019- Timp-Kiwanis park sale to local school district, created a 100-acre sports park complex opportunity Renovate, expand, and possibly Completed several improvements including relocate the Shooting Sports Park. side walls at firing line shelters. No plans or projections to relocate the facility at this time. Establish a system-wide community 2016- Three community gardens were initiated garden program. in partnership with Community Action Services and Food Bank. Conduct a feasibility study for the 2019- Economic impact study performed by development of a regional sports Utah Valley Visitors and Convention Bureau; complex. 2019- Land acquired for regional sports complex Conduct a feasibility study for the 2019 and ongoing- Provo River Corridor Plan development of a whitewater trail initiated with Community Development Dept. utilizing the Provo River. Conduct a Plans to initiate whitewater trail study with feasibility study for the relocation of the RTCA program East Bay Golf Course. 2019- Golf course study funded and initiated with Phelps/Atkinson Design Conduct a feasibility study to evaluate 2019- City Center redesign initiated which an expansion of facilities at the Covey integrates CCA operations in the plan. Center for the Arts. Conduct a feasibility study for the 2017- Provo Beach Park feasibility study development of a beach park on Utah together with Utah State Parks and other Lake. partnering agencies. Conduct a feasibility study for the Ongoing- Coordinating on potential Via development of an adventure sports Ferratta course in Provo Canyon. park. Conduct a feasibility study for the 2019- Multi-use Regional Sports Park complex development of a botanical garden and initiated; Botanical (Arboretum) planned as outdoor concert facility. part of Stutz Park. Strategy Maintain the importance and value of parks and recreation as a City-provided service by organizing events, festivals, and programs that build the community. Enhance or develop special events that Ongoing significant support services for bring the community together, create Provo’s Freedom Festival, Pride event, Action traditions, and build a sense of pride in enhanced WinterFest and Lights-On Provo. celebration, movies in the park, and many other annual events. Community Value 2: Standards Update and utilize standards for the acquisition, development, design, operations, and maintenance of parks, trails, and recreational facilities. Description Action/Status Utilize consistent design standards in Project Manager has used consistent design the development of park and standards Strategy recreational-facility landscaping, RFPs communicates standards for park amenities, signage, and infrastructure. design Continue to update design standards to 2019- Developed a new more contemporary meet the ever-changing needs of family restroom design at Spring Creek Park residents and the development that will be used at other facilities as they community. redevelop. Lighting plans for the Provo River Trail Action Utilize Crime Prevention Through enhancement and vegetation management on Environmental Design techniques to University Greenway project follow CEPTED prevent crime, enhance vision, and standards; Ongoing emphasis in CEPTED increase safety while maintaining training and integration in design and aesthetic elements of landscapes. management. Utilize best practices that match Continuing to future strategic plan. Strategy maintenance standards to sites and facilities. Upon completion of the cost-of-service Ongoing and intended as part of the Provo study for parks maintenance, develop a 360 Software development program. Action work-order management system to track accountability for work against established standards. Better utilization of the Activity Guide to Enhance communications in marketing communicate and promote Department and promoting City parks, trails, and facilities and programs; Articles published on recreational facilities in order to Mayor’s Blog that feature current activity and Strategy improve community awareness of opportunities. programs, services, and facilities, as 2019- Weekly PIO meeting with city staff and well as to diversify the use of amenities recreation staff members and expand public-feedback 2014-ongoing- Expanding social media opportunities. presence and staffing Develop and implement a formal New public information officer coordination communications and marketing plan, with Mayor’s office; social media presence in Action including utilization of social media and many Department operation by operations networking. managers. Recreation Center renewal program and approval to secure a portion of revenues for ongoing enhancement and regeneration of the facility, continued to future strategic plan. 2013- Equipment history report created Strategy through maintenance technicians and facility Maintain updated standards for asset- services and amenity-management in order to 2018- Inventory tracking system to better maximize and expand their useful