Community Services Master Plan DRAFT - June 2021 Community Services Master Plan
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Community Services Master Plan DRAFT - June 2021 Community Services Master Plan DRAFT B Table of Contents Executive Summary . 1 A. Purpose of This Plan ............................................................... 1 B. Planning Process Summary ......................................................... 1 C. Key Issues Summary ............................................................... 2 D. Inventory Assessment Summary ..................................................... 4 E. Level of Service Target. 4 F. Recommendations and Objectives Summary Table ...................................... 5 I . Introduction to The Planning Context . 9 A. Blueprint for the Future ............................................................. 9 B. Department Overview ............................................................. 10 C. History of Parks and Recreation in Perris ............................................. 11 D. Strategic Framework .............................................................. 11 E. Related Planning Efforts and Integration ..............................................12 F. The Planning Process .............................................................. 16 II. Community Profile . 19 A. Demographic Profile ..............................................................19 B. Park and Recreation Influencing Trends .............................................. 24 C. Relevant Research Trends. 28 III . Community Input: The Focus of the Master Planning Process . 35 A. Outreach Strategy ................................................................35 B. COVID-19 Pandemic ..............................................................35 C. Community Input, Focus Groups, Stakeholder Interviews ................................36 D. Public Forums ................................................................... 37 E. Statistically Valid and Open Link Surveys .............................................40 IV . What We Have Now: Inventory and Level of Service Analysis . 51 A. Park Classification and Level of Service ............................................... 51 B. Parks and Facilities Inventory and Assessment ........................................52 C. Park Ranking ....................................................................DRAFT 57 D. Level of Service Analysis ...........................................................59 E. Population Based Standards .......................................................70 F. Looking Into the Future – Opportunities to Improve Park Experiences ......................72 G. Key Issues and Conclusions ........................................................98 V . Service Analysis . 101 A. Organizational Analysis ...........................................................101 B. Recreation Program Analysis ......................................................106 C. Maintenance and Operations Analysis ...............................................116 D. Financial Analysis ...............................................................126 VI . The Plan Forward, Key Issues and Recommendations . 135 A. Key Issues Analysis Matrix ........................................................135 B. Goals, Objectives, and Action Steps .................................................138 Appendix A: Parks and Recreation Influencing Trends ....................................153 Appendix B: Community Engagement Memorandum .....................................169 Appendix C: Survey Report ..........................................................181 Appendix D: Park Development Standards .............................................257 Appendix E: GRASP® Level of Service Analysis ..........................................261 i Community Services Master Plan Appendix F: Wayfinding and Signage Standards .........................................291 Appendix G: Sample Park Maintenance Standards .......................................295 Appendix G: Potential Funding Sources ................................................305 Table of Figures Figure 1: Key Elements of Master Planning ....................................................2 Figure 2: Population Trends in Perris from 2000 to 2030 .......................................19 Figure 3: 2020 Age Distribution in Perris Compared to California ................................ 20 Figure 4: 2020 Racial/Ethnic Diversity of the City of Perris .....................................21 Figure 5: Median Household Income Distribution in City of Perris ................................ 22 Figure 6: Employment Overview in City of Perris .............................................. 23 Figure 7: Coronavirus Impact Planning for City of Perris .........................................24 Figure 8: Team Sport Household Participation ............................................... 26 Figure 9: Fitness and Wellness Participation .................................................27 Figure 10: Outdoor Recreation Participation ................................................ 28 Figure 11: Participation Rates Among Diverse Groups Over Time (All Americans, Ages 6+) ............31 Figure 12: Participation Rates Among Diverse Groups by Age (All Americans, Ages 6+) ..............31 Figure 13: Geographic Representation of Survey Respondents ...................................41 Figure 14: Key Findings from the Survey .....................................................41 Figure 15: Average Importance Performance Matrix Explanation ................................ 46 Figure 16: Average Importance Performance Matrix ............................................47 Figure 17: System Map .................................................................. 53 Figure 18: System Inventory Examples ..................................................... 56 Figure 19: Variation in LOS Values ......................................................... 60 Figure 20: Perris Neighborhood Access to Outdoor Recreation ...................................61 Figure 21: Neighborhood Access High-Value Area ............................................. 62 Figure 22: Pedestrian barriers and City Boundaries .......................................... 64 Figure 23: Walkable Access to Outdoor Recreation Opportunities ............................... 65 Figure 24: Walk High-Value Area ........................................................... 66 Figure 25: GRASP® Walkable GAP Analysis. 67 Figure 26: Neighborhood Access to Indoor Recreation ......................................... 69 Figure 27: Walkable Gap Visioning and PrioritiesDRAFT Map ......................................... 73 Figure 28: Trail Infill Opportunity Northeast of Evans Road and Citrus Avenue ......................76 Figure 29: Trail Infill Opportunity in the Area Near Enchanted Hills Park. .77 Figure 30: Trail Infill Opportunity in the Area off of West 4th Street and Kruse Street ................ 78 Figure 31: Map of Infill Opportunities for Copper Creek Park ................................... 83 Figure 32: Map of Infill Opportunities for El Nido Pocket Park ................................... 84 Figure 33: Map of Infill Opportunities for Foss Field Park ....................................... 85 Figure 34: Map of Infill Opportunities for Frank Eaton Memorial Park ............................ 86 Figure 35: Map of Infill Opportunities for Goetz Park ...........................................87 Figure 36: Map of Infill Opportunities for Liberty Park ......................................... 88 Figure 37: Map of Infill Opportunities for May Ranch Park ...................................... 89 Figure 38: Map of Infill Opportunities for Mercado Park ........................................ 90 Figure 39: Map of Infill Opportunities for Metz Park ............................................91 Figure 40: Map of Infill Opportunities for Monument Ranch Park ................................ 92 Figure 41: Map of Infill Opportunities for Morgan Park ......................................... 93 Figure 42: Map of Infill Opportunities for Panther Park ........................................ 94 Figure 43: Map of Infill Opportunities for Paragon Park ........................................ 95 Figure 44: Map of Infill Opportunities for Paws Park ........................................... 96 Figure 45: Map of Infill Opportunities for Rotary Park ...........................................97 Figure 46: Department Staffing .......................................................... 101 Figure 47: Perris Community Services Organizational Chart ................................... 102 ii Figure 48: 2019 Participation by Program Service Area ...................................... 108 Figure 49: Current Population in Perris by Age .............................................. 111 Figure 50: Pyramid Methodology ......................................................... 114 Figure 51: Service Assessment Matrix ..................................................... 115 Figure 52: Survey Responses to Cleanliness, Maintenance, and Safety in Parks .................. 117 Figure 53: Survey Respondents Reported Factors to Increasing Park Use. 118 Figure 54: Survey Responses from GP RED Research on Homelessness ......................... 123 Figure 55: Tactical Approaches to Managing Homelessness ................................... 124 Figure 56: How Effective is Your Community/ is Your Organization? ............................. 125 Figure 57: Residents Support for Potential Funding Sources .................................. 129 Figure 58: Impact on Participation