ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The contribution of the following individuals in preparing this document is gratefully acknowledged: City Council Robert Cashell, Mayor Pierre Hascheff, At‐Large Dan Gustin, Ward One Sharon Zadra, Ward Two Jessica Sferrazza, Ward Three Dwight Dortch, Ward Four David Aiazzi, Ward Five City of Reno Charles McNeely, City Manager Susan Schlerf, Assistant City Manager Julee Conway, Director of Parks, Recreation & Community Services John MacIntyre, Project Manager Jaime Schroeder, Senior Management Analyst Mary Beth Anderson, Interim Community Services Manager Nick Anthony, Legislative Relations Program Manager John Aramini, Recreation & Park Commissioner Angel Bachand, Program Assistant Liz Boen, Senior Management Analyst Tait Ecklund, Management Analyst James Graham, Economic Development Program Manager Napoleon Haney, Special Assistant to the City Manager Jessica Jones, Economic Development Program Manager Sven Leff, Recreation Supervisor Mark Lewis, Redevelopment Administrator Jeff Mann, Park Maintenance Manager Cadence Matijevich, Special Events Program Manager Billy Sibley, Open Space & Trails Coordinator Johnathan Skinner, Recreation Manager Suzanna Stigar, Recreation Supervisor Joe Wilson, Recreation Supervisor Terry Zeller, Park Development Planner University of Nevada, Reno Cary Groth, Athletics Director Keith Hackett, Associate Athletics Director Scott Turek, Development Director Washoe County School District Rick Harris, Deputy Superintendent 2 “The most livable of Nevada cities; City Manager’s Office the focus of culture, commerce and Charles McNeely tourism in Northern Nevada.” August 1, 2008 Dear Community Park & Recreation Advocate; Great Cities are characterized by their parks, trails and natural areas. These areas help define the public spaces; the commons where all can gather to seek solace, find adventure, experience harmony and re’create their souls. The City of Reno has actively led the community in enhancing the livability of the City over the past several years. The most recent example is the engagement of the community to complete this Plan. This Plan takes a comprehensive look at the existing and future recreational needs of our citizens for the coming 15 years. It identifies the ‘road map’ for the community to implement improvements, construct new facilities and engage in bold expansion of state- of-the-art recreational facilities to boost the economic vitality of our region, while still meeting our community’s needs. The Council unanimously adopted this Plan on July 8, 2008. This approval was supported by hundreds of citizens, community advocates, youth serving organizations, governmental agencies, business and academic leaders, resource conservation organizations and citizens who understand that a strong and sustainable Park and Recreation system is needed to keep the City of Reno a vibrant place to live, work and play. I concur with this philosophy and I trust you will support this and future City Councils to fully implement this Plan. Sincerely, Charles McNeely, City Manager 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY............................................................................................................... 8 1.1 Purpose of Study................................................................................................................. 8 1.2 Process of Report Development .......................................................................................... 8 1.3 Background and Current Issues ........................................................................................... 8 1.4 Level of Service and Gap Analysis......................................................................................... 9 1.5 Funding Alternatives ........................................................................................................... 9 1.6 Comparative Data – Outside Review .................................................................................. 10 1.7 Stakeholders..................................................................................................................... 10 1.8 Fiscal & Economic Impact .................................................................................................. 10 1.9 KEY FINDINGS................................................................................................................... 10 1.10 STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS | SUMMARY.......................................................................... 11 1.11 Limitations of the Recreation Facilities Plan ....................................................................... 12 2 PURPOSE OF STUDY ................................................................................................................ 13 3 PROCESS OF REPORT DEVELOPMENT ...................................................................................... 13 4 BACKGROUND AND CURRENT ISSUES...................................................................................... 14 5 LEVELS OF SERVICE AND GAP ANALYSIS .................................................................................. 16 5.1 Current Facility Usage........................................................................................................ 16 6 FUTURE FACILITY NEEDS AND PRIORITIES ............................................................................... 19 6.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 19 6.2 Aquatics............................................................................................................................ 20 6.2.1 STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS | AQUATICS................................................................ 20 6.3 Flat Fields.......................................................................................................................... 21 6.3.1 STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS | FLAT FIELDS ............................................................. 21 6.4 Ball Fields.......................................................................................................................... 22 6.4.1 STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS | BALL FIELDS............................................................. 22 6.5 Tennis............................................................................................................................... 23 6.5.1 STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS | TENNIS..................................................................... 23 6.6 Indoor Multi‐Sports Facility................................................................................................ 24 6.6.1 STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS | INDOOR MULTI‐SPORTS FACILITY............................. 24 4 6.7 Open Space and Trails ....................................................................................................... 25 6.7.1 STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS | OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS ......................................... 25 6.8 Summary of STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NEW FACILITIES ......................................... 26 6.9 Fiscal and Economic Impact............................................................................................... 32 6.9.1 Fiscal...................................................................................................................... 32 6.9.2 Economic Impact.................................................................................................... 32 6.10 Assumption of Priorities Timeline ...................................................................................... 34 6.11 Recommended Locations .................................................................................................. 35 6.12 Examples of Conceptual Layouts ....................................................................................... 37 6.12.1 9th Street................................................................................................................ 37 6.12.2 Comstock Area ....................................................................................................... 38 7 EXISTING FACILITY NEEDS & PRIORITIES.................................................................................. 40 7.1 Facilities Condition Analysis ............................................................................................... 40 7.2 Capital Improvement Projects ........................................................................................... 40 7.3 STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS | EXISTING FACILITY NEEDS................................................... 43 8 FUNDING OPTIONS .................................................................................................................. 44 8.1 List of Funding Options ..................................................................................................... 45 8.2 Partnership Opportunities ................................................................................................. 47 8.2.1 Partnerships In Progress......................................................................................... 49 8.3 City of Oklahoma City – Metropolitan Area Projects (MAPS)............................................... 49 9 WALKER▪MACY ASSESSMENT.................................................................................................. 51 10 APPENDICES............................................................................................................................ 54 10.1 Level of Service ................................................................................................................