KITSAP COUNTY 2018 PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN APPENDIX Adopted February 26, 2018 KITSAP COUNTY 2018 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan Kitsap County Board of County Commissioners Robert Gelder, Chair, District #1 Charlotte Garrido, District #2 Edward E. Wolfe, District #3 46 PREFACE The 2018 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan (PROS) is intended to refresh and update the County’s 2012 PROS Plan for adoption by the Board of Commissioners, to be amended into the County‘s Comprehensive Plan, and to be provided to Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) as a requirement for future grant funding opportunities. This plan, through public survey, open house forums, and other opportunities for public input, acknowledges strengths in our park operations and management, identifies areas for improvement, and presents new approaches and ideas. Supporting information from related agencies and organizations help to recognize and clarify the County’s major role in providing outdoor recreation areas and facilities. Throughout the development of the plan it has been evident that County Parks has a significant opportunity and responsibility for stewardship of natural resources beyond the provision of recreation facility development. Based on our discussions, findings, and community recommendations, this document will serve as a foundation for developing strategic agency plans as Kitsap County Parks accepts a greater leadership role in natural resource management. Future successes will require the involvement of the community in crafting land management decisions based on achievable goals, objectives, and action plans. PURPOSE Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan (PROS) is an element of the Kitsap County’s Comprehensive Plan. The PROS plan provides a six-year plan and 20-year vision for the County’s park system, the steps needed for developing and improving park facilities, acquiring f new park facilities, and expanding recreation opportunities on existing areas based on expressed public need. Updating the 2012 PROS Plan is a requisite component of the Growth Management Act (GMA). The GMA promotes wise use of limited land and resources which helps conserve open space. The GMA encourages the enhancement of recreational opportunities, and calls for the development of parks and recreation facilities, which adds to the quality of life in communities. The PROS Plan is required for state and federal grant eligibility, which is administered by the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO). Upon adoption by County Commissioners, the plan is submitted to the RCO for approval. 47 APPENDICES INDEX 1. Growth Management Act and WA State Recreation & Conservation Office Page 49 PROS Planning Requirements January 26, 2017 RCO correspondence Page 50 2. PROS Public Outreach Plan & Process Pages 51-62 3. Public Survey Results Pages 63-86 4. Public Comments & Agency Responses Pages 87-138 5. Landscape Classification & Public Access Plan Process Pages 139-143 6. Kitsap County Comprehensive Plan --Capital Facilities Plan 2016 Pages 144-154 7. Open Space and Critical Areas Maps Pages 155-165 a. Kitsap County Planning Jurisdiction Boundaries b. Kitsap County Critical Areas c. Kitsap County Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas d. Kitsap County Shoreline Designations e. Kitsap County Streams f. Kitsap County Parks g. Kitsap County Port Districts h. Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park & Recreation District i. City of Bremerton, Parks and Trails j. City of Port Orchard, Parks and Trails k. City of Poulsbo, Parks and Open Space 8. Related Stakeholder Roles: Park and School Districts, Cities, WA State Parks, WA State Dept. of Natural Resources, Naval Base Kitsap, County Non-Motorized Committee, Public Facilities District, Conservation and Recreation organizations, Visit Kitsap Peninsula, Parks Advisory Board Pages 166-175 48 Washington Growth Management Act and State Recreation & Conservation Office Planning Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) Provisions Relating to Parks, Recreation, and Open Space: The GMA goals that relate to parks, recreation, and open space planning are particularly important in ensuring that the area’s high quality of life is sustained as communities grow (RCW 36.70A.020). The GMA goal that directly addresses parks and recreation states that Washington communities should: • Retain open space. • Enhance recreational opportunities. • Conserve fish and wildlife habitat. • Increase access to natural resource lands and water. • Develop parks and recreational facilities. WA State Recreation & Conservation Office – Requirements for Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plans: Many state and federally funded grant programs require completion of a recreation or conservation plan before applying for a grant. Adopted plans must be submitted to the Recreation and Conservation Office by March 1 in even numbered years. Plan Requirements: A successful plan is one that accurately reflects the characteristics of the organization for which it has been prepared. Required Elements 1. Goals and objectives 2. Inventory 3. Public Involvement 4. Demand and Need Analysis 5. Capital improvement program 6. Plan adoption 49 50 Communication and Public Outreach Plan Think Outside Addressing the Future of Parks, Recreation & Open Space September 2017 51 Contents Plan Purpose Need for County Plan Update 2018 PROS Plan Development Purpose of Communications Plan Public Outreach and Participation Methods Stakeholders o Internal Stakeholders o External Stakeholders Schedule of Public Outreach and Participation Goals for Public Outreach and Participation Key Messages Outreach Tools, Products and Activities Roles and Responsibilities Timeline 52 2018 Parks and Open Space Plan Purpose Parks & Recreation Open Space Plan (PROS) is an element of the Kitsap County’s overarching Comprehensive Plan. The PROS plan provides a six-year plan and 20-year vision for the County’s park system and the steps needed for developing and improving existing park facilities, the development and acquisition for new park facilities, and expanding recreational opportunities. Need for County Plan Update Updating the 2012 PROS Plan is a requisite component of the GMA. The Growth Management Act (GMA) promotes wise use of limited land and resources which helps conserve open space. GMA encourages the enhancement of recreational opportunities, and calls for the development of parks and recreation facilities, which adds to the quality of life in communities. The PROS Plan is also required for state and federal grant eligibility, which is administered by the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO). Upon adoption by County Commissioners, the plan is submitted to RCO for approval. 2018 PROS Plan Development This Plan outlines policy directions, goals and objectives, implementation strategies, capital improvements, and investment emphasis for the system of County Parks and Open Space. PROS 2018-2024 Plan: Evaluates the need and demand for parks, recreational facilities, open space and other recreational lands, throughout the County. Identifies key issues, strengths and opportunities required to improve our parks system, and ensure the capacity to adequately plan, develop and operate park properties and facilities; Provides guidelines and policy direction for the County in terms of acquiring, developing and preserving properties with regional significance and recreation value; Identifies the strategies and objectives needed to ensure that parks are an integral part of the County’s economic development strategy; and Assesses current funding mechanisms, partnerships, and new potential funding strategies. The final plan is reviewed and adopted by the Kitsap County Board of County Commissioners, after a period of regional public participation and review. 53 Purpose of Communications Plan This Communications Plan is intended to outline the methods in which the County will communicate the purpose of the PROS Plan, opportunities for public involvement and the results of public engagement and input. It also identifies communication objectives and key stakeholders intended to be further involved in the plan development. This Communication Plan is intended to support the goals of the County to educate the public, communicate with them and encourage their participation. Public Outreach and Participation Methods To develop a clear representation of Kitsap County recreationists and general citizenry, and understand resident recreation preferences and needs, the PROS Plan invites general community input and direction to the draft Plan through a variety of outreach and participation activities described below: Press releases and announcements of the plan and invitation to participate in the on-line survey and comments at major public events, such as; the County Fair, Kingston Community Open House and the local Home and Garden Show. Publicity inviting participation for the on-line interactive PROS Survey inviting interests and needs in recreational facilities and open space. Briefings and in-person interviews with planners and directors of cities and park districts, Tribes and the Navy. Review of the survey, goals and strategies, and draft Plan by the Parks Advisory Board. Review of the survey, goals and strategies and draft Plan by the Park Volunteer Stewardship Groups, and review by the County appointed technical and advisory committees; such as the Non-motorized Trails Committee. Parks Department hosting Public Forums at venues located in