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4320 Resolution - Adopting the 2023-2028 PROS Master Plan
RESOLUTION NO.4320 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE 2023-2028 PARKS, RECREATION & OPEN SPACE (PROS) MASTER PLAN. WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of Pasco (City) benefit from the recreation programs and park and recreation facilities that are provided by the City and other entities within the community; and WHEREAS, the leisure and open space needs of our community can best be met through a process that identifies needs and resources, establishes goals and policies, and prioritizes expenditures; and WHEREAS, in order for the City to be eligible for and receive state and federal Park & Recreation related grant funding, the City must adopt a long-range comprehensive plan which must be updated at least every six years; and WHEREAS, the last update to the Comprehensive PROS Master Plan was adopted by City Council on December 5, 2016; and WHEREAS, the Parks Master Plan collected input from community members and identifies implementation strategies to address comments from the public and transportation stakeholders; and WHEREAS, the City has undertaken a planning process to guide its decisions with respect to park and recreation facilities and recreation programming, which was conducted in conformance with the planning policies of the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON: That the Comprehensive PROS Master Plan meets the priorities of the City Council's goals related to Quality of Life to, "Promote a high -quality of life through quality programs, services and appropriate investment and re -investment in community infrastructure including the completion of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan and development of an implementation strategy to enhance such services equitably across the community. " Be it Further Resolved that the City Council of the City of Pasco hereby adopts the PROS Master Plan and is attached hereto as Exhibit A. Be it Further Resolved that staff is authorized and directed to submit said Plan to the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office. Resolution — 2023 PROS Master Plan - 1 Be it Further Resolved that staff is directed to guide maintenance and development of facilities, as well as recreation planning activities in conformance with the Plan. Be It Further Resolved that this Resolution shall take effect immediately. PASSED 2023. Blanche ajas Mayor ATTEST: the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, this 17a' day of April, Debra Barham, CMC City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Kerr Ferg taw, PLLC City orneys Resolution — 2023 PROS Master Plan - 2 ,- few 1p r City of le ' 7 Pasco � 1 �j • PARKS, RECREATION`S AND OPEN SPACE r MASTER PLAN `�s 'r: ,���y•� ij M� -r x Abt MARCH 2O23 _ I � -, V V INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENgr The City of Pasco is located on the traditional land of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, and the Cayuse, Palouse, Umatilla, Walla Walla, and Yakama Peoples. The City expresses its deepest respect for and gratitude towards these original and current caretakers of the region. ACKNOWLEDutme- ii i b This Plan reflects the values and future vision of the people of Pasco. We appreciate the guidance and involvement of the Pasco City Council, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Master Plan Advisory Committee, project management team and City staff, and all of the interested and engaged community members who shared their time, energy, and ideas for this Plan. CITY COUNCIL Mayor Blanche Barajas, District 1 Mayor Pro-Tem Craig Maloney, District 6 Council member Joseph Campos, District 2 Council member Irving Brown, Sr., District 3 Council member Pete Serrano, District 4 Council member David Milne, District 5 Council member Zahra Roach, At Large MASTER PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Hector Cruz, Visit Tri-Cities Steve Howland,YMCA of the Greater Tri-Cities Lorenzo Araujo, Hispanic Youth Soccer Theresa Scott, Pasco National Little League Steve Story, Pasco School District Merritt Mitchell Wajeeh, Mid -Columbia Fisheries Carina Misek, Tri Cities Youth Lacrosse Todd Stafek, Tri-Cities Channel Cats David Beach, Bike Tri-Cities Alison Cable, Future Wise Peter Rieke, Resident Emma Barnes, Arts & Cultural Commission Judy DiPiazza, Club 509 Pickleball PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Nolvia Salinas Shane Arnott Julie Campos Edgar F. Delgado Brayden Leyde Jason Ruud, Chair Kate Bonderman PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM Zach Ratkai, Administrative and Community Services Director Brent Kubalek, Recreation Services Manager Dan Dotta, Facilities Manager Jacob Gonzalez, Planning Manager CONSULTANT TEAM MEG www.migcom.com in association with Ballard*King www.ballardking.com City of Pasco PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION PurposeOf The Plan........................................................................................................................................... 4 PlanningProcess................................................................................................................................................. 4 ThePasco Community....................................................................................................................................... 6 ParkPlanning Requirements............................................................................................................................ 9 WhatDoes Pasco Have?.................................................................................................................................. 9 RecreationFacilities..........................................................................................................................................13 Trails........................................................................................................................................................................13 RecreationPrograms and Events.................................................................................................................14 Operations and Management........................................................................................................................15 Funding..................................................................................................................................................................15 NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES CommunityInvolvement.................................................................................................................................16 ParkAccess And Equity...................................................................................................................................17 Levelof Service..................................................................................................................................................20 Funding, Staffing, and Maintenance............................................................................................................24 Recreation Trends and Key Needs...............................................................................................................26 VISION AND STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK Vision.....................................................................................................................................................................36 Goals.....................................................................................................................................................................37 A. Parks and Facilities.....................................................................................................................38 B. Open Space, Shoreline and Trails..........................................................................................40 C. Recreation Programs and Services......................................................................................42 D. Maintenance and Stewardship...............................................................................................44 E. Collaborative Management and Partnerships...................................................................46 Future Park and Recreation System............................................................................................................48 NewParks, Trails, and Facilities.....................................................................................................................48 TopPark Improvements...................................................................................................................................53 ACTION PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION 20 Year Capital Project and Maintenance Costs....................................................................................54 Short -Term Action Plan....................................................................................................................................55 PrioritizationCriteria........................................................................................................................................59 Implementation...................................................................................................................................................61 FundingResources............................................................................................................................................63 Capital Revenue Sources For Parks............................................................................................................63 MAPS Map1: Existing Park System..........................................................................................................................10 Map 2: Future Parks and Recreation System...........................................................................................50 Map 3: Future Trails and Pathways and River Connectivity.................................................................52 APPENDICES Appendix A Park and Recreation Facility Inventory Appendix B Brief #1 State of the System Summary Appendix C Community Questionnaire Results Appendix D Capital Improvement Project List Appendix E Park Design Guidelines I INTRODUCTION This Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan (the Plan) reaffirms the direction for the City of Pasco's system of parks, recreation facilities, and open space. The Plan provides a cohesive vision, with goals, strategies, and objectives based on community input and analysis. The Plan inventories existing parks and facilities, identifies community needs, and directs funding and investment over the next twenty years. PURPOSE OF THE PLAN In 2016, the City of Pasco adopted its long-range plan for parks and recreation as an update to the 2010 plan. Since adoption of the most recent update, the City has completed or initiated several recommendations and projects including redesign and redevelopment of Peanuts Park, development of Chapel Hill Park and other new or improved facilities throughout the city as well as explored the feasibility of an indoor aquatics center. In 2021, the City initiated a planning process to understand changing community needs and values for parks and recreation. This Plan identifies community priorities through a comprehensive outreach and engagement process. Ultimately, this will help inform leaders on future decisions that will directly and indirectly impact programs and services for the next 10-20 years. The Plan recommends ways to improve and enhance parks, recreation facilities, trails, programs, events, and related services founded on a common vision identified by the community. PLANNING PROCESS The planning process and resulting Plan aims to create an actionable plan that is in line with the city's projected growth, its newly completed comprehensive land use plan, and provide a guide for needed capital projects. The Plan was guided through a multi -phase planning process that obtained input from community members, City staff, an advisory committee, and other stakeholders who helped identify needs, gaps and priorities and renew eligibility for grant funding (Figure 1). The goals of the plan are based around the Council, staff, and community vision that, "Pasco will be known for having the best parks, recreation, and open space system in the Tri-Cities." System Assessment Phase 1 included a park system review which examined the number, quality, and types of parks, facilities, and recreation programs offered to the community. It also included a workshop with the City Council to identify goals, needs, and other initial observations early in the process. Needs, Opportunities and Visioning Phase 2 focused on the needs analysis, identifying gaps in Pasco's parks and recreation system, needs for enhanced services, and opportunities to meet those needs. This phase also included an online questionnaire (in Spanish and English), and a master plan advisory committee meeting to inform the goals and objectives and identify priorities for the community. CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN Figure 1: Planning Process SYSTEM ASSESSMENT • Tour and Condition Assessment • Inventory • Base mapping • Summary Brief #1 • Council Workshop 1 INTRODUCTION O o 0 '..O t� NEEDS, ACTION PLAN OPPORTUNITIES PLANNING DEVELOPMENT, AND VISIONING REVIEW AND ADOPTION • Online Vision, Draft Plan Questionnaire 1 Goals, and Objectives • Plan Review • Ambassador Site Toolkit and Recommendations • Final Plan Interviews Capital Improvement • Master Plan • Staff workshop Plan Committee • Summary Brief #2 ' Online Questionnaire . Parks and 2 Rec Advisory • Master Plan . Community Pop -ups Committee Committee • Master Plan • Council • Council Meeting Committee Meeting 4 2 • Council Meeting 3 CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN 1 INTRODUCTION Phase 3 Phase 3 involved three different areas including identifying the vision, goals, and objectives that make up the framework of the Plan, specific site recommendations, and a capital improvement plan to accompany the recommendations. This phase also included a second online questionnaire and pop-up events (in Spanish and English) to identify funding priorities. Phase 4 The final phase of the Plan process includes the development, review, and adoption of the Plan. THE PASCO COMMUNITY Pasco's location at the confluence of the Columbia, Yakima and Snake Rivers is a primary part of the city's economy, culture and identity. Along with Kennewick and Richland, Pasco is one of three cities in the Tri-Cities metropolitan area, surrounded by agricultural lands of the Columbia Basin. Historic Development Interstate 182 and Highway 395 are major physical features that connect Pasco to the region, while also dividing the city and neighborhoods. Other important features of Pasco are the Tri-Cities Regional Airport, Columbia Basin College, the Burlington Northern railyard and Port of Pasco shipping facilities. The Comprehensive Plan identifies several planning areas or land uses that have unique characteristics or needs related to parks and recreation. Central Core: After years of disinvestment, the City and the Downtown Pasco Development Authority have been focusing on reinvestment including redevelopment of Peanuts Park and Pasco Farmers Market. This area is south of 1-182 and east of Hwy. 395 and includes much of the city that developed prior to the 1990s. The Central Core includes many public services such as City Hall and the County Courthouse. • Non -conforming residential neighborhoods: These are residential areas mostly south of A Street along the BNSF rail lines that serve the Port and will continue to transition to commercial or industrial uses. • Underdeveloped or unincorporated lands: Pasco's UGA includes recently incorporated land that is mostly low -density residential or land under county jurisdiction. These areas include mostly rural or low -density housing with a lack of adequate public infrastructure. Most of these areas are located south of 1-182, west of 395. Natural resource lands: There are approximately 1,200 acres of DNR lands in Pasco. A portion of this inventory has potential for urban development. Pasco also has over 15 miles of shoreline that is managed by the Shoreline Master Program. Future residential planning areas: One of the largest planned neighborhoods in the city is the Broadmoor area located in west Pasco, at over 1,600 acres. The City is currently planning for this area as a mixed - use neighborhood that will include parks and greenspace. Outside of the existing UGA, the Comprehensive Plan identifies a need for 3,548 acres for urban growth outside of the city to the north. I INTRODUCTION PASCO DEMOGRAPHICS Population growth, age, diversity, and income of a population are important indicators when planning for parks and recreation. The City of Pasco has experienced significant population growth over the last two decades with an approximate population increase of 33% from 2010- 2020, a growth rate higher than the county average. Pasco is an employment center in Franklin County, providing about 76% of the total jobs within the county. The Comprehensive Plan forecasts an increase of 15,425 more jobs by 2038. In Pasco, the population is younger than other cities in the Tri-Citles Region, with a greater percentage of children (under age 5) and youth (under age 18). Pasco also has fewer older residents, nearly half of the state percentage of adults 65 years and over. Pasco is a diverse city of many different races, ethnicities and cultures. According to recent data more than half of the population is Hispanic, compared to the state share of 12.7%. Similarly, nearly 50% of Pasco residents speak a language other than English at home compared to about 10% across the state. Figure 2: City of Pasco Age Comparison CITY OF CITY OF CITY OF STATE OF PASCO RICHLAND KENNEWICK WASHINGTON Under 5 years Over 18 years 65 years + Figure 3. City of Pasco Race/Ethnicity Comparison ■ '. CITY OF CITY OF PASCO RICHLAND Hispanic or White Latina alone CITY OF STATE OF KENNEWICK WASHINGTON African Asian Other American alone alone I INTRODUCTION The median household income for Pasco is lower than the state median and lower than the median for the City of Richland. There is also a higher poverty percentage than the state level. Statistics for students enrolled in the free/ reduced price lunch program is another indicator to understand socio-economic Table 1: City of Pasco Household Income Comparison City of Richland City of Kennewick State of Washington conditions, especially for younger residents. The share of students in this program is higher than other cities in the region and significantly higher than the state average (Table 2). $62,775 15.5% $77,686 8.9% $59,533 $73,775 15.5% 9.8% Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 7 2019 ACS 5-Year Estimates.: ' American Community Survey (ACS). 2020. Table 2: City of Pasco Share of Students Enrolled in the Free/Reduced Cost Lunch Program Comparison City of Pasco City of Richland City of Kennewick State of Washington Source: http lbentonfranklintrends.org/ 73% 40% 64% 46% & PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN 1 INTRODUCTION Table 3. Plan Requirements Requirement Public Involvement GIVIA • • Location Reference Chapters 1 and 2 Intergovernmental Coordination • Chapters 3 and 4 Inventory (condition and capacity) • Chapters 1 and 2 Goals and objectives • Chapter 3 Demand estimates (GMA requires at least a ten-year period) • • Chapters 2 and 3 Six -year capital improvement program • Chapter 4 and Appendix D PARK PLANNING REQUIREMENTS Pasco's Plan must address the requirements of the State of Washington Growth Management Act (GMA), and the State of Washington Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) (Table 3). Growth Management Act (GMA) and Comprehensive Plan The GMA requires fast-growing Washington cities and counties to develop a comprehensive plan for public services and community growth. In accordance with the GMA, the City of Pasco's Comprehensive Plan (2018-2038) provides direction for public services and growth for a 20-year time period. The Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan includes several city-wide policies for the provision of parks and recreation. In particular, Goal CF-5 calls for the provision of parks, greenways, trails and recreation facilities in conjunction with the County, by: • Implementing the adopted parks and recreation plan as part of the comprehensive plan; • Encouraging use of existing natural features, open spaces, and appropriate excess right-of- way as an integral part of the community -wide park system; and • Maintaining a cooperative agreement with the Pasco School District regarding the development, use and operation of neighborhood parks. Recreation Conservation Office (RCO) The Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) is the state agency that manages multiple grant programs supporting the Recreation and Conservation Funding Board. RCO looks for a minimum of six elements in a plan for a city to be eligible and competitive for grant funding. In addition to formal plan adoption, Table 3 identifies how this Plan addresses each of the required plan elements. WHAT DOES PASCO HAVE? The City of Pasco has 49 park and recreation sites, totaling approximately 604 acres. Appendix A provides a complete inventory and Map 1 shows the park system. Historically, Pasco has used a ratio of park land per 1,000 population to gauge park land needs, or park land level of service (LOS). Based on the system inventory, Pasco provides 6.6 acres of developed park land per 1,000 residents. CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN 9 Richland 1 -;� Semonta rk \.AAAAAIJAq][ Pary� Big cross •� bast Golf Course serf m '� Mcloughlln S High School i W DU— Road136 .` MiddieSchoo _ Park Soccer Fields •`• Lavin ston 00 Hazoni .i Elementary v High School N. 11 �• Mark- in i Ghid aria — ElementaryRh '�• Pa`rk - • Ro d 48 �• S"occer Fields r % y -V tt St - Heritage •* — Park W ��'�,� •� Wade am `�•�� - Park ��•� Cnlnmbia River A i Benton County Kennewick - � E . 'wi• 9 n Park Franklin County 1�i . r • r r� r r Yierra� Vida:Park j � 12 MAP 1 EXISTING PARK SYSTEM - Neighborhood Park Community Park Linear Parks & Trails Other Resources Special Use Site Sports Complexes Base Features �•—•— City of Pasco Boundary Urban Growth Boundary L__� Franklin County Benton County Waterbodies Streets and Roads Trails C Public Schools Mi 0 0.25 0.5 1 © Map Date: Sep2021 � I Source: City of Pasco o Prepared by MIG, Inc. I INTRODUCTION Neighborhood parks, ranging from one to ten acres, make up most of Pasco's park system in total quantity. The city's ten special use sites make up the largest portion of the park system by acreage. Neighborhood Parks provide close -to - home recreation opportunities. These n parks provide both active and passive recreation opportunities for people living within approximately one-half mile walking distance of the park. acres per 27 sites I 7■ acres 1 1,000 residents -rti+ Community Parks are intended for rr' use by the entire city. These parks can accommodate a higher level of use than neighborhood parks and offer facilities that create a community -wide draw. acres per 3 sites 'I acres' = C, 1,000 residents Special Use Site are unique park sites or stand-alone recreation areas designed to support a specific, specialized use. Examples of existing special use areas in Pasco include the Edgar Brown Stadium and Peanuts Park. Many of Pasco`s special use sites are also waterfront parks. 10 1230 9 13 acres per sites ■ acres ■ 1,000 residents City parks are classified according to their function. Park types and definitions help provide guidance for the siting, location and design of each park based on its intended purpose and role in the park system. r(\� Linear Parks are greenways or corridors designed along a trail such as Cable Bridge Park or Wade Park. These sites can include trailheads or parking as well as other park amenities such as play areas or seating and are intended for a city- wide benefit. acres per 3 sites 136■$ acres I O■� 1,000 residents Sports Complexes offer dedicated facilities for team field sports including baseball and soccer. These sites are intended for league or large tournament use and therefore include supporting amenities such as off-street parking, concessions, restrooms and field houses. Sports complexes typically feature lighting to extend use into evening hours. acres per 7 sites I 7■ acres I ■ 1,000 residents Undeveloped Park Land includes land held for a future park development. 3 sites 127 acres CITY OF PASCO 1 PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN I INTRODUCTION Pasco is also surrounded by approximately 2,102 acres of federal, state and neighboring city parks, open space and natural areas (Table 4). The city's location along major rivers is a unique opportunity with hundreds of acres preserved for natural resources and wildlife habitat, flood protection, recreation and cultural/historic preservation. RECREATION FACILITIES Pasco's parks and recreation areas offer a range of opportunities from ball fields, to play areas, to picnic shelters (Table 5). While most parks feature a combination of a large turf field, playground and picnic shelter, there are also several more unique features including splash pads and a community pool, a disc golf course and three community gardens. Pasco does not have a skate park or off - leash dog area. The city has level of service goals for some recreation facilities as well, also shown in the table. Public schools are a major partner in providing access to fields and recreation facilities including indoor gyms, basketball courts, play areas and more. There are 24 public schools in Pasco totaling approximately 396 acres. TRAILS There are approximately 21 miles of off-street paved trails in Pasco. The two most continuous trails include the 1-182 trail connecting to the Pasco Sporting Complex along the 1-182 corridor, and the Sacajawea Heritage Trail along the Columbia River. The Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan (2011) outlines prioritized improvements for bicycle and pedestrian facilities including off- street trails. The Plan uses six planning areas to identify priority routes across the city through 2027. Table 4: Other Recreational Resources Badger Mountain Benton County 56 Centennial Preserve Bateman Island USACE 190 Chamna Natural State DNR 276 Preserve Columbia Park I City of Kennewick; 450 City of Richland Riverview Natural USACE 290 Preserve Sacajawea State State Parks 267 Park Two Rivers Park USACE/Benton Co. 273 Yakima Delta USACE 300 Table 5: Recreation Facility Inventory Youth baseball fields Total.. 8 Adopted O population)l (facility per 1 field/2,900 Adult baseball fields 1 none Youth softball fields Adult softball fields Rectangular fields Aquatics facility 1 none 1 field/3,000 1 soccer field/2,000 none 7 33 3 Playground 28 none none Basketball court 21 Pickleball court 0 none Tennis court 1 1 court/1,500 Indoor gym 2 none Disc golf 1 none Volleyball court Off -leash dog area 7 none 0 none Community garden 3 none Skate park/feature 0 none Shelters 36 none CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN 1 INTRODUCTION RECREATION PROGRAMS AND EVENTS Pasco offers a full range of recreation programs and community events year-round. Table 6 summarizes all program areas offered by the City by age and season. Community events are also popular including the Lampson Cable Bridge Run, Table 6: Recreation Programs and Events Summary movies in the park, Winterfest, and others. Most of the programming at city facilities takes place in three community centers that include the City Hall Activity Center, Martin Luther King Center and First Avenue Center. Aquatics: swim lessons • • Aquatics: open swim • • • Dance • • • • Soccer • • • • • Lacrosse • • • Volleyball • • • • After school programs • • • • • • Basketball • • • • • Cross country • • • Flag football • • Pickleball • • • • Kickball • • • Fitness • • • • * • Games (Snooker, Dominoes, etc.) • • • • • • • • Football • • • Baseball • • • Softball • • Ultimate Frisbee • • Kayaking • • • • • • Geocaching • • • • • 14 CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN 1 INTRODUCTION OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT The City administers Pasco's parks and recreation system within the Administrative and Community Services Department. Within this department, there are two primary divisions responsible for parks and recreation, along with the Administrative Division: Recreation Services and Parks and Facilities. Recreation Services is responsible for the operation and implementation of recreational venues and activities in the community. Additionally, Recreation manages and interfaces with all sports tournaments in Pasco, events, and cooperates on numerous other events with community groups. • Parks and Facilities is responsible for maintaining all City parks, trails, and boulevards and associated infrastructure throughout the year. The division also maintains some government buildings, event centers, and outdoor recreation facilities. It is also responsible for maintenance of Additional administration of the cemetery, urban forestry, and park rangers is within this division. The City of Pasco Public Facilities District manages and operate regional public facilities including recreational facilities. FUNDING The City has been managing the primary funding source (the General Fund) to keep the balance stable while meeting increasing needs for public infrastructure. The City's 2021-2022 Budget projects that the General Fund balance will decline by approximately 15% by the end of the biennium mostly due to completion of bond funding. The City relies on a special revenue fund to pay for park capital projects. However, there are also special funding sources for the MLK Center, recreation programs, golf course, senior center and trails. This Plan does not provide specific financial analysis of the golf course or sports stadiums since these sites are managed by independent contractors, through a lease agreement or other arrangement. Along with the bi-annual budget, the City approved the six -year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) totaling $237 Million for 2021-2026. CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES The Pasco community believes that great parks, connected trail network, and variety of indoor and outdoor facilities and programs are important to their quality of life. This chapter highlights community needs for parks and recreation, as well as opportunities for future enhancements as identified during the planning process. • Connected Riverfro• People are drawn to the riverfront and river access for recreation activities and protecting the riverfront are both high priorities for Pasco. Uninue Opportuniti, Half of the respondents noted that extraordinary play features (e.g., nature play, water play, destination play areas) are needed most in Pasco's Parks and nearly half of all respondents indicated that COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT challenge elements (e.g., climbing wall, bike skills course, zip lines) were also needed. The planning process included a robust public Special Use Site Dog parks, skate parks, and engagement and outreach strategy, online and e a variety of aquatics amenities from splash in -person opportunities, in English and Spanish. pads to community pools are desired by The results suggest that residents would like to Pasco residents. see more unique play features in parks, a well- connected trail system, programs for aquatics and youth sports and fitness, funding for a mixture of large and small projects in all parks, and invest in replacing old or worn-out features and a new aquatics facility. Key Findings • Trails and Pathways The popularity and desire for more trails and pathways was Desired Level of Investment Community members would like to see a higher level of investment in parks and recreation. Residents shared that the City should invest park improvement funds to identify a mix of big and small projects in older and newer parks, support a few high -cost projects at one or two sites, and invest more in updating older parks. • Places for Play and Community Gathering echoed in findings to several questions. When Space Community members desire play asked what would lead to increased use of areas and shelters, particularly larger ones trails, pathways, or bikeways, respondents that could support large social gatherings. indicated a need for trailheads with parking Large Investments. If the City had more money and restrooms and more trails that link to invest in parks and recreation, the Pasco neighborhoods with parks, schools and community would want to prioritize building community destinations. a new community aquatics facility, repair or CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN 2 NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES replace worn or older park features, increase routine maintenance, and add more or a greater variety of features in parks. • Enhanced Recreation Frog ramming. There is room to improve programming with Indoor and outdoor pool/swimming events and classes and youth sports and fitness were two programs residents indicated would be the most important for the City to support or expand. Additionally, nearly half of respondents said that more options that are low cost or free would make recreation programs, events and services more appealing. PARK ACCESS AND EQUITY Pasco is a diverse city, and it is critical to consider an equitable provision of park and recreation services as part of the planning process. Park quantity, quality, and access are all important variables in understanding park and recreation needs. The City is also growing, especially in West Pasco and north of the current Urban Growth Area (UGA), and it will be important to plan for the needs in these future growth areas. The planning team addressed park equity and access based on findings from community outreach activities completed to date, as well as mapping of existing parks and recreation areas and different demographic data within Pasco. CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN 2 NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES To ensure equitable park access, the planning team uses a'/a-mile to 1/2-mile walking or biking distance from park access points. This is roughly the equivalent of a 10-minute walk. To help address different areas of Pasco, the park equity and access analysis uses the following four areas that are shown in Figure 4. Not all areas of Pasco have a 10-minute walk to a city park or recreation facility (Figure 5). Additionally, not all parks provide the same recreation opportunities, especially to children Figure 4: Equity and Access StudyAreas and families. Developed parks include sites that offer a playground or a ball court or ball field (not including special use facilities and sports complexes). Both maps highlight a lack of park access especially in East Pasco and West Pasco. Figure 6 shows that there are additional gaps in access to developed parks in Central Pasco. Public schools take on the role of providing recreational spaces in many neighborhoods. Figure 6 highlights the location of public school sites showing many school facilities in areas that lack access to public parks. i� S � y4�iti�y 'M ~�'wwrwrww�,� A. Central Pasco B. East Pasco C. West Pasco D. North Pasco r� y u`qw d I(l:.Il1r :nr ♦•. 4p y kyMa a� CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN EQUITY AND ACCESS DEFINED Throughout the planning process the planning team relies on the National Recreation and Park Association's (NRPA) definitions for park access and equity. • Park access: The just and fair quantity, proximity and connections to quality parks and green spaces, recreation facilities, as well as programs that are safe, inclusive, culturally relevant and welcoming to everyone. When people havejust and fair access, our health and social well-being improve, and our communities can protect and better recover from environmental, social and economic challenges. • Equity: The absence of avoidable, unfair or remediable differences among groups of people, whether those groups are defined socially, economically, demographically or geographically, or by other means of stratification. Equity = Fairness and Justice. 2 NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES Figure 6_ Access to Developed City of Pasco Parks ® L - I - A ■ 1R4QIIEE _ a A AIRPORT I I \ I' • • I • Pao a i --�_ H.ne YAAR � • ■ ■ I ��\ Ainsworth �� Junctions Developed Public Parks Service Area 1J4-mile walk/bike v2-mile walk/bike - Developed Public Parks a Public Schools The planning team applied additional factors to the park access maps using an index of four scored indicators: communities of color, youth, low income and population density. The park equity index (Figure 7) shows areas with a greater need for park access. The darker shaded areas indicate a greater need. Gap Areas While many areas of the city have nearby parks, some of these same locations don't have convenient access to a developed park. Additionally, major streets, highways and rail lines create physical barriers to parks and recreation facilities. While there are several areas in Pasco without a 10-minute walk to a park, the Parks and Source: ESM.21 0 0.5 1 2 Miles e t l l l l l Pasco Park Access Analysis Recreation Equity Index map shows areas that are most underserved when considering communities of color, youth, income and density. According to the map, portions of Central Pasco and East Pasco have the greatest need for park access, in addition to North Pasco along Hwy. 397/Oregon Ave. The map also shows a greater need along 1-182 in West Pasco. LEVEL OF SERVICE The planning process used a variety of factors to determine needs including park equity and access, recreation trends and common themes identified from the community and in conversations with local stakeholders. The following level of service analysis is part of the input used to identify key needs and resulting CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN 2 NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES Figure 7. Park Equity Index Map Parks & Recreation Equity Index Areas of greater need Areas of lesser need recommendations for policies, projects, and programs. A common way to establish additional parkland needs is to calculate the level of service based on the population. Level of Service (LOS) is the ratio of the number of park acres in the City compared to the number of people served, expressed in terms of acres for each thousand residents. The existing level of service provides an easy way to measure how much new park acreage will be needed to serve each additional thousand residents. It is an important metric for securing the necessary resources to acquire and develop new parks. With approximately 604 acres of developed park land, Pasco currently provides 6.6 acres of developed park land per 1,000 residents. 3ou,ca: ESRI �OPf 0 OS 1 1 MHn Pasco Park Access Analysis The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) published park metric data in 2022 using data gathered from 2019-2021 from park and recreation providers across the country. This comparison illustrates how Pasco and its park system measures up to park systems across the country with comparable population sizes, population densities, and parkland acreages. The City provides slightly less than the median across all agencies but is closer to the median LOS for jurisdictions of a similar size (Figure 8. In terms of trail mileage, Pasco provides considerably more miles of trails than the average (Figure 9). CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN 2 NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES Figure 8: NRPA Acres of Park Land Per 1,000 Residents Based on Jurisdiction Population Acres of Park Land per 1,000 Residents 00 i-"-A-- w Uj J Z J Uj Q LU e- CC W o. Q Q 'CITY OF ALL AGENCIES PASCO W m M m IL WA E ICI .16 LU J W cc _! LU cc J LU J W Q Lit w < LU OC 0 a. cc �: oc 0 a. 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Included is a general ranking of high, parks and recreation is required for eligibility, medium, and low and a summary of the criteria. many grants rely on level of service criteria. Quantity Criteria Intent Measures quantity of existing park and recreation facilities in a community. Level of Service Medium Analysis The City has level of service goal of 2 acres of neighborhood parks and 2.1 acres of community parks per 1,000 population. Based on the existing inventory, the City is currently providing 1.3 acres of neighborhood parks and 1.4 acres of community parks per 1,000, which is around 70% of it's goal. Intent Measures the percent of facilities that support or encourage active recreation opportunities such as walking, cycling, and court and field sports. Level of Service High Analysis Based on the current inventory, approximately 90% of all developed parks provide opportunities for active recreation. These facilities are primarily ball fields, trails or pathways and sport courts. Intent Measures the existing capacity of a community's park and recreation facilities. Level of Service Low (for certain programs and activities) Analysis The City of Pasco has dozens of programmed recreation facilities and does not have data on the use of each facility. Of the recreation participation numbers collected by the City, attendance at the Memorial Pool and aquatics programs have some of the highest participation rates but the City only has a single public pool. In addition, there is unmet demand for several activities due to a lack of certain recreation facilities in the park system such as interactive play areas, a skate park, and an off -leash dog area. CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN 2 NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES Quality Criteria Intent Measures the public's satisfaction with the condition, quantity, or distribution of existing park and recreation facilities in their community. Level of Service Medium Analysis Based on responses to the questionnaire, the majority of respondents rated parks and recreation opportunities as positive. However, additional feedback gathered during the planning process has indicated a desire to improve parks and recreation in Pasco including increasing maintenance, better funding, and a greater variety of opportunities especially in underserved areas. Distribution and Access Criteria Intent Measures the distribution of and population served by existing park and recreation facilities in a community. Level of Service Analysis Intent Level of Service Analysis Medium While Pasco has a large and growing park system, there are several areas of the city that don't have convenient access to parks and recreation facilities. Measures the ability of people to access park and recreation facilities without a personal motorized vehicle. Low Several of Pasco's parks have excellent access for people walking, biking or using transit. These are primarily newer parks in North Pasco, or riverfront parks accessible by the Sacagawea Heritage Trail. However, many parks and facilities in Central and East Pasco are primarily accessible by driving and there are several barriers that limit safe and direct access to parks such as busy streets and highways, rail lines and development patterns. FUNDING, STAFFING, AND MAINTENANCE Maintenance staff are responsible for carrying Staff within the Administrative and Community out routine and ongoing maintenance across Services Department are responsible for the park system and to care for well sites and parks, facilities, and the maintenance of other lift stations, greenways, and trails, as well as public areas as well as the supervision of responding to unplanned requests or special programming and special events. There are 5.4 projects. Increased maintenance is a top priority full time staff dedicated to park and recreation and will provide needed resources to respond to management and maintenance. Figure 10 increasing park impacts related to trash pick-up, shows that the number of park and recreation mowing, vandalism, and other needs. Additional FTEs in Pasco is less than the number for staff are also needed to maintain the growing trail comparable communities based on NRPA data. system, greenways, and natural areas. 24 CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN 2 NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES Figure 10. NRPA Park and Recreation Full Time Employees Based on Jurisdiction Population Park and Rec. FTEs per 10,000 Residents , I W W W W J Z J J Z J W H Q W I- W�- p Q W a Q p Q w Q Or CITY OF ALL AGENCIES POPULATION BETWEEN PASCO 50,000-99,999 The annual funding needed to properly care for park sites and staff facilities is the most challenging part of sustaining parks and recreation opportunities. In Pasco, limited M N W W J Z K J W Q W F- 0 a K Q Q W a Q C POPULATION BETWEEN 100,000-250,000 maintenance resources constrain the expansion of the system. It has led to deferred maintenance and left natural resources with less stewardship than needed. CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN ;)c 2 NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES RECREATION TRENDS AND KEY NEEDS RECREATION TRENDS Recreation trends at the national, state, and regional level provide additional insight on popular activities, challenges, and potential opportunities to consider in the city's park and recreation system. This section includes relevant information from the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Plan 2018-2022 and other existing plans and studies such as the City of Pasco Transportation System Plan and Rivershore Master Plan. Data from the State of Washington helps compare recreation trends at the local level, with participation at the regional and state-wide level. Based on survey results for the Tri-Cities region, visiting rivers or streams, attending outdoor concerts or events, playing and day -hiking are the top activities. The survey also provides state-wide results for respondents identifying as Hispanic. Of those respondents, all but one of the top activities at the regional level are also within the top four activities at the regional level (Table 7). Table 7: Too 10 Activities by Participation by Recion and By Hispanic Population State-wide 1 72 ..Region.. Walking in a park or trail setting Activities for Hispanics (State-wide) 82% Walking in a park or trail setting 91% Visiting rivers or streams 72% Playing 65% 3 Attending an outdoor concert or event (e.g., farmer's market, fairs, sporting events) 60% Attending an outdoor concert or event (e.g., farmer's market, fairs, sporting events) 62% 4 Playing 50% Relaxing, reading, hanging out 60% 5 Day -hiking 50% Visiting rivers or streams 58% 6 Swimming in an outdoor pool 49% Picnicking, BBQ, or cookout 56% 7 Scenic or wilderness area 48% Family gathering 56% 8 Swimming/wading at beach (freshwater) 47% Day -Hiking 48% 9 Wildlife or nature viewing 47% Visiting a beach or tide pools 47% 10 Gather or collect things in a nature setting 47% Scenic or wilderness area 46% 11 Visiting a beach or tide pools 47% - - Source: State of Washington 2017Assessment of Outdoor Recreation Demand Report, July 2017. 26 CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN 2 NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES KEY NEEDS advisory group input, analysis of gaps and Community engagement outcomes, a technical recreation trends, and community engagement. analysis of the park inventory, and current and These findings illustrate the types of facilities emerging recreation trends are combined to define the needs and future direction of the Pasco park system. Similarities emerged from stakeholder and and activities residents enjoy and desire the most, as well as policy gaps that will improve the park system. The following key needs identify a direction for further planning and investment. t CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN 2 NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES A HEALTHY CONNECTED RIVERFRONT Access to rivers, streams and beaches is one of the top trends at the state and regional level. Locally, waterfront parks such as Wade Park or Chiawana Park are of the most popular in Pasco. Many riverfront cities are investing in rehabilitating their waterfronts to connect people to the water and create recreation destinations after decades of ignoring them. This trend can also help reverse the loss of natural areas that has historically impacted lower -income communities or communities of color. This trend is highlighted by the Tri-Cities Rivershore Master Plan, a multi jurisdictional plan that envisions a riverfront that connects the region, provides recreational and economic opportunities, and increases environmentally responsive access to the Columbia, Yakima, and Snake Rivers. As a participant in this plan, the City of Pasco had several riverfront opportunities identified including adding outdoor dining and seating areas; building more trail connections and enhancements; increasing bird and wildlife viewing; and incorporating arts, culture, commerce, heritage, and environmental features into the riverfront. The City of Pasco coordinates planning and management of shoreline areas with a consortium of partners. There are several partners responsible for managing the shoreline including the Army Corps of Engineers, Port of Pasco, Franklin County and others. Residents place a high priority on a healthy riparian shoreline and it will be critical to work together with land managers to protect and enhance these assets. The City of Pasco also relies on the Shoreline Master Program to guide management of the city's shorelines. 28 CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN 2 NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES WELCOMING AND ACTIVE PUBLIC SPACES DOWNTOWN Developing Pasco's downtown as a distinctive local and regional destination is a shared vision of community leaders, business owners and residents. Embracing the historic character, upgrading buildings, installing public art, and activating the downtown year-round are elements of that shared vision. The City is working towards a diverse and engaging downtown, investing significantly in the downtown area, updating aging infrastructure and repurposing buildings. Street fairs, cultural events, tournaments, art walks and a variety of other events are being facilitated by park agencies in both traditional and non-traditional sites. While community leaders are actively updating existing public spaces in Downtown, other public spaces such as streets and alleys, parking lots as well as underused private spaces can serve as venues for events and program. These spaces can support social gatherings and recreation while attracting visitors and residents to Downtown. Along with improved street design, parking and other amenities, results from the Downtown Master Plan Vision Workshop identified improved connections between Downtown and the Columbia River, public art and murals, cultural events, and family -friendly activities. I CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN 2 NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES REINVESTMENT IN AGING PARKS amn Farm ITIFA Reinvestment creates an opportunity to address deferred maintenance needs and create new opportunities in parks that have capacity. In particular, adding unique park features such as interactive musical instruments, artwork and nature play areas (moveable or permanent natural features that encourage interaction with nature) in underserved neighborhoods, or a new skate park in a larger community park. When updating park amenities and facilities, there is also a need to provide ADA compliance and best practices in universal design. The cost to repair or replace park features is costly and increasing. The City generally replaces play structures every 20 years but there is no program to implement replacement. Proactively planning for and addressing facility replacement can avoid aging facilities that are more expensive to maintain, safety issues or hazards due to failing equipment, or removal of features without a plan for replacement. Based on results of the online questionnaire, repair and replacement, maintenance and variety were some of the top responses to a question around funding priorities. When comparing questionnaire responses to respondent location, the top three needs for Pasco's parks were nearly the same across the city. Extraordinary play features and challenge elements were the most popular, with a variety of other needs dependent on different areas of the city. 30 CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN 2 NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR EVENTS AND PROGRAMS According to the questionnaire, Pasco residents are satisfied with the amount and availability of recreation programs and community events but feel that swimming events and classes, youth sports/fitness, and community fairs, festivals and events are the most important for the City to support and expand. Flexibility can be the key to adapting to the changing trends in recreation. This can come in the form of park features that serve multiple activities or can be repurposed for an emerging trend. The ultimate expression of this flexibility is not in the built facilities but in the recreation programming. Programming creates opportunities to introduce residents to fitness, culture, and learning new skills in parks, classrooms, and fitness rooms. Somos Pasco, a collaboration between the City, county, Port of Pasco, Hispanic Chamber and Pasco Chamber, has also identified Latino/a- themed events (fairs, carnivals, parades, bakery events, etc.) as a way to underscore Pasco's distinctive character and draw attendees from around the region. The importance of supporting year-round programming also emerged as a key theme in community outreach. Work hours and weather can be an impediment to programming participation and park visitation. In response to year-round interest, more jurisdictions are finding ways to move outdoor activities, such as climbing walls, field houses and covered or indoor courts, into multi -purpose community centers. CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN 2 NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES SAFER CONNECTIONS FOR WALKING AND BIKING Trails for non -motorized transportation and recreation continue to grow in importance. At the state and regional levels, trail -related recreation, including walking, hiking, and running are among the most popular outdoor recreation activities. According to the 2017 State of Washington Assessment of Outdoor Recreation Demand Report identified that 84% of respondents participate in walking at a park or on a trail, the top outdoor recreation activity. The popularity of these activities is consistent across age groups, income levels, education, and ethnicity. Across all public engagement opportunities, trails and a trail network emerged as a top priority for Pasco residents when considering parks and recreation. The City's Transportation System Master Plan (TSMP) identifies off-street trails and shared use pathways. The Tri-Cities Rivershore Master Plan has also identified key trail linkages between the Rivershore, historic downtowns, and other inland destinations. Park providers are using a variety of strategies to meet this demand, such as providing loop trails in larger parks, providing off-street multi- use trails, designating on -street bike routes, ensuring sidewalks are wider and accessible, providing pedestrian crosswalks and bridges over roadways to support connectivity, developing soft -surfaced nature and jogging trails and connecting parks and community destinations with trails. In Pasco, questionnaire respondents identified improved amenities along trails and at trailheads, better lighting, and a connected trail system as the top ways to increase trail use. 32 CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN 2 NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES NEW COMMUNITY -SERVING FACILITIES The City of Pasco provides a mix of recreation facilities to support indoor use, outdoor recreation, sports, play, arts programming, social gathering and visitor comfort. While the mix and provision of facilities is contingent on available space and funding, there are opportunities to rethink the mix of what is provided, as well as consider changing trends, demographics, and community priorities that affect needs. The multi -year initiative to build an aquatics facility in Pasco remains a priority for many community members. The City has undertaken several feasibility studies for a possible aquatic/ recreation center, but these efforts were recently put on hold due to the pandemic. The community desire for an aquatic facility was reiterated in community outreach events, with 39% of questionnaire respondents stating that building a new community aquatics facility was their top investment priority. In addition to building an aquatics center, there are also opportunities for Pasco to add other recreational facilities currently missing from the parks system. This can include a skate park, off -leash dog area and various types of interactive play areas that would have a community -wide draw. Skate parks can provide an active recreation opportunity for all ages, especially younger residents. Off -leash dog parks provide much needed space for dogs and their owners, particularly for those with limited or no yard space. Another recent study identified the potential for a sports complex in Pasco, by repurposing the TCYSA Soccer Complex with multiple turf fields and lights. As noted in the study, redevelopment would allow for more use and help to offset increased demand for outdoor multipurpose fields. CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN 33 2 NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES LAND ACQUISITION Im GROWTH AREAS Pasco's rapidly growing population will continue to place a high demand on parks, recreation and open space. The City of Pasco has experienced significant population growth over the last two decades with an approximate average annual population increase of 3.3% from 2010-2020, a growth rate higher than the county average (Table 8). Preserving park and open space areas in these new growth areas will help keep neighborhoods vibrant, enjoyable, and sustainable. Table 8: Population Growth (2010-2020) City of Pasco 58,041 77,100 19,059 3.3% Franklin County 76,832 96,760 19,928 2.6% Benton & Franklin Counties 251,221 302,460 51,239 2.0% Source: State of Washington 2017Assessment of Outdoor Recreation Demand Report, July 2017. The State of Washington Growth Management Act requires fast-growing cities to develop a comprehensive plan for public services and community growth. In accordance with the GMA, the City of Pasco's Comprehensive Plan (2018- 2038) provides direction for public services and growth for a twenty-year time period. The Plan calls for the provision of parks, open space, trails, and recreation facilities throughout the urban growth area. To ensure equitable distribution and access to parks, the City will need to ensure space and funding for their provision. 31 CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN IMPROVED POLICIES AND STANDARDS The City of Pasco implements this Plan through adopted policies and standards. City staff have noted the need to revise ordinances, policies, and Municipal Code to ensure a vibrant park system throughout the city. City staff have discussed the need for updating park impact fees and land dedication requirements, as well as other policies to modernize municipal standards. The City does not currently have an adopted standard for dedication of park land. Pasco does require park impact fees for new residential development, however the current impact fees alone cannot fund the development of new parks. The Municipal Code splits Pasco into three park districts that each collect impact fees to go towards acquiring new parks, major capital improvements for an existing facility, or the construction of a new facility. However, money from the park fund cannot be used for maintenance, repair, general operations, or replacement of existing facilities which can restrict parks in districts where there is little growth. Pasco currently has no planning or design guidelines for dedication of new parks and facilities to direct staff and decision -makers. Guidelines could apply to both renovations at existing parks and the planning and design of new parks. The intent of the design guidelines would be to protect and enhance the city's quality of life and community identity and encourage functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing development while maintaining compatibility with the surrounding environment. CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN 35 3 VISION AND STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK The community's vision and goals serve as the foundation for the City's Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan. This chapter combines the insights of residents, stakeholders, elected officials, advisory groups, and staff to define the values, vision, and goals for parks, recreation facilities, trails, programs, and related services. The Pasco community identified the vision and goals for parks, recreation facilities, trails, programs, and related services through conversations and input during the Plan outreach process, advisory board and committee meetings, and past and current planning efforts including the Comprehensive Plan. Goals are the desired outcomes to be achieved by implementing the Plan. Goals provide direction to decision -makers and staff for more specific policies and recommendations to ensure a consistent long-term direction. There are seven goals shown on the opposite page. The objectives describe how the City will accomplish the goals, organized around five different categories (A-E). The objectives provide system -wide guidance as well as several more specific recommendations. These objectives also directly support the City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan. 36 CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN Provide an accessible and equitable system, by developing parks and facilities that meet all ADA requirements and by providing parks so that all residents live within a 10-minute walking distance of recreation opportunities. ;reate an interconnected trail and street system, through new and existing off-street ails, and new or improved public streets that connect neighborhoods, Downtown asco, schools, parks, recreations facilities, and the river. :ontribute to a vibrant local economy, by designing, developing, and maintaining igh-quality parks that foster community events and encourage tourism and enjoyment f the system for residents, workers, and visitors. ;reate a strong local identity, by providing parks, recreation facilities, events and rograms that reflect, protect or enhance Pasco's many different cultures and tribal eritage, unique setting and shoreland habitat, and local history support and expand local collaboration, by leveraging resources through strategic nd deliberate partnerships to provide community -supported parks, programs, events, nd services. Iromote a sense of community, awareness, and support, by sharing progress of the oals, providing information about existing opportunities, and by encouraging two-way ommunication to better understand community needs and long-term support of the lture system. PARKS. RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN 3-' A." Adopt and apply updated park land standards. Acquire land, design and develop new parks to serve City residents as per the standards proposed in this plan. Strive to provide a total of 7.1 neighborhood and community park land acres per 1,000 residents. This updated standard removes the one regional park (Sacajawea Park) from the City's inventory. Continue to acquire and develop special use sites, linear parks, and natural areas as opportunities arise. This allows the City to place a greater emphasis on development of neighborhood and community -serving parks. a. Neighborhood parks (2 acres per 1,000 residents) b. Communityparks (5.1 acres per 1,000 residents) �.d Continue to provide a variety of recreation facilities as per the guidelines proposed in this plan. Continue to modify facility development to respond to traditional and trending recreation needs. This will provide a greater variety of experiences in City parks. a. Youth diamond field (1 per 2,900 residents) b. Adult diamond field (1 per 3,000 residents) C. Rectangular multi -sport field (1 per2,000 residents) d. Trails (0.50 miles per 1,000 residents) Adopt function -based park dedication and design standards. The City's approach to park services should be based on providing different park types that serve a specific function, with four primary park types: neighborhood parks, community parks, special use sites, and linear parks. New and future parks should be designed and built based on the classification standards. The standards should provide direction for each of the park types, describing parameters for park size, access and types of resources. a d Strive to provide a 10-minute walk to parks and recreation facilities. Ensure that all neighborhoods are within a'/4- to 1/2-mile walking distance to a park or recreation area through the recommended level of services standards, and recommendations in the Plan. Prioritize future park and recreation opportunities in underserved areas with the greatest need. Use outcomes of the park equity and access mapping analysis to prioritize improvements in underserved areas of Pasco. A.! Update requirements for land dedication and park impact fees. The City of Pasco currently charges park impact fees for new residential development and allows for a reduction in fees if the development dedicates parks or recreation facilities. As any dedication becomes the responsibility of the City of Pasco, the criteria for fee reduction should be revised to ensure that any land or facility dedication follows minimum standards of the Plan. Revise the impact fee reduction options as follows: a. Reduce the park impact fee for dedication of park land that meets the minimum park siting standards of this Plan; b. Waive the park impact fee for dedication of a fully developed park that meets the minimum park siting and design standards of this Plan; and C. Remove open recreation areas, recreation improvement areas, and swimming pools as options for fee reduction. The City should only be accepting adequate park land or fully developed parks for impact fee credit. A.r Provide comprehensive signage to direct users to parks and provide information and interpretation 38 CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN within parks and facilities. Convey history and culture through art and interpretive installations. Include interpretive elements about local history, fish, wildlife, native plants, conservation, and indigenous people The signage and wayfinding system should adhere to a common design and branding theme that is consistent across all park and recreation providers (City, State, Federal). Design parks with consideration for sustainability, water quality, water conservation, and flood impact mitigation. All new recreation facilities should be designed and constructed using green design and development practices. New facilities should be designed for energy efficiency, water conservation and to minimize impacts to the natural environment. Develop a new community recreation center as part of the indoor aquatic center. Prioritize locating the recreation center as part of the planned indoor aquatic center to maximize cost effectiveness and increase opportunities for facility use and revenue. The facility could include a gymnasium, fitness space, community rooms with kitchen, senior space, and youth activities room. Consider closing the First Avenue Center once the new recreation center is operational. Pursue development of a regional outdoor sports complex. In conjunction with TCYSA or other partners, follow recommendations of the Tri-Cities Sports Facilities Market Analysis & Feasibility Study (2019) by renegotiating the current agreement to increase the utilization of the TCYSA (Road 68) Soccer Complex for more sports and tournaments. Continue to operate Memorial Aquatic Park as an outdoor pool. This facility should continue to operate with no expansion being planned. The facility should remain an outdoor pool, although a cover may be explored as an option, as the operating cost would be cost prohibitive and indoor aquatics would be divided between two facilities. Ensure park connections to water with waterfront paths, overlooks, and access. Acquire strategic areas along rivers and canals to protect and conserve scenic, recreational and natural areas that are accessible to the community. Design accessible parks and recreation facilities and evaluate and improve accessibility in existing sites. Complete an ADA assessment and/or transition plan to identify required upgrades in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Develop interactive, unique play areas across the park system. Incorporate barrier -free and universal play areas, water play and nature play. Consider a destination play area that is intended to attract a community -wide draw in Volunteer Park. When a park is located near another play area, consider investing in a single site rather than duplicating the same style and design. Use placemaking to create parks as memorable and engaging places. Emphasize park design, site character, identity, and sense of place through the use of art, colors, plantings, natural elements and topography. Incorporate natural, cultural and historical elements and interpretive/ educational features. CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN BA Increase opportunities to connect with nature. Create opportunities for residents and visitors to connect with nature, both physically and visually, including new or improved pollinator patches, protection or integration of native plants, introduction of urban wildlife corridors, and protection and access to natural areas. B.2 Acquire new natural areas and protected open space. Acquire open space lands, when appropriate, as a means of protecting unique environments and providing passive recreation opportunities. Create meadow habitat in natural areas or transition spaces between developed and natural areas (habitat friendly native grasses and herbaceous perennials/annuals/bulbs that require minimal mowing/pruning and weed management). Reveal and enhance nature and natural processes using native plants and by using stormwater management as a functional and aesthetic park feature. B.3 Embrace the river frontage as a recreational, natural, and cultural asset. The Columbia River is a defining feature of Pasco and future park and recreation opportunities, non -motorized transportation connections, events and programs should focus on the city's heritage and relationship with the river and shoreline. BA Create a long-range plan to enhance shoreline habitat and create a healthy riparian habitat. Conform to the adopted goals and policies of the Shoreline Master Program and ensure the implementation of the requirements of the Washington State Shoreline Management Act (RCW 90.58). B.5 Pursue new parks, trails, and open space as envisioned for the Broadmoor planning area. The City's Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map identify future parkland within the Broadmoor Planning Area, an area encompassing over 1,200 acres in northwest Pasco. The Broadmoor Master Plan will also provide more specific direction for future land uses in this area. The City should implement Broadmoor Master Plan recommendations related to parks and recreation including a continuous riverfront park, connected trails, river access points, greenways and wildlife areas. Map 2 (Future Park System) and Map 3 (Future Trails, Pathways, and River Connectivity) provide general locations for future parks and trails based on direction from the Comprehensive Plan and Broadmoor Master Plan, as well as level of service goals and a 10-minute (1/4-1 /2-mile) walking distance to parks. B.6 Implement urban forestry strategies. Follow recommendations in the City's 2016 Forest Management Plan to take care of park trees, expand the existing urban tree canopy and contribute shaded areas for walking, biking and other park activities. B.7 Improve ecological systems. Incorporate natural areas, native and drought tolerant plants, bioswales and green infrastructure into parks for stormwater retention, soil erosion and sediment control, and water and air quality protection. Integrate permeable surfacing for parking lots and trails. Use lawn substitutes which require less fertilizers, water consumption and mowing than traditional lawns unless required for recreation. 40 CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN B.8 Develop and implement edge treatments to improve the management of the areas where traditional park features intersect with natural areas. An identified transitional edge zone from lawn to grassland or shrubs, then to shoreline or wetlands will facilitate maintenance, reduce overall costs over time, and improve habitat. B.9 Improve community walkability and bikeability. Acquire and develop segments of off-street trails as envisioned in this Plan, and continue to prioritize completion of the pedestrian and bicycle network identified in the City's Transportation System Master Plan (TSMP). Develop attractive trail entries and trailheads at connecting parks, with signage marking trail distance to community destinations. BA [ Pursue natural surface trails in parks and natural areas. A system of natural surface trails should be provided to offer single and multi -use trail access in parks and natural areas. New trails should be considered on a case -by -case basis where there is public access. BA I Review and update regulations for trail users to improve safety and user comfort. Ensure that trail and pathway policies regulate all users including the use of electric assisted mobility such as E-bikes, electric scooters, and hoverboards. CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN '.T Continue to provide a full range of fundamental recreation programs while relying on independent providers, clubs, and other organization to offer more specialized offerings. Focus recreation options in the following program areas: youth sports and fitness -related programs; year-round and indoor programs; social gatherings, events, and play; and special community interest activities and cultural programs. Consider the following: a. Recruit non -profits, partners, or individual recreation providers to offer free or fee -based activities in parks. Establish a user agreement with guidelines on park or facility costs and use. b. Establish a competitive recreation grant fund and process to fund programs and community events provided by other partner providers and non -profits or individuals in City parks and facilities. Develop criteria for award selection and distribution identifying target programs (e.g., community, neighborhood and family activities, teen and adult programs, multi -cultural and Latino activities, events or programs) and target audiences (youth, teens, seniors, low-income persons and/or underserved populations). :. Continue to facilitate events to increase community cohesion and inclusion. Sponsor or facilitate community -wide activities and events that promote interaction among people of different generations, cultures and abilities. Coordinate community partners to provide and facilitate opportunities for recreation programs and sites. Continue building revenue -generating capacity to reinvest in the system. As more comprehensive services are offered, revenue can be generated through rental fees, user fees, program fees, and sponsorships. While increased services may result in a bigger budget, the net financial cost to the taxpayer may be nearly the same if programs that can recover full costs are targeted. :.Q Identify opportunities for arts and culture programming. Support the Arts and Culture Commission in promoting unity and the celebration of diversity through art and culture programs. Include interpretation of the local and regional heritage, tribal traditions, and natural, cultural, and historical resources. Provide pilot programs to test the support and viability of new and emerging classes, recreation programs, and events. Identify suitable locations for new or emerging sports and activities in Pasco such as Lacrosse. Add games (temporary or permanent) to increase activity at parks and encourage social interaction. This could include bocce ball, shuffleboard, 9 square, ga-ga ball, or similar activity. Invest in mobile recreation equipment and pop-up activities and games that can be used in different parks, then stored and secured when not in use. C.7 Address sports field needs by conducting a field capacity analysis. The analysis should include an assessment of field use during peak times, as well as analysis of seasons, days, and times that have more capacity. Results should be used to prioritize field improvements including lighting, potential rate adjustments, and for fine-tuning field scheduling. CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN Expand volunteer programs. Continue the City's Adopt -a -Park program and expand and coordinate volunteer recruitment in conjunction with new pilot recreation programs and park activities. Explore hiring a staff member that can focus on volunteer recruitment, coordination, and oversight. Develop coaching and other volunteer training programs, as well as a recognition process for volunteers. Track participation to inform decision making. Continue monitoring and evaluating recreation participant levels and feedback to assist with future programming decisions. Use data to adjust program offerings, staffing and volunteer changes, and facility scheduling on a seasonal basis. Explore a variety of parks and open streets events at different scales. Create a pop-up park or open street event and host an event(s) with food, music, games, activities, etc. and an interactive outreach activity to learn more about needs in this area and perceived barriers to recreation options/park use. CAI Recruit local businesses, entrepreneurs, and private industry partners to increase variety and expand program offerings. Partner with the non-profit groups to offer culinary arts courses, business management and operations programs, and other similar opportunities while supporting small businesses and job and entrepreneurial recruitment. CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN W Budget at least $5,000 per acre per year for the maintenance of developed park acreage. The City should establish a minimum threshold for park maintenance services at $5,000 for each developed acre. After several years, the actual cost can be re-evaluated. This figure is exclusive of major capital renovation and repairs. D.7 Maintain a capital improvement program, which specifies a six -year schedule for acquisition and development of park and recreation lands. u.. Increase maintenance level of service in existing parks and facilities and monitor needs for additional FTEs when adding new parks and facilities. Improve routine and preventative maintenance services in parks to ensure park safety, make parks more attractive, and provide a higher quality user experience. Address the park maintenance backlog, and provide greater attention to high -traffic, high - use parks and facilities. Before new parks and facilities are added to the system, use the existing ratio of 5.4 parks and facilities maintenance FTEs per 1,000 residents as a baseline standard. U..A Employ a tiered maintenance system based on the needs and characteristics of specific parks. The three -tiered system should be applied to existing parks and facilities to guide the provision of maintenance and to ensure adequate resources and future budgeting. a. Basic: Most natural areas and underdeveloped parks should receive a basic level of maintenance. The basic level of maintenance includes routine monitoring, inspection and care of recreation facilities, natural areas and landscaping. At a basic level of maintenance, the City provides routine maintenance for health and safety, but no specialized care for asset protection. b. Standard: More heavily or frequently- used sites require a higher standard of maintenance. These sites receive the types of maintenance provided at "basic " maintenance sites on a more frequent basis to ensure assets are properly cared for and protected. C. Enhanced. Enhanced maintenance is needed at sites that include specialized assets and are highly visible and heavily used. These sites are maintained at the highest level and receive priority during peak use times. D.5 Apply best practices in resource conservation. Integrate water conservation elements in irrigation systems, drinking fountains, water play features, and restrooms. Apply best practices in the renovation and development of recreation buildings. DA, Provide additional waste facilities and signage in parks during major holidays or large events. Ensure that fees recover some of the additional costs needed to provide these additional services. 0.4' Develop an asset management tool to re-evaluate costs, track the lifecycle of park assets and implement an annual replacement schedule. This should include a range of routine and ongoing maintenance responsibilities including mowing, trash/recycling pick-up, turf and irrigation repair, as well as longer -term or periodic tasks such as trail/pathway resurfacing and equipment replacement. Dedicate a capital repair and replacement reserve fund to reinvest in aging facilities over their lifespan. CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN D.8 improve cost and revenue tracking for parks and recreation services. At minimum, the City should be able to review the cost of maintaining its parks, trails, and natural open space areas on a per -acre and per Full Time Equivalent employee (FTE) basis. As recreation programs are added, program costs and revenues should be tracked by major program areas (e.g., sports, general recreation, seniors, and outdoor/environmental programs). D.9 Employ a maintenance reporting tool. Develop a reporting program for all park concerns or maintenance needs. Use the program to track the types of maintenance needs and park or facility "hot spots" to inform future workload planning and annual budgets. CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN Transition park and recreation services to a parks and recreation department over time. Pasco should strategically transition to a parks and recreation department (similar to the structure in the neighboring City of Kennewick) to facilitate parks and recreation services, allow for better coordination with other providers, and improve cost tracking. Continue to maintain a cooperative agreement with the Pasco School District regarding the development, use, and operation of school facilities and parks located adjacent or near schools. Improve communications with the Pasco School District, with the City acting as a liaison with private and non-profit recreation organizations as needed. Establish a formal planning partnership between the City of Pasco, Franklin County, Port of Pasco, and the Pasco School District. Convene regular meetings with representatives of these agencies to discuss issues and opportunities, as well as progress of this Plan. Continue to discuss recreational opportunities with partners, such as conversion or expansion of school tennis courts for pickleball courts. Convene shoreline stakeholders to discuss existing and future needs related to parks, recreation, and the environment. Improve coordination with USACE to continue building cooperation related to shoreline access and management and identify opportunities to overcome barriers to land uses, site management, and public use. Continue working with State representatives related to historic resources to update the process to streamline site review and approval. Collaborate with other departments and organizations to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in parks and recreation. Convene regular meetings with the Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Commission and community leaders to enhance engagement efforts and organizational cultural competency. Involve tribal representatives in all aspects of system planning, design, and management. Ensure that parks and recreation is a central ingredient in strengthening Downtown Pasco. Implement the Downtown Plan, and continue working with the Downtown Partnership, Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and other groups to discuss opportunities for activating downtown through open street events, programs and events of all sizes, and renewed parks and facilities in and around downtown. Coordinate with Franklin Irrigation District, Homeowners Associations, and gas company to evaluate planning, design, and development of additional trails and pathways. Improve communication to all residents through a variety of channels. Communicate progress made in achieving community recreation priorities, including programs and park development. Promote Master Plan goals through a variety of media, including utility bills, events, press releases, email and social media. Continue to reach out to the Hispanic/Latino community through contacts and processes identified in this planning process, using culturally specific messages to increase involvement. Identify community volunteers with grant writing expertise to recruit for additional park and recreation funding opportunities. CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN jIII T II'I` ` • - ��� ''1 �y1 1 '� I' r _ � 11 I It 1■ I■.'-ti�lr `` I .l II III -II I I'1 �I..� ' , ��'Y IIIIIL ' 1' �311-f 11 I■TI .�dI_ ■111.II ■� 1 I _ 1 -1 � 1 = I I ;' _ - 1 - 1 � � : } • . . -i ■ �II rIIL . 1 I I' 1 . � - L U I . I � � 1 I 1 Aip :i� 3 VISION AND STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK FUTURE PARK AND RECREATION SYSTEM The park system concept illustrates how Pasco will achieve the vision for an equitable, walkable, healthy, and accessible city through the parks, recreation, and trails system. 20-Year Capital Improvement Projects Based on the future vision and system -wide goals, the 20 Year Capital Improvement Project list identifies recommended improvement projects for existing parks, as well as potential new parks, facilities, and trails for future growth areas. Projects identified in the project list represent the 20-year needs for parks and recreation in Pasco, and will require phasing and funding from a range of different resources further explored in Chapter 4. The Future Park and Recreation System map illustrates the proposed capital projects (Map 2). The Future Trails and Pathways and River Connectivity map illustrates the non -motorized transportation system and connections to and along the river (Map 3). This map shows off- street trails identified in the City's Transportation System Master Plan, as well as new trail or pathway segments proposed in the Capital Projects List. Appendix D provides a complete list of proposed projects. Based on the assessments conducted as part of this Plan, two categories of park improvements are recommended: • Renovation Projects, include repair or replacement of existing park amenities, signage, sports field improvements, accessibility improvements, trees and landscaping. • Capacity Prolects, which include new facilities or improvements that add more opportunities within existing parks or sites that have capacity. All recommended improvements are aspirational and dependent upon available funding. 48 CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN 3 VISION AND STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK In addition, there are two sites that should New Trails be considered for disinvestment from the There are also six new off-street trails identified. system. Wayside Park is a small site without any recreational facilities and located in a mostly industrial area. The First Avenue Center is adjacent to the City Hall campus where there is also an activity center. Once a future community recreation center is built, recreation services programmed at First Avenue Center should be relocated to the new facility, or City Hall to consolidate resources. NEW PARKS, TRAILS, AND FACILITIES Since the 2016 Plan, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) has recommended shifting away from guidelines related to numeric based standards for community park systems and has more recently recommended using a variety of indicators to influence needed parks and facilities. The cost to build, maintain and operate any new park or facility is another critical factor that influences how much the city is willing to take on in addition to existing resource needs. Parks and Facilities For new parks and facilities, the 20-Year Capital Improvement Project list combines findings from the community outreach process with an assessment of existing conditions including future growth areas, park location, and current park land level of service. Using these criteria, the project list identifies 13 new parks sites that align closely with the recommended locations of new parks from the 2016 Plan and Comprehensive Plan and strives towards reaching the park land level of service goal (Map 2). These trail projects add to the envisioned pedestrian and bicycle network identified in the City of Pasco Transportation System Master Plan, linking with other existing and planned off-street trails and pathways, new sidewalks, and bike lanes (Map 3). CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN •'MR74 - CP3 • ' N P6: . - Vintage 0 s •'' ��� • S n _ Lincoln i C sa-Del ,'44A+U- ' `�� I -I nd Pa`rk ealdb Park Park Sol_Park LO f �:NPs• :,stadium Gesa McGee �•:.+� P sc Papktal Playfield 0 • Richland •�. 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L_ 8r'ovrn �'�•�. •, R a Elementary I Stadium -- c ���•.. — Memorial a — Benton County Kennewick FUTURE TRAILS AND PATHWAYS AND RIVER CONNECTIVITY Future Trails and Pathways and River Connectivity Existing Parks and Recreation Facilities Neighborhood Park Community Park Linear Parks & Trails Other Resources Special Use Site Sports Complexes Future Trails and Pathways —i Existing trail/path a- m ru w Proposed trail/path (TSMP) ■i■` Proposed bike/ped on -street (TSMP) ■■■■ Proposed trail/path project T# Base Features �•—•—� City of Pasco Boundary Urban Growth Boundary Franklin County Benton County Waterbodies — Streets and Roads O Public Schools Mi 0 0.25 0.5 1 ® t Map Date: Sep 2021 � iPasco Source: City of Pasco Prepared by MIG, Inc. 4 ACTION PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION This Plan represents the evolution of a long-term vision for Pasco's park and recreation system. To move forward the City must focus on short-term actions that either advance or enable the long-term, visionary projects. The community, economic, and political interests will continue to shift throughout the lifespan of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan as the only certainty will be continued change. To help guide the City in that uncertainty this chapter summarizes costs to complete and maintain the envisioned 20-year capital project list, as well as short-term phasing, prioritization criteria, and an overview of the funding sources that are critical for implementation. 20 YEAR CAPITAL PROJECT AND MAINTENANCE COSTS The total cost of developing and maintaining the envisioned future system is critical to plan implementation over the next 20 years. Table 9 summarizes the general order -of -magnitude costs to assist in evaluating and prioritizing projects for future consideration in City budgeting. The table includes costs for capital projects for improvements to existing and proposed parks. All capital costs summarized here are based on the detailed calculations in Appendix D. The appendix provides a complete list of project types and planning level costs used for the project list. Costs are in 2022 dollars and do not account for inflation. Capital Reinvestment and Replacement Unlike capital or maintenance costs, reinvestment/replacement costs represent annual investments to take care of the existing developed park system in the future. The recommended annual average capital reinvestment and replacement cost for existing parks is $696,000. Park reinvestment costs reflect an amount that should be set aside annually so that the City has sufficient funds on hand to repair or replace outdated or worn facilities as scheduled based on their age and use. While these funds are not needed immediately, these monies are critical to ensuring the long-term use of the park system. The total amount is based on an $4,000 average cost per developed park acre. Additional funding would be needed to account for parks and recreation facilities added to the system. Note that these costs are not provided for most of the special use sites and sports complexes since these sites each have very specific and unique needs. 5". CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN 4 ACTION PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION Table 9. Total Proposed 20-Year Capital Project Costs CategoryPark and Facility Neighborhood Parks 21 97.1 - Capital Co s st $3,785,000 Community Parks 3 111.4 - $4,798,000 Special Use Sites' 10 230.9 - $356,000 Linear Parks and Trails 8 36.8 21.2 $642,000 Sports Complexes 7 135.3 - $2,431,000 Existing Parks Total 49 611J 21.2 $12.04ZM New Parks* 13 75.0 - $33,600,000 New Trails** 6 - 9.2 $1,978,000 Now Parks and 1FacllMes TbUP 19 75.0 9.2 $47AN.000 Notes: Does not include capital costs for parks currently under development. * General acreage assumptions provided. Actual acreage may vary. ** General trail mileage assumption provided. Actual mileage may vary. ' Does not include capital costs for golf course. Capital costs for reinvestment/replacement only provided for Schlagel Park due to specialized needs of other special use sites. Maintenance (approximately $5,000 per acre) and an increase Operational costs, including personnel costs as or decrease in average costs based on the well as materials and equipment, will continue recommended maintenance level for each site. to rise due to inflation, even if the City decided to simply maintain the current level service. The projected addition of parks in other areas of Pasco will also increase maintenance and operating costs, as will the addition of new facilities or expansion of existing facilities. This means there will be a need for more operational funding, even if Pasco is able to reduce operating costs. Appendix D provides a summary of recommended maintenance costs that are based on the recommended tiered levels for maintenance. Costs are based on an increase to the City's existing approximate annual average cost per acre to maintain developed park land The total annual cost to maintain the existing system totals approximately $2,049,000 per year. An additional $418,000 would be needed to maintain all new parks, trails, and facilities added to the system annually. SHORT-TERM ACTION PLAN Completion of all envisioned projects will take 20 years or longer to complete. However, there are some projects that have a greater community need or priority to take on in the shorter term. The City asked community members about their priorities for the future based on the identified needs and project types. Results from the second community questionnaire and in -person pop-up CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN 116 4 ACTION PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION events identified several key priorities to help focus improvements. The results suggest that trails and pathways, a greater variety of features in parks, and facility repair and replacement are a priority in nearly all areas of Pasco. Youth sports, updated park facilities, and a continuous public water front are some of the top project types across different cost levels. Tables 10 and 11 summarize the top results. Appendix C provides a complete summary of the questionnaire. Washington's Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) requires that park master plans include a six -year capital improvement plan to identify short-term projects for implementation. Pasco's current six -year city-wide Capital Improvement Table 10. General Priorities by Location Plan (2021-2026) has a budget of $15,751,000 for parks and recreation. The proposed six -year action plan totals approximately $16.077,200 which is comparable to the current CIP total. The proposed action plan does not include projects already identified in the current CIP. The Plan introduces a short-term, six -year capital improvement action plan based on priorities identified by the community. Table 12 presents the Action Plan, showing capital costs for development and primary funding sources. Implementation is contingent upon securing the necessary capital and operations funding to support each of these projects. Funding and financing options are discussed in more detail in the next section. I Trails and paths Trails and paths Trails and paths Facility repair/ replacement New parks Maintenance Greater variety New parks Greater variety Facility repair/ Facility repair/ Greater variety replacement replacement Source: Project Priorities Questionnaire and pop-up events. Table 11: General Priorities by Project Cost Level Moderate 1 Youth sports and fitness- 1 Updated park facilities 1 Continuous public waterfront related programs 2 Shade trees and drought 2 Community -scale play area 2 Large community park tolerant landscaping 3 Year-round opportunities 3 Spaces for gathering 3 Trails, New sports complex (tie) Source: Project Priorities Questionnaire and pop-up events 56 CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN 4 ACTION PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION Table 12. Parks and Recreation Capital Projects Six -Year Action Plan Park Location Project Cost Primary Funding Source Centennial Park Central Pasco Small nature play area $50,000 Grants, bond Centennial Park Central Pasco Restroom $125,000 Grants, bond Chiawana Park West Pasco General facility upgrades, $1,164,000 Partnership, grants, repair, and replacement bond projects Heritage Park West Pasco Shelter and amenities $180,000 Grants, bond Island Park North Pasco Skate spot $250,000 Grants, bond Kurtzman Park East Pasco Commission local artwork $10,000 Partnership, grants, bond Kurtzman Park East Pasco Shelter and amenities $180,000 Partnership, grants, bond Lincoln Park North Pasco Trees and landscaping $13,200 Grants, bond Lucas Park Central Pasco Trees and landscaping, $11,500 Grants, bond commission mural Memorial Park Central Pasco ADA pathways and lighting $938,000 Grants, bond Pasco Youth Central Pasco Replace concessions $550,000 Partnership, grants, Baseball Complex building and repair dugouts bond Riverview Park Central Pasco Fenced off -leash dog area $10,000 Grants, bond Sunny Meadows North Pasco Bike pump track $50,000 Grants, bond Park Tierra Vida Park East Pasco Shelter and amenities $180,000 Partnership, grants, bond CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN 57 4 ACTION PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION Table 12: Parks and Recreation Capital Projects Six -Year Action Plan (continued) Park Location Project Cost Primary Funding Source Volunteer Park Central Pasco Splashpad, expanded $2,500,000 Partnership, grants, play area, and lighting bond New Community North or West Develop park $4,500,000 Impact fees, grants, Park Pasco bond New Neighborhood Central Pasco Develop park $2,500,000 Impact fees, grants, Park (NP 1) bond New Neighborhood West Pasco Develop park $2,500,000 Impact fees, grants, Park (NP 6) bond Trail T1: Broadmore West Pasco Develop trail $258,000 Transportation Riverfront Trail funding, grants, bond Trail T2:1-182 West Pasco Develop trail $107,500 Transportation Connector Trail funding, grants, bond TOTAL $16,077,200 Notes: Planning level cost assumptions that do not include capital costs for parks currently under development. All costs are in 2022 dollars not accounting for inflation. Additional trail projects identified in the Transportation System Master Plan are not included. PRIORITIZATION CRITERIA To assist the City in focusing on priority projects, the Plan introduces a two-step evaluation process for prioritizing capital projects. Staff should use this to work collaboratively with elected and appointed officials and the community to finalize the prioritization and completion of park improvement projects paid for through available funding. This evaluation framework may also be used to sequence capital projects in annual capital improvement planning and budgeting. Projects that are aligned with multiple Plan goals are important. However, projects that meet multiple criteria in Step 2 are most likely to be implemented more quickly. 58 CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN STEP 1: How well does a proposed project address the following Plan Goals? • Serving all ages and abilities: Does the project increase Pasco's level of service or fill a gap in the demographics the system currently serves? • Providing an accessible and equitable system: Does the project serve underrepresented groups or underserved geographic areas to balance park access and provide equitable opportunities for all? • Creating an interconnected trail and street system: Does the project make a key connection or expand the trail and street system to ensure more Pasco residents have safe ways to get to parks and recreation facilities? • Contributing to a vibrant local economy: Does the project enhance or add revenue generating programs, facilities, or draw people to Pasco's businesses? • Creating a strong local identity: Does the project reflect Pasco's community by incorporating different cultures, tribal heritage, local history, or unique location into facilities and programming? • Supporting and expanding local collaboration: Does the project make or support a partnership that expands the amount or quality of parks, programs, events, and services? STEP 2: How well does a proposed project address the following criteria? • Safety and Use: Does the project improve safety or restore use? • Resource Availability: Does the project use or leverage available resources (staffing, funding, grants, partnerships, equipment)? • Cost Savings: Does the project reduce costs, increase revenues, increase sustainability, or increase maintenance and operational efficiencies? • Critical Path: Does a project need to advance to a certain stage in order to bring capital and needed partners to the table to implement? • Ease of Implementation: Can the project be done quickly and easily (e.g., advanced planning, feasibility studies, and permitting have been completed)? • Existing Opportunity: Can the project be implemented using existing park space or available public space (e.g., property already acquired, vacant lands, existing rights of way)? • Value: Does the project deliver high value for the cost or resources needed, relative to other projects? • City Priority: Does the project coincide with or support another City project or City Council initiative? • Community Priority: Does the project repair or renovate a high -use, popular park/facility or address top community needs? • Multiple Benefits: Does the project benefit a large number of people and/or support multiple or flexible uses? 4 ACTION PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION IMPLEMENTATION There are several strategies that can move the community vision forward. Two of the most critical paths to success are ensuring that new development contributes a fair share to park system improvements and pursuing a strategy to build community support for future initiatives. Park related projects that combine with other public services such as transportation and stormwater, may be able to utilize alternative sources of funding and maximize community benefits. Additionally, leveraging recreation programming as a community building strategy can extend additional support for the City's offerings: • Development/Redevelopment Partnerships: Efforts to build the envisioned park system will require substantial financial investment. While taxpayers will ultimately share in some of these costs, private development should be responsible for contributing toward the related increased impacts on the parks and recreation system. The City should rely on a system of regulations and rewards that ensure new development and redevelopment pays a portion of public improvements. Building Community Support: All new mechanisms to fund public improvements will require the will of voters. It will be important to employ public input, education, outreach, and polling before any specific funding mechanism is attempted. • Integrating Parks, Natural Areas and Infrastructure: Combining the community benefits of infrastructure investment with the recreational benefits of park land has considerable potential to enhance the use of natural systems in Pasco as well as meeting the Plan goals. The desired result of this integration is reducing the amount of land reserved for the exclusive use of infrastructure and maximizing recreational value. In an environment of limited public resources (including land and operating funding) the City and the community should explore integrating compatible infrastructure into parks and using infrastructure land for park and natural area purposes. One of the opportunities presented by combining sites and functions is the potential for stormwater fees to help fund enhancements that provide multiple benefits and natural area management. • Recreation Program Positioning: Pasco has built an extensive set of program offerings. Each major program area should be discussed as an investment in the community, directly related to the City's goals. Parks, recreation programming, trails, and natural areas provide opportunities for physical activity resulting in the long-term investment in public health. Monitoring and Updating the Plan: It will be important to check in with the community and validate or adjust the plan for any major shifts in priorities or project opportunities. The six -year period defined by the Recreation and Conservation Office presents a good time for this check in. The implementation of this Plan will continue well past the six- year update cycle mandated by the state. Following the adoption of this Plan, the City could develop a work plan. This work plan should recognize that there are factors that may limit the ability to move forward on any one project, but each high priority site could have recommendation elements that can be moved forward. This work plan can be revisited biannually, ahead of the budgeting process, to reevaluate progress and priorities (making use of the prioritization criteria and other decision making tools) and adjust for new opportunities. CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN 4 ACTION PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION Partnership Protocols Partnerships and agreements between the City and other local serving agencies and organizations increase the City's capacity to meet the recreation needs of Pasco residents. Staff time is needed to develop community support, coordinate with partners and volunteers, write grant applications, and cultivate sponsorships to support the park and recreation system. While the City does not need to take the leadership role in all partnerships and efforts, effective partnerships require additional time and attention. The City has effectively engaged community partners in previous park and recreation projects. Existing and new partnerships are going to be a critical part of expanding Pasco's recreation opportunities. However, the City does not have the staff or other resources to pursue every possible partnership idea, many of which do not include the sustainable operational funding that is needed for long-term success. The key to successful partnerships includes having an evaluation process in place to provide clarity about the value of a project to achieving the Parks and Recreation Master Plan goals. The City should evaluate prospective partners or project advocates on whether the project: • Enhances existing parks and facilities through new play opportunities. • Enhances access to parks and facilities by implementing universal design, ADA improvements, or other park features that increase access. • Sustains park assets through routine maintenance or replacement/renovation of existing amenities, facilities, and landscaping • Enhances the shoreline or riverfront access, implementing the community's vision. • Provides inclusive or equitable events and activities. • Provides events and programs activating downtown areas. • Provides year-round recreation opportunities. • Meets needs for new growth. • Enhances pedestrian and bike connectivity. Demonstrating the ways in which their projects help achieve desired outcomes for the City will give City staff the basic information to evaluate projects moving forward. It also makes the rationale for pursuing a project (or not) clear to the community members proposing the idea. FUNDING RESOURCES To fund the Action Plan, the City of Pasco will need increased capital and operations funding. This section represents both capital and operations funding sources. Adding these to the City's funding mix would help further diversify revenues to invest in the park and recreation system. Capital Funding Sources The City of Pasco primarily relies on park impact fees on new development to offset costs to acquire park land intended to serve the new construction. The RCO also oversees a range of parks and recreation grant programs which Pasco qualifies for. However, these sources alone are not sufficient to fund the projects noted in the Capital Improvement Plan. The City will need to consider additional funding sources for parks capital projects, even though these may not historically have been used by the City. CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN 4 ACTION PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION General Obligation Bond These are voter approved bonds paid off by an assessment placed on real property. The money may only be used for capital improvements. This property tax is levied for a specified period of time (typically 15-20 years) and requires a 60% voter approval. Real Estate Excise Tax (REST) This is a tax levied on all real estate sales and is levied against the full value of the property. Pasco is allowed under the statutes to levy 0.5% in addition to the State of Washington tax. These funds can only be used for projects identified in the Capital Facilities Plan Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan. Recreation Conservation Office Grants The largest funding source for park and recreation projects are competitive grants from the State of Washington Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO). The RCO is responsible for administering a range of public funds and provide technical assistance in additional to preparing statewide plans. However, most grant programs require a portion of the project costs to be matched by a local partner. Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) This program is administered by the RCO and supports the acquisition of valuable recreation and habitat lands for preservation and the development of recreation areas for growing populations. Projects eligible under this program include acquisition and development of parks, water access sites, trails, critical wildlife habitat, natural areas and urban wildlife habitat. Applicants must provide a minimum of a 50 percent non-RCO match. Local park projects have maximum requests of $500,000 for development and $1 million for acquisition costs. There are no maximum request levels in the following categories: urban wildlife habitat, critical habitat, natural areas, trails, riparian protection and water access. Aquatic Land Enhancement Account (ALEA) This program is administered by the RCO and supports the purchase, improvement or protection of and access to aquatic lands for public purposes. Applicants must provide a minimum of a 50 percent match. Grant amounts range from $500,000 for restoration and development projects to $1 million for acquisition projects. Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) These grants from the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development are available for a wide variety of projects. Most are used for projects in lower income areas of the community because of funding rules. Grants can cover up to 100 percent of project costs. CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN 4 ACTION PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) USFWS may provide technical assistance and administer funding for projects related to water quality improvement through debris and habitat/vegetation management, watershed management and stream bank erosion, and sediment deposition projects. Private Grants and Foundations Private corporations and foundations provide money for a wide range of projects, targeted to the organizations' mission. Some foundations do not provide grants to governments but will often grant to partner organizations. Private grants can be difficult to secure because of the open competition and the up -front investment in research and relationship building. Donations The donation of labor, land, or cash by service agencies, private groups, or individuals is a popular way to raise small amounts of money for specific projects. Public Private Partnership An increasingly popular approach for park and recreation agencies, a public agency can enter into a working agreement with a private corporation to help fund, build and/or operate a public facility. Typically, the three primary incentives a public agency can offer are land to place a facility (usually a park or other parcel of public land), certain tax disadvantages, and access to the facility. While a public agency may have to give up certain responsibilities or control of other recreation services and amenities, it is one way of obtaining public facilities at a lower cost. Private Land Trusts Private land trusts, such as the Trust for Public Land, Inc. and the Nature Conservancy will acquire and hold land for eventual acquisition by a public agency. In some cases repayment of acquisition funds, including interest, may be required. Shared Facilities In some situations, other services provided in the city, or in private utilities, may be able to share the cost of improvements that would benefit the parks, recreation, and natural areas system. One example is utility corridors, in many cases land used for sanitary sewer, water, or power lines may make an excellent trail corridor. 64 CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN 4 ACTION PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION Exchange of Property The proposed park system includes the divestment or sale of several sites that the City currently maintains. Proceeds or savings from these sites can then be redirected to support park maintenance. Park Operations and Maintenance Historically, the City of Pasco has used General Fund revenue to support parks and recreation operations and maintenance costs. The following options identify potential options to increase needed support for operations and maintenance. Charges for Services Parks and recreation generate some revenue through charges for services. The City may consider increasing parks and recreation facility use fees to generate additional revenue to support parks operations and maintenance. The City could consider implementing an annual index to increase parks fees or may adopt an appropriate increase consistent with facility use fees in other surrounding cities and market rates. Concession Fees As the City develops parks and facilities, the City may consider forming public -private partnerships with vendors to provide services within these parks, including selling concessions or renting equipment. The City may enter into these agreements and include a concession fee for vendors. The revenue generated by these concession fees depends on the number of concessionaires that the City works with as well as demand for these concessions as parks are developed. Future Sales Tax A sales tax for parks and recreation would be an unrestricted funding source for parks districts or cities that adopt it. Unrestricted funding sources allow jurisdictions to use the funding for both capital and maintenance and operations expenses. Metropolitan Park District A Metropolitan Park District can provide dedicated funding for parks and recreation. When cities provide park and recreation services, there are a number of competing priorities for General Fund resources, including public safety. A park district has a dedicated revenue stream that can only be used for park and recreation purposes. Washington permits the formation of a metropolitan park district to provide park and recreation facilities, if the district is approved by voters. Once approved, the district can establish a permanent tax base. Formation of a district may be initiated by the local governing body or by citizen petition. A district may also include multiple jurisdictions. CITY OF PASCO I PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN 6 APPENDIX A Park and Recreation Facility Inventory This page left blank. .... . . . I I I . I M " . , , 0 1 0 - a 19 a 0 1 0 0 1 c Alm" PARK$ AND TRAILS T—.1—T., 36e 212 O a a 0 0 G 6 0 v o 0 a a oavoll4l.7'.. —7 1a o o 11 1121 11 � i -1 -7 -as - I. . I T i I 1, G 1 I0 A .. 1', .1 .14 APPENDIX B Brief #1 State of the System Summary This page left blank. The City of Pasco is developing a long-term plan for parks and recreation. This summary presents key findings and supporting information about existing conditions and parks and recreation services to provide a foundation for the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan (the PROS Plan). There are seven sections included in this summary: Key Findings Objectives and Process Planning Background Setting and Context Community Composition Existing Resources Existing System Opportunities and Challenges Next Steps 1. Key Findings This summary identifies several key findings to consider for development of the PROS Plan. • Unique setting and context. Pasco has access to hundreds of acres of natural areas and open space, especially along the Columbia River. The city has excellent regional connectivity but is divided by major highways and the railway. • Growing and diverse population. Pasco is a diverse community and it will be critical to consider an equitable provision of park and recreation Appendix B: State of the System Summary I B1 services. The city is also growing, especially in West Pasco and north of the current Urban Growth Area (UGA). • Abundant park and recreation resources. Pasco manages 41 park and recreation areas totally over 600 acres, as well as a full range of recreation programs and community events. With a growing demand on park and recreation services, it will be important to consider aging infrastructure and maintenance needs for park land, as well as program staffing and volunteer needs. • Partnerships and opportunity to reinvest in parks. Pasco has excellent partnerships with the school district, sports groups, non -profits, advocates and more. Combined with this energy, many existing parks and recreation facilities have potential for site improvements, new facilities and opportunities to maximize important public assets. 2. Objectives and Process The objectives of the planning process and resulting PROS Plan are to create an actionable plan that is in line with the city's projected growth, its newly completed comprehensive land use plan and to better understand upcoming capital projects. The planning process will identify community needs, gaps and priorities and renew eligibility for grant funding (Figure 1). The goals of the plan are based around the Council, staff and community vision that, "Pasco will be known for having the best parks, recreation, and open space system in the Tri-Cities." FIGURE 1: PLANNING PROCESS System Needs, Plan Development, Assessment Opportunities Action Planning Review and and Visioning Adoption • Tour and Condition Survey Vision, Goals and Draft Plan Assessment Ambassador Toolkit Objectives Plan Review • Inventory and Interviews - Site Final Plan • Base maps Staff workshop Recommendations Community Event 2 Summary Brief #1 Summary Brief #2 Capital Improvement Master Plan Committee Plan • Council Workshop Master Plan Committee Parks and Rec Advisory Com. • Community Event 1 • Council Meeting 2 Council Meeting 4 • Master Plan Committee • Council Meeting 3 B2 I Appendix B: State of the System Summary 3. Planning Background In 2016, the City of Pasco adopted its current long-range plan for parks and recreation as an update to the 2010 plan. The plan provides a vision for parks and recreation, as well as project priorities for 2017-2022. The City has completed or initiated several recommendations and projects including redesign and redevelopment of Peanuts Park, development of Chapel Hill Park and other new or improved facilities throughout the city. An additional relevant plan includes the Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan (2011). In spring of 2020, the City also commissioned a feasibility for a new aquatic center in Pasco. The City of Pasco has evaluated the potential for such a facility for years as there is no public indoor aquatic center in the region. Pasco's PROS Plan must address the requirements of the State of Washington Growth Management Act (GMA), and the State of Washington Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO). Pasco's current plan eligibility expires in December 2022. GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT (GMA) AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The GMA requires fast-growing Washington cities and counties to develop a comprehensive plan for public services and community growth. In accordance with the GMA, the City of Pasco's Comprehensive Plan (2018-2038) provides direction for public services and growth for a twenty-year time period. The Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan includes several city-wide policies for the provision of parks and recreation. In particular, Goal CF-5 calls for the provision of parks, greenways, trails and recreation facilities in conjunction with the County, by: 0 Implementing the adopted parks and recreation plan as part of the comprehensive plan; Encouraging use of existing natural features, open spaces, and appropriate excess right-of-way as an integral part of the community -wide park system; and Appendix B: State of the System Summary 1133 • Maintaining a cooperative agreement with the Pasco School District regarding the development, use and operation of neighborhood parks. RECREATION CONSERVATION OFFICE (RCO) The Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) is the state agency that manages multiple grant programs supporting the Recreation and Conservation Funding Board. RCO looks for a minimum of six elements in a plan for a city to be eligible and competitive for grant funding, that include: • Public involvement • Intergovernmental coordination • Inventory (condition and capacity) • Goals and objectives • Demand estimates (GMA requires at least a 10-year period) • Six -year capital improvement program 4. Setting and Context Pasco's location at the confluence of the Columbia, Yakima and Snake Rivers is main part of the city's economy, culture and identity. Along with Kennewick and Richland, Pasco is one of three cities in the Tri-Cities metropolitan area, surrounded by agricultural lands of the Columbia Basin. Figure 2 shows the City of Pasco's Urban Growth Area (UGA), the planning area for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. FIGURE 2: REGIONAL MAP WALLA WA4tA 61)Urirr e[wroN cou�+rr �, � Ropasetl tMoan t3 owThMw Bw 0sy "' Source: City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan B4 I Appendix B: State of the System Summary LAND USE PATTERNS Interstate 182 and Highway 395 are major physical features that connect Pasco to the region, while also dividing the city and neighborhoods. Other important features of Pasco are the Tri-Cities Regional Airport, Columbia Basin College, the Burlington Northern railyard and Port of Pasco shipping facilities. The Comprehensive Plan identifies several planning areas or land uses that have unique characteristics or needs related to parks and recreation. Central Core: After years of disinvestment, the City and the Downtown Pasco Development Authority have been focusing on reinvestment including redevelopment of Peanuts Park and Pasco Farmers Market. This area is south of I-182 and east of Hwy. 395 and includes much of the city that developed prior to the 1990s. The Central Core includes many public services such as City Hall and the County Courthouse. Figure 3 provides a map of the population by census tract, showing a higher population density near the city's core. FIGURE 3: POPULATION DENSITY (PERSONS PER SQUARE MILE BY CENSUS TRACT) Pe ons per square mile by census tract 10,C�.Oor more 5.00o.0 to 9,999.9 ■ 2.0D0.0 to 4,999.9 1,000.0 to 1.999.9 500.0 to 999.9 100.0 to 499.9 50.0 to 99.9 Less than 5D.0 water ony Source: 2020 Census Demographic Data Map Viewer. Non -conforming residential neighborhoods: These are residential areas mostly south of A Street along the BNSF rail lines that serve the Port and will continue to transition to commercial or industrial uses. Underdeveloped or unincorporated lands: Pasco's UGA includes recently incorporated land that is mostly low -density residential or land under county jurisdiction. These areas include mostly rural or low -density Appendix B: State of the System Summary I B5 housing with a lack of adequate public infrastructure. Most of these areas are located south of I-182, west of 395. • Natural resource lands: There are approximately 1,200 acres of DNR lands in Pasco. A portion of this inventory has potential for urban development. Pasco also has over 15 miles of shoreline that is managed by the Shoreline Master Program. • Future residential planning areas: One of the largest planned neighborhoods in the city is the Broadmoor area located in west Pasco, at over 1,600 acres. The City is currently planning for this area as a mixed -use neighborhood that will include parks and greenspace. Outside of the existing UGA, the Comprehensive Plan identifies a need for 3,548 acres for urban growth outside of the city to the north. 5. Community Composition POPULATION AND EMPLOYMENT Pasco's rapidly growing population will continue to place a high demand on parks, recreation and open space. The City of Pasco has experienced significant population growth over the last two decades with an approximate population increase of 33% from 2010-2020, a growth rate higher than the county average (Table 1). The most recent population projection is 77,100 people (2020). The City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan projects a future population of 121,828 people, an increase of 48,238 more people from the 2018 population.' TABLE 1: POPULATION GROWTH (2010-2020) City of Pasco 58,041 77,100 19,059 33% Franklin County 76,832 Benton & Franklin Counties 251,221 Source: http://bentonfranklintrends.org/ 96,760 19,928 26% 302,460 51,239 20% ' The City uses 2018 as the base year for 20-year population projection. B6 I Appendix B: State of the System Summary People working in Pasco also depend on parks and recreation services. According to the Comprehensive Plan Pasco is an employment center in Franklin County, providing about 75.5% of total jobs in the county. The Comprehensive Plan forecasts an increase of 15,425 more jobs by 2038. AGE AND DIVERSITY Parks and recreation services should serve all age groups. In Pasco, the population is younger than other cities in the Tri-Cities Region, with a greater percentage of children (under age 5) and youth (under age 18). Pasco also has fewer older residents, nearly half of the state percentage of adults 65 years and over. FIGURE 4: AGE COMPARISON, CITIES OF PASCO, RICHLAND, KENNEWICK AND STATE OF WASHINGTON City of Pasco City of Richland City of State of Kennewick Washington ■ Under 5 years ■ Under l8 years 65 years and over Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS), 2020. Pasco is a diverse city of many different races, ethnicities and cultures. According to recent data more than half of the population is Hispanic, compared to the state share of 12.7% (Figure 5). Similarly, nearly 50% of Pasco residents speak a language other than English at home compared to about 10% across the state. Appendix B: State of the System Summary I B7 FIGURE 5: RACE AND HISPANIC ORIGIN, CITIES OF PASCO, RICHLAND, KENNEWICK AND STATE OF WASHINGTON VAS( 0 ITY RICHLAND CITY KENNEWICK CITY WASMINGTDNSTATi ■ Hispank or Latino f white alone • Atrkan Ammican alone ■ Asian alone ■ tx her Source: 2019 ACS 5-Year Estimates. One of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Three Pillars is equity. NRPA notes that "many communities of color and other marginalized groups, such as LGBTQ+, immigrants, people with low income and people with disabilities, lack the opportunity to experience and engage in high -quality parks and recreation — because these resources literally do not exist near them, or, if they do, they are not safe, welcoming nor inclusive." US Census mapping shows that the majority of residents that identify as Hispanic or Latino live in central Pasco or in East Pasco (Figure 6). The majority of non - Hispanic or Latino residents live outside of these areas in West Pasco (Figure 7). The next phase of the planning process will evaluate park distribution and access based on different factors including race and ethnicity. B8 I Appendix B: State of the System Summary FIGURE 6: PERCENT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY CENSUS TRACT, CITY OF PASCO Percent Hispanic or Latino by census tract 70.0 or more . 50.0 to £•9.9 20.0 to 49.9 5.0 to 19.9 Less than 5.0 No population Source: 2020 Census Demographic Data Map Viewer. FIGURE 7: PERCENT WHITE ALONE OR IN COMBINATION BY CENSUS TRACT, CITY OF PASCO FRMKLJN Source: 2020 Census Demographic Data Map Viewer. INCOME AND AFFORDABILITY Percent white alone or in combination oy census tract 95.0 or more 90.0 to 94.9 75.0 to 89.0 50.0 to 74.9 Less than 50.0 No population An equitable parks and recreation system is also affordable to the community, with low or no cost options for different types of activities. Table 2 shows two ways to understand income and affordability in Pasco. The median household income for Pasco is lower than the state median and lower than the median for the City of Richland. There is also a higher poverty percentage than the state level. Appendix B: State of the System Summary I B9 TABLE 2: MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME AND PERSONS IN POVERTY, CITIES OF PASCO, RICHLAND, KENNEWICK AND STATE OF WASHINGTON City of Pasco $62,775 15.5% City of Richland $77,686 ( 8.9% City of Kennewick $59,533 15.5% State of Washington $73,775 9.8% Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 12019 ACS 5-Year Estimates.; z American Community Survey (ACS), 2020. Statistics for students enrolled in the free/reduced price lunch program is another indicator to understand socio-economic conditions, especially for younger residents. The share of students in this program is higher than other cities in the region and significantly higher than the state average (Table 3). TABLE 3: SHARE OF STUDENTS ENROLLED IN FREE/REDUCED PRICE LUNCH PROGRAM, CITIES OF PASCO, RICHLAND, KENNEWICK AND STATE OF WASHINGTON City of Pasco 73% City of Richland 40% City of Kennewick 64% State of Washington 46% Source: http://bentonfranklintrends.org/ 6. Existing Resources PARK INVENTORY The City of Pasco has 41 park and recreation sites, totaling approximately 626 acres. Table 4 summarizes the system inventory and Attachment A provides a complete inventory. Historically, Pasco has used a ratio of park land per 1,000 population to gauge park land needs, or park land level of service (LOS). Table 4 identifies the city's four LOS goals. Based on the system inventory, Pasco provides 7.7 acres of developed park land per 1,000 residents.' Map 1 shows the distribution of parks across the city. 2 Based on 2020 population of 77,100 B10 I Appendix B: State of the System Summary 1 Rankin County 7 r � ep—G'i i ' .k r !• t t'tPark T CT�i l . i — tY puYjlyyU1 hiswlbynk, 'Park• • I :ri`r...r I LIe1Sp111 - 1., !._.—.—•---•� "'ark f �. 7 t' hpitai l.- -e E—' P. I i� + �IIf1J P1EYi'kAd G, - t1 I1?-.:itl. • 1 I • W AQf f _ • �,c1' f- e r...-- Y nranniai l..i �.=•M1'--_`�. Park a •... I. Ros4 if If,� } �/. I •s .A � Pak k'£a;= st%.' 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TABLE 4: PARK INVENTORY SUMMARY Neighborhood Parks 22 108.0 2 acres/1,000 Community Parks 3 111.4 2.1 acres/1,000 Subtotal 24 219.3 Special Use Sites 7 230.8 5.8 acres/1,000 Linear Parks 2 35.3 1.56 acres/1,000 Sports Complexes 5 113.7 none Undeveloped Park Land 3 27.0 none Total 41 626.1 Notes: Acreages are updated to reflect changes to inventory and definitions; 2016 Plan included Regional Parks and Large Urban Parks. Adopted LOS Standards from 2016 Plan. City parks are classified according to their function. Park types and definitions help provide guidance for the siting, location and design of each park based on its intended purpose and role in the park system. • Neighborhood Parks provide close -to -home recreation opportunities. These parks provide both active and passive recreation opportunities for people living within approximately one-half mile walking distance of the park. • Community Parks are intended for use by the entire city. These parks can accommodate a higher level of use than neighborhood parks and offer facilities that create a community -wide draw. • Special Use Site are unique park sites or stand-alone recreation areas designed to support a specific, specialized use. Examples of existing special use areas in Pasco include the Edgar Brown Stadium and Peanuts Park. Many of Pasco's special use sites are also waterfront parks. Linear Parks are greenways or corridors designed along a trail such as Cable Bridge Park or Wade Park. These sites can include trailheads or parking as well as other park amenities such as play areas or seating and are intended for a city-wide benefit. Appendix B: State of the System Summary I B13 Sports Complexes offer dedicated facilities for team field sports including baseball and soccer. These sites are intended for league or large tournament use and therefore include supporting amenities such as off- street parking, concessions, restrooms and field houses. Sports complexes typically feature lighting to extend use into evening hours. Undeveloped Park Land includes land held for a future park development. There are three undeveloped parks in Pasco. Pasco is also surrounded by approximately 1,829 acres of federal, state and neighboring city parks, open space and natural areas (Table 5). The city's location along major rivers is a unique opportunity with hundreds of acres preserved for natural resources and wildlife habitat, flood protection, recreation and cultural/historic preservation. TABLE 5: OTHER RECREATION RESOURCES Badger Mountain Benton County 56 Centennial Preserve Bateman Island USACE 190 Chamna Natural Preserve State DNR 276 City of Kennewick; City of Columbia Park 450 Richland Riverview Natural USACE 290 Preserve Sacajawea State Park State Parks 267 Yakima Delta USACE 300 Total 1,829 RECREATION FACILITIES Pasco's parks and recreation areas offer a range of opportunities from ball fields, to play areas, to picnic shelters (Table 6). While most parks feature a combination of a large turf field, playground and picnic shelter, there are also several more unique features including splash pads and a community pool, a disc golf course and two community gardens. Pasco does not have a skate park or off -leash dog area. The city has level of service goals for some recreation facilities as well, also shown in the table. Public schools are a major partner in providing access to fields and recreation facilities including indoor gyms, basketball courts, play areas and more. There are 24 public schools in Pasco totally approximately 396 acres. B14 I Appendix B: State of the System Summary TABLE 6: RECREATION FACILITY INVENTORY Youth baseball fields 8 1 field/2,900 Adult baseball fields 1 none Youth softball fields 3 none Adult softball fields 11 1 field/3,000 Rectangular fields 35 1 soccer field/2,000 Aquatics facility 3 none Playground 25 none Basketball court 19 none Pickleball court 2 none Tennis court 3 1 court/1,500 Indoor gym 2 none Disc golf 1 none Volleyball court 9 none Off -leash dog area 0 none Community garden 2 none Skate park/feature 0 none Shelters 33 none Notes: Adopted LOS Standards from 2016 Plan. TRAILS There are approximately 21 miles of off-street paved trails in Pasco. The two most continuous trails include the I-182 trail connecting to the Pasco Sporting Complex along the I-182 corridor, and the Sacajawea Heritage Trail along the Columbia River. The Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan (2011) outlines prioritized improvements for bicycle and pedestrian facilities including off-street trails. The Plan uses six planning areas to identify priority routes across the city through 2027. SYSTEM OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT The City administers Pasco's parks and recreation system within the Administrative and Community Services Department. Within this department, there are two primary divisions responsible for parks and recreation, along with the Administrative Division: Recreation Services and Parks and Facilities. • Recreation Services is responsible for the operation and implementation of recreational venues and activities in the community, including the management of Memorial Pool and Softball Complex, senior programs, youth and adult sports leagues, and after school programs. Additionally, Recreation manages and interfaces with all sports tournaments in Pasco, events such as Appendix B: State of the System Summary 11315 the Lampson Cable Bridge Run, movies in the park, Winterfest, and cooperates on numerous other events with community groups.' • Parks and Facilities is responsible for maintaining all City parks, trails, and boulevards and associated infrastructure throughout the year. The division also maintains City Hall, the 1 st Avenue Center, the Martin Luther King Center, the Pasco Boat Basin, Gesa Stadium, and Sun Willows Golf Course. It is also responsible for maintenance of Additional administration of the cemetery, urban forestry, and park rangers is within this division.' The City of Pasco Public Facilities District manages and operate regional public facilities including recreational facilities. The District has been studying feasibility of a regional aquatic center over the past several years. In 2019, the most recent study analyzed several potential sites for an aquatic facility and narrowed these locations to two preferred sites. The City placed any additional study on hold due to the pandemic. There are also two advisory groups responsible for guiding decisions related to the park and recreation system. The Park and Recreation Advisory Board advises the City Council on planning and management needs related to recreation programs, parks and facilities. The City of Pasco also relies on the Arts and Culture Commission for guidance on public art, a major part of the park and recreation system. FUNDING The City has been managing the primary funding source (the General Fund) to keep the balance stable while meeting increasing needs for public infrastructure. The City's 2021-2022 Budget projects that the General Fund balance will decline by approximately 15% by the end of the biennium mostly due to completion of bond funding. However, the COVID-19 pandemic raises uncertainty related to spending and revenue, especially for major City revenue sources such as sales tax and building permits. 3 2021-2022 City of Pasco Budget ' 2021-2022 City of Pasco Budget B16 1 Appendix B: State of the System Summary The City relies on a special revenue fund to pay for park capital projects. However there are also special funding sources for the MLK Center, recreation programs, golf course, senior center and trails. The budget notes that several of these funds will be monitored due to decreasing revenue, including the MLK Center and Senior Center. Along with the bi-annual budget, the City approved the six -year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) totaling $237 Million for 2021-2026. RECREATION PROGRAMS Pasco offers a full range of recreation programs and community events, year- round. Table 7 summarizes all program areas offered by the City by age and season. Community events are also popular including the Lampson Cable Bridge Run, movies in the park, Winterfest, and others. Most of the programming at city facilities takes place in three community centers that include the City Hall Activity Center, Martin Luther King Center and First Avenue Center. TABLE 7: RECREATION PROGRAM SUMMARY Aquatics: swim lessons Aquatics: open swim Dance Soccer Lacrosse Volleyball After school programs Basketball Cross country Flag football Pickleball Kickball Fitness Games (Snooker, Dominoes, etc.) Football Baseball Softball Ultimate Frisbee Kayaking Geocaching Computer science Appendix B: State of the System Summary I B17 The City tracks participation data that serves as a useful baseline to understand program participation over time. Figure 8 shows participation in Pasco's recreation programs from 2016-2021 (not including 2020). The data shows steady participation in recreation programs and events during this time period, with greater average participation during the winter and shoulder seasons. FIGURE 8: TOTAL AVERAGE ANNUAL RECREATION PROGRAM PARTICIPATION BY SEASON: 2016-2021 Youth Teen Preschool Leagues - Youth/Teen Leagues - Adult Lampson Cable Bridge Run Aquatics All Ages & Events Adults January - April May -August Sept - December 7. Existing System Opportunities and Challenges The consultant team verified on -the -ground conditions in the summer of 2021 using different criteria to evaluate park conditions, Quality means fitness for use: "Products and services that meet the needs of those members of society who will actually use them" -Joseph Juran focusing on park quality. There are many ways that quality is discussed in terms of parks: design, materials used, condition, level of maintenance, among others. For the purpose of evaluating quality at the citywide scale as a factor in a multi -layered planning assessment, we use Joseph Juran's definition of quality as "fitness for use". Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) Planning Guidelines also recommend assessing the park inventory to include conditions and capacity. B18 1 Appendix B: State of the System Summary VARIETY OF EXPERIENCE Parks that offer a variety of recreation opportunities provide a better user experience and invite different types of users into the park. Opportunities Pasco is a diverse city and there is an opportunity to strengthen the identity of neighborhoods through park improvements. For example, the Arts and Culture Commission is collaborating with neighbors for new signage at Kurtzman Park. • Some sites have the potential to convert large fields to multi -use rectangular fields to improve flexibility and capacity for field sports. There is potential to partner with State Parks for improving the function and use of Sacagawea State Park. Pasco lacks certain unique facilities in its park system. The design of many neighborhood parks are limited to a large turf field, play area and a covered shelter. There is potential to add new public recreation facilities such as a skate park and off -leash dog area. Challenges • Pasco has a single community pool and there are no indoor public pools in the Tri-Cities region. Aside from picnic shelters, many parks lack shade. The lack of utilities limit park capacity. For example, Volunteer Park has potential for more public events but there are no electrical connections and no pedestrian lighting. There are no planning or design guidelines for dedication of new parks and facilities. PARK ACCESS AND CONNECTIVITY Appendix B: State of the System Summary I B19 The connection of a park to the neighborhood and the city influences the volume of park use by making it an easy, low -stress destination for outdoor activity. Opportunities • Waterfront sites have great potential to connect to the regional trail system, such as connecting Schlagel Park to the Sacajawea Heritage Trail. • The low cost of land has decentralized investments and attention away from the Downtown Pasco. With several underused sites and recent investment in public facilities such as Peanuts Park and the Farmers Market, there is potential to continue reinvesting in downtown and coordinate with upcoming downtown plan. • Irrigation District easements have potential for use as bike/pedestrian paths over irrigation water lines. Challenges • Major streets, highways and rail lines create physical barriers to parks and recreation facilities. While some of these features also provide an opportunity for improved connectivity along major transportation routes such as the I- 182 Trail, there are limited safe or direct crossings. • The rail corridor creates a major barrier and cuts off non -motorized connectivity especially along Sacagawea Heritage Trail. • There is limited direct bike/ped access from Downtown to the waterfront. + The City is working on signage plan for City Hall, but there is no signage plan for the park system. • Larger sites, such as the different amenities at the Pasco Sporting Complex, are disconnected or have been developed overtime without a well -planned connectivity plan in place. PARK CONDITION This includes an observation of the physical condition of the park and key facilities or features within the site. A park in good condition will generally be well B20 I Appendix B: State of the System Summary maintained with little to no deferred maintenance needs or without any major site features in need of repair or replacement. Opportunities • There is an opportunity to replace aging or underused facilities with new features or pilot projects. • There is little to no integration of nature, especially along the river frontage. There is potential to convert some developed areas to natural habitat/native landscaping. Challenges + Many park features are not ADA accessible. The 2016 Parks, Recreation and Forestry Plan identified accessibility as a major issue, including little to no accessible paths to programmed spaces, non-ADA amenities such as seating, and inaccessible play areas or steep ramps. + Many sites have no street trees or lack of shade within the park site. • The extent of large, irrigated fields requires significant water use, especially during summer months. • Most volleyball courts are unpaved, but many volleyball users prefer a hard surface court which could create liability issues. The cost to repair or replace park features is costly and increasing. The City generally replaces play structures every 20 years but there is no program to implement replacement. Costs have for materials and equipment have also increased. 8. Next Steps Key findings from this summary will be used as a baseline of understanding to build the PROS Plan. Next steps in the planning process include identification of park and recreation needs and an equity assessment based on demographic conditions and GIS data. Each step will inform the final PROS Plan. Appendix B: State of the System Summary I B21 APPENDIX C Community Questionnaire Results This page left blank. Community Questionnaire Results The City conducted two online questionnaires at key points of the planning process. The first survey, available in the fall of 2021 shortly after the project kicked off, focused on park and recreation needs including how the Pasco community used the park system, their satisfaction with parks, what facilities and programs they desired more of, trail use, and priorities for funding. The second survey in the spring of 2022 asked respondents to identify projects and improvements that the City should move forward with first. This Appendix includes the summaries of both online surveys. Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C1 Online Questionnaire Summary In Summer 2021, the City of Pasco began updating its Parks and Recreation Master Plan to identify community priorities, needs, and recommendations to improve and enhance parks, recreation facilities, trails, programs, events, and related services. As part of the planning process, the City launched an online questionnaire and invited community members to provide input on the state of parks and recreation, current needs, and funding priorities. The input received will help identify community needs and priorities for parks, trails and recreation facilities and activities across the city. This document summarizes the questionnaire methodology and key findings. Included are complete results as well as write-in responses and comments to the open-ended of "other" response options (Attachment A). Questionnaire Methodology The online questionnaire was available online from September 8, 2021 through November 15, 2021. It included 15 questions focused on parks and recreation needs and five optional questions to gather demographic information. Questions asked how respondents traveled to and used the park system, their satisfaction with parks, what facilities and programs they would like to see more of, trail use, and priorities for funding. The questionnaire was available in two languages: English and Spanish. While only a small number of respondents took the survey in Spanish, 18% of respondents indicated they speak Spanish at home and 26% identified as Hispanic or Latino. As a standard practice, results of the online questionnaire were reviewed for completeness and potential duplicate responses. A total of 922 responses were confirmed as valid and are summarized in this summary. Results include 604 questionnaires that were fully completed and 318 questionnaires that were partially completed. Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C2 The findings are from a broad enough sample that they can help the City identify common themes and concerns. All questions were optional. Some questions allowed participants to select two or more answer choices, resulting in total counts greater than the number of respondents and total percentages greater than 100%. Promoting the Questionniaire The questionnaire was accessible online and promoted through City channels and at public facilities to ensure anyone was able to participate in the planning TAB. US -WHAT YOU THINK. process. While survey results should not Pasco is updating our master plan for parks, recreation facilities, trails, open lands, and programs. Take a minute to share your insights! be interpreted as statistically representative, the results help identify common and shared themes, concerns, and priorities. The questionnaire was launched during the COVID-19 pandemic. Parks, Recreation, and Community Services staff posted a link to the questionnaire on the City's website and distributed the link via email, social media, and press releases (shown at right) in English and Spanish. The project team reached out to various community groups, the project advisory committee and City leaders to publicize the questionnaire and the Master Plan process. Community groups were encouraged to share the online link on their social media and their email lists. Key Findings La Ciudad cle Pasco est6 octualizando nuestro plan maestro pans parclues, instalociones recreativas, senderos, terrenos abiertos, y programas. Par favor, toma un minuto para compartir su punto de vista. PARKS AND RECREATION USE AND SATISFACTION • Nearly all respondents relied on parks and recreation in some way. The overwhelming majority of respondents indicated they were a park user (84%), while about half indicated that they are a recreation or sports program Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C3 participant (52%) or trail user (49%). Approximately 45% considered themselves to be a community event attendee or participant. • Nearly half of all respondents indicated that the quality and condition of parks and outdoor facilities was good or excellent (47%). Prior to the COVID-19 park closures and gathering restrictions, several respondents indicated that the variety and availability of recreation classes provided in or near the city was satisfactory (38%) or very good (20%) • The top three most important park qualities were places or programs that provide active (36%), natural (30%) and/or comfortable (30%) experiences. • Most respondents typically drive to parks or facilities (840/o), but nearly half indicated they also typically walk (40%) and a quarter of respondents said they bike (24%), suggesting the importance of parks or facilities that are within a walking or biking distance. PARK AND RECREATION NEEDS • When asked what would lead to increased use of trails, pathways, or bikeways, respondents indicated that more/better trailheads with parking and restrooms (43%) and more trails that link neighborhoods with parks, schools and community destinations (40%) would make the most difference. • Half of the respondents noted that extraordinary play features (e.g., nature play, water play, destination play areas) (50%) are needed most in Pasco's Parks and nearly half of all respondents indicated that challenge elements (e.g., climbing wall, bike skills course, zip lines) (40%) were also needed. • Respondents shared that the City should invest park improvement funds to identify a mix of big and small projects in older and newer parks (34%), support a few high -cost projects at one or two sites (24%), and invest more in updating older parks (14%). Conversely, only seven percent indicated a preference to Emit new development and invest more in routine maintenance. • If the City had more money to invest in parks and recreation, respondents would want to prioritize building a new community aquatics facility (39%), repair or replace worn or older park features (34%), increase routine maintenance (27%), and add more or a greater variety of features in parks (27%). Open ended responses added ideas including a skatepark, water access and accessible play. Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C4 • Indoor and outdoor pool/swimming events and classes (35%) and youth sports and fitness (30%) were two programs respondents indicated would be the most important for the City to support or expand. Additionally, nearly half of respondents said that more options that are low cost or free (46%) would make recreation programs, events and services more appealing. RESPONDENT CHARACTERISTICS • While questionnaire participation had over 900 total responses, respondent characteristics indicate the need to continue other community outreach activities that hear from all areas of the city, and focus on the Hispanic/Latino/a community and youth. • The majority of respondents live west of US 395 (Figure 1 areas C and D). Only seven percent of respondents live in downtown Pasco (Figure 1 area A), and only six percent live east of Hwy. 397/Oregon Ave. (Figure 1 area B). This suggests that findings from the questionnaire for park and recreation needs across the city will differ depending on location. • The majority of respondents were between the ages of 25 and 54. However, 71% indicated they have children under the age of 18 living in their household. • The highest percentage of non -white respondents identified as Hispanic/Latino at 26% of respondents and 18% indicated they speak Spanish as their primary language at home (other than English). Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C5 Survey Results INTRODUCTION QUESTIONS Table 1: "1 consider myself to be a..." response count and percentages. Respondents were able to choose all options that applied to them. Answer Park user Count 722 Percentage 84% Recreation or sports program participant 450 52% Trail user 424 49% Community event attendee or participant 386 45% Arts patron or participant 150 17% None of the above 9 1% n=863 Table 2: 'Do you live, work, or go to school in the City of Pasco?" response count and percentages. Respondents were able to choose all options that applied to them. Answer I live in Pasco Count 611 Percentage 71% 1 work or attend school in Pasco 244 28% No, but I live in the Tri-Cities area 179 21% 1 do not live, work or attend school in Pasco or the Tri-Cities area 1 18 1 2% n=863 Table 3: "if you live in Pasco, how long have you lived here?" response count and percentages. Answer Less than 1 year Count 18 Percentage 3% 1-5 years 116 19% 5-10 years 110 18% More than 10 years 362 59% No answer 5 1% n=611 Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C6 Table 4: "in what area of the city do you live?" response count and percentages. Respondents referenced the map in Figure 1 to identify what area of the city they lived in. Answer D Count 319 Percentage— 52% C 185 30% A 44 7% B 38 6% No answer 25 4% n=611 Figure 1: Map of Pasco �y 1gg i •w w+lwiw Awp 5, ff 4ti+ i M P 4, KF,•nlir_yy; f,k �� rti 4� O 4a1 Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C7 PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES Table 5: "What park qualities are most important to you and your family?" response count and percentages. Respondents were asked to select 2 types of park qualities that were most important to them. Figure 2 through Figure 10 below illustrate the answer choices. Answer Active (sports, large group gatherings, programs, joyful noise) Count 282 Percentage 36% Natural (topography, river or creeks, trees, nature) 231 30% Comfortable (shade, drinking fountains, benches) 230 30% Big (variety of activities, lots of space to explore) 162 21% Nearby (easy to get to, able to walk to, kids can go without parents) 145 19% Small (easy to keep kids in sight, etc.) 143 18% Beautiful (landscaping, artistic features, lighting, etc.) 125 16% Serene (peace, solitude, quiet, relaxation) 78 10% Unique (interpretive signage, murals, local history, unique features) 48 6% n=775 Active (sports, large group gatherings, programs, joyful noise) Comfortable (shade, drinking fountains, benches) -&.MIL Natural (topography, river or creeks, trees, nature) Big (variety of activities, lots of space to explore) Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C8 Nearby (easy to get to, able to walk to, kids can Small (easy to keep kids in sight, etc.) Beautiful (landscaping, artistic features, lighting, etc.) Unique (interpretive signage, murals, local history, unique features) Serene (peace, solitude, quiet, relaxation) Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C9 Table 6: "Prior to the novel coronavirus/COVID-19 park closures and gathering restrictions, how often did you go to the following to play, relax, exercise, or spend time with friends?" response count and percentages. All "other" responses are listed in Attachment A. Note: The top tier of responses for each type of park is indicated in green. Due to the nature of this survey, small differences (less than 5%) were considered equal for this purpose. Regularly Frequently Not in the last three Once or twice a in season (once a month or in season (once a week or No A neighborhood park, such as Never years year more) more) answer Island Park or Mercier Park 108 (14%) 58 (7%) 150 (19%) 232 (30%) 157 (20%) 70 (9%) A community park, such as Chiawana Park or Memorial Park 21(3%) 18 (2%) 166 (21%) 323 (42%) 199 (26%) 48 (6%) A natural area or waterfront park, such as Wade Park or Schlagel Park 99 (13%) 74 (10%) 203 (26%) 217 (28%) 109 (14%) 73 (9%) Trails 74 (10%) 46 (6%) 190 (25%) 236 (30%) 160 (21%) 69 (9%) Sports fields 113 (15%) 88 (11%) 168 (22%) 131(17%) 185(24%) 90 (12%) A school recreation facility 134 (17%) 89 (11%) 168 (22%) 153 (20%) 132 (17%) 99(13%) Private or commercial recreation facility 172 (22%) 102 (13%) 185 (24%) 124 (16%) 85 (11%) 107 (14%) Nearby open space or park outside Pasco 46 (6%) 25 (3%) 195 (25%) 273(35%) 166 (21%) 70 (9%) Other 95 (12%) 12 (2%) 17 (2%) 34 (4%) 68 (9%) 549 (71%) n= 775 Table 7: "How do you typically get to the park or facility you visit most often?" response count and percentages. Respondents were able to choose all options that applied to them. All "other" responses are listed in Attachment A Answer Drive (my own vehicle) Count 566 Percentage 84% Walk 267 40% Bike 161 24% Get a ride (from someone else) 27 4% Other 24 4% Public transportation 15 2% n=671 Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C10 Table 8: "Please rate the quality and condition of the following provided by the City of Pasco" response count and percentages. Note: The top tier of responses for each type of space is indicated in green. Due to the nature of this survey, small differences (less than 5%) were considered equal for this purpose. No Excellent ... Satisfactory Fair Poor Unsure answer Parks and outdoor facilities 56 (8%) 262 (39%) 157 (23%) 102 (15%) 45 (7%) 5 (1%) 44 (7%) Indoor recreation facilities 22 (3%) 135 (20%) 104 (15%) 71 (11%) 64 (10%) 198 (309A) 77 (11%) Natural areas, open space, and trails 58 (9%) 233 (35°%) 158 (24%) 102 (15%) 37 (6%) 22 (3%) 61(9%) Recreation programs 41(6%) 169 (25%) 100 (15%) 96 (14%) 57 (8%) 134 (20%) 74 (11%) Community events 46 (7%) 173 (26%) 120 (18%) 89 (13%) 44 (7%) 123 (18%) 76 (11%) n=671 Table 9: "What would make you use trails, pathways or bikeways more frequently?" response count and percentages. Respondents were able to choose 3 options that applied to them. Answer Count Percentage More/better trailheads with parking and restrooms 288 43% More trails that link neighborhoods with parks, schools and community destinations 271 40% Added/better trail lighting for improved visibility 243 36% More paved trails for walking and biking near my home 240 36% Trail amenities such as seating, picnic tables, bike racks 219 33% Trails that connect to other cities and the regional trail system 156 23% Increased surveillance, patrolling or enforcement 126 19% Trail directional signage, maps, and mileage markers 120 18% More natural surfaced trails for jogging I 111 17% None of the above 1 35 5% n=671 Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C11 RECREATION PROGRAMING Table 10: "Prior to the COVID-19 park closures and gathering restrictions, how would you rate the variety and availability of recreation classes, programs, and events provided IN or NEAR the City?" response count and percentages. Answer Count Percentage Excellent: There are almost too many opportunities to do all or most of the recreation activities and programs I enjoy. 11 2% Very Good: There are several opportunities to do many of the recreation activities and programs I enjoy. 129 20% Satisfactory: There are some opportunities to do the recreation activities and programs I enjoy. 241 38% Not very good: There are a few opportunities to do some of the recreation activities and programs I enjoy. 118 18% Totally inadequate: There are no opportunities to do any of the recreation activities and programs I enjoy. 15 2% Not sure: I don't know what is offered. 70 11% No answer 57 9% n=641 Table 11: "Pasco offers several types of recreation programs, events and services. Which of the following are most important for the City to support or expand?" response count and percentages. Respondents were able to choose 2 options that applied to them. All "other" options are listed in the attachment. Answer Indoor and outdoor pool/swimming events and classes Count 222 Percentage 35% Youth sports and fitness 194 30% Community fairs, festivals, and events 158 25% Education and skill -building for children and youth 113 18% Other 86 13% Adult sports and fitness 79 12% Skill development for teens and young adults 59 9% Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C12 Outdoor Skills Classes (hiking/camping/fishing) 56 9% Arts or performing arts activities 55 9% Nature interpretation, fishing, and outdoor recreation 48 7% Senior programs, activities, and services 43 7% Afterschool and summer camps for school -aged children 37 6% Volunteer opportunities 13 2% n=641 Table 12: "Are there any additional changes that would make recreation programs, events and services more appealing for you and your family?" response count and percentages. Respondents were able to choose 2 options that applied to them. Answer More options that are low cost or free Count 293 Percentage 46% More options that are held on weekends 220 34% More options that are located closer to where I live, work, or go to school 204 32% More options that are held in the evening 166 26% More options that are held in the afternoon 44 7% More options that are held in the morning 26 4% n=641 FUTURE OF PASCO PARKS AND RECREATION Table 13: "What is missing or needed most in Pasco's parks?" response count and percentages. Respondents were able to choose 3 options and all "other" responses are listed in Attachment A. Answer Extraordinary play features (e.g. nature play, water play, destination play areas) Count 305 Percentage 50% Challenge elements (e.g., climbing wall, bike skills course, zip lines) 244 40% Better river access 149 24% Other 140 23% Paved trails connecting parks and other destinations 134 22% More or a greater variety of sports fields 97 16% Large group gathering places (e.g., giant pavilions, large picnic areas, event spaces) 93 15% More or a greater variety of sports courts 91 15% Natural surface trails for jogging, running, or hiking 76 12% Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C13 Park features and art that reflect our community's character and culture 74 12% 1 don't think anything is missing 12 2% n=615 Extraordinary play features (e.g. nature play, water... Challenge elements (e.g., climbing wall, bike skills... Better river access Other Paved trails connecting parks and other destinations More or a greater variety of sports fields More or a greater variety of sports courts Large group gathering places (e.g., giant pavilions,... Park features and art that reflect our community's... Natural surface trails for jogging, running, or hiking I don't think anything is missing 12% Figure 2: "What is missing or needed most in Pasco's parks?" Table 14: "The City has a limited budget for park improvements. How should the City invest this funding?" response count and percentages. Answer Identify a mix of big and small projects in older and newer parks Count 222 Percentage 36% Support a few high -cost projects at one or two sites 148 24% Invest more in updating older parks 86 14% No answer 60 10% Support small projects in as many parks as possible 54 9% Limit new development and invest more in routine maintenance 45 7% n=615 Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C14 Identify a mix of big and small projects in older and... Support a few high -cost projects at one or two sites Invest more in updating older parks No answer M Support small projects in as many parks as possible Limit new development and invest more in routine... Figure 3: "The City has a limited budget for park improvements. How should the City invest this funding?" Table 15: "If the City had more money to invest in parks and recreation, which of the following should be our top priorities?" response count and percentages. Respondents were able to choose 3 options to prioritize. Answer Build new community aquatics facility Count 240 Percentage 39% Repair or replace worn or older park features 211 34% Increase routine maintenance (e.g., litter pickup, mowing, restroom cleaning) 168 27% Add more or a greater variety of features in parks 167 27% Build or add new parks 155 25% Build more trails and paths 155 25% Improve or build more sports fields and courts 116 19% Offer more recreation programs, classes, and activities 101 16% Offer more community events and festivals 94 15% Provide more indoor recreation space 86 14% Don't know 9 1% None of the above 2 0% n=615 Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C15 Repair or replace worn or older park features IIIIIIIIIIIIIWIIII Increase routine maintenance (e.g., litter pickup,... Build or add new parks Offer more recreation programs, classes, and activities Provide more indoor recreation space 11% None of the above p% Figure 4: "If the City had more money to invest in parks and recreation, which of the following should be our top priorities?" RESPONDENT DEMOGRAPHICS Table 16: "My age is:" response count and percentages. Answer Under 13 Count 1 Percentage 0% 13-18 22 4% 18-24 29 5 % 25-34 151 25 % 35-44 232 38% 45-54 73 12 % 55-64 43 7 % 65+ 42 7% No answer 14 2% n=607 Table 17. "Please indicate your gender." response count and percentages. Respondents were able to choose all options that applied to them. All "other" options are listed in Attachment A. Answer Female Count 407 Percentage 67% Male 167 28% Non -binary 4 1% I prefer not to say 13 1 2% Other 5 1 1% n=607 Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C16 Table 18: "Do you have any children under the age of 18 living in your household?" response count and percentages. n=607 Table 19: "Most people think of themselves as belonging to a particular ethnic or racial group. How do you identify yourself?" response count and percentages. Respondents were able to choose all options that applied to them. All "other" responses are listed in Attachment A. Answer Caucasian/White Count 388 Percentage 64% Hispanic/Latino 159 26% Multi -racial 20 3% Other 17 3% Asian or Asian American 16 3% Native American 9 1% African American/Black 6 1% n=607 Table 20: "Other than English, what is the primary language that you speak at home?" response count and percentages. Answer English only Count 434 Percentage 73% Spanish 105 18% No answer 50 8% Chinese languages 3 1% Russian 3 1% Vietnamese 1 0% Other 0 0% n=596 Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C17 Attachment Ao "Other" Responses/Responses to Open -Ended Questions QUESTION 6 "OTHER" RESPONSES Prior to the novel coronavirus/COVID-19 park closures and gathering restrictions, how often did you go to the following to play, relax, exercise, or spend time with friends? • Trails by burden across from air port it be in pasco, i still would go almost • Skate park, dog park, where basketball everyday hoops are available. • Skatepark in Richland • Anything active, family oriented, • Outdoor enthusiast. I rode my bike with healthy, no smoke environment, fun, my wife and visited al the parks in adventurous Pasco. • As a mom of two kiddos in wheelchairs. • Skatepark in Richland None of these parks are accessible. • walk beside river and bike trails Accessible parks would mean ALL kids • I drive to the dog park in Richland at could use them. Truly sad. least 2-3 times a week to take my dog • 1 walk in different parks throughout the because they have fenced in sectioned year if weather permits off areas for the dogs to run and play. • Constantly at the skateparks There's nothing like that here. The • Skate park Chiawana park would be a PERFECT fit • State parks for a beautiful dog park. I see it bringing • Bike path amount highway more people out to the park • SKATEPARK consistently. I know I'd love to be able • Fields for Soccer practices to walk from my house down to • Pasco skatepark Chiawana park and have my dog play • Family gathering there rather than drive all the way to • Please pasco skatepark Badger Mountain dog park. Our • Riverfront parks and trails in richland. community needs this! We have no riverfront parks or trains in • Accessible places along the river not yet northwest Pasco north of 1-182 designated for any development. • Skateparks where available • None • Skateboard park . Igo to parks to relax once in a while • 1 used to live in Pasco and would with friends skateboard near to me parking lots, or . Dog park would travel to Kennewick to . Bike trails Skateparks daily. • As a person who bikes for • Water park transportation, my "season" is year- • I used to live in pasco, I would round. skateboard near to me empty parking Richland Parks and Kennewick lots, or travel to Kennewick Skatepark . Badger Mt. trails daily. • Other • Swimming pools skate • SKATEPARK • Dog park areas • On the Columbia river by kayak • We use the Big Cross XC cross • Always had to go to the Kennewick State park skate park, was a hassle when I'd rather • Park to my home regularly Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C18 • Parks by the river, zen gardens, rose • Columbia river Bike trails. Badger gardens and tree areas mountain trail system • all the bike trails, Badger and Candy and • Dog park Red before it was closed • Disc Golf, Bike Trails • We go to parks in Richland now more • Hiking trails than Pasco. Chiawana park has become • Cable bridge run, swim in river at a park that people don't like to go to. It Chiawana fortraining and race is not maintained well anymore. We • River Walk have watched the decline over the • A skatepark years and are tired of the many excuses • Badger Mountain and blaiming responsibilities of who is . We regularly have to go out of town to to maintain it. Why can't we follow use soccer fields because there are not examples of Spokane? We travel there enough in town available to use. more now and bought a second home . Farmers Market there because of this. There is no • Skateparks are frequented in Richland reason at all to keep wasting the and Kennewick. Pasco needs a riverfront property we have and not skatepark build something for families to do in Tri • Soccer Fields Cities. Let's not keep Tri Cities boring. • Fishing the parks on the snake river Please!!!! • Children play sports so frequented • Skate parks for sports • Skateparks in Kennewick and Richland • Soccer Fields for kids to play or practice • SKATE PARK . Need a skatepark • Richland skatepark • NA • Skate park • Events • Walks around the neighborhood . Waterfront to walk the shelter development where city takes care of dogs ... can we PLEASE get our new the landscaping/maintenance animals shelter without excuses of • Skatepark "more permits this and more permits • Walk on trails that" • Larger out of area parks, run or bike • Memorial Pool events, and volunteering at sports • Waterfront trails, paddle boarding, events. listening to the water. • skateparks • Hiking trails • Richland skatepark • Dog park • Rest • Dog park! • Hiking and camping trails elsewhere in • Water parks Moses lake or hemiston or state federal way • Want to bring a skatepark to pasco. . Memorial Pool • 1 would typically play basketball at city • Pool hall with a group of friends • Memorial pool • The skatepark • Memorial Pool - everyday Monday- * Nature walks with bicycle paths and an Friday and weekend swim meets option with play structure like Goethals • Love acces to community pools. Wish park or playground of dreams Columbia there was a year round facility. park with natural audobon . Water access -fishing Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C19 • State Patrol Mountain Bike Trails QUESTION 7 "OTHER" RESPONSES How do you typically get to the park or facility you visit most often? • Run • boat/kayak • Ride my skateboard • Skate • Skateboard • Skateboard • SKATEBOARD • Push the stroller • Skateboard • Skatepark • Skateboard park • Would love to be able to bike, but • skateboarding there's not a good path across Court St. • skateboard • skate • Skateboard • Skateboard • Kayak • Skate • Skateboard • Moped • Skateboard • Mom • skate QUESTION 11 "OTHER" RESPONSES Pasco offers several types of recreation programs, events and services. Which of the following are most important for the City to support or expand? • E-sports • A SKATEPARK • Cooking classes! • A water park attraction Inside a spa resort like great wolf lodge or silver mountain resort • Water park • Emphasize, no smoking around children environments. We have attended many family, children events where there have been parents smoking near the children. • Dog park • Soccer Complex with Lighting and or Indoor turf facilities • SKATEPARK • Skatepark • All of the above! My main concern and desire is for accessibility for everyone, regardless of physical disabilities, income or location. • Pasco skatepark • Skateboard park • Skatepark! • Skateboard Park • appreciation of the Columbia River shoreline • Skateparks so we can have a safe skating environment • skateboard park • Skateboard park. • Pasco skateboarding classes in a new skatepark in pasco. • adding or moving cable bridge run to Spring • 1 would say after school programming, the arts, and community events all matter to me as well. Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C20 • Activities that highlight the culture of Pascos demographic • Cooking classes • Events that highlight the culture & history of Pasco. Team up with A.A.C.E.S. or Tri-Cities Diversity & Inclusion Council. Bring back the Cinco de Mayo Parade. Etc. • Pottery classes, mosaic, stained glass • skatepark! • Better parks at chiawana with more things to do and better playground equipment. • Skatepark • Skating • Skatepark • Skateparks • It would be nice to make Pasco Park nicer and more activities like tennis courts, basketball courts, pump trail, nice playing ground, outdoor concerts area, safer nicer walk and bike trails and indoor pools • A skatepark so all the people of pasco have one close to them. • Playground near the river near boat launch by the dike. Road 54. Covered area with trees and picnic benches • Adult language classes, including ASL; adult crafting classes. • Protectors of the shoreline... planting, cleaning, feeding wildlife, monitoring safety and security of historical, ecological, recreational, educational, and meditative spaces along the river. Kids can and will buy into river protectors when they play a part in making it happen. • Arts and crafts, community education for adult (not young/senior adults) • Skate parks • Pasco needs more off-road/natural trail biking venues. Richland has Chamna & BMX track, Kennewick has Zintel Canyon, Pasco has nothing. Get a pump track and put it in East Pasco! • Skatepark • skate • Skateparks • More programs for toddlers and non school aged children. • There is no reason why we cannot have some type of aquatic fun park, with indoor/outdoor pools and possibly year round entertainment. The indoor pool can also be used for high school swim teams. • Skatepark!!! • SKATE PARK • Skatepark • An extreme a sports complex! Bike/skate park. • Skatepark • Skatepark • We need neighborhood community recreation centers. We have none that I know of. The Y has a gym in East Pasco. Our Seniors need a center with room for exercise classes,dancing,crafts, kitchen, health and counseling etc. Rest of citizens need indoor gym in centers. Richland has nice community center at Howard Amon park. Pasco has a gym at City Hall. But we don't have community center. We should have more than one for East,West and Central. Plac s to go when schools closed and inclimate weather. Shoot pool,play ping pong,craft,cooking etc • virtual races • Skatepark!! • Skatepark • Weekend classes/events. Many are during the work week where only retired people can attend • We need a rec center with a Pool and option for activities Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C21 • Indoor pool facilities. A city the size of community center, which isn't close to Pasco should have had a pool complex shopping or other errands I can run years ago. while my kids are participating in a • Waterslide park like Moses Lake roller program. skating rink and birthday party venue • Indoor/outdoor water park! and teenage events to keep the youth • Water park off the streets • Classes for adults or groups new to the • Skateboard area. • Pasco needs a skatepark, severely • Dog Park off leash lacking for a city of this size • 1 don't live in Pasco • Inclusivity Activities for diverse • More swimming pools or beaches backgrounds, experiences, and abilities- • Pickle ball courts, ninja park like at all are welcome to play together. desert hills ms • Pickleball courts . We need a place for dogs to be off leash • Soccerfields - dog park. • Soccerfields • Indoor pool for competition • Skatepark !!! • Soccer complex (too many baseball • We need a park of synthetic fields like fields) those in high schoos • City of Pasco employee fitness • Indoor community pool with fitness programs water aerobics, an indoor basketball . indoor basketball n tennis..pumptrack court, and badminton nets. Like a . More done for impoverished side of YMCA. Age group times, charge a feww town. Open recreation activities for bucks& a sign up to come & do a class. teens. Wouldnt it be nice if schools Wimter exercise opportunities. could stay opened for free activities, • Would love better natural scenery— dinner, homework. trees and natural (non- paved) trails • make a kids and adult pumptrack in the • Opportunities in West Pasco. Its often big cross golf disc course closer for us to use Kennewick or • Sport activities for toddlers Richland recreation programs than to • We need land dedicated for mountain go from our West Pasco home to the biking. QUESTION 13 "OTHER" RESPONSES What is missing or needed most in Pasco's parks? • More Bathrooms & Stock dog poo bags (long grass, potholes, etc) and use too • Drive in movies food truck space much city resource for water and • Better lighting manpower to mow, paint, and repair. • A SKATEPARK!!! • 1 think the existing parks are great as is • Lighted fields with artificial turf that are but there isn't a park near the north low maintanence and can be used year side of 182, between rd 100/ rd 90 round are badly needed. Sports fields • Swimming/kayaking access to the river. are not maintained to play sports on Like an actual swim beach. Making Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C22 wade or chiawana more like Leslie • A skatepark for the Pasco kid's that groves would be awesome. struggle to get rides to Kennewick and • Large Multi -Use Sports Complex with Richland skateparks Turf fields and lights . Programming for 3-4 years • Accessibility through the whole park, • A skateboard park. not just one swing. Where all kids can • A pasco skatepark, we're the only one's get onto the park toys. My kids feel in the area without one. excluded because they can't walk onto . Bathrooms in smaller parks. the toys due to their wheelchairs. . More parks especially in new developed Accessible means everyone can use areas • Dedicated Pickleball Courts • Neighborhood park by Columbia • 1 live in west pasco and honestly there is elementary on burns rd. hardly anything in the way of • SKATEPARKS PLEASE! community classes. There are a few . The park between old and new small parks and a trail along the chiawana should be at least grass and Freeway that isn't very nice trees irrigated. Please put in an open • Ada accesible for all kids!!!! field for sports and sport courts there. • Lowering of Levee 12-2 to improve trail We need much better play structures safety on the levee. with lots of variety. Something like the • We are quickly losing our large open downtown Spokane playground. spaces to concrete and buildings. . skate park • Lighted turf fields . A place of gathering where the youth • More Parks can come together and skate in a safe • Unlocked restrooms environment • SKATEPARK • Real restrooms. • Shade! At parks • Skatepark • Skatepark • Skateparks in pasco • Lighted sports fields ( grass and turf) • Maintain the trail along the river (such • Skatepark as weeds growing over and spiders) • Skate park even lighting on the dike from road 54 • More swimming pools and more swim to Chiawana. This is used often but very lesson availability. There were three rarely maintained pools now we have one. • We need a Dog park • SKATEPARK • A skatepark • Cleaner restrooms • 1 slash pad near the river. Beach area • Trees!! Please plant more trees in local for kids to swim and play on Pasco river community/neighborhood parks. side (like Howard Amond area). Larger • Skateboard Park playground - more equipment. • Skatepark please • Outdoor, natural, simple dog park in • riverfront trails &parks in w. Pasco west Pasco • Skateparks • Water park!! • Skate Parks • Skatepark Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C23 • A park in the north part of the city, in special needs children running away the new neighborhoods along Burns towards streets or towards water. Road • We could create an extraordinary • Trees - Mariposa Park is my outdoor water play area, venue spot neighborhood park we visit weekly but and outdoor entertainment area there is absolutely NO shade or trees. It around our river. Look at riverfront gets very hot. park in Spokane. A great example • Drinking Fountains and Shade features • Skatepark is a must • Bathrooms, shade in areas that children • Skateparks, or an area for play, children/young adults to enjoy • More Water splash pads improving their skills in skating, bmx, • Natural surface trails for biking ect. • Skatepark • Skatepark • Benches on the path. And more events • SKATE PARK!!!!!!! like movies in the park and more • BATHROOMS!!! Especially if you want swimming families to continue using parks. It's • Skate park very difficult to enjoy a trip to the park • Skate areas when your toddler/preschooler who • Paved Pump Track for bikes- (check out recently learned to go potty needs to go Levenworth) ASAP & they request to go but the park • A skate park does NOT have one. It's a huge • Skatepark! deterrent. • Trees and shade. We live in the desert • Senior Center Building and most neighborhood parks don't • Skatepark have large shade trees. Kids • A bike/skate park like richland and playgrounds are in the sun and it's to Kennewick have. hot. Also plant flowers at a park like • Skate park Pioneer park in Walla Walla or Manito • Skatepark Park in Spokane. • Skatepark • Shade! Younger play spaces • West Pasco community pool. Memorial • Shade trees near the play structures. is too hard to get to now that west • Wider trail system along the river from Pasco has essentially doubled in size Wade Park to Ivey Glade. The width is since I moved here 11 years ago... unsafe for the high level of traffic it • Outdoor courts for pickleball receives. • Kennewick Highlands has a very • At mariposa Park at Road 60, there pleasant garden park with various needs to have covered areas. gardens including a safe and pleasant • Dog park!! children's garden. Shade trees to sit • Parks that make it safe to take child and under in our hot summers. young children to where you can close a • sanitary conditions gate while you are inside. So you have • An indoor competitive swimming to worry less about young children or facilility. • Restrooms • bike lanes on roads such as Court Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C24 Skatepark • Shade! We need to blend history, Art, and • More awareness of services, activities actually utilize our waterfront like and places to enjoy available. Bateman's island with the gorgeous • Dog park, off leash!!! sitting area chamna with Sacajawea, . Off leash dog park Goethals, and park at the lakes • Park maintenance and updates to old An indoor pool in the 1-182 area playgrounds skate parks • Camping Maintenance • Off Leash Dog Park Skateparks are missing from parks • A skatepark! Pasco skate park. The kids here need . A dog park area! something on par or bigger than the • Indoor aquatic center for year round Richland skate park swimming. Cleaner areas like playground . Indoor competition pool Splash pads • Expand/Maintain the pool Soccer fields please! • More pools/pool access year-round Turf lighted Soccer fields • Lights for fall/ winter outdoor sports More soccer fields with nets . We need lights for fall sports. Not just Maintenance, cleanliness, and safety baseball/softball. Turn 1-2 rd 68 fields Soccer fields into multi use turf fields. Skatepark • Clean bathrooms and pest control. Indoor waterpark, tricities is growing & Maintain the parks you have. definetely big enough to support a • tennis court in basketball court indoor waterpark for year round filed trips & . In door swimming competitive pool community exercise classes. Nothing • Soccer complex for they kids too famcy, but a big pool, a diving . Pickleball Courts :) board at the 12 foot end with a spide . Pickleball next to it. A lazy river attached to a • Pickleball courts small kiddie pool. . Pickleball facilities Lacrosse fields . Pickleball courts Museums for children . Better access for shore fishing Water park! . Mountain bike -dedicated areas. Not Cameras for safety necessarily a bike skills course, but a Water park dedicated portion of land where we can Water park freely build trails and jumps. Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C25 QUESTION 19 "OTHER" RESPONSES Most people think of themselves as belonging to a particular ethnic or racial group. How do you identify yourself? • American • American • skateboard park • none of your business • Hispanic/Polynesia • Other • Skatepark • A un • Orange Irish • Skatepark • Skatepark is a must • Human • 1 • Mexican/American • Our family is White,Black,Hawaiian and • NA Asian • Native Hawaiian Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C26 Online Priorities Questionnaire Summary In Summer 2021, the City of Pasco began updating its Parks and Recreation Master Plan to identify community priorities, needs, and recommendations to improve and enhance parks, recreation facilities, trails, programs, events, and related services. As part of the planning process, the City launched a second online questionnaire and invited community members to provide input on priorities for the parks and recreation system. The input received will help identify priorities for parks, trails and recreation facilities and activities across the city. This document summarizes the questionnaire methodology and key findings. Included are complete results as well as write-in responses and comments to the open-ended of "other" response options (Attachment B). Questionnaire Methodology The online questionnaire was available online from May 9, 2022 through May 27, 2022. It included eight questions focused on parks and recreation priorities and five optional questions to gather demographic information. The questionnaire was available in two languages: English and Spanish. While only a small number of respondents took the survey in Spanish, 19% of respondents indicated they speak Spanish at home and 22% identified as Hispanic or Latino. This is similar to results of the same questions asked in the first questionnaire, which were 18% and 26% respectively. As a standard practice, results of the online questionnaire were reviewed for completeness and potential duplicate responses. A total of 767 responses were confirmed as valid and are summarized in this summary. Results include 633 questionnaires that were fully completed and 134 questionnaires that were partially completed. The findings are from a broad enough sample that they can help the City identify common themes and concerns. All questions were optional. Some questions allowed Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C27 participants to select two or more answer choices, resulting in total counts greater than the number of respondents and total percentages greater than 100%. Promoting the Questionniaire The questionnaire was accessible online and promoted through City channels and at public facilities to ensure anyone was able to participate in the planning process. While survey results should not be interpreted as statistically representative, the results help identify common and shared themes, concerns, and priorities. Parks, Recreation, and Community Services staff posted a link to the questionnaire on the City's website and distributed the link via email, social media, and press releases in English and Spanish, including an informational booth at the Farmer's Market and soccer games. The project team reached out to various community groups, the project advisory committee and City leaders to publicize the questionnaire and the Master Plan process. Community groups were encouraged to share the online link on their social media and their email lists. Key Findings PRIORITY PROJECTS • Parks programming, particularly youth sports and fitness programs and year-round opportunities, is a priority for the Pasco community. Respondents were asked how they would prioritize projects for each cost level based on limited funding. For projects that require moderate cost, respondents indicated that programs such as Youth sports and fitness -related programs (52%) and year-round opportunities, including indoor programming should be prioritized first. • Residents desire comfortable, clean parks. Respondents to the moderate cost project list also preferred improvements on park facilities, including shade trees and drought tolerant landscaping (509/6), and amenities such as seating and drinking fountains (38%). This was also highlighted in the open-ended responses at the end of the survey, many commenters identified parks or areas where better irrigation, landscaping, and shade were needed. • Larger community areas for play and gathering are needed. For the projects that require greater funding for ongoing operations and maintenance higher cost, respondents were asked to choose their top 2 priorities from the Est. About half of the respondents wanted updated park facilities including play areas and shelters (47%), followed by a large, community -scale play area (32%) and spaces for gathering, picnicking, and BBQing (30%). Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C28 • Pasco should have a continuous public waterfront. The majority of the respondents chose a continuous public waterfront as their top priority (37%) among the projects that require the highest level of funding and the longest time for implementation. After that, respondents were split between prioritizing large community or regional park, a new sports complex, and trails that connect to new growth areas. • Dog parks, skate parks, and a variety of aquatics amenities from splash pads to community pools are also desired. In the open-ended responses, respondents mentioned their preferences for various types of parks (water parks, off -leash dog parks, skate parks, etc.), as well as park improvement suggestions, such as community gardens, drought tolerant plants, and food forests. In addition, people expressed their concerns about security and suggested adding lights to parks and sports complexes. WHERE IMPROVEMENTS ARE NEEDED • We should take care of what we have in East and Central Pasco. East Pasco and Central Paso were identified as needing increased routine maintenance and the repair and replacement of worn or older park features. • New parks and amenities are needed in North Pasco. More respondents identified North Pasco as needing more or a greater variety of features in parks (27%), building or adding new parks (349/6), and building more trails and paths (36%) than other areas of the City. However, most survey respondents indicated they live in North Pasco and likely desire quality, close to home recreation opportunities. PARKS AND RECREATION USE • Respondents largely identify as park uses. Nearly all respondents relied on parks and recreation in some way. The overwhelming majority of respondents indicated they were a park user (720/o), while about half indicated that they are a recreation or sports program participant (50%) or trail user (42%). Approximately 42% considered themselves to be a community event attendee or participant. RESPONDENT CHARACTERISTICS • Almost all respondents either live, work or go to school in Pasco. Most of them live in the city (81%) and 28% of residents said they work or attend school in Pasco. Some respondents said that they live in the Tri-Cities area (7%). Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C29 • The majority of respondents live west of US 395 (Figure 1 areas C and D). Only six percent of respondents live in downtown Pasco (Figure 1 area A), and only five percent live east of Hwy. 397/Oregon Ave. (Figure 1 area B). This suggests that findings from the questionnaire for park and recreation needs across the city will differ depending on location. • The majority of respondents were between the ages of 25 and 54. However, 59% indicated they have children under the age of 18 living in their household. • The highest percentage of non -white respondents identified as Hispanic/Latino (22%) and 19% indicated they speak Spanish as their primary language at home (other than English). Survey Results INTRODUCTION QUESTIONS Table 1: "1 consider myself to be a... " response count and percentages. Respondents were able to choose all options that applied to them. Answer Park user Count 551 Percentage 72% Recreation or sports program participant 381 50% Trail user 323 42% Community event attendee or participant 322 42% Arts patron or participant 135 18% None of the above 32 4% n=767 Table 2: "Do you live, work, or go to school in the City of Pasco?" response count and percentages. Respondents were able to choose all options that applied to them. Answer I live in Pasco Count 619 Percentage 81% 1 work or attend school in Pasco 216 28% No, but I live in the Tri-Cities area 54 7% 1 do not live, work or attend school in Pasco or the Tri-Cities area 2 0% n=767 Table 3: "If you live in Pasco, how long have you lived here?" response count and percentages. Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C30 Less than 1 year 9 1% 1-5 years 145 23% 5-10 years 127 21% More than 10 years 336 54% No answer 2 0% n=619 Table 4: "in what area of the city do you live?" response count and percentages. Respondents referenced the map in Figure 1 to identify what area of the city they lived in. Answer D - North Pasco Count 357 Percentage 58% C - West Pasco 184 30% A - Central Pasco 37 6% B - East Pasco 29 5% No answer 12 2% n=619 Figure 1: Map of Pasco L7 Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C31 PRIORITY PROJECTS The people of Pasco have identified a range of park and recreation needs presented in the following three questions. Choose the ideas that you would like the City to prioritize. Your choices are limited based on general project cost so choose carefully. Moderate Cost Needs Table 5: "These needs require moderate funding and some can occur with support from volunteers or other partners. items in this category can take place within one to two years. Choose your top 4." response count and percentages. Answer Youth sports and fitness -related programs Count 398 Percentage 52% Shade trees and drought tolerant landscaping 383 50% Year-round opportunities, including indoor programming 369 48% Amenities such as seating and drinking fountains 292 38% Aquatics classes and programs 279 36% Events and programs in Downtown 235 31% Off -leash dog area 159 21% Introductory programs for beginners 140 18% Public art 127 17% n=767 Higher Cost Needs Table 6: "These needs will require greater funding as well as resources for ongoing operations and maintenance. items in this category may take several years to implement. Choose your top 2." response count and percentages Answer Updated park facilities including play areas and shelters Count 358 Percentage 47% A large, community -scale play area 243 32% Spaces for gathering, picnicking and BBQing 233 30% Accessibility improvements (pathways, ramps, etc.) 160 21% Public space improvements and play areas in Downtown 131 17% Community skate park 87% 11% City-wide signage and wayfinding 1 67 1 9% n= 767 Highest Cost Needs Table 7: "These needs will require the highest level of funding and ongoing operational resources. Items in this category will take the longest to implement due to higher costs and need to secure land, resources, and partnerships. Choose one option." response count and percentages. Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C32 A new sports complex 100 13% Trails that connect to new growth areas 98 13% Trail connections to the river, especially from Downtown 51 7% n=666 PRIORITY LOCATIONS Not everyone in Pasco has access to parks and recreation, especially areas that are more demographically diverse. The map of Pasco below shows areas that are more demographically diverse and that lack nearby access to parks and recreation. The darker colors are areas with a greater need. Source: ESM 2M Parks & Recreation Equity Index °.5 , 2 VMS p q tY i i � � � i ar7 Areas of greater r [� areas of lessec rwea Figure 2. Parks & Recreation Equity Index Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C33 Table 8: "Thinking of areas with a greater need, choose where the following overall priorities should happen first." Respondents referenced the map in Figure 1 to select the general locations in Pasco. Central East West North Not sure answer Repair or replace worn or older Pasco 140 Pasco 166 Pasco 108 Pasco 105 75 59 park features (21%) (25%) (17%) (16%) (11%) (9%) Increase routine maintenance (e.g., litter pickup, mowing, 129 140 108 89 106 81 restroom cleaning) (20%) (21%) (17%) (14%) (16%) (12%) Add more or a greater variety 79 112 130 178 69 85 of features in parks (12%) (17%) (20%) (27%) (11%) (13%) Build or add new parks 75 125 94 219 54 86 (11%) (19%) (14%) (34%) (8%) (13%) Build more trails and paths 66 83 109 237 75 83 (10%) (13%) (17%) (36%) (11%) (13%) n=653 RESPONDENT DEMOGRAPHICS Table 9: "My age is:" response count and percentages. Answer Under 13 Count 1 Percentage 0% 13-18 3 0% 18-24 18 3 % 25-34 155 24% 35-44 219 34% 45-54 98 15 % 55-64 52 8% 65+ 70 11% No answer 20 3% n=636 Table 10: 'Please indicate your gender." response count and percentages. Respondents were able to choose all options that applied to them. All "other" options are listed in Attachment B. Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C34 Non -binary 1 0% I prefer not to say 27 4% Other 5 1% n=630 Table 11: "Do you have any children under the age of 18 living in your household?" response count and percentages. n=636 Table 12: "Most people think of themselves as belonging to a particular ethnic or racial group. How do you identify yourself?" response count and percentages. Respondents were able to choose all options that applied to them. All "other" responses are listed in Attachment B. Answer Caucasian/White Count 424 Percentage 66% Hispanic/Latino 143 22% Multi -racial 23 4% Other 17 3% Asian or Asian American 14 2% Native American 11 2% African American/Black 8 1% n=640 Table 13: "Other than English, what is the primary language that you speak at home?" response count and percentages. All "other" responses are listed in Attachment B. Answer English only Count 442 Percentage 69% Spanish 121 19% No answer 53 8% Other 11 2% Chinese languages 4 1% Russian 4 1% Vietnamese 1 0% n=636 Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results ( C35 Attachment B® "Other" Responses/Responses to Open -Ended Questions QUESTION 9 "OTHER" RESPONSES Please indicate your gender. • Otter • Please stop this nonsense, it's a very low percentage of the population QUESTION 11 "OTHER" RESPONSES • Rabbit • There's only two genders. Follow the science Most people think of themselves as belonging to a particular ethnic or racial group. How do you identify yourself? • Human • Red blooded American • Italian • Earthling • All races combined in one man like the • US Citizen 99 Summer Jam • Yep • Human • Greek • Not your businesses • Human that's all that should matter • Purple • Feline • American • Proud Italian American • Again... • No preference QUESTION 12 "OTHER" RESPONSES Other than English, what is the primary language that you speak at home? • Spanish • German • English some Spanish • English and Spanish • Arabic • Urdu • German • Swedish • Estonian, Czech QUESTION 13 "OTHER" RESPONSES Is there anything else you would like to add? • Skate parks • The irrigation at the parks in section C is atrocious and the grass is always dead. Last summer, I quit using local parks because they were so dry and dusty. • Downtown Pasco is just going to get worse unfortunately and so we do need to make sure they have more maintenance but when building more it should be on Rd 68 or Rd 100 honestly or it's just going to get graffiti and we need to put up cameras for Pasco police to monitor • Please choose the water park with the most options because we are way overdue. We also need a off leash dog park as well as a skate park. Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C36 • Please consider having recreation area with basketball court and tennis court. Also, make good use of big cross disc golf area by putting pump track for kids and adults • Need more fun things to do in this area. • When planning landscaping, prioritize partnering with the Benton/Franklin Conservation district's Heritage Garden Program to design drought tolerant, native, pollinator friendly landscaping in public spaces. (https://www.hgcd.info/) This resource is free and inspires and incentivizes the public to plant native, drought tolerant plants which ultimately saves water for all. Include pollinator friendly plantings, community gardens and food forests in public parks, especially in high density, low income neighborhoods that have less access to fresh, healthy food options. Parks can be so much more than just a monoculture of lawn. Support and sow diversity for the health of all. • Better walkability across the freeway on road 68 and road 100 (separate path bridges or dedicated protected pedestrian paths on existing overpasses) A more developed river front/town center would be greatly appreciated something like Seattle's waterfront or Spokane's downtown river park near the university • More outdoor futsal courts across the city would be awesome. Excited for the upcoming aquatics facility. Waterfront has huge potential. Pasco needs to be the first one in TC to have a lighted soccer complex like literally the rest of the state. Thanks! • 1 would love to see public tennis courts and more programs for children. Look to other cities with successful Parks & Rec programs, such as Henderson, Nevada - they have amazing Rec. Centers accessible to all with a variety of programs. I'd love to see something like that here eventually! • We need some sort of bike path or pedestrian path along Harris Road. So many bikers and people walk along the road daily, and it's super dangerous. There is little to no shoulder. • Adding more splash pads to West Pasco/Desert Plateau Neighborhood. • Parks accessible for kids with special needs in more locations • A sports complex would help generate income for the city with teams coming in for tournaments. "If you build it, they will come." :) • The little league fields need lights and the parking lot there needs to be paved and lights. Walters field needs to have upgrades done to it. The little league is using it and it is really worn down • Pasco schools do not provide gym use for AAU sports teams that are from Pasco. We need a facility like the Numerical Pavilion for Pasco or the HUB in Spokane. Not only does this provide a resource for locals, but it provided a huge tourism/tax boost for hotels, rental car companies in Pasco as teams travel from all over the Pacific NW. • Sunny Meadows needs updated! Sprinklers always flood the play area and it's just too small for the area with all the kids of ALL ages that live near. • It would be nice to have some sort of directory for new residents to the area • Please fix Chiawana Park. We should have nice parks like Kennewick and Richland. Ours do not show as much value as the other cities. Often playground equipment is broken. Also, the long stretch between the two parks that has been left with not even a single Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C37 tree or blade of grass planted needs attention. Make Pasco pretty. • We need a nice water park in Pasco down by the river would be nice. It's get so hot in the summer and we have no splash pad. Also the Chiawanna park is portly taken care of. So many spiders on the equipment, some of the trees over hanging the equipment needs to be cut down to minimize spiders. Also there needs to be a park down by the road 52 boat launch. There is no park for kids down there by the walking path. • The 'future park sign by Wade Park's parking lot has gone missing. It would greatly help to have a play structure there for park users to use. Other area of Pasco have parks w play structures therefore creating a larger variety of residents that the park serves where as a grass lined walking trail such as Wade Park limits who will use that 'park'. • Widening of dike trail east of Wade Park. Create park at east end of Wade Park- Road 54/Sylvester St. Picnic tables in Wade Park. Dog waste control Wade Park. • Location, location, location. Chiawana Park has the raw potential to become a premiere destination park for the greater Tri-City area (yes even for East Pasco folks). Hire a proven developer to renovate the entire park. You need an exceptional planner, that is step one! • We need an off -leash dog park here in Pasco. We also need more facilities for indoor recreation such as a community center. • Don't get too woke • yes, we pay a whole lot of taxes and city of pasco is allowing lots of home being built extremely close together. There are areas where you can barely fit two vehicles going and coming. I feel the city needs to think about not allowing builders to build so close to homes. there is no breathing space or parking space. The city is receiving all types of revenue from this growth, and don't plan properly for the growth of roads. Such as argent should be a two way road, so many road are so congested because of the lack of planning and then they want to fix it after the fact. Don't allow 100 homes and then later think about about why traffic is so jammed in that area. Why are we so worried about spending millions on Downtown Pasco when we have so much growth on Rd 68 and Rd 100 maybe we should plan a peanut park there also. • Thank you for engaging the community in this way! • Adult sports leagues need to be advertised better and allow for more participation. • Sport complex • We appreciate being able to access and use the river living in SW Pasco. We also use parks in the area fairly regularly. In places without access to the river, walking trails and paths are a good idea. • More weed control. I live in 1st place and the round abouts and green areas by sidewalks including cracks in the road need to have more weed control. • We need it to be easier to commute by bicycle in Pasco. It's dangerous to ride on most of the roads around here. • Pasco is growing fast and needs more green areas. The projects so far have gone a long way to improve Pasco, and it's exciting the city plans on doing more in the near future. • More bike/ walking trails. Improve the River front Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C38 • A HUGE community park/retail area would be awesome. Perhaps a place that can facilitate seasonal recreation? Like an ice skate rink in winter but then it can be a mini golf course in the summer. A park with concessions. If looking for inspiration take a drive to Bend Oregon and the "Old Mill District" or Sun River, OR. • Why is race even a question when your asking about Parks and Recreation???? Maybe explain the importance of this question in a survey about parks.. have a nice day! • Having an off leash dog park in Pasco would be nice so we didn't have to drive 20 minutes to the park in Richland. airport proper. To be clear, this is an open space, with a history of public use, with negligible harm. Access to open spaces is incredibly valuable to our community, particularly as rapid development erodes local access to open spaces. Local residents had stepped up and had been cleaning the space as well, which is prone to collecting wind-borne trash. Recognizing this space as a public space and establishing rules of use would be an incredible boon to the local community. Please, do not allow this to continue. At a minimum, I urge you to push for the continued use by pedestrians, horses, and bicyclists. Thank you. • 1 want to see a revitalization of • Nice restrooms on the river Downtown Pasco. I want to be able to walkway/park spend money in this area while also • As a mother with a child who is preserving the local culture. The wheelchair bound, we need more renovation of Peanuts Park/The accessibility at parks in area D. My son Mercado was gorgeous and a wonderful cannot play in the nearby parks because start. I'd love to have more of a reason he can't do anything but swing on the to visit this area. swing set. He's a toddler who needs to • 1 have noticed a lot of litter along 182. It play like everyone else. was pretty bad in the winter and I have • options on safer parts of Pasco. seen some crews out cleaning up but 1 • "Bring in amenities that people have to think we might need that on a more leave pasco for such as a dog park or regular basis. comfortable swimming access (rocky • There is a large open space that is shores) and try an provide those. Much owned by the Port of Pasco along the of my shopping is in Kennewick because West edge of the airport. It is that is where the park is. I'm sure undeveloped, and likely undevelopable. others do the same" It is a clear and regularly used public • 1 feel we should focus on the safety and space, there are numerous trail systems cleanliness of park's first! I believe that that are established in that space that if we were to focus on things like more have been regularly used for years. lighting, some cameras and Recently, airport security has begun recycling/trash areas for our parks! If harassing and threatening local we make them cleaner and safer then residents who have been using these we make parks more appealing and trails. Until very recently, there have safer to want to be used more often! been no signs or fences beyond the Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C39 • It would be nice to have additional year round options for adults. Painting, crafts, quilting, aerobics low cost classes or group classes. More community events each season... always appreciate the 4th of july events but wish more effort for other seasonal activities. We have a high poverty level, diabetic and obese population. Healthy cooking Nutrition/cultural relativity.. last community survey noted we are obese and have limited walking paths too.... maybe a group walk... something to promote physical activity and Nutrition would be beneficial.... • Pump track for bikes and skate board parks. Water parks. • A large off leash dog park would go a long ways to growing the community and is sorely needed, not just in pasco, but a second one in tri cities in general. • Build a Performing Arts Center to showcase the amazing talents of our local community and build a legacy in Pasco. • The city needs to look into making the walking/riding trail by the river between road 72 and 54 safer. It is barely wide enough for bikers or runners to pass each other and has steep drop offs towards the river and canal on each side. Is it unsafe for families with young riders or with kids in general. It needs to be lowered and widened with benches added. • Thank you for your efforts to improve our community spaces. • Tri cities needs a large community pool with zero entry, water slides, splash bucket, and playscapes in it. I came from Iowa and it was amazing. Look up the outdoor pool in North Liberty parks and rec in Iowa. • Your doing a great job. • 1 would love to see a park in Central Pasco where you can hold events. I don't feel safe taking my family to east Pasco so we don't attend any events that take place there. If you continue to have programs in downtown parks (I do feel safe bringing my kids to your building), I would make an emphasis on safety so we can attend those events. • Safer trails for all ages across the freeway. Restrooms at parks or honey buckets at all popular parks. • Landscape new trail along burns. Form an LID and assess property owners along south side of burns road along new trail for replacement of existing fencing with an estate style block wall. • Addressing deteriorating and rough pathways should be prioritized over adding new pathways. • I'd like to see more technology incorporated into parks (Public Wi-Fi, cameras, etc.) in order to increase security and accessibility for events. • Security wasn't on ANY question. How about security cameras and call boxes? Everything else is irrelevant without that. • We really could use a splash pad in West Pasco. The only one is by the river and the other end of town. • Make downtown Pasco a Hispanic theme(like Leavenworth) and allow west Pasco to be it's own town. • If you upgrade McGee park a shade would be awesome above playground ???? for heat purposes • More things for east side kids to do and feel safe • install additional volley ball courts and additional suport facilities ( if required) at Memorial Park as well as in other parks where need is. I live very near Memorial Park and have never seen Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C40 such utilization of public parks in other places I have lived. Thanks City of Pasco" • 1 believe there is also more of a need for new and or updated public gathering spaces, shopping and dining areas on or near the underdeveloped waterfront areas of Pasco. • Not a very insightful survey • "I would like to see more parks and trails in West Pasco by Burns Rd.. I notice and mention that area because that's where I live. There are schools with tracks but we need more parks. • This is probably a different subject, but Rd 68 is already a mess with traffic, please don't let that be case with Broadmoor Rd/Rd 100. Those areas need much more focus and improvement for the future because it will only get worse." • Water park • Please add bicycle parking in commercial areas so that people can bike for errands! • "A new park should be added @ Sylvester & Rd 54, by boat launch and trail entrance. • Lots of new homes going in, Chileans is too far away " • More multi use areas for sports • A crossing so we can get to our park. • I can see our city is well cared for in the area I live, thank you! I would like to see a dog park near rd 68 area if possible. • The city needs to stop being trash. Get your shit together - stop half -adding road projects and allocate money to parks and Recs. With no rec programs the past two years you should have quite a bundle saved up • 1 would like to see the reconfiguring of the HIGHWAY EXITS prioritized over all of these things! Please help the road 100 exit problem! • Pickleball courts would be awesome! • If you could have more patrols on road 100/chapel hill blvd. It is simply a race track at all times of the day and night. Thank you. • The northwest area of Pasco and the areas in the urban growth area are in dire need of waterfront parks and trails. Get land soon or it will be gone forever. Act now,please! • Would like to see downtown cleaned up. More businesses and parks and trash pickup. I live on Bonneville so I did not know what zone I was. • Mowing of all street scape looks bad long grass weeds no line trimming grass being blown into streets • Unique park features so we can go around town and find different things at different parks! • The playground on Robert Wayne and Wrigley needs improved equipment. The swings are missing. • "YES - Another bridge. From W. Pasco to Richland. From Burns Road, over the River, connect to Williams Blvd. • LETS GO! ????????????????" • Spanish Language programming from the community for Spanish speakers or even maybe for English speakers to learn Spanish • Only fears I have are gang and crime areas will suffer much more destruction and graffiti and I don't want resources to be wasted there. • Please please add more side walks and trails from Whittier elementary and Ochoa with lighting leading from Oregon street on salt lake street. • City of Pasco already seems to be struggling to maintain parks and greenways. I would suggest an "adopt a Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C41 park" and "adopt a street" program to assist with weeding, flowers, graffiti abatement, etc. • not at this time • No to the proped scooters, use that towards other parcks and recreation needs • "Road 68 can be a nightmare in afternoon hours and weekends to drive on. I don't know answer for traffic issue, but hope your city engineers can figure something out. Road 100 will be next. I am sure this is not a secret. I know many people who refuse to drive Road 68 at this time during busy times to try to avoid being in an accident. Photo cameras help, but not with the traffic flow." • 1 do believe we would benefit from river access in east Pasco. • Please also consider adding more tennis courts to existing parks, especially in section D • Clean well kept parks is a great way to put Pasco on the map. • We need waterfront parks and trails IMMEDIATELY! It is a shame to have such a beautiful river going through Pasco and we use it. Richland did a great job with their waterfront access and Pasco has done a very poor job. We need to catch-up now, please. • waterfront park/trail in area D • Definitely keep on transforming our downtown. Pasco and our youth need it. How cool would it be if you could add in the skate park downtown! • Please make improvements to our Road 68 area to ensure continuous growth does not impact negatively traffic • West Pasco would benefit by having a continuous waterfront park and bike trails that mirror the parks across the river like Howard Amon. Restaurants and a marina would be so much fun! • "We need a traffic light at corner of Burns and Broadway/Rd100. • Sidewalks down Burns (from new developments by the river) connecting to Reynolds Middle school and Columbia River elementary are also needed." • Thank you for the detailed survey! • 1 would like sand volleyball courts and better gathering tables/shelters at chiawana park. Also better maintenance of the landscape. I live in downtown Pasco, but chiawana park is where we go. It just needs a little more activities and i think 3 sand courts like Leslie groves would be a great addition. • We need a park for the Sorano Heights/Chiawana area!! There is no place to take the kids to • More bike lanes or bike paths to connect areas. • Chiawana Park is a well used park and needs to see much better lawn care than it received last year. There is also huge opportunity there for features like a splash pad, tennis courts, basketball hoops or other recreation. Also having the gate open to the west side would be nice. Pasco needs more splash pads and water play opportunities! • 1 can't afford to have anothertax added to pay for this. • The biggest improvement Pasco can make related to city events is fixing traffic problems. • Island Estates park needs a upgraded playground, remove the sand pit (it's a giant cat litter box and never used) and add another basketball court. It would also be nice to have a beautiful waterfront park (like Howard Amon and Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C42 the Playground of Dreams) at Chiawana park for the kids. • At least near me, the park sees less foot traffic in the middle of summer during the hottest hours - probably due to lack of shade. Summer has been extremely hot the last few years. Shade and water fountains would be an addition that would allow more use (as well as being a safety issue). That is probably my biggest concern. • The population centers appear to shift more and more to the west of the city. Attempts to "rejuvenate" Pasco's downtown area has not been a particular success with the exception of our Farmer's Market. Access to it is difficult due to limited parking opportunity. Again with the exception of Viera's bakery, what else draws me to downtown? Little to nothing. Shopping opportunities lack variety and interest and we have a void of interesting and innovative restaurants in the entire city. The area around the Court House perhaps could offer opportunity for an "restaurant mall" with clientele from hospital to court house etc. • Thanks for asking! • Thank you for the survey. • We need a dog park in the east side • We really need parks and greater connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists in West Pasco, especially in the new Broadmoor developments. This should be baked in to all new expansion. Safe and separate bike and walking paths will help reduce local traffic. • Pasco makes a TON of money in property tax. From what I see, mainly a waste. Usage of city funds is terrible. • West Pasco needs a larger public library • 1 believe there is great potential in the city of Pasco. It all starts with the community feeling safe in public areas and allowing businesses to attract people to those areas. Lewis street is a great example of unsafe spaces due to homelessness and worn down/ vacant buildings. I look forward to supporting any positive improvements within our community • More and maintaining lighting in streets and parks, parking lots etc... • If we are to supply to areas that have a greater general need, based only on the information given within the survey, I'm unable to determine where to add improvements as there is no information provided as to what is already in these areas and others. For a more accurate and fair survey response, please provide more information on these areas. • 1 understand you are building an aquatic center? YAY! • The biggest problem with my area of Pasco is that over the years it has become unsafe for me as a woman to venture out with my dogs, especially due to gang activity and homes. It is apparent that City of Pasco no longer does code enforcement in our area. You simply have to drive down 20th avenue in order to see all the weeds and disrepair, which further lends to the feeling of not being safe. It is very sad for me to see. For me to go on any local adventures I have to drive out of my area, I cannot start at my front door. It seems that the City has much more focus on the new expansions or the development of Downtown Pasco, but not as a city as a whole. Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C43 • Need better ways to cross main streets, like road 68 and 100 so it's easier to travel from one end of town to another • Please, quality of life features to balance out all this industrial, commercial, and residential growth! The tax base has increased, now provide for people living in Pasco! The water park, skate park, and dog park are or should be separate from what you people can do or provide. Just help get the land identified by eminent domain or condemnation or what ever it takes and let us raise the money! Thank you. CWM • Please lower the levee along Sacajawea Trail from Wade Park to Road 72. The Army Corps of Engineers do nothing to beautify this area so instead of being a waterfront asset, it's an eyesore. The riverfront property is Pasco's greatest asset and greatest draw to attract people and businesses to our city. • A lot of city parks are underutilized because area is undeveloped for use. Grass is easy to maintain, but it doesn't attract use without facilities or shelters. BBQ facilities are always busy and more could be easily added with shade or shelters. Need signage on bike path for what is allowed and not allowed. Would be great to add trash cans and dog clean-up cans along the bike path. Adding access for kayaks, sups, and other man -power water toys would be great. • Yes! This relates to traffic control. For the safety of pedestrians, it would be amazing to have a pedestrian indicator on the traffic light, near the blinking yellow arrow when a pedestrian is crossing, as drivers are paying more attention to oncoming traffic then to any persons crossing the road the are turning left on to. • "Impact fees for developers need to include enough to cover creating new parks. If developers are building a neighborhood they should be required to set aside some land to create open areas. Existing homeowners should not have taxes raised to support the new growth recreational areas. • Island park needs an updated playground. There is graffiti scratched into it that is vulgar and inappropriate for children. " • Pasco needs a more natural playground. • Clean the highway • 1 technically live in Franklin county but my family used and uses The Pasco Park systems and sees a great value in maintaining and improving these community assets • No :) Thanks for all you do Pasco Parks and Rec • You are doing a great job maintaining the parks and doing activities for the City of Pasco. Keep it up! • Have a dog that likes dog parks. • Please do not use funds irresponsibly. If more parks must be built, please allow private management of parks to avoid expanding the size and scope of city government. • 1 would love to see more benches, swings, and shade along the Pasco waterfront and in the parks. I'd also like to see more community courts, fields, etc. I would love to see the basketball courts maintained better and the addition of a public swimming area and volleyball pits (like in Richland). Another disc golf course would be nice too! • Not only does Pasco need more disabled parking areas but we need Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C44 disabled parking for "Van Accessability." Most vans have ramps that open on the passenger side, yet when you pull into a handicapped parking space the "no parking" area is on the driver's side. Therefore, the driver has to back into the parking space to allow the ramp to extend down into the "no parking" area. • Clean up West Pasco by making vacant lot owners and farm land owners keep their lots free of debris and tumbleweeds, focus on lower maintenance landscaping, repairing old fencing, sidewalks. • Standup paddle boarding would be jice • All community parks should have tetherballs and goal nets • Adding more Sports Complex & water parks to keep our young kids to stay out of trouble and keep them busy with stuff they can do around tri cities • Would love to see a senior community center in the D area or West Pasco. It should have some craft shops like pottery, stain glass, painting, even wood working and a card room, exercise for seniors and some planned activities like lunches etc. • 1 believe the city could use a community center, such the one the city of Ricland has on the waterfront. The location should be along the waterfront, with ideal locations such as Chiawana Park between the 2 grass play areas or at the old Port of Pasco area located between 10th and Schlagel Park in view of the cable bridge • We just moved from Rd 46 and Sylvester area. We absolutely loved that part of town. As a family who frequently walked to the river, I feel it would have been beneficial and safe to have had a cross walk across Sylvester to access the river paths. • 1 feel that much too much time is spend on trying to champion the cause of promoting and improving "downtown" and parks equality at the expense creating opportunities and facilities to serve the very rapidly growing west side population. Let's be honest a lot of west side citizens have no desire to go to downtown or the east side of the city and vise -versa there are probably many east-siders that aren't interested in the West -side (And that's okay!!!!). While yes indeed diversity and celebrating cultures is great but it seems Pasco is definitely missing the boat trying dumping a lot of money on facilities to funnel west-siders to downtown when there is very little interest in doing so. Why is Howard Amon Park grass s0000 much better than Chiawana Park?? Thanks • 1 believe the parks that have picnic tables should have a cover over them. • 1 feel the city of Pasco needs more bike lanes because it's too unsafe. And adding more parks are needed for kids to enjoy something. • Would like to see art and craft exhibits. Encouraging more multi cultural community events not just Hispanic events. • 1 would like Pasco to have swim areas and places to paddle board and kayak like Richland's Howard Amon and Leslie and Columbia Point parks, cleaning out seaweed, adding restrooms, clean beach areas, and making wade park and Chiawana park more friendly for these kinds of activities. • Build the aquatic center. Cover memorial pool with heat and air conditioning. Get private funding to Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results ( C45 finish aquatic center. Keep up the good work. Thank you all • 1 really think they need a skate park for the kids. There is no place for them to go except Kennewick or Richland. I see kids riding skateboards all the time. • Several parks are very poorly lit. Terra Vida and x-country running course have no lights. Many parks have old growth shrubs and bushes, they need to be removed. Until pasco can make its areas safe as possible all these future plans should come second. • Bike lane or sidewalk on Road 100, Dent Road, Burns Road, Shoreline and Harris Road • Let's keep focusing on the future and think of cool projects like solar trees, • We are losing our open space. Iconic areas in the country are defined by their open space, e.g., New York Central Park, Boston Commons, Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs. • Lucas Park needs a toddler play area. • Why is the City of Pasco so focused on the downtown area? Would someone take a look at the vast size of the ENTIRE city and please come to the realization the majority of Pasco citizens do NOT live, work, or play in downtown Pasco? City of Pasco needs to stop throwing money and energy at downtown, focus on the where the residents are to the west. Look at what a debacle the Mercado and Peanuts park already are. All of that wasted money and focus and you are already canceling events due to lack of vendor participation. West Pasco has the growth, the demand, the population, and the traffic. Wake up city government and get off this downtown kick. You are all going to realize way to late you ignored the infrastructure of West Pasco when it is too late. • Please widen path on dike along water front from a risk management standing. It is too narrow (2 lanes currently). My daughter lost control and went off the path be of pedestrians and other bikes be it is too narrow. The asphalt is breaking in areas throughout. It gets alot of consistent recreational traffic throughout the year. • Finish the Downtown. You've spent millions of our dollars are something that you claimed was going to be great. So make it great. Don't just leave it a dump. And actually make it diverse There is no diversity in Downtown Pasco. Not one bit. There's a dive gay club and everything else is Mexican. Not even the Cuban restaurant is there any more. There are other cultures that deserve recognition and have made huge contributions to Pasco's success. And try to remember this is still America • Whoever wrote this is not the brightest bulb in the box. The city has parks w/o lighting. They are UNSAFE. Ask the PD about CPTED, they'll explain it to you. Already existing parks should add water features for people to cool off in. Absolutely no more money should be spent on downtown until the city takes care of the huge homeless problem and removes all the drug addicts. I'm sure the LDS community in west PASCO will be happy to help with the homeless. Downtown is UNSAFE due to all the tweakers and all their paraphernalia and human excrement they leave everywhere. • The traffic on Rd 100 is getting terrible especially from Burns to getting on the interstate. There is a large backup that Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C46 happens on the rd 100/burns cross streets with the new school drop off traffic and turning left onto Burns and the traffic.from the neighborhoods down burns trying to turn right onto Rd 100. Drivers are cutting through neighborhoods further up Burns or just simply pulling U turns directly on Rd 100 to cut the backed up traffic. This is dangerous and needs addressed before expansion happens around Burns and rd 100. • I'd like to see more community outreach, especially geared towards those who live in areas of need or those who would benefit most from these improvements. • Water the dam lawns in parks - and weed the sides by the roads by the parks I • Less panhandling at the small shopping strip on 20th st, Albertsons. You can't get out the store or in the store without people asking for money or selling items, food, from their vehicles • Downtown Pasco needs housing as part of its renewal plan. Without housing and foot traffic it will never evolve and thrive. Also, get rid of the levee. We need a waterfront. • 1 think the community would benefit from more activities/access to the shoreline. • The levees need to be LOWERED considerably and, frankly, opened up. The river can be controlled to within a half inch. Pasco needs a waterfront similar to the Richland Waterfront in the Columbia Point area (same river, same levee system, etc.)... We should have a riverfront to promote river activities, commerce, restaurants, hotels, etc ... overtime. The river was severed from Pasco many years ago, understandably... but things have changed. It is time to get one of the most important natural resources back and let it become an active part of Pasco. • Lower the levee and widen the paved trail between Wade Park and Road 72. • Thank you for getting feedback from the citizens that live in this wonderful city. I appreciate the efforts and future plans to make Pasco a much better city. • Could use a Parkour/ free running recreation spot. • Like all communities, we need to focus on activities for the young people, like swimming pools, ball parks, playground equipment, Boys and Girls Clubs with well -paid adult supervision. Perhaps that's a dream world, but wouldn't it be nice. • 1 was under the understanding that the housing developments were supposed to put in parks for the communities that they build and I understand there's a few loopholes and very few parks in these newer neighborhoods and one of which is where I live. Since they're locking the schools and we can't go play on the toys at the school right now, it would be great if the city of Pasco could enforce or close the loopholes that are being used so that the community places like Hayden Holmes have to build the parks they say they will under their contract with Paco • My hobby is birding. I use Chiawana Park several times a year for this. There are no parks close to where I live. • Off leash dog park, pump track or skatepark would both be widely used year round facilities that I believe would benefit many in the community Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C47 Appendix C: Community Questionnaire Results I C48 APPENDIX D Capital Improvement Project List This page left blank. Ta11,6e bit C..;.l Y i—, LA! �tal Project Tyr, Reno-- Projects C ny Pro ects 5 v 8 v E _ v Y _T ° " A n ti g E o f v m E c' E 3 _ a ftotal NilGKlMOM Mn7 Total Planning Level Costs latal CaPtal Mamtenance Costs Costs onnoall ma000��000�000 loot Llr�Aa�nqu�w CgyyyN�tvl�Itl4 . ],]85NC b :]5( a, _ Appendin D: Capital Improvement Project List j DI a a Total Com ,-tty part. i 11 51,C n, Capital Proiect Tyr, Renovation Projects Capacity Projects ti E > y 9 # y .E m E E d y T 2 E Z E a _ M -� d o _ z `n 2' z a E g- E_ — Z' u E O - —� a.o..o .....o ... , .. 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Project Type per unit per site Cost Description Park or facility repair/ Overall allowance for park updates X $ 25,000 replacement New/improved signage Interpretive and wayfinding signage X $ 10,000 Accessibility Accessibility improvements within programmable X $ 15,000 Improvements (ADA) spaces (e.g. play areas, picnicking facilities, etc.) Sports field/court General allowance for field resurfacing X $ 20,000 improvements Trees and Landscaping General allowance for tree planting and X $ 4,000 landscaping Play enhancement New or replaced small play area X $ 60,000 General allowance for new picnic shelter, Shelter and amenities X $ 180,000 picnicking amenities, and utility connections Nature Integration Replacing selected turf areas with native grasses X $ 6,000 and landscaping Shade Structure General allowance for shade sail and structure X $ 20,000 Restroom Small permanent restroom X $ 125,000 Connectivity New perimeter sidewalks or accessible paved X $ 4,000 improvements pathway within park (per 100 lineal feet) *Other new/ improved Write-in cost X write-in facilities Note: All costs are in 2022 dollars not accounting for inflation. Cost represent planning -level estimates only. Soft costs for planning, design, and contingency not included Appendix D: Capital Improvement Project List I D5 Note: All costs are in 2022 dollars not accounting for inflation. Cost represent planning -level estimates only. Soft costs for planning, design, and contingency not included Appendix D: Capital Improvement Project List I D5 Table D3: Future Parks, Recreation Facilities, and Trails New Trail New Neighborhood Park Construction and materials cost of a 10' wide asphalt path with 1' wide gravel shoulder (does not include planning, design or land acquisition costs) Development of 3-acre park based on planning guidelines (does not include site acquisition costs) Cost Assumptions per linear $ 215,000 mile per site 1 $2,500,000 Development of an 10-acre park New Community Park based on planning guidelines (does per site $4,500,000 not include site acquisition costs) New Natural Area or Linear Development of 2-acre park based Park on planning guidelines (does not per site $ 800,000 include site acquisition costs) Note: All costs are in 2022 dollars not accounting for inflation. Cost represent planning -level estimates only. Soft costs for planning, design, and contingency not included. Appendix D: Capital Improvement Project List I D6 Table D4: Maintenance Cost 150 /o Developed $ 7,500 100 /° Parks P ° $ 5,000 75% $ 3,750 N/A r Natural N/A N/A N/A N/A 50% $ 2,500 10% Areas/Trails Appendix D: Capital Improvement Project List I D7 This page left blank. Park Design Guidelines The ideal park system for the City of Pasco will provide a variety of park sites that collectively meet the needs of all residents. While individual parks may be unique, all parks will adhere to guidelines that ensure park quality, safety, usability, maintenance efficiencies, sustainability, and accessibility. Park siting, design, development, and landscaping choices should support each individual park's function, the success of the system, as well as the overarching goals and funding realities of the City. This Plan recommends design guidelines for the park classification system and updates and expands the descriptions of what should, what could, and what should not be included in the design and development of each park type. Design guidelines that apply to all parks and facilities regardless of classification include: • All park elements, facilities, materials, and equipment shall follow all current safety, accessibility, and design standards, laws, regulations, and any other mandated requirements. • Site amenities and facilities shall be designed with inclusivity in mind to support the needs of the entire community, including families, singles, seniors, adults, teens, children, and people with disabilities. • Park elements and facilities should be responsive to community needs and trends in combination with these design guidelines, with parks providing a variety of recreation elements to support the overall system. • Maintenance impacts/costs should be balanced with creative park design to ensure that parks are efficient, sustainable, and affordable to maintain in the long-term. Appendix E: Park Design Guidelines I E1 PARK CLASSIFICATION AND TYPE Additional guidelines for future park sites addressed in this document include the following topics. ■ Purpose and Intent: Overall intent and vision for the park. ■ Size and Access: Park size, shape, location, adjacencies, and access. ■ Recommended Recreation Amenities: These are facilities needed to support the site vision. Final elements will be determined in the specific design documents and through the land use application review process. ■ Required Support Amenities: Amenities required to support park functionality and use. Unlike recommended recreation amenities, these support amenities are required for park function. ■ Additional Recreation Elements to Consider: Amenities and facilities that are suitable for this park and may be considered during the site -specific design process to provide more diverse recreation experiences. (Note: This list is not exhaustive and other types of appropriate amenities and facilities may be considered during site design and the land use review process.) Compatible Structures: If a structure is identified for the park site, additional review and standards will come into play. This section also highlights what non -recreation structures need additional consideration before being located within park sites. A financial feasibility and market study, along with an operations and business plan should be completed prior to making decisions on the construction or renovation of an indoor facility. Landscaping and Vegetation: General character of planting and irrigation. ■ Additional Considerations: Additional notes about items to consider, provide, or purposely avoid. While policies for each park type will define minimum requirements for development, the site guidelines are intentionally flexible to encourage a diverse mix of amenities and facilities to support the intended vision for the park. E2 I Appendix E: Park Design Guidelines NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS Purpose and Intent: Provide close -to -home recreation opportunities for nearby residents who typically live within walking and biking distance (0.25-0.5 miles) of the park in a residential setting. Size and Access: • Minimum developable park size of 3 acres • Property faces front facades of adjacent development • Access from a local street or trail Recommended Recreation Amenities: • Play area suitable for ages 2-5 and 5-12 • Open lawn area • Multi -use sports court or sports field • Picnic tables and seating areas • Park identification sign Required Support Amenities: • Accessible park paths • Perimeter path or sidewalks • Shade (e.g., trees, canopies, sails, umbrellas) • Drinking water fountains • Trash/recycling receptacles • Dog waste stations • Bike racks • On -street or angle in parking • Signage Additional Recreation Elements to Consider: ■ Full-size sports courts ■ Youth sports fields Appendix E: Park Design Guidelines I E3 ■ Other small-scale active recreation resources (ping pong tables, chess tables, skate spot, horseshoe pits, etc.) ■ Outdoor fitness equipment ■ Public art or cultural/historical element ■ Little library ■ Pedestrian scale lighting ■ Restrooms ■ Off-street parking ■ Natural areas Compatible Structures: Buildings and immediate landscaping should follow Low Impact Development practices. ■ Small maintenance or storage shed ■ Restroom Landscaping and Vegetation: ■ Trees for shade, habitat, and seasonal interest ■ Manicured sports fields and lawn areas for informal play Additional Considerations: ■ Avoid community -scale buildings/facilities and lighted sports fields ■ High noise uses should be situated away from nearby housing E4 I Appendix E: Park Design Guidelines COMMUNITY PARKS Purpose and Intent: Provide opportunities for active recreation and organized play in a location that can accommodate increased traffic and demand, while also serving the neighborhood park function for nearby residents. Size and Access: ■ Minimum developable park area: 10 acres ■ Contiguous, non -linear usable shape ■ Main park entry should front a street with a bicycle route when applicable ■ Secondary access to the park from a public local access street ■ Connections to a local trail ■ Intended to serve residents city-wide Recommended Recreation Amenities: ■ Rectangular multi -use sports fields ■ Sports court ■ Children's play area, medium to large in scale ■ Challenge element(s) for teens and adults (e.g., outdoor climbing wall, adventure or obstacle course, zip line) ■ Medium or large group picnic shelters ■ Off -leash dog area ■ Water play, spray feature, or splashpad ■ Dispersed / diverse seating areas and tables ■ Loop trail or walking/tricycle path with mileage markers Required Support Amenities: ■ Facility access paths ■ Varied seating ■ Shade (e.g., trees, canopies, sails, structures, umbrellas) ■ Permanent restrooms Appendix E: Park Design Guidelines I E5 ■ Water and power hookups at picnic shelters ■ Individual barbecues or group barbecue area ■ On -site parking, with a minimum of 25-30 spaces per sports field ■ Signage ■ Maintenance/storage facilities ■ Drinking fountain with bottle filler ■ Bike racks and bike repair stations ■ Trash/recycling receptacles ■ Dog waste stations ■ Fencing for safety and to discourage access to sensitive natural areas Additional Recreation Elements to Consider: ■ Event space or venue with utilities (e.g., event lawn, community -scale amphitheater, event plaza or pavilion) ■ Artificial turf rectangular fields ■ Other small-scale active recreation resources (ping pong tables, chess tables, skate spot, horseshoe pits, etc.) ■ Trailhead or trail staging area (restroom, bike repair station, bike rest area, signage) ■ Multi -use, multigenerational recreation, community center, or fieldhouse ■ Pump track or bike skills course ■ Skate park ■ Disc golf course ■ Community garden or demonstration garden ■ Natural, historical, or cultural features ■ Art (integrated or stand-alone) ■ Nature viewpoints and interpretive signage ■ Natural areas or ponds for enhanced ecological function ■ Pedestrian scale lighting and sports fields/courts lighting E6 I Appendix E: Park Design Guidelines ■ Portable restrooms for events Compatible Structures: Buildings and immediate landscaping should follow Low Impact Development practices. ■ Recreation center or field house ■ Community building ■ Maintenance/storage facilities ■ Restrooms ■ Concessions buildings Landscaping and Vegetation: ■ Mix of landscaping, native plantings, and natural areas, with maximum of 20% natural/unirrigated ■ Trees for shade, habitat, and seasonal interest. ■ Turf for informal play, sports, and events ■ Bioswales for stormwater filtration Additional Considerations: ■ Avoid highly manicured landscaping and regional facilities. ■ Avoid stand-alone recreational buildings focused on one use, instead combine uses in a larger, multigenerational recreation building. SPECIAL USE SITES Purpose and Intent: Provide space for unique features or places that create variety in the park system but cannot be accommodated within other park sites due to size or location requirements. Size and Access: • Size depends on the type of use proposed • Access from a higher order public street on at least one side for main entry • Access may be limited during certain times of the day or to specific recreation activities Appendix E: Park Design Guidelines I E7 Recommended Recreation Amenities: Dependent on the type of special use but would primarily include: ■ Special use resource or facility Required Support Amenities: ■ Accessible paths/access ■ Seating (benches and seatwalls) ■ Shade (e.g., trees, canopies, sails, umbrellas) ■ Trash/recycling receptacles ■ Signage ■ Bike rack Additional Recreation Elements to Consider: ■ Internal pathway system ■ Off-street parking ■ Shelter or shade structure ■ Lighting ■ Drinking water fountain ■ Natural areas Compatible Structures: Buildings and immediate landscaping should follow Low Impact Development practices. ■ Restroom ■ Community center ■ Aquatics facility ■ Stand-alone recreation buildings or facilities that do not fit into other parks Landscaping and Vegetation: ■ Low -maintenance landscaping (e.g., no -mow grass) ■ Trees for shade and seasonal interest E8 I Appendix E: Park Design Guidelines Additional Considerations: ■ Avoid any uses or features that would conflict or detract from the special purpose of the site. Appendix E: Park Design Guidelines I E9 LINEAR PARKS AND TRAILS Purpose and Intent: Narrow swaths of land that serve as connections between parks or to other destinations. Lands can include public land and/or public easements. A linear park can be the location of a trail or can provide a habitat linkage between two larger areas. Size and Access: Corridor size is dependent on corridor length and right-of-way or easement width and connectivity • Multi -use path should have a minimum width of 10 feet Recommended Recreation Amenities: ■ The primary and consistent feature is a wide, multi -use bicycle/pedestrian path. Required Support Amenities: ■ Trail identification and mileage markers, directional signage ■ Removable bollards, to slow bikes at intersections, prevent car access and provide for any utility or maintenance access ■ At trailheads or open areas: o Trash/recycling receptacles —only located near small gathering spaces at street crossings, where it will be convenient for pickup o Individual benches, seating or seatwalls o Bike racks (located near street crossings or benches) Additional Recreation Elements to Consider: ■ Tables ■ Pedestrian -scale lighting ■ Benches along the trail ■ Plaque or interpretive signage Compatible Structures: Limited to restrooms or signage Landscaping and Vegetation: E10 I Appendix E: Park Design Guidelines ■ Throughout the corridor, provide landscaping and trees for shade, habitat and seasonal interest. If located along utility corridors, landscaping must be in compliance with utility provider rules, including height restrictions, horizontal clearances from lines, and species. Additional Considerations: ■ Avoid plazas, formal recreation facilities, sports fields, large group picnic areas, barbecues, buildings/storage facilities, restrooms, and fenced play areas. These should be located in parks or at special use sites, which are better suited to community gathering. ■ Avoid drinking fountains and trash receptacles placed in the trail corridor. These are better suited at trailheads / trail staging areas. Appendix E: Park Design Guidelines I E11 SPORTS COMPLEXES Purpose and Intent: Specialized facilities for organized field sports including soccer, baseball, and softball. Size and Access: ■ Dependent on the purpose and number of sports fields or courts Recommended Recreation Amenities: ■ The primary and consistent feature should be sports fields or courts Required Support Amenities: ■ Accessible internal pathway system ■ Off-street parking ■ Shelter or shade structures ■ Lighting ■ Drinking water fountains ■ Trash/recycling receptacles ■ Signage ■ Bike rack Additional Recreation Elements to Consider: ■ Play area ■ Spray feature or splashpad ■ Picnic shelters Compatible Structures: Buildings and immediate landscaping should follow Low Impact Development practices. ■ Recreation center or field house ■ Maintenance/storage facilities ■ Restrooms ■ Concessions buildings Landscaping and Vegetation: E12 I Appendix E: Park Design Guidelines ■ Turf or artificial turf fields and open lawn areas ■ Native landscaping ■ Trees for shade, habitat, and seasonal interest as needed - Appendix E: Park Design Guidelines I E13