Renewing Our LegacySeattle Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan

What is the Plan?

• Long-Range Planning Tool – Determines service gaps, analyzes

population growth & recreation participation trends, identifies

opportunities for improvements

• Visionary – defines values, goals and needs for future facilities and

programming

• Guide policy document, programs & investments for next 12-plus

years

• Overarching Plan - guiding financing, capital projects, programs &

property acquisition

• Engagement - opportunities for public to weigh in on future of SPR

• Provides clarification of SPR values for informing future decisions

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What isn’t in the Plan?

• Open Space Gap Analysis (Completed 2017 Open Space Plan)

• Asset Management Plan (Completed as Part of Park District Capital Improvement Planning)

• Financial Plan or Budget Implementation Plan – 2nd Park District

Financial Plan developed next

• Facility Management Plans (e.g. Best Management Practices)

• Detailed park or building designs or specific recreation programming

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Planning Context

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Population & Economic Trends

3.9 percent of Seattle Millennial households earn $350,000 or more, tied

with Silicon Valley for 4th percentage of cities in the United States. (Source: Zillow)

$80,349: Seattle’s median income as of 2015, an almost-$10,000 increase

over 2014. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau)

20 percent of Seattle households earn more than $150,000 per year.

(Source: U.S. Census Bureau)

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Ball Diamonds Basketball Hoops Recreation and Senior Centers

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Recreation Participation Trends• Seattle Leisure Trends

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Public golf courses

Outdoor tennis courts

Off-leash dog areas

Athletic fields

Programs for adults

Biking trails

Public indoor swimming…

Picnic areas or shelters

Children’s playgrounds

Programs for seniors

Programs for kids

Community centers

Public beaches

Walking/jogging trails

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Natural areas/green spaces

Relative Facility Spending

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Programs for seniors

Outdoor tennis courts

Programs for kids

Off-leash dog areas

Public indoor swimming pools

Programs for adults

Children’s playgrounds

Athletic fields

Biking trails

Community centers

Picnic areas or shelters

Public beaches

Small neighborhood or…

Walking/jogging trails

Natural areas/green spaces

Frequency Park Use

More than 10 Times per Year More than 2 Times per Year

Public Outreach/Engagement Plan

• Joint engagement of Board of Park Commissioners & Park District Oversight Committee (PDOC) to review 2nd Park District Financial Plan

• City Council’s parks committee will provide input and receive regular updates on both efforts

• Outreach will include underserved populations, new residents, recreation groups, City staff, and SPR staff

• Focus groups for key issues – viewpoints, Olmsted parks, Sports Advisory Council, Associated Recreation Council (ARC), and various stakeholders

• Conduct statistically valid resident survey – build on 2016 survey

• Online and social media outreach and input

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Schedule

• 2018 – Q1 2019: Programming and facilities strategic plan developed

• January – March 2019: Work with Park District Oversight Committee (PDOC) and Park Board to refine financial plan priorities

• April – May 2019: Public outreach on financial plan priorities

• June – August 2019: Develop draft financial plan per public input

• September – October 2019: Second round of public outreach

• November 2019: PDOC financial plan recommendation

• March 2020: SPR includes financial plan in budget memo to Mayor

• November 2020: Park District Board (City Council) adopts second 6-year financial plan

• January 2021: Second 6-year financial plan cycle begins

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