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Resolution Adopting Greensboro Parks and Recreation Master Plan-Plan2Play
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Department: Parks and Recreation
Council District: All
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Nasha McCray, 433-7360
Contact 2 and Phone: Shawna Tillery, 373-7808
PURPOSE: To adopt the Greensboro Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Plan2Play, designed based on public input, national trends and comparable city data to create a thriving parks and recreation system in Greensboro over the next 20 years
BACKGROUND: City Council approved the contract with Agency Landscape + Planning in October 2017. The kickoff event was held in February 2018 with community engagement continuing through June 2018. The final large community event revealed the 10 big ideas of the plan at the Parks and Rec Festival in July 2018. The plan's vision belongs to the community and is founded on deep, ongoing public input, and engagement. Over 6,900 residents participated in (11) focus groups, (3) community conversations, (17) existing community events, (6) participation polls located at strategic libraries and recreation centers, (1) statistically valid survey, (4) online surveys, continuous staff engagement and through social media over the yearlong planning effort. The quantity, diversity and extent of engagement surpasses previous efforts and is a strong foundation for future outreach by the Parks and Recreation department. The analysis of community input, national park and recreation trends, and comparable city data developed Plan2Play.
Plan2Play expresses a vision that will enhance and expand parks, facilities and programs, and reconnect Greensboro into a healthy community for all generations and neighborhoods. The vision is reinforced by an aspirational yet realistic framework to enhance the Department's existing assets, expand offerings by strengthening partnerships and creating transformative programs, and connect communities into a vibrant, healthy and equitable pa...
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