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City of Downey
Parks and Open Space Master Plan
Community
Workshop #3
02/28/2015
Presented By:
RJM Design Group Inc.
Presentation Overview
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PURPOSE/PROCESS
– What Will the Master Plan Do?
– Project Timeline
RESEARCH
– What Existing Conditions impact Parks and Recreation?
– What Recreation Facilities and Programs Does the City Have?
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
– What Recreation Facilities and Programs Does the City Need?
THIS MORNING’S WORKSHOP
NEXT STEPS
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Presentation Overview
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PURPOSE/PROCESS
– What Will the Master Plan Do?
– Project Timeline
RESEARCH
– What Existing Conditions impact Parks and Recreation?
– What Recreation Facilities and Programs Does the City Have?
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
– What Recreation Facilities and Programs Does the City Need?
THIS MORNING’S WORKSHOP
NEXT STEPS
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Purpose
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To set the framework for decision makers in the planning and rehabilitation of parks and recreation facilities. To provide a systematic prioritized approach to the implementation of needed parks, facilities and programs.
Purpose
Research
Treasure Island Park
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Goals
• Acquire, develop, and maintain •
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quality parks and trails; Improve the existing condition of parks and community facilities to
encourage use; Update community facilities to maximize use for all ages; Enhance the value of sports and fitness, quality of life, and arts and social gathering places; and Celebrate healthy living in Downey.
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Rio San Gabriel Park
Workshop
Next Steps
Process
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RESEARCH EXISTING CONDITIONS
B.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
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Demographics
Recreation Trends
Park and Recreation Facilities
Connectivity/Accessibility Inventory
Programs
Park Buildings Analysis
Focus Groups
Telephone Survey
Online Questionnaire
Sports Organization Questionnaire
Community Workshops
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NEEDS ASSESSMENT
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RECOMMENDATIONS
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Demand and Needs Assessment
Gap Analysis
Independence Park
Project Timeline
Document Preparation
Existing Conditions—
Research/Data Collection
Recommendations
Data Analysis Draft
Master Master Plan Plan Report Report
Focus Groups
Community
Engagement
Telephone/
Online
Surveys
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Presentation Overview
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PURPOSE/PROCESS
– What Will the Master Plan Do?
– Project Timeline
RESEARCH
– What Existing Conditions impact Parks and Recreation?
– What Recreation Facilities and Programs Does the City Have?
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
– What Recreation Facilities and Programs Does the City Need?
THIS MORNING’S WORKSHOP
NEXT STEPS
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Recreation Trends
CHANGING LIFESTYLES ‐
TECHNOLOGY
• Internet Access ‐ 78.9% of U.S. homes*
• Americans with Facebook –
56%**
• Facebook Avg. time spent – 15.5 hours/month**
• 18‐24 year olds use social media –
98%**
*2010 Census/**Huffington Post (statisticsbrain.com)
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Recreation Trends
CHANGING LIFESTYLES
• Sedentary Activities
• Rise in Obesity (U.S.)
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1990 – 10% Obesity
1996 – 24% Obesity
2015 – 35% Obesity (Projected)
Center for Disease Control
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Demographics
Population
2000-2010
Downey
4.1% Growth
LA County
3.1% Growth
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Demographics
Households
2000-2010
Downey
0.2% Decline
LA County
3.4% Growth
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Demographics
Age Group
2000-2010
Seniors
Highest
Growth
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Inventory
11
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13
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Inventory: Park Facilities
FURMAN PARK
Acreage: 14.44 Acres
Passive Recreation Elements
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Playground
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(2) Picnic Shelters/(29) Picnic Tables •
(11) Barbeques
Active Recreation Elements
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(2) Baseball Fields + (1) Tee Ball
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(4) Tennis Courts
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(1) Basketball Court
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Walking Paths
Other/Support Elements
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(2) Community Buildings (In‐Use)
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(1) Concessions Building
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Restrooms
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Parking
Inventory
11
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Inventory: Park Facilities
WILDERNESS PARK
Acreage: 22.8 Acres
Passive Recreation Elements
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Playground
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(3) Picnic Shelters/(36) Picnic Tables •
(8) Barbeques
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(2) Lakes •
Walking Paths
Other/Support Elements
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(1) Community Building
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(2) Restrooms
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Parking
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Inventory
11
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6
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10
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Inventory: Park Facilities
BROOKSHIRE CHILDREN’S PARK
Acreage: 1.2 Acres
Passive Recreation Elements
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Playground
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(2) Picnic Shelters
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(7) Picnic Tables •
(6) Benches
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(2) Barbeques
Other/Support Elements
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Walking Path
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Inventory
11
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6
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10
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Inventory: Community Center
BARBARA J. RILEY COMMUNITY/SENIOR CENTER
•Billiards Room
•Arts & Crafts Room
•Library –
Reading Room
•TV Room
•Fitness Center
•Meeting Rooms
•Catering Kitchen
•Restrooms
•Offices
•Auditorium w/Stage
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Inventory: Schools
Joint-Use Schools
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Columbus HS
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Doty Middle School
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Downey High School
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Griffiths Middle School
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Rio Hondo Elementary
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Stauffer Middle School
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Sussman Middle School
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Warren High School
Inventory: School Recreation Facilities
COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL
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(3) Ball fields (1 Lighted)
w/ overlay Soccer Fields
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Inventory: Schools
Joint-Use Schools
4
5
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Columbus HS
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Doty Middle School
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Downey High School
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Griffiths Middle School
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Rio Hondo Elementary
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Stauffer Middle School
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Sussman Middle School
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Warren High School
Inventory: School Recreation Facilities
DOWNEY HIGH SCHOOL
Home to Downey Community Aquatics Center
Other Facilities (not programmed by Parks & Recreation):
• (3) Ball fields
• (1) Soccer (Overlay Field)
• (4) Basketball Courts
• (1) Football Field/Track
• (8) Tennis Courts
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Inventory: Trails and Bikeways
Inventory: Baseball
P=Practice Use
L=Lighted
O=Overlay Field
Red=Game Use
Inventory: Baseball
Parks
1 – Apollo Park
2 – Discovery
Sports
Columbus HS
Complex
3 – Furman
ParkSchool
Doty Middle
4 – Golden Park
High School
5- Rio Downey
San Gabriel
Park
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Griffiths Middle School
Schools
6 – Columbus HS
Rio Hondo Elementary
7 – Doty
Middle School
8 – Downey HS
Sussman Middle School
9 – Griffiths Middle School
10 – Rio
Hondo Elementary
Warren High School
11 – Warren HS
Inventory: Baseball
BASEBALL FIELDS
Discovery Sports Complex
Purpose
Research
Golden Park
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Inventory: Basketball
P=Practice Use
L=Lighted
O=Overlay Field
Red=Game Use
Inventory: Basketball
Parks
1 – Apollo Park
2 – Crawford
Park
Columbus HS
3 – Furman Park
4 – Golden
ParkSchool
Doty Middle
5 – Rio San Gabriel Park
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Downey High School
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7
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Schools
Griffiths
Middle
School
6 – Doty
Middle
School
7 – Downey HS
Rio Hondo Elementary
8 – Griffiths
Middle School
9 – Rio Hondo Elementary
Sussman Middle School
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Warren High School
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Inventory: Basketball
BASKETBALL COURTS
Apollo Park – McCaughan Gym
Purpose
Research
Rio San Gabriel Park
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Inventory: Soccer
P=Practice Use
L=Lighted
O=Overlay Field
Red=Game Use
Inventory: Soccer
Parks
1 – Apollo Park
2 – Discovery
Sports
Columbus HS
Complex
3 – Furman
ParkSchool
Doty Middle
4 – Rio San Gabriel Park
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Downey High School
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7
4
Schools
Griffiths Middle
5 – Columbus
HS School
6 – Doty Middle School
Rio Hondo Elementary
7 – Downey
HS
8 – Griffiths Middle School
Sussman Middle School
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Warren High School
Inventory: Soccer
SOCCER FIELDS
Discovery Sports Complex
Purpose
Research
Griffiths Middle School
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Presentation Overview
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PURPOSE/PROCESS
– What Will the Master Plan Do?
– Project Timeline
RESEARCH
– What Existing Conditions impact Parks and Recreation?
– What Recreation Facilities and Programs Does the City Have?
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
– What Recreation Facilities and Programs Does the City Need?
THIS MORNING’S WORKSHOP
NEXT STEPS
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Community Engagement
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Focus Groups
Community‐wide Telephone Survey
Online Questionnaire
Sports Organization User Questionnaire
Community Workshops
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Focus Groups
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Two Focus Groups
November 19, 2014
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10am‐12pm
1:30pm‐3:30pm
31 Participants
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Focus Groups
Participants:
• City residents • City Staff • Northwest Downey Little League
• Downey Razorbacks
• Planning Commission
• Kiwanis Club
Purpose
Research
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Boy Scout Troop 441
LA County Department of Public Health
Downey Futsal Program
Downey Tennis Club
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Focus Groups
TOPIC #1: What are the most important issues related to the parks, open space, recreation facilities, and services currently provided?
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Focus Groups
TOPIC #1: What are the most important issues related to the parks, open space, recreation facilities, and services currently provided?
TOP3ISSUES
Maintenance/Infrastructure/AmenityImprovements
Safety
SportsNeeds/SportsFacilities/SportsProgramming
MoreSpace/AllocationofParkSpace/SpaceUtilization
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Focus Groups
TOPIC #2: How can parks, open space, recreation facilities, programs, and services be improved?
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Focus Groups
TOPIC #2: How can parks, open space, recreation facilities, programs, and services be improved?
TOP3IMPROVEMENTSNEEDED
Appearance/Maintenance
Funding
Staffing/IncreaseStaffHours/StaffTraining
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Focus Groups
TOPIC #3: What is the one program, class or activity you would most like to see added in Downey to meet the needs of the community?
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Focus Groups
TOPIC #3: What is the one program, class or activity you would most like to see added in Downey to meet the needs of the community?
TOP3PROGRAMS
ProgramsAccessibletoAdults/Parents
Teen/YouthPrograms
MorningPrograms
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Focus Groups
TOPIC #4: What is the one recreation facility you would most like to see added in Downey to meet the needs of the community?
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Focus Groups
TOPIC #4: What is the one recreation facility you would most like to see added in Downey to meet the needs of the community?
TOP3FACILITIES
IndoorMulti‐useRecreationFacility/CommunityCenter
SportsComplex
Teen/YouthCenter
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Focus Groups
TOPIC #5: What is your vision for parks, open space, facilities, and recreation services in the future (5‐10 years out)?
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Focus Groups
TOPIC #5: What is your vision for parks, open space, facilities, and recreation services in the future (5‐10 years out)?
VISION
Toplanandsecurefundingtomaintainandupdateexistingfacilities,and
providesafeparksandprogramsthatmeettheneedsofallresidentsofthe
community.
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Focus Groups
TOPIC #6: What needs to be done to accomplish the priorities?
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Focus Groups
TOPIC #6: What needs to be done to accomplish the priorities?
HOWTOACCOMPLISH
SecureResources/Funding
CommunitySupport/Involvement
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Telephone/Web Surveys
Telephone:
• December 17 ‐ December 23, 2014.
• 200 City of Downey households, representing nearly 700 residents.
Web:
• January 6 – January 20, 2015
• 282 Completed Surveys (including 3 in paper form)
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Telephone/Web Surveys
One Feature that Makes Downey
Desirable
Telephone Survey
One Feature that Makes Downey Desirable
Web Survey
22%
Lack of Crime
10%
Near Shopping
Small Town Feel
8%
Freeway Access
8%
19%
Freeway Access
18%
Lack of Crime
11%
Community
10%
Schools
8%
Schools
7%
Small Town Feel
Quality of Life
7%
Central Location
7%
Clean
7%
5%
Open Space
5%
4%
Quality of Life
4%
Community
Family Oriented
Near Work
3%
Parks and Recreation
3%
Recreation
3%
Near Shopping
3%
0%
Purpose
5%
10%
15%
Research
20%
25%
Engagement
0%
5%
Workshop
10%
15%
Next Steps
20%
Telephone/Web Surveys
Frequency of Recreation
Facility Use
Telephone Survey
Frequency of Recreation
Facility Use
Web Survey
>Once/Week
24%
> Once/Week
3 to 4/Month
20%
3-4 Times/Month
1 to 2/Month
20%
1-2 Times/Month
Several/Year
4%
No Use
13%
0%
Purpose
5%
10%
15%
Research
20%
11%
9%
Several Times/Year
18%
Once/Year
72%
25%
Engagement
6%
Once a Year
1%
No Use
1%
0%
20%
Workshop
40%
60%
80%
Next Steps
Telephone/Web Surveys
Most Used Recreation Facility
Telephone Survey
Furman
Most Used Recreation Facility
Web Survey
Apollo
27%
Apollo
24%
Outside Downey
25%
Furman
17%
9%
Discovery Sports Complex
Dennis the Menace
9%
Wilderness
9%
Independence
5%
Wilderness
4%
2%
San Gabriel River
2%
YMCA
2%
0%
Purpose
Griffiths MS
3%
Golden
10%
5%
10%
15%
Research
20%
25%
30%
Engagement
Rio San Gabriel
3%
Dennis the Menace
3%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%
Workshop
Next Steps
Telephone/Web Surveys
Recreation Facilities Desired
Telephone Survey
Walk/Jog
TRAILS
Soccer Fields
11%
Rec Pool
6%
Fitness Center
6%
Gymnasium
55%
Walk/Jog
Trails
3%
Bike Trails
3%
Baseball Fields
2%
Open Space
2%
Fitness Center
2%
5%
Senior
Facilities/
Programs
Indoor Rec
Pool
Indoor
Basketball
Community
Center
4%
Community
Center
4%
0%
Purpose
Recreation Facilities Desired
Web Survey
5%
Research
10%
15%
Engagement
2%
2%
2%
0%
20%
Workshop
40%
60%
Next Steps
Telephone/Web Surveys
Recreation Programs Desired
Web Survey
Recreation Programs Desired
Telephone Survey
8%
Arts/Crafts
49%
Soccer
Cooking
7%
Fitness
7%
Music
6%
Swimming
6%
8%
Fitness
4%
Aquatics
5%
Reading/Language
Facility Mentions
4%
Basketball
4%
0%
5%
Yoga
2%
Music
2%
10%
0%
Purpose
Research
Engagement
20%
Workshop
40%
Next Steps
60%
Telephone/Web Surveys
2013 ACS
Telephone
Web
Survey
Survey
Percent of Population by Age:
Under 5 years
8%
5%
4%
5 to 14 years
14%
15%
28%
15 to 19 years
7%
8%
9%
20 to 24 years
9%
8%
6%
25 to 34 years
15%
12%
10%
35 to 44 years
15%
14%
21%
45 to 54 years
12%
15%
14%
55 to 64 years
10%
11%
4%
65 years and over
11%
13%
3%
17%
17%
2%
NA
37%
15%
54%
54%
17%
NA
2%
4%
NA
20%
47%
NA
23%
32%
46%
46%
83%
Household Description:
1 adult w-o children
2 or more adults w-o children
Subtotal Households w-o children
1 adult w/children
2 adults w/children
3 or more adults w/children
Subtotal Households w/children
Sports Organization Questionnaire
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Usage of facilities by sports organizations in the City.
Provides important information regarding facility usage, group size, activity seasonality, and member volume, which serves as the foundation of the facility needs calculation.
Results tabulated and used to verify and update the participation rates in these activities for use in the demand analysis. Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Workshop #1
COMMUNITY CHARACTERISTICS, ISSUES AND TRENDS, ROLE OF RECREATION
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Workshop #1
TOPIC #1: What are the most important community characteristics that make the City of Downey a great place to live, work, and play?
CommunityCharacteristics
Safety
YouthSports/Programs
Close‐KnitCommunity/SmallTownFeel
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Workshop #1
TOPIC #2: What current issues or trends may be negatively impacting those important community characteristics and should be considered in the Parks and Open Space Master Plan?
IssuesorTrends
Crime/SafetyofParks
LackofGreenSpace/ResidentialDensity
FacilityMaintenance/Upgrades
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Workshop #1
TOPIC #3: What role can parks and recreation play in addressing those issues and support the community characteristics that make the City of Downey a great place to live, work and play?
ParksandRecreationRole
NewPrograms/IncreaseActivities
Improve/MaintainFacilities
ValueofRecreation/MasterPlan
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Workshop #2
SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS
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January 21, 2015
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6:30pm – 9:00pm
43 Participants
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Workshop #2
TOPIC #1: What are the best sports facilities in the City of Downey? Why?
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Workshop #2
TOPIC #1: What are the best sports facilities in the City of Downey? Why?
BestSportsFacilities
FurmanPark(popular,walkingtrails,variedprogramming,tennis,baseball)
Downey&WarrenHighSchools (bestfacilities,pool,sportsfields,weightroom,jogging
trail)
Apollo(varietyofsportsprogramming)
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Workshop #2
TOPIC #2: What are the worst sports facilities in the City of Downey? Why?
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Workshop #2
TOPIC #2: What are the worst sports facilities in the City of Downey? Why?
WorstSportsFacilities
RioSanGabriel(unevenfields,maintenance/irrigation,lighting,parking,basketball)
Discovery(design,soccerfieldsize/drainage,infrastructure,storage,nomeetingrooms)
Golden(safety/security,maintenance,poorfields)
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Workshop #2
TOPIC #3: What are the top sports facility needs in the City of Downey?
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Workshop #2
TOPIC #3: What are the top sports facility needs in the City of Downey?
SportsFacilityNeeds
Upgrade/MaintainFacilities
Soccer
Multi‐FunctionSportsComplex
Lighting
“Club”Sports
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Workshop #2
TOPIC #4: What opportunities can you think of for meeting current and future sport facility needs in the City of Downey? (I.e. vacant land, joint use agreement, existing park renovation and/or reconfiguration)?
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Workshop #2
TOPIC #4: What opportunities can you think of for meeting current and future sport facility needs in the City of Downey? (I.e. vacant land, joint use agreement, existing park renovation and/or reconfiguration)?
Opportunities
Vacant– Riverbed,City‐OwnedLand,Rockwell Property,County,Florence/
Studebaker,Lakewood/Gallatin,OldRanchoAmigos
Repurposing/ReconfigurationofLand
JointUseAgreement
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Workshop #2
TOPIC #5: Think about Downey’s parks, recreation, and open space network in total. What are the most important improvements you would make in Downey to parks, recreation programs, trails, and/or open space?
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Workshop #2
TOPIC #5: Think about Downey’s parks, recreation, and open space network in total. What are the most important improvements you would make in Downey to parks, recreation programs, trails, and/or open space?
Improvements
Lighting
Safety
WalkingTrails
Staff
Maintenance
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Presentation Overview
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PURPOSE/PROCESS
– What Will the Master Plan Do?
– Project Timeline
RESEARCH
– What Existing Conditions impact Parks and Recreation?
– What Recreation Facilities and Programs Does the City Have?
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
– What Recreation Facilities and Programs Does the City Need?
THIS MORNING’S WORKSHOP
NEXT STEPS
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Tonight’s Workshop
WORKSHOP #3: COMMUNITY FEEDBACK AND PRIORITIZATION
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Reflects input from the first two workshops, summarizes the Master Plan process, and seeks public comment regarding prioritization of needs.
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Tonight’s Workshop
WORKSHOP #3: FEEDBACK AND PRIORITIZATION
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Facilities
Programs
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps
Next Steps
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Complete Needs Analysis
Develop Recommendations
Prepare Master Plan Document
Purpose
Research
Engagement
Workshop
Next Steps