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Recreation Programs <br /> As an outcome of the assessment process, it is apparent that the City has done an <br /> excellent job of providing and maintaining parks/open spaces, facilities and programs <br /> that are well accepted by City residents and that successfully meet the City's existing <br /> recreation needs in almost all areas. However, as with any broad City service, the <br /> Master Plan process identified opportunities for program service enhancements, new <br /> and/or expanded facilities, and additional maintenance requirements. <br /> Further, the process highlighted that evolving changes in community demographics, <br /> including age, nationality, and race will be combined with overall changes in recreational <br /> expectations to generate a demand for modified services and facilities in the future. As <br /> such, the intent of this plan is to provide an effective tool for meeting these challenges. <br /> A variety of needs assessment tools were utilized to determine the type and amount of <br /> new or enhanced programs and services that would be beneficial now and in the future. <br /> Overall based on the data collected, there are no significant programming gaps of <br /> service. Notwithstanding this, the overall process did identify opportunities for additional <br /> programming. Some of the most notable opportunities for additional programming or <br /> enhancements are as follows: <br /> • Youth and Teen Programs <br /> • Physical Fitness, Health, and Well Being <br /> • Inclusion of Special Needs Populations <br /> • Strengthen Outdoor Recreation Opportunities <br /> • Cultural Arts and Community Events <br /> • Aquatics <br /> • Senior Programs <br /> In addition to reviewing recreation programming opportunities, there is a <br /> recommendation regarding enhanced support services which could benefit recreation <br /> programming overall. This recommendation focuses on coordinated fiscal and overall <br /> planning within the City, assuring a well-trained and stable Community Services work <br /> force, enhanced opportunities for volunteerism and marketing of City resources. Some <br /> of the most notable recommendations include: <br /> • Increase cooperation with local service clubs for park maintenance <br /> • Pursue additional public-private partnership to provide additional recreation <br /> programming <br /> • Evaluate opportunities to transfer management of facilities and programming to <br /> specialty private sector or non-profit agencies <br /> • Continue park facility branding and promote social media marketing <br /> Parks and Recreation Faculties <br /> The facility assessment includes an analysis of existing conditions and future needs and <br /> suggests enhancements to better meet current and future facility and program needs. <br /> Page 4 of 6 <br />