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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025 - PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD - WORK PLANWork Plan City of Fort Collins Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 2025 Work Plan The Parks and Recreation Board acts as an advisory board. The Board advises and makes recommendations to Community Services and the City Council for their approval as to the rules, regulations, policies, and administrative and budgetary matters pertaining to the Parks and Recreation Departments, including matters relating to the operation and maintenance of City-owned golf courses. The Board assists the City in cooperating with Poudre School District and other organizations and individuals interested in the City’s Parks and Recreation programs. Advocacy • Work with staff to promote awareness and stewardship of the City’s parks, trails, and recreation facilities as part of a holistic public space network o Implement ways to regularly share the story of Parks and Recreation in the community o Focus on improving communication with other Boards to achieve common goals o Assist with the development of youth programs and increased outreach to the youth and student populations in partnership with Poudre School District and CSU o Encourage continued dialogue and awareness of safety, vandalism concerns, and emergency preparedness o Encourage and review efforts to improve access to, and participate in, City programs and facilities for historically under-served populations • Deepen the understanding and collaboration with the diverse populations of the region and provide a platform for community feedback o Support Parks and Recreation staff in evaluating facilities and programs to promote increased access and inclusion • Collaborate on communication with Neighborhood Services, City departments, and external partners for available activities with Parks and Recreation • Support collaboration between various departments to better align their strategic plans such as Parks, Recreation, Urban Forestry, Trails, Active Modes, Transportation, and Natural Areas • Review information relating to Parks, Recreation, Trails, Forestry, and Golf to share opportunities and concerns with the community and Board • Review and support the Youth Golf Scholarship program and periodically review the financial status of the Golf fund • Continue to collaborate with FC Moves for an integrated, regional, and local transportation network of parks, trails, bike facilities, pedestrian walkways, and accessible recreational facilities • Promote environmental stewardship practices that conserve natural resources • Work with staff to support their efforts to provide a wide variety of high quality of services in partnership with clubs and partner organizations • Encourage continued support and review of the infrastructure replacement for Parks and Recreation assets, including pools and aquatics, through continued communication and community education • Work with staff to ensure consistent level of service standards for all Parks and Recreation assets and amenities Funding • Review sustainable funding initiatives to address Parks, Trails, and Recreation opportunities that lack long-term funding and encourage continued discussions of ways to diversify the revenue base and find new revenue sources • Advocate for long-term consistent funding for Parks, Trails, and Recreation • Encourage proposals to accelerate funding and land acquisitions to build new trails Operations & Development (New Facilities & Infrastructure Replacement) • Provide feedback and support on matters related to the development of new Parks and Recreation facilities and projects o Southeast Community Center o CAPRA reaccreditation o New park development (Schoolside Park near Bacon Elementary & future park near Mosaic neighborhood) o Strategic Trails Plan • Review matters associated with Parks and Recreation operations and maintenance