Goal OS-3: Park Maintenance, Stewardship and Sustainability – Implementation Actions [Table OS-3 part 3]:

Ref #

Implementation Action

Agency /
Time Frame

GOAL OS-3: Maintain and manage parks, recreation facilities, trails and open space to sustain City assets and support safe use.

3.1

Park and facility maintenance resources. Evaluate and identify the funding, staffing and resources needed to provide quality preventative and routine maintenance for existing sites as well as planned parks and facilities.

PRCSA 2022

3.2

Deferred maintenance. Assess the condition of parks and facilities, identifying deficiencies, repairs and replacements needed, including cost estimates. Include facility improvements in the Capital Improvement Program.

PRCSA 2022 & ongoing

3.3

Asset management. Forecast and track facility lifecycle to plan for the ongoing needs for park and landscaping

renovations and replacement.

PRCSA 2022 & ongoing

3.4

Green infrastructure. Identify and apply funds to implement environmental design practices such as integrating and maintaining native plants, additional trees, bioswales, and other natural and green infrastructure into targeted sites to support sustainability, reduced water and maintenance costs, natural resource protection, environmental education/interpretation, and connections to nature.

PRCSA 2022 & ongoing

3.5

Urban Forestry Plan. Coordinate with other City agencies to develop, implement and maintain a citywide tree preservation ordinance and Urban Forestry Plan for parks and open space that provides air pollution mitigation, microclimate modification, noise reduction, and offers an area of recreation, rest, and education.

PRCSA 2022 & ongoing