City Council Presentation
July 1, 2014
Parks & Recreation Master Plan
Parks & Recreation Master Plan
Process
Process Included
Parks & Facilities Inventory
Recreation Program Inventory
Maintenance Analysis
Which Resulted In
Evaluating Existing
Parks, Facilities and
Programs
A complete park, school and special use area
inventory for the public to use on the City’s
Web site
Identification of core recreation and leisure
service programming for the Parks and
Recreation Department
A complete list of maintenance policies and
quality standards to keep parks and facilities
up to citizen expectations
Process Included
Community Survey
Senior Citizen Survey
Sports Groups Survey
Focus Groups
Stakeholder Interviews
Community Workshops
Community Input
Workshops, Surveys &
Focus Groups
Which Resulted In
Establishing priorities for parks and facilities
Priorities for recreation and leisure services
Priorities for special interest facilities
Process Included
Recreation Facility Comparisons
with Local and National Standards
Parkland Comparison to Quimby
Standard
Findings
Analysis &
Recommendations
Equestrian Comparisons
Which Resulted In
Determining Sports Field Needs
Determining Facility Needs
Determining Equestrian Needs
Developing Policies and
Recommendations for Future
Recreation and Park Needs
Process Included
Several Reviews and Updates by
the Parks & Recreation
Commission
Review and Comments from the
Planning Commission
Review
Commissions
GPAC
Review and Comments from the
GPAC
Review and Comments by the
Special Equestrian Committee
Which Resulted In
Formatting the Final Document
Parks & Recreation Commission
and Planning Commission and
GPAC Comments
City Council Actions to Date
The Master Plan has been updated to reflect the following City Council actions:
 City Council has updated the Park In-Lieu Fee Schedule
 City Council has approved a General Plan Amendment increasing local
parkland dedication requirement for new residential development from 2
acres per 1,000 residents to 3 acres per 1,000 residents
 City Council has approved moving ahead with capital projects
recommended in the earlier draft versions and final master plan including:
– Determining the options for development of the “West Bastanchury Site”
(former “Friends Christian High School” and adjoining “Tank Farm”
property;
– Proceeding with discussions with the County of Orange in regards to the
Phillip S Paxton Equestrian Center;
– Proceeding with the plans for Yorba Linda High School Park; and,
– Working with the school district to explore additional joint use
opportunities related to the cultural arts
Yorba Linda Parks & Recreation Master Plan
Immediate Goals and Recommendations
• Address existing parks that are deficient or in need of
improvement
• Increase Neighborhood and Community parkland acres
• Provide for more X-large lighted multi-purpose sports fields
for soccer, lacrosse, and football
• Address facilities to accommodate equestrian activity
demand
• Provide a level of park maintenance the community desires
• Promote access to school facilities for recreation and cultural
programs
Yorba Linda Parks & Recreation Master Plan
Long Term Goals and Recommendations
• Provide for an additional community center, possibly with
aquatic center and/or performing arts capabilities, preferably on
the east side of town
• Provide for additional space to expand senior citizen programs
and services
• Provide special use facilities, such as dog parks, splash pads,
tennis courts, additional gymnasium, multipurpose trails, and
greenbelts
• Promote Public Art
Yorba Linda Parks & Recreation Master Plan
Recreation Program Goals & Recommendations
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Emphasize the core programming efforts of the Parks and Recreation Department:
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Fitness & Wellness Activities
•
Outdoor Adventure Programs
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Youth and Adult Sports
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Environmental Education
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Youth & Active Adult Enrichment Classes
•
Visual & Performing Arts Activities
•
Summer Camps and Activities for Youth
•
Senior Services and Citywide Special Events
Implement policies and standards outlined in the master plan for staff training,
customer service, marketing activities, facility maintenance and facility/field
scheduling and allocation priorities
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the final
Parks and Recreation Master Plan update, and if appropriate,
any additional City Council comments as presented; and direct
staff to continue to update the policies of the Recreation
Element of the General Plan so that they are consistent with
the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.