Item B: Parks, Recreation and Open Space Comprehensive Plan

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C-2 Develop and maintain partnerships to increase access to recreation facilities owned or managed by others. C-27 Develop partnerships with gardening and horticultural clubs, such as the Master Gardeners, the Hardy Plan Society, the Native Plant Society, and the Rhododendron and Rose Societies, to enhance existing gardens and to provide additional botanical gardens. H-12 Pursue local business sponsors to subsidize fees for high-cost programs, such as through an “Adopt-a-Program” effort. H-16 Partner with businesses to provide services and amenities, such as vendors in parks. H-17 Pursue and maintain effective partnerships with public, private, and non-profit organizations to acquire, develop, and maintain parks, open space, and recreation facilities. 5. Develop mechanisms and processes by which residents of an area to be served by a neighborhood park or play lot can participate in the design, development, and maintenance of the facility. The PROS Comprehensive Plan contains the following strategies that address this Metro Plan policy: B-7 Prepare master plans for parkland and facilities prior to development, major improvement, or renovation to promote cohesive, quality design and to ensure plans are consistent with community needs. D-10 Develop and maintain an interested parties list for natural resource issues related to parks, recreation, and open space, and schedule periodic workshops for feedback on issues, programs, and improvements. F-1 Develop or update park designs or master plans before making significant improvements to the site. G-17 Continue facilitating and encouraging the formation of adopt-a-park groups for each park and facility. G-21 Provide public information to educate the community about parks maintenance issues and benefits, such as invasive species, vandalism, play area safety, native plants, etc. Partner with neighborhood associations. I-34 Balance long-term, community-wide interest with the interests of neighborhoods and individuals when planning and designing the City’s park, recreation and open space system. Exhibit A to Ordinance No. ___ 8 of 10