16 - Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan Update

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The following list consists of key points from the 2013 needs analysis: The City of Paris needs to focus on top quality upgrades and renovations to existing parks. Trails are needed for more connectivity throughout the community and to encourage healthier lifestyles. Existing parks and facilities need to continually be upgraded and maintained at a high level in order to keep Paris's park system tip to local standards and safe for all users, This includes making public parks and facilities compliant with ADA guidelines. • A multi -sports practice field with lights needs to be constructed. • A sprayground/siTiall water park is needed for water-based recreation. • Additional restrooms are needed throughout town at multiple diftbrent parks. • An indoor recreation, center needs to, be considered in Paris. • An indoor swimming facility is desired for both competitive and recreational use. • Nature trails,, playgrounds, pavilions, enhanced landscaping, picnic areas at the parks and multi -use trails all are needed to satisfy senior citizens' recreational needs. • Additional and upgraded site amenities are needed throughout the park system. • All new park facilities need to be properly designed, well-built, and maintained at a high level. The flive-year update for 2018-20 3 was drafled 1'.)y a parks work group that niet niont1fly for approxin-mtely 1wo years. "Hie city council received public illpUt aat two regular, advertised meetings, on April 9 arnd May 14, In addition, the proposed update was distributed by direct mail to� key stakeholders in the conununity, and yvas placed for pUbfiC inspection (_)n the city's website, in the aitinicipal Hbra:)/, and in various social media.. 01v Of'Paris Parks, Recreation & Open Space AMster Plan 2018-2023 Uridate W