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The following list consists of key points from the 2013 needs analysis: <br />• The City of Paris needs to focus on top quality upgrades and renovations to existing parks. <br />• Trails are needed for more connectivity throughout the community and to encourage healthier <br />lifestyles. <br />• Existing parks and facilities need to continually be upgraded and maintained at a high level in order <br />to keep Paris's park system up to local standards and safe for all users. This includes making public <br />parks and facilities compliant with ADA guidelines. <br />• A multi -sports practice field with lights needs to be constructed. <br />• A sprayground/small water park is needed for water-based recreation. <br />• Additional restrooms are needed throughout town at multiple different parks. <br />• An indoor recreation center needs to be considered in Paris. <br />• An indoor swimming facility is desired for both competitive and recreational use. <br />• Nature trails, playgrounds, pavilions, enhanced landscaping, picnic areas at the parks and multi -use <br />trails all are needed to satisfy senior citizens' recreational needs. <br />• Additional and upgraded site amenities are needed throughout the park system. <br />• All new park facilities need to be properly designed, well-built, and maintained at a high level. <br />The five-year update for 2018-2023 was drafted by a parks work group that rnet monthly for approximately <br />two years. The city council received public input at two regular, advertised meetings, on April 9 and. May <br />14. In addition, the proposed update was distributed by direct mail to key stakeholders in the community, <br />and was placed for public inspection on the city's website, in the municipal library, and in various social <br />media. <br />City of Paris Parks, Recreation &Open Space Master Plan, 2018-2023 Update <br />34 <br />