2013-040 Adopting a Parks Master Plan for the City of Paris

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Several steps were taken in order to create a successful and realistic Master Plan. • The initial step in evaluating the parks and open space system in Paris was to inventory the existing parks, open space and recreational resources. • A Citizen's Advisory Committee was created in order to better understand the City of Paris and for additional input throughout the planning process. • The developed park acreage was compared to the existing population in order to establish the current level of service. • The existing parks were evaluated against national standards published by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) to allow for an objective review of the park system. • A citizen survey was developed and a total of 296 surveys were returned giving input on Paris' existing park system and future park development. • Focus group meetings were conducted to obtain more information from multiple environmental, civic and athletic groups. • An Open to the Public meeting was held to allow anyone in the community the opportunity to voice their opinion regarding the existing and future park system in Paris. Based on the citizen input, existing inventory, available resources and professional opinion, potential park projects were developed that mostly include renovations and enhancements of existing parks and a few additional parks and recreational facilities for the City of Paris. Once the master project list was developed and refined, the projects for the city were prioritized based on local demand and perception of needs. Budget estimates were generated for each project and possible funding sources were identified. l 7 R-7, G- TEXAS FA V City of Paris Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan 2013 -2023 Page 7