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

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VI. ASSESSMENT OF NEEDS AND CONCLUSIONS Recreational needs are determined using the following planning approaches: • Demand Based - what the citizens desire • Standard Based - what the park standards call for • Resource Based - what the local natural resources can offer • Capacity Based - what sport facilities can accommodate based on scheduling and maintenance This combination allowed the desires for recreational opportunities expressed by citizens with different interests to be compared with NRPA standards and peer cities while at the same time recognizing the unique natural attributes of the area. The Needs Assessment integrates supply and demand. • The supply - existing park and recreation facilities and the natural resources of the area • The demand -identified through the stated goals and objectives, the concept of level of service, national standards and most importantly, input from local citizens. Local needs were determined through: • Public meetings • Focus group meetings • Citizen survey • Elected officials' discussions • City Staff input The result is a balanced analysis which reflects the parks and recreation needs and desires of Paris' residents through 2023. The following table depicts populations for the City of Paris today and projections throughout the planning period. 2010 2015 2020 2030 25,171 29,120 30,190 32,192 City Population Projections - Regional Water Plan rP7 *—z 45s City of Paris Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan 2013 -2023 Page 17