CITY PARKS
MASTER PLAN
January 14, 2025
PARKS AND
RECREATION
Inventory of Existing Conditions
Community Outreach &
Engagement
Needs Analysis
Recommendations
Funding and Implementation
PROCESS
INVENTORY OF PARKS & FACILITIES
INVENTORY OF PARKS & FACILITIES
DEMOGRAPHICS
2023 Total Population:
105,357
Source: Claritas
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY
• Website Total Views: 5,550
• Feedback Submittals: 155
• Stakeholder Interviews
Focus Groups: 18
• Workshop 1 Survey: 459
• Workshop 2 Survey: 383
• Workshop 3 Survey: 1,146
• Multi-Modal Survey: 1,000
(400 Households)
PARTICIPATION DISTRIBUTION
Workshop 1Multimodal
Workshop 2
Workshop 3 Feedback
Stakehold
er
Interviews
PARK / FACILITY
NEEDS
• Pickleball Courts
• Performing Arts
Center
• Splash Pads
• Theater
• Park Restrooms
PROGRAM
NEEDS
• Sports and Arts for
Youth
• Environmental
Initiatives
• Educational
Programs
• Aquatic Programs
• Nature Education
City Staff
Focus
Group
PARK / FACILITY
NEEDS
• Lighting
• Parking
• Teen Center
• Dog Park
• Indoor Pool or Spa
• Pickleball Courts
• Soccer Fields
• Starlight Bowl
Renovation
• Volleyball Court
(outdoor)
PROGRAM
NEEDS
• Teen Programs
• Safety
• More Concerts
• Senior Services
CITY PARKS MASTER PLAN
STATISTICALLY VALID
MULTIMODAL SURVEY
81%
are satisfied
with the job
the City is
doing
maintaining
the parks and
recreation
facilities in
Burbank.
86%
get their
information
about Burbank
parks,
recreation
facilities, and
programs from
the City’s
website, the
internet, or
social media.
75%
are satisfied
with the
existing
parks,
recreation
facilities, and
programs
they have
utilized in
Burbank.
CITY PARKS MASTER PLAN
STATISTICALLY VALID MULTIMODAL SURVEY
What is one program, class, or
activity that you would like
added or improved in Burbank?
What is one park feature, amenity
or recreation facility you would like
added or improved in Burbank?
What are the most
important community
characteristics that make
the City of Burbank a great
place to live, work, and
play?
Q1
Q2
• Community and
Small Town Feel
• Family-Friendly
Activities and
Education
• Safety and Cleanliness
• Parks and Recreation
• Accessibility and
Amenities
• Parks and Green
Spaces (need more)
• Traffic and Pedestrian
Safety
• Homelessness and
Housing Affordability
• Recreation Facilities
and Programs (need
more)
• Community Services
and Accessibility
Q3
• Safety, Cleanliness, and
Maintenance
• Community Engagement
and Feedback
• Recreation Facility and
Park Expansion
• Program Diversity and
Accessibility
• Environmental
Conservation and Green
Spaces
WORKSHOP #1 SUMMARY
What are issues or trends
that may be negatively
impacting these
characteristics?
What role can the City of
Burbank play to address
these issues and support the
community characteristics?
What is one park feature, amenity or recreation facility you would most like to see added or improved in the City of Burbank?
Q1
• Soccer Fields
• Pickleball Courts
• Swimming Pool Upgrades
• Dog Parks
• Playground Improvements
Q2 What is one recreation program, class, or activity you would most like to see added or expanded in the City of Burbank?
• Sports Programs
• Youth Programs
• Health and Wellness
• Educational Activities
• Community Development and Engagement
WORKSHOP #2 SUMMARY
From the List: Please choose your top 5 programs, classes, or activities you would most like to see added or improved in Burbank to meet the needs of the community.
Q1
• Soccer Program
• After School Program
• Childrens Activities
• Youth Sports
• Affordable Classes / Activities for Low -Income Households • Arts and Crafts Class
• Swimming Class / Competitive Swim
• Cultural Events
• Gardening Classes
• Improve Reservation System for Sports / Facilities
WORKSHOP #3 SUMMARY
Q2 From the List: Please choose your top 5 park feature and/or recreation facility you would most like to see added or improved in Burbank to meet the needs of the community.
• Soccer Fields
• Restrooms
• Add More Parks and Green Areas
• Walking Paths or Trails
• Playground Improvements
• Ballfield Improvements
• Bike Trails
• Splash Pad
• Park Maintenance
• Dog Park
WORKSHOP #3 SUMMARY
Feedback
Comments
PARK / FACILITY
NEEDS
• Soccer Field
• Playgrounds
• Pickleball Court
• Restrooms
• Bike Paths
• Parking
• Trees
• Splash Pad or Water
Feature
• Walking Trails
• Shade
• General Park
Improvements
• Dog Park
• Accessibility
PROGRAM
NEEDS
• Arts and Culture
• Youth Sports
• Maintenance
Frequent:
• Arts and Cultural Programs
• More Senior Programs and
Activities
• Swimming Class /
Competitive Swim
Apparent:
• Day Camp
• Youth Sports
Area of maximum community impact
COMMUNITY PROGRAM NEEDS - PRIORITIZATION
Frequent:
• Add More Parks and Green Areas
• Dog Park
• Pickleball Courts
• Restrooms
• Soccer Fields
• Sustainable Park Management
• Swimming Pool Improvements
• Walking Paths or Trails
Apparent:
• Accessible Playgrounds and
Facilities for Those with Disabilities
• Bike Trails
• Park Maintenance
• Parking and Transportation
• Performance Venue
• Playground Improvements
• Splash Pad
Area of maximum community impact
COMMUNITY FACILITY NEEDS - PRIORITIZATION
ACREAGE AND SERVICE
AREA GAP ANALYSIS
731.85 Acres of City Parkland
= 6.95 acres per 1,000 residents
92% of residents live within a
15-minute walk to a city park.
GIS MAPPING ANALYSIS
Add More Parks and
Green Spaces Desires
Average Distance Traveled
for All Parks
Neighborhood Parks
Walking Radius
Six Key
Strategies
Key Strategy #1:
Develop multi -use
sports complexes
that maximize
space efficiency,
provide flexible
scheduling, and
promote inclusive
programming for
all age groups.
Soccer Fields
Pickleball Courts
Youth Sports
Key Strategy #2:
Implement aquatic
center improvements
with diverse water
features, swim
programs, and
spaces for both
competitive athletes
and casual
swimmers.
Swimming Pool
Improvements / Swimming
Classes / Competitive
Swim
Splash Pad
Key Strategy #3:
Adopt a
comprehensive park
enhancement plan
that prioritizes eco -
friendly practices,
modernizes amenities,
and ensures inclusive
access for all
community members,
including those with
disabilities.
Park Maintenance
Sustainable Park Management
Restrooms
Playground Improvements
Accessible Playgrounds and
Facilities for Those with Disabilities
Dog Park
Key Strategy #4:
Create interconnected
greenways with
walking loops that link
parks and trails to
accessible transit
options and parking,
promoting sustainable
mobility and outdoor
recreation.
Add More Parks and Green
Areas
Walking Paths or Trails
Bike Trails
Parking and Transportation
Performance Venue
Arts and Culture Programs
Key Strategy #5:
Create a versatile
cultural hub that
offers adaptable
spaces for
performances,
exhibitions, and
community -driven
programs, fostering
creative expression
and cultural
engagement.
Key Strategy #6:
Expand diverse
programming that
provides tailored
activities for both
seniors and youth,
encouraging active
engagement and
community growth.
More Senior Programs and
Activities
Day Camps
CURRENT AND PROJECTED
CAPITAL PROJECT COSTS
$45.5 million in planned CIP park and
recreation facility improvements
$154.7 million in new Master Plan park
and facility recommendations
$45.5 M
$154.7 M
@Burbank_Parksandrec
QUESTIONS?
Diego Cevallos
Assistant Park, Recreation, and
Community Services Director
[email protected]
818.238.5300
www.BurbankCA.gov/CityParksMasterPlan
PARKS AND
RECREATION