parks & recreation strategic service delivery & coordination policy
CITY OF FORT BRAGG
PARKS & RECREATION SERVICE DELIVERY & COORDINATION POLICY I. PURPOSE
To establish guiding principles for the planning, evaluation, coordination, and delivery of parks and recreation services while ensuring responsible stewardship of City-owned parks and recreation facilities.
II. GOALS
The City shall:
Deliver exceptional recreation opportunities.
Maximize use of City facilities.
Encourage collaboration.
Fill unmet recreation needs.
Improve public health.
Support youth and families.
Maintain financial sustainability.
Avoid unnecessary duplication where practical.
III. GUIDING PRINCIPLES
A. Community First
Programs shall be developed based upon demonstrated community need.
B. Regional Service
The City recognizes that:
CV Starr serves the entire Mendocino Coast.
Bainbridge Park serves regional users.
City recreation facilities benefit residents beyond City limits.
C. Collaboration
Staff shall seek opportunities to collaborate with:
MCRPD
Fort Bragg Unified School District
Gloriana Studios
Mendocino College
Nonprofits
Local Youth sports organizations
Tribal organizations
Community groups
D. City-Owned Facilities
The City shall prioritize programming that activates:
CV Starr Community Center
Bainbridge Park
Johnson Nature Trail
Otis Johnson Wilderness Park
City parks
Athletic fields
Future Highway 20 Recreation Area
Coastal Trail
E. Long-Term Recreation Vision
Programming shall support future recreation investments including:
Phase III CV Starr Expansion
Basketball courts
Outdoor recreation
Trails
Community events
Regional recreation tourism
F. Financial Sustainability
Programs shall be evaluated considering:
Community benefit
Cost recovery
Taxpayer investment
Grant opportunities
Partnerships
Long-term operational sustainability
G. Duplication of Services
The City recognizes that similar recreation programs may appropriately exist when:
demand exceeds capacity;
different age groups are served;
different facilities are utilized;
access is expanded;
City-owned facilities require activation;
public benefit outweighs duplication concerns.
The City shall avoid unnecessary duplication whenever practical.
H. Annual Coordination
The City Manager and/or CV Starr Manager shall annually invite recreation, enrichment and community providers to discuss:
Calendars
Grants
Programming
Facility scheduling
Capital projects
Partnerships
Participation is voluntary.
I. Annual Parks Report
Staff shall annually report to Council:
Participation
New programs
Cost recovery
Grants
Partnerships
Capital projects
Facility utilization
Performance measures