Parks & Recreation program evaluation checklist
Program Name: ___________________________________
Department: _____________________________________
Prepared By: ____________________________________
Date: ___________________________________________
Purpose
This checklist shall be completed prior to establishing any new or significantly expanded Parks and Recreation program, activity, event, or service. The purpose is to ensure that recreation services are planned strategically, aligned with community needs, fiscally responsible, and coordinated with other recreation providers whenever practical. section: 1 community need
☐ Identified through a community survey
☐ Requested by residents (e.g survey, feedback)
☐ Supports youth development
☐ Supports seniors
☐ Supports families
☐ Promotes health and wellness
☐ Promotes outdoor recreation
☐ Supports after-school opportunities
☐ Supports tourism or economic vitality
☐ Addresses an unmet community need
Describe the community need:
section: 2 strategic alignment
☐ City Strategic Plan
☐ Financial Sustainability Strategy
☐ City Council Goals
☐ Economic Development Strategy
☐ Community Health & Wellness
☐ Climate Resilience / Outdoor Recreation
Comments:
section: 3 FACILITY UTILIZATION
Will this program utilize City-owned facilities?
☐ C.V. Starr Community Center
☐ Bainbridge Park
☐ Johnson Nature Trail
☐ Otis Johnson Wilderness Park
☐ City Athletic Fields
☐ Other City Park
☐ Highway 20 Property (future)
Facility:
Will the program improve utilization of the facility?
☐ Yes
☐ No
section: 4 community partners
Have opportunities for collaboration been evaluated?
☐ Mendocino Coast Recreation & Park District
☐ Fort Bragg Unified School District
☐ Mendocino College
☐ Local Nonprofits
☐ Youth Sports Organizations
☐ Tribal Organizations
☐ Local Businesses
☐ Other
Comments:
section: 5 DUPLICATION REVIEW
Is a similar program currently offered?
☐ Yes
☐ No
If yes:
Who currently provides the service?
Staff has determined the proposed program is justified because:
☐ Existing program is full or has waiting lists
☐ Different age group served
☐ Different location
☐ Different time/day
☐ Expands access
☐ Uses City-owned facilities
☐ Responds to community demand
☐ Partnership not available
☐ Supports financial sustainability of City facilities
☐ Other
Explain:
SECTION 6 – FINANCIAL REVIEW
Estimated Annual Cost
$________________
Estimated Annual Revenue
$________________
Expected Cost Recovery
________ %
Grant opportunities?
☐ Yes
☐ No
Sponsorship opportunities?
☐ Yes
☐ No
Budget available?
☐ Yes
☐ No
SECTION 7 – PUBLIC BENEFIT
The program advances:
☐ Public Health
☐ Youth Development
☐ Senior Wellness
☐ Community Building
☐ Equity & Inclusion
☐ Outdoor Recreation
☐ Tourism
☐ Economic Development
☐ Environmental Stewardship
☐ Lifelong Learning
SECTION 8 – RECOMMENDATION
☐ Approve
☐ Approve with Modifications
☐ Partner with Another Organization
☐ Delay Pending Additional Information
☐ Do Not Proceed
Reason for Recommendation:
SECTION 9 – ANNUAL PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Upon implementation, staff shall annually evaluate:
☐ Participation
☐ Cost Recovery
☐ Community Satisfaction
☐ Wait Lists
☐ Partnerships
☐ Facility Utilization
☐ Regional Participation
☐ Operational Challenges
☐ Financial Sustainability
Recommended changes for next year:
APPROVALS
Prepared By:
Department Director
Date: _______________
Reviewed By:
City Manager
Date: _______________