City of Huntington
Beach 2025 Parks &
Recreation Master
Plan Update
November 18, 2025
Why Update the Master Plan?
• The last Master Plan update was adopted in 2016
• The Master Plan reflects new recreation trends and
park conditions
• The document reflects 2021-2025 data and
outreach collected.
• Aligns with the General Plan and California Parks
and Recreation Society (CPRS) standards.
Plan Development Process
Working with RJM Design group we completed the
following:
• 2021: Project launch and community outreach
• 2022: Needs assessment and survey validation
• 2024: Facility inventory and sports demand updates
• 2025: Final draft development and Community &
Library Services Commission review and approval
Community Engagement
Overview
• Over 3,000 community interactions
• 400 statistically valid survey responses
• 17 stakeholder interviews
• 21 sports organization surveys
• 3 virtual workshops with 3 virtual surveys
• Over 3,100 website visits
Who is Huntington Beach?
• Population: Approximately 195,000
• Median Age: 43.8; Our 50+ population is growing
• Diverse mix of families, professionals and retirees
• Average household size: 2.46
Citywide Park System Map
Citywide Park Service Gaps
Demographics Chart
Existing Parks and Facilities
• 79 developed parks (737 acres)
• 24 community facilities
• 8 miles of beach
• Huntington Central Park: 350 acres – largest
municipally owned park in Orange County
• 1,400+ acres of ecological open space – not counted
Community Input Results
Top Program Needs:
• Affordable and inclusive programs
• Senior and fitness activities
• Beach programs and community events
Top Facility Needs:
• Pickleball Courts and aquatic center
• Trails and open space
• Restrooms, playgrounds and skate areas
Trends and Needs Assessment
• High demand for outdoor and flexible fitness spaces
• Increased use of multipurpose fields
• Growth in pickleball, senior and family programs
• Sustainability and environmental focus
Key Goals and Strategies
• Equitable Access
• Sustainability and Stewardship
• Active Living and Wellness
• Community Partnerships
• Fiscal Responsibility
Capital Improvement
Recommendations
Funding and Implementation
Adoption of the Master Plan does not commit funds
immediately. Future projects may be funded via:
• Park Impact Fees, developer contributions and
grants
• Public-Private Partnerships
• Integration through CIP and annual budget process
• Position the City for state/federal funding
opportunities
Alignment with City Plans
• Supports General Plan Environmental Resource
Goals
• Aligns with HB in Motion Mobility Plan
• Advances sustainability, accessibility and active living Next Steps
• City Council adoption of 2025 Master Plan Update
• Incorporation into CIP & budgets
• Seek grants, public-private partnerships and joint-use agreements
• 5-year monitoring and reporting cycle
• Future update planned for 2030
Recommendation
Adopt the 2025 Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Update as the City’s strategic planning roadmap for
parks, recreation and open space planning with the
direction to have the Plan reviewed by the Community &
Library Services Commission every five years.
Questions?