Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan
City Council Meeting
September 9, 2025
Agenda Item 16.1
Purpose of the Master Plan
Supports future buildout of Stockton’s Parks and
Recreation infrastructure
Identifies current facility gaps and future
community needs
Serves as foundation for the Park Fee calculation in
the Public Facility Fee (PFF) Nexus Study
Alignment with Envision Stockton 2040 GP
Implements General Plan policies for parks and
amenities.
Ensures infrastructure keeps pace with population
growth and development.
Community driven recommendations for future
investment.
Key Components of the Master Plan
Updated inventory of existing parks and
recreation facilities.
Gap analysis between existing and
anticipated 2040 conditions.
Community engagement to identify needs
and priorities.
Benchmarking for future development and
service level goals.
Community Engagement
Stakeholder interviews
and staff consultations
began in April 2021
Public surveys (July–
Sept 2021): 239
responses
Multiple community
meetings for feedback
on needs and
preferences
Public feedback directly
shaped priorities and
policy recommendations
– 2022 to 2024
Industry Working Group
(IWG) Feedback – July
2025
Parks & Recreation
Commission Approval
Recommendation –
July 28, 2025
Technical Analysis Highlights
Recommendations tailored to projected growth and funding strategies.
Identified gaps in service coverage and future demand.
Facility inventory and service level assessment.
Role in Development Impact Fees
Required step to justify
new Parkland and
Community Recreation
PFF Fees
Complies with AB 1600
(California Gov Code) by
defining fee "nexus"
Ensures new
development pays fair
share of park
infrastructure costs
Plan adoption required
prior to finalizing the
new impact fees
Staff Recommends
Approve a Resolution:
• Adopting the Parks and Recreation Master Facilities Plan; and
• Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to take actions that are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution