City of Pontiac Parks and Recreation Master Plan

Downtown Pontiac and the neighborhoods
immediately to the northwest, north and
northeast feature the largest average
household sizes in the City. These include
Census Tracts 1409, 1413, 1414, 1415,
1416, 1417 and 1421. The northern edge of
the City (Census Tracts 1410 and 1411) and
the southern half of the City (Census Tracts
1420, 1422, 1423, 1425, 1426 and 1427)
feature relatively lower household sizes.
Related Planning Initiatives
There are several related planning initiatives
that are significant in terms of their
relevance to the provision of recreation
within the City of Pontiac. Each initiative is
described in further detail below.
Oakland County Parks Strategic Plan 2008
The Oakland County Parks Strategic Plan
provides a tactical approach to the continuation
and development of future park and
recreation activities and serves as a guide
in future acquisition and improvement of
parks, recreation facilities and programs.
The Strategic Plan was developed through
community input, staff and key leader interviews,
review of existing documentation,
and analysis of County Recreation Commission
operations. The 10-year vision consists
of various goals and implementation strategies
related to land, recreation facilities,
programs and services, and operational and
financial sustainability.
Oakland County Parks and Recreation Master
Plan 2007
The Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Department completed a Parks and Recreation
Master Plan in March 2007. The purpose
of the plan is to guide recreation and
planning efforts through 2011 and to meet
necessary MDNR standards for eligibility for
grant programs. The Master Plan includes
an overall description of the County and
overview of the administrative structure and
financing for the department, an inventory
of County Parks, a needs assessment and
summary of public input, goals and objectives,
as well as a capital improvement plan
and implementation strategies.
Oakland County Trails Master Plan
The Oakland County Trails Master Plan
(2008) was developed to provide a framework
for creating a connected system of
greenways and trails throughout Oakland
County. This non-motorized system is envisioned
to serve a diverse range of users,
providing safe and well-maintained linkages
to important natural, cultural and civic destinations
and other points of interest within
and outside of the county.
The development of the Trails Master Plan
was overseen by the Oakland Trails Advisory
Council, Oakland County Parks and
Recreation Department and Oakland County
Planning & Economic Development Services.
These agencies serve in a leadership role in
the development of a connected non-motorized
system, but rely on the determined
efforts of numerous local municipalities, trail
commissions, friends groups and property
owners for trail implementation.
The Oakland County Pathway Concept Map,
included on the next page, illustrates the
vision to link pathways and greenways
throughout Oakland County. All of the ex-
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