City of Pontiac Parks and Recreation Master Plan

Staffing and Partnerships
Staffing dedicated to maintenance,
improvements, operations and programming
for parks and recreation facilities
has declined significantly over the last
several years. While it is desirable to increase
the number of staff for parks and
recreation, it is recognized that partnerships
with other organizations and volunteers
will be essential to move the parks
and programs forward.
GOAL
Increase staffing levels as funding
permits and seek to foster partnerships
with organizations and volunteers
in order to maintain a higher
level of maintenance and offerings
within the City.
o Foster relationships with the Public
and Private schools to seek opportunities
for joint agreements regarding
use, maintenance, improvements and
long-term youth programs.
o Consider and be open to partnerships
with private organizations for the
joint management of facilities
o Bolster the Adopt-A-Park program
and adoption of Right-of-Way areas
throughout the City
o Encourage the establishment of a
non-profit “Friends” of Pontiac Parks
group that can secure grants and
donations that the City is not eligible
for and can assist in improvements at
City Parks.
OBJECTIVES
o Establish a Baseball/Softball Commission
with appointees from each
existing League. Commission would
be responsible for organizing, scheduling,
facility maintenance, improvements
and grievances at Aaron Perry
and Jaycee Parks. Commission would
not be City funded.
o Seek funds (internally or externally)
to increase staffing related to management,
operations, programming
and maintenance at the parks and
senior centers.
o Continue conversations with Oakland
County regarding a possible County
Park within the City limits.
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