2010-2014 Consolidated Plan - City of Champaign

• 27 playgrounds• 24 outdoor tennis courts• 24 softball and baseball fields• 11 soccer fields• 11 miles of trails• 4 gymnasiums (2 co-owned with Unit 4 School District)• 3 community centers• 3 fishing ponds• 2 picnic shelters• 2 waterslides• 2 outdoor aquatic facilities• 1 water-playground• 1 theatre• 1 skatepark• 1 senior center• 1 indoor tennis center• 1 cultural arts center• 1 children’s petting farm• 1 boathouse2005–The following list of priorities and goals in the 2005-2015 Champaign Park District Strategic Plan weredeveloped after a thorough planning process, including a community needs survey:oooooCaring for our Facilities, Parks, Park Features, and Trails: We are good stewards of Districtproperties by keeping them safe, attractive, and well-maintained.• Maintain all facilities, parks, park features, and trails to District maintenance standards• Provide safe environments to our customers and employeesPlanning our Facilities, Parks, Park Features, and Trails: Our recreation and park system meetsour community’s current and future leisure needs through comprehensive planning.• Provide a comprehensive park system by developing and implementing a park acquisitionmaster plan• Develop a comprehensive multi-use recreational path and trail system throughout the District• Provide for comprehensive facility and park development by producing and implementingfacility and site development plansStrengthening our Fiscal Management: We are fiscally sound, legally compliant, and utilize fiscalresources efficiently and equitably.• Strengthen our fiscal responsibility by maximizing our monetary resources• Explore alternative means to fund acquisition, development, and general District operationsthereby lessening our dependence on our tax baseEstablish Outstanding Programs and Special Events: Our programs are recognized for beingexcellent because they are responsive, innovative, and exceed our community’s expectations.• Develop and offer quality programs and special events that customers will recognize asexcellentExceeding Customer Expectations: Our service quality and marketing techniques attract loyaland lifetime District customers and exceed their expectations.• Develop consistent and exceptional customer service throughout the District• Develop multi-layered, timely, informative, and useable communication avenues for ourcustomers to learn about District facilities, initiatives, parks, park features, programs, specialevents, and trailsThe following list of capital improvement projects are planned in the City’s targeted areas for theupcoming year (FY 2010/11):54 Needs Assessment: Non-Housing Community Development