Tigard Park System Master Plan - City of Tigard

TIGARD PARK SYSTEM MASTER PLAN UPDATEthe regularly scheduled Park and Recreation Advisory Boardmeeting date and time.Stakeholder Interviews – During April through June 2008, theconsultant team conducted a series of one-on-one meetings withseven stakeholders representing specific interests in the parksystem.Recreation Provider Focus Group – A focus group was conductedwith current recreation providers in Tigard. In April 2008, theconsultant team met with six individuals connected to multiplerecreation service providers. The purpose was to identify existingrecreation providers/programs, issues and needs and opportunities.KEY FINDINGSThe public involvement findings are organized into themes that will guidethe recommendations. The following are the key findings identified.Parks, open space, trails and recreation services are important toTigard residents. On a five-point scale, 83% of questionnaire respondents indicatedthat these services are “Very Important.”Phone survey results indicated a high willingness to pay foradditional services.The benefits of parks and recreation most indicated byquestionnaire respondents included providing opportunities toenjoy the outdoors/nature and youth development.New park sites and facilities are needed in Tigard. Additional developed parks and natural areas are desired.Participants indicated that there is currently a lack of convenientfacilities.Intercept participants selected a wide variety of additionalrecreation facilities and activities that they would like to seeoffered in Tigard.Small and large developed parks (supporting a variety of activitiesand providing local access) are the most needed park typesindicated in the questionnaire.26 CHAPTER 3 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT