General Plan - Moreno Valley

CHAPTER 9 – GOALS AND OBJECTIVES9.4 PARKS, RECREATION AND OPENSPACE ELEMENT GOALS,OBJECTIVES, POLICIES ANDPROGRAMS9.4.1 PARKS RECREATION AND OPENSPACE ELEMENT GOALSGoal 4.1To enhance Moreno Valley as a desirableplace in which to live, work, shop, and dobusiness.Goal 4.2To retain an open space system that willconserve natural resources, preserve scenicbeauty, promote a healthful atmosphere,provide space for outdoor recreation, andprotect the public safety.9.4.2 PARKS, RECREATION AND OPENSPACE ELEMENT OBJECTIVESAND POLICIESObjective 4.1Retain agricultural open space as long asagricultural activities can be economicallyconducted, and are desired by agriculturalinterests, and provide for an orderly transitionof agricultural lands to other urban and ruraluses.Policies:4.1.1 Encourage grazing and cropproduction as a compatible part of arural residential atmosphere.Objective 4.2Provide safe, affordable and accessiblerecreation facilities and programs to meet thecurrent and future needs of Moreno Valley’svarious age and interest groups and promotethe provision of private recreational facilities.Policies:MORENO VALLEY GENERAL PLAN4.2.1 Neighborhood parks shall serve asthe day-to-day recreational areas ofthe City, Neighborhood parks shouldbe within a reasonable walkingdistance of the population served.Community parks may also serve dayto-dayrecreation needs. That portionof the community and/or regionalfacilities that provide similar amenitiesto those found in neighborhood parksshall also be considered as meetingthis objective.4.2.2 Community parks shall provideopportunities for participation in sportsand related athletic activities, waterorientedrecreation and other specialinterest activities (e.g. golf, tennis,equestrian, etc).4.2.3 Employ a multifaceted approach inthe financing and acquisition,development and maintenance ofparkland, including the financing ofparklands through development fees,state and federal grant-in-aidprograms, gifts and donations, andother sources.4.2.4 Encourage special events(tournaments, festivals, celebrations)that reflect the uniqueness of MorenoValley and contribute to communityidentity, cohesiveness and stability.4.2.5 Work in conjunction with private andpublic school districts and other publicagencies to facilitate the public use ofschool grounds and facilities forrecreational activities. The City shallalso encourage the development ofpark sites adjacent to school facilitiesto maximize recreational opportunitiesin Moreno Valley.4.2.6 The City shall use cost effectiveness,demand and need for service andpotential return on investment asPage 9-14 July 11, 2006