Adopted 2017 Annual Operating & Capital Improvement Budget
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PARKS, TRAILS & OPEN SPACE<br />
Statement of Purpose<br />
The Parks, Trails and Open Space Program ensures high quality planning, design and construction of parks, trails and<br />
open spaces in the Village.<br />
Description<br />
The Parks, Trails and Open Space Program administers the goals and objectives of the City Council and the Parks,<br />
Trails and Recreation (PTR) Commission to provide personal enjoyment through the planning, design and<br />
construction of its parks, trails and open spaces.<br />
Accomplishments<br />
The construction of the Goldsmith Gulch Trail Extension and Caley Avenue Undercrossing was completed as well as<br />
the design of the Goldsmith Gulch channel restoration. The design for Phase IV of Village Greens North was<br />
completed to include an improved entry, a shelter and a restroom. Field #11 at Village Greens Park was converted<br />
from a natural turf field to a synthetic field with an upgrade to a Coolplay (extruded cork) infield mix instead of crumb<br />
rubber. Outdoor musical instruments were installed at Westlands Park. The design for the Curtis Arts and Humanities<br />
Center restroom addition was commenced. The irrigation system in Orchard Hills Park was upgraded.<br />
Goals/Objectives<br />
In <strong>2017</strong>, the construction of Phase IV of the Village Greens North Master Plan will commence. The Running Fox Park<br />
pond will be restored to provide an amenity for the area. The design for Tommy Davis Park Phase II as well as<br />
Goldsmith Gulch through Huntington Park will begin. Silo Park Playground will be updated with new equipment.<br />
Outcome Measures<br />
Percent of respondents who rated the Village’s parks, trails and open<br />
spaces as excellent or good as measured by the Village Citizen Survey.<br />
Percent of respondents who rated the overall accessibility from their<br />
home to Village trails for travel or recreational opportunities as excellent<br />
or good as measured by the Village Citizen Survey.<br />
Percent of respondents who rated the Village’s parks and open spaces<br />
as providing amenities that support diverse recreational opportunities<br />
as excellent or good as measured by the department Survey.***<br />
*Survey not conducted<br />
**A department survey was not conducted – this position was vacant for all of 2014<br />
2014<br />
Actual<br />
2015<br />
Actual<br />
2016<br />
Estimate<br />
<strong>2017</strong><br />
Target<br />
94 N/A* 95 N/A*<br />
92 N/A* 95 N/A*<br />
N/A** 95 95 95<br />
Service Level Indicators<br />
2014<br />
Actual<br />
2015<br />
Actual<br />
2016<br />
Estimate<br />
Total number of single use park pavilion permits issued 364 370 375<br />
‣ Issued to residents. 122 130 132<br />
‣ Issued to non-residents. 169 170 163<br />
‣ Issued to resident businesses. 73 70 80<br />
Total number of special occasion permits. 60 65 60<br />
Total acres of developed parks. 279.35 279.35 279.35<br />
Total acres of undeveloped parks/open spaces. 178 178 178<br />
Total miles of trails. 47 47 47<br />
Total number of Parks, Trails and Recreation Commission meetings. 9 12 9<br />
Total number of grants received. 3 4 4<br />
Memorial tree//bench installations. 2 3 3<br />
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