Mapping and analysis of existing parks and their service areas revealed how well or inadequately each neighborhood is currently served by parks and recreation ameneties. Recreational programs were also evaluated. The financial health of the park system was studied, including benchmarking Fresno's expesnditures with comparable cities. Overall, from vision through recommendations, this parks master plan reflects priorities of Fresno community members, institutional leaders, and City Council members who habe the common goal of wanting to see their park system thrive.
The team worked with the City of Fresno Parks Department to re-evaluate its level of service classification and analyze areas of need and plan for future growth with on-the-ground parks assessments and extensive GIS mapping related to current access, park amenities, and demographics. The plan focuses on the principles of access, equity, health, and safety. The plan consists of a high level vision component and a more robust master plan that focuses on design standards, maintenance practices, funding, and operations. The written plan is complemented by community outreach with stakeholders, mobile workshops with citizens and city-wide meetings.
