03-08-2012 Park Commission Meeting

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Master Parks, Trails, and Open Space Plan CITY OF BREEZY POINT MASTER PARKS, TRAILS, AND OPEN SPACE PLAN Mission Statement of the Parks and Recreation Committee The mission of the Breezy Point Parks and Recreation Department is to provide recreational services that positively impact the health of our citizens, the economy, and the quality of life; to acquire and preserve natural environment areas and green spaces; and to enhance and maintain the "up north character" in our City. The Objective of the Master Parks, Trails, and Open Space Plan In order to ensure existing park and recreational opportunities meet the needs of residents of Breezy Point today and in the future, the Breezy Point Parks & Recreation Committee has developed this Master Parks, Trails, and Open Space Plan. The purpose of the Plan is to create a framework to ensure the community secures sufficient and appropriate land for park development with a high quality of recreational opportunities, open space, and trails, which meet the needs of all age groups and facets of the community and develops existing park areas with amenities needed and desired by the residents and visitors who use them. We believe the citizens of Breezy Point want a community that protects and preserves its natural assets (natural features, recreation, water quality). This document is not intended to remain a static document but to undergo revision as necessary as circumstances change. The Process In this process, we will: Review community survey data. Review current parks, trails, and open space. Identify future park land, search areas, and candidate sites for park and trail acquisition through the development process or purchase and also determine which park facilities and amenities will be needed to serve future populations. Evaluate and identify trail corridors and links and assess open space opportunities. Identify long-term needs, trends and costs for the park, trail, and open space system and develop goals, strategies, and policies. Review the City's current park dedication formula for both land and cash dedication for its ability to meet future needs. Community Input The residents of the City of Breezy Point have provided input regarding the development of the Master Parks, Trails, and Open Space Plan through a public opinion survey distributed as part of the Comprehensive Plan process in 2008. 3,300 households and businesses were mailed the paper survey form and 950 (29%)were City of Breezy Point 3/7/2010 Page 1