23_11_27_0943 Draft Action Plan - Laserfiche WebLink

Draft | December 1, 2023 31 Goal 8: Provide neighborhood access to recreational opportunities, parks, and community centers. Policy Action Feasibility Timeframe Cost Implemented By A: Code Amendment B: Program/Project C: Community Partnership Related to Existing Plan/Project 8.1 Parks Access: Plan for all residents to have access to parks or publicly owned open space within one-half mile walking distance of their residence. 8.1.1 Continue to acquire neighborhood park spaces within ½ mile of all residents. Moderate- Difficult Medium $$$ City B Parks and Recreation System Plan 8.1.2 Continue to develop, with neighborhood input, neighborhood parks already in park inventory, but currently lacking amenities (e.g., restrooms, signage, fitness stations, playgrounds). Include facilities for children. Moderate - Difficult Long $$$ City B Parks and Recreation System Plan 8.1.3 Encourage the inclusion of natural areas in neighborhood parks. Easy- Difficult Medium $ City B Parks and Recreation System Plan 8.1.4 Create walking paths through natural areas. Moderate Long $$ City B Parks and Recreation System Plan 8.1.5 Support plantings of fruit and nut trees in parks and along the river path. Moderate Ongoing $$ Community C 8.1.6 Purchase and develop urban plazas in both River Road and Santa Clara. Consider siting one at the new Lane Transit District transfer station site. Moderate Long $$$ City B Parks and Recreation System Plan 8.2 Connectivity: Improve connectivity 8.2.1 Pursue opportunities for purchase of land, easements, or other agreements for connectivity. Difficult Ongoing $- $$$ City B