Hesperia Recreation and Park District Master Plan Findings - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Hesperia Recreation and Park District Master Plan Findings Presentation September 12, 2018 1

Master Planning Process 2

Demographic Snapshot 3

2017 Estimated Population by Age 4

Hesperia Racial and Ethnic Character 5

Hesperia Housing Profile 6

Hesperia Median Household Income 7

Generational Comparisons Top 3 activity preferences: 8

Hesperia Outdoor Recreation Participation 9

Hesperia Fitness and Health participation 10

Information Gathering Summary Public Engagement • Focus Groups – 5 (34) • Stakeholder Meetings 4 • Public Presentation Facebook Promotion • 12,628 reached 767 final sample size • Random Mailed Survey - 185 • Open Link Survey - 582 • Margin of error +/- 3.5 11

Focus Group Top Priorities Next 5 Years • Reinvest, improve existing • District Leadership has facilities reshaped the way we do things – consolidated and become • Bike trails, walking trails, more efficient connectivity • Better use of technology • Update facilities • Preserving open space • Promoting the community – “Big Skies, Land and Freedom” • Connecting/Network for volunteers in the community • Want to be different than “Down the Hill” • Adaptive programming/amenities • Funding – money • Generate interest 12

Top 10 Survey Findings 13

Top 10 Survey Findings 14

Demographic Profile – Survey Respondents 15

Demographic Profile – Survey Respondents 16

Demographic Profile – Survey Respondents 17

Demographic Profile – Survey Respondents 18

Facilities, Programs and Services 19

Satisfaction with Parks & Recreation 3.5 3.4 3.4 20

Importance – Performance Matrix 21

Importance – Performance Matrix 22

Importance of Future Facilities 23

Top 3 Future Facility Priorities 24

Future Programs 25

Communication Effectiveness 26

Methods of Receiving Information 27

Best Ways To Receive Information 28

Funding Mechanisms 29

Level of Service Analysis • LOS includes the geographic distribution of park facilities as well as a quantification of park types and facilities that help meet current population based park standards set in the General Plan. • Many agencies use a ½ mile to a mile circle to define the service area of parks. However, no one walks, bikes or drives as the crow flies. Current methods use GIS to calculate walking and driving distances based on existing circulation networks and barriers. • A general goal should be to support healthy lifestyles and sustainable transportation by analyzing a 15 minute walk time to neighborhood parks. • Convenience to parks can also be assessed based on a 5 minute drive to parks. 30

Distribution of Parks: 15-minute walk and bike time 31

Distribution of Parks: 5-minute drive time 32

Level of Service: Population within easy access 33

Recurring Themes Residents appreciate Hesperia Recreation and Park Districts efforts • Hesperia Lake Park, Hesperia Civic Plaza Park, and Lime Street • Park/Community Center highly used Secure additional Resources • Generate interest • Promote unity with the Tri-Agency • Maintain, improve and repair existing facilities, reinvest • Increase availability of indoor space for athletics and meetings • Improve Communication / Branding and Marketing • Bike trails, walking trails, connectivity • Address accessibility: ADA • Increase programming and outreach to youth and teens • Need additional funding sources: grants, bonds • 34

Next Steps • Visioning Workshop • Develop Recommendation and Actions Plan • Public Presentation • Develop and present the Draft Plan • Present the Final Plans 35

Thank You! Tom Diehl tdiehl@greenplayllc.com 36