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Parks Master Plan Interim Presentation: Existing Conditions Analysis/ Needs and Priorities Assessment May 4, 2016

Presentation Outline 1. Overview, Schedule 2. Existing Conditions/ Needs Assessment Findings 3. Next Steps, Questions, Discussion

Purpose of Parks Master Plan City of Cape Coral, Request for Proposals Parks Master Plan Update (RFP-DCD15-28/CH) 1.Identify issues, needs, and opportunities of the City’s Parks System for the revision of the Parks Master Plan; 2.Ensure adequate growth of the Cape Coral Parks System; 3.Modernization of the level of service (LOS) standards in the Comprehensive Plan; 4.Continual funding opportunities for the parks system; 5.Provide planning actions and acquisition needs for the Parks and Recreation Department through build out (2060).

Barth Associates Team Principle-In-Charge + Parks David L. Barth PhD, CPRP, PLA, AICP Planner Project Manger + Parks Carlos F. Perez, PLA Planner, Urban Designer Operations + Maintenance Ken Ballard, CPRP, Ballard*King Consultant Market Research + Survey Ron Vine, ETC/ Leisure Vision Consultant Wildlife Ecologist Jay Exum, PhD, Exum Associates Alternative Funding Specialist Ryan Ruskay, RMPK Funding Editor Lynn Hays

Project Schedule 2015 2016 2015 | 2016 Project Tasks Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Phase 1 – Existing Conditions Analysis Phase 2 – Needs + Priorities Assessment Phase 3 – Visioning Phase 4 - Implementation Strategy Phase 5 – Parks Master Plan Document Survey Stakeholder Committee + Council Presentations Task Time Period Public Engagement

Presentation Outline 1. Overview, Schedule 2. Existing Conditions/ Needs Assessment Findings 3. Next Steps, Questions, Discussion

Existing Conditions Analysis, Needs + Priorities Assessment Qualitative Quantitative • Stakeholder Committee Defensible + Workshop • Level of Service Identified Analysis • Public Outreach Meetings Needs • Statistically Valid Mail Survey • One-on-One Interviews • Online Survey • Focus Group Observations • PRORAGIS Meetings Benchmarking • Lifestyle Analysis • Park Visits, Ecological Assessment • Existing Plans Review • National +Regional + Local Trends • Population + Demographic Analysis

Summary of Findings - Facilities Needs Assessment Techniques Facilities Focus Group LOS Analysis Valid Survey Statistically Evaluations Interviews Outreach Meetings Meetings On-Line Survey Public Site Beach X X X X Small neighborhood parks X X X Priority Nature parks X X X Needs High Indoor fitness/cardiovascular equipment X X Large community parks X X X Trails X X X X X X Indoor running/walking track X X Medium Priority Fishing areas X X X Yacht club X X Boating/kayaking areas X X X X X Waterpark Needs X X Dog Park X X Theater X X Golf Course X X X Art studio X X Central gathering place X X Gymnasium X X X Lower Priority Needs Environmental Center X X X Historical Museum X X Baseball/softball fields/Complex X X X Youth center X X Pickleball courts X X X X X Soccer fields X X Skate park X X Football Fields X X X Improvements to Existing Parks X X X X Festival Park/Amphitheater X X New Indoor Community Center Needs X X Other Tennis Courts/Complex X Football/Soccer/Lacrosse Complex X

Summary of Findings - Programs Needs Assessment Techniques Programs Valid Survey Statistically Interviews Outreach Meetings Meetings On-Line Group Survey Public Focus Special events (concerts, movies, etc.) X X X Priority Needs Adult fitness and wellness programs X X X High Adult programs for 50 years and older X X X X Adult continuing education programs X X Nature programs/environmental education X X X Medium Priority Water fitness programs X Adult sports programs X Needs Sailing/boating programs X X Adult art, dance, performing arts X X Golf lessons and leagues X Youth learn to swim programs X X Programs for teens X X Youth art, dance, performing arts X Youth sports programs X Travel programs X X Tennis lessons and leagues X Youth fitness and wellness programs X Other Needs Before and after school programs X Programs for people with disabilities X Preschool programs X

1. Existing Plans and Context Review

1. Existing Plans and Context Review • The 2002 Parks and Recreation Master Plan • 2005 Cultural Park Arts Center • Water Access Map • Comprehensive Plan (Level of Service, Recreation and Open Space Element, Vision Plan) • 2014 South Cape Downtown Community Redevelopment Plan • Bimini Basin Project • FY 2015-2017 Operating Budget • Southwest Community Park • Yacht Club Master Plan • Seven Islands & NW Cape Vision Plan • Bicycle/ Pedestrian Master Plan

FY 2015-2017 Adopted Operating Budget 1. Increase economic development and development in the City. 2. Enhance financial sustainability during all economic times. 3. Invest in community infrastructure , including utilities expansion improvements to enhance the City’s ability to meet the needs of its current and future residents. 4. Improve the City’s image with the purpose of building lasting relationships with our residents and valuable partnerships with other organizations. 5. Increase quality of life for our citizens by delivering programs and services that foster a safe community.

Comprehensive Plan: Recreation and Open Space Current Level of Service Standards: • Regional Park – 4 acres per 1,000 population • Community Park – 2 acres per 1,000 population • Neighborhood Park – 2 acres per 1,000 population • Specialty Parks* – ½ acres per 1,000 population * Includes Athletic Fields, Environmental Parks, Aquatic Facilities, and Golf Courses.

Strategic Plan Parks Master Plan Initiative: “In partnership with the community, we are stewards Update the Master Plan to of our unique environment reflect current state of the and quality of life, and meet parks system and provide a the economic, social, cultural, recommendation to City institutional and Council with a prioritized list environmental needs of our of projects for City at build- citizens.” out.

2. Demographic Analysis – Population Change 2014 Population 2000 Population % Change2000-2010 % Change 2010-2014 City of 169,854 Cape 102,286 Coral 640,513 Lee County 440,888 19,893,297 Florida 15,982,378

2.Demographic Analysis – Population by Age 42.4 41.6 Median Age 2000-2010 2000 2010 % of change % of Population % of Population 12.0% Young Children 11.5% Population (0-9) 13.3% Teenager 12.5% Population (10-19) 15.5% Young Adult 15.0% Population (20-34) Population (35-54) 29.5% Adult 28.8% Middle Age 14.0% 11.4% Population (55-64) 19.6% 16.9% Elderly Population (65+)

2.Demographic Analysis – Findings • “Meteoric Growth” • Need ample and appropriate facilities, activities, and programs to meet growing needs and desires without reducing existing LOS • Need to provide a variety of parks and recreation programs and activities for residents of all ages, with special attention given to adult and youth programs • May need to increase the amount of park land, facilities, and programs to keep up with demand

3. Inventory • 43 parks and recreation facilities, 833 acres • Preserve, 356 acres (Four- mile Cove) • Athletic fields, 170 acres • Specialty parks (BMX, Seahawk, etc.), 79 acres – 74% of park land is restricted or specialized

4. Existing Level-of-Service (LOS) - Acreage 2014 Population City Build-Out Population Estimates 400,000 169,854 City of Cape Coral 2014 Acreage City Build- Acreage Park Acreage Comprehensive Acreage Target Need / Out Target Need / Calculation Plan Acreage LOS Acreage Surplus Acreage Surplus Target Total Park 8.50 829.60 1,443.76 (614) 3,400.00 (2,570) Acreage Regional Park 4.0 365.00 679.42 (314) 1,600.00 (1,235) Community 2.0 59.00 339.71 (281) 800.00 (741) Park Neighborhood 2.0 59.65 339.71 (280) 800.00 (740) Park Specialty Park 0.5 345.95 84.93 261 200.00 146

Existing LOS – Acreage (NRPA PRORAGIS Benchmarking) City of Cape Coral National Acreage LOS Median for Acreage LOS 2014 Acreage City Build-Out Agencies with Population Density’s Target LOS Acreage LOS between 500 to 1,500 per Square (Acres per 1,000 (Acres per 1,000 (Acres per 1,000 Mile (Acres per 1,000 population) population) population) population) 12.1 8.5 4.9 2.1

Existing LOS – Indoor Recreation City of Cape Industry Square City Build- Square Coral 2014 Benchmark Footage Out Footage Recreation Benchmark (Square Feet Need / Benchmark Need / Center Square Target Per Capita) Surplus Target Surplus Footage City of Cape Coral Indoor 1.5 88,302 254,781 (166,479) 600,000 (511,698) Recreation Center Space