Master / Strategic Planning and Needs Assessments

Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment
City of Aberdeen, SD
Project:  Aberdeen serves as the regional trade center for approximately 100,000 people.  This project involved facilitating a public meeting and several focus groups as well as conducting a statistically valid citizen survey with Leisure Vision/ETC Institute.  A key element of the assessment focused on the possible adaptive re-use of an existing high school for recreation and other community services.  This project created the foundation for future strategic planning efforts.

Recreation Master Plan Update
City of Albany and Dougherty County, GA
Project:  This Recreation Master Plan Update surveyed the current level of recreation services provided, evaluated what has been completed, surveyed and compared the community against similar providers, provided a gap analysis with recommendations for continued use of the plan or an alternative path, and provided the methodology for evaluation.  Since the 1997 Albany/Dougherty Recreation Master Plan was written, the City has implemented a number of the recommendations.  Many improvements to facilities and parks have been completed and the reorganization of transferring staff, vehicles and equipment from the Public Works Department, thus creating a parks and facilities maintenance division within the Parks and Recreation Department, was finalized.  This project evaluated the current long-range master planning document for the City of Albany and Dougherty County to help guide decisions related to providing parks and recreation opportunities.

Public Spaces Master Plan – “Where the Community Comes Together!”
Arlington County, Arlington, VA
Project:  Created a plan that continues to utilize the existing effective public process involving and educating all pertinent stakeholders.  The project established a common definition of parks, recreation, cultural and historic facilities and open space, along with creating a compelling vision, assessing the current inventory of public open space resources, and identifying future needs and protection tools for existing areas.  Project included creating standards that will be used to identify resources and select areas of preservation within future growth areas, and developing recommendations, implementation strategies and action plans which will help achieve these desired outcomes.  Team members included Design Concepts, Geowest, and Lose & Associates. 

Parks and Open Space Public Process and Master Plan
City of Arvada, CO
In conjunction with EDAW, Inc.
Project:  Assisted in the development of a municipal master plan for parks and open space.  Performed research and data collection, and assisted with the public process and writing of the Master Plan.

Strategic and Master Plans
North Jeffco Parks & Recreation District Arvada, CO
Project:  Developed Strategic and Master Plans for a variety of program specific projects, including a Master Plan for an Environmental Education center in conjunction with the City of Arvada, an open water kayak program for Lake Arbor, and a reorganization of the Outdoor Recreation Division.  The process included conducting a feasibility study of the “Fitness Class Pass” to streamline the fitness providers at multiple facilities.  Conducted pricing studies and master planning for the new $25 million, 180,000 SF multiple-use Apex Center.

Market and Revenue Program Assessment – Private Health Club (Purposefully Anonymous)
Aurora, CO
Project:  GreenPlay was hired to help with assessment, preliminary market analysis and program feasibility for the potential purchase of an existing private health club by a private investor.  Tasks included review of prior financial statements, preparation of investment solicitation documents, and recommendations regarding potential profitability of this center as a revenue-driven community fitness and aquatics center.

Parks & Recreation Master Plan
City of Battle Creek, MI
In conjunction with ROWE, Inc.
Project:  Developed a Parks and Recreation Master Plan that follows the guidelines defined by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources “Community Recreation Plan Guidelines.”  Project components included assisting the city in the design of the community input process of a community survey provided by Leisure Vision/ETC Institute community meeting, development of goals and objectives and formation of a 5-year action plan. 

Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Master Plan
Bend Metropolitan Parks and Recreation District, Bend, OR
Project:  Conducted an in-depth public process for a rapidly growing and environmentally-aware city in central Oregon.  Performed inventory and analysis of all departmental functions, and created recommendations for funding, operations, maintenance, capital improvements, prioritization and implementation for the next five years.  Tasks included a review of Systems Development Charges and compliance with state Measure 50 regulations.  Project team members included David Evans & Associates – Portland, and Leisure Vision/ETC Institute. 

Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
Bloomington, IN
Project:  Performed a public input process, demographic trends analysis, facility inventory and analysis, creation of GIS digital database, benchmarking similar communities, funding alternatives, recreation program inventory and analysis, cost recovery analysis, update goals, policies, and standards, partnership opportunities, organizational development recommendations, and create recommendations for both active and passive use lands as well as recreation facilities for the City located in central Indiana.  Team members included Design Concepts, and Geowest.

Parks and Recreation Department Management & Planning
City of Boulder, CO
In conjunction with Royce Arbour, Inc.
Project:  Served as City Liaison for the Valmont City Park Development.  Developed plans for a 132-acre active recreation urban park through innovative funding and partnerships with Private, Non-Profit and Governmental Partners.  Created policy and process to evaluate, review and liaison for prospective partners.  Hired technical and professional team members to successfully conduct planning tasks and develop implementation strategies. 

Sports Facilities Needs Assessment
University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
In conjunction with Design Concepts
Project:  Developed an Outdoor Recreation Sports Facilities Needs Assessment for the University of Colorado.  This project included identifying student needs for outdoor recreation sports facilities through intercept surveys, student meetings, comparison benchmarking with other similar universities, and existing usage data.  The plan addresses renovation of existing facilities as well as the development of new facilities in preparation for a student referendum. 

Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
Brighton, CO
Project:  Conducted a comprehensive analysis of the parks and recreation system of this community north of Denver.  The plan identified opportunities to enhance parks and recreation facilities and programs for this growing community.  Team members included:  Design Concepts, Geowest and Leisure Vision/ETC Institute.

Parks and Recreation Master Plan
City of Brookline, MA
In conjunction with Pressley and Associates
Project:  Brookline, a large urban center adjacent to Boston, includes many large historic and Frederick Olmstead designed parks.  The City needed to reallocate funding for its traditional park structure and include a Capital Improvement Plan with priorities for newer desired programs and facilities.  Team members included Design Concepts and Geowest.

Open Space, Parks, Recreation and Trails Master/Strategic Plan
City and County of Broomfield, CO
In conjunction with RNL Design
Project:  As a component of a Master/Strategic Plan Update for the City and County of Broomfield, the project coordinated the findings of the Open Space, Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan, including: trail connections to the larger Broomfield community, abundant parks, open space and scenic view preservation, a holistic approach to ensure the overall well-being of the community, creation of a community-wide image, and meeting the requirements for the Recreation and Tourism Element of Comprehensive Plans in the State of Colorado. 

Community Center Master Plan
City of Burien, WA
In conjunction with OPSIS Architecture
Project:  As the Design Consultant, assisted the architectural team with defining the building program validation, public process, design and planning process focusing on management, operations and functionality for a Community Center in Burien, WA, a city near SeaTac Airport with a population of roughly 32,000.  Conducted an extensive public involvement process to test the tenor of the statically valid survey results, needs assessment and gap analysis.  Validated and incorporated the organizational vision, values and goals with the mission for the new Community Center.  Utilized the Pyramid Methodology to establish core services and resource allocations.  Developed the Operational Business Plan with a pro-forma.  

Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan
Town of Carbondale, CO
Project:  As a smaller Rocky Mountain community that is growing exponentially, the Town of Carbondale had been creating many smaller project plans but needed an overall comprehensive master plan to guide them through funding and implementation.  GreenPlay worked with Otak, Leisure Vision/ETC Institute, and Geowest to provide a 5-year plan that included a comprehensive public process and needs assessment to help prioritize which proposed projects, growth strategies, and funding mechanisms would be the best long term choices for the agency.

Community Services Department Master Plan
City of Casa Grande, AZ
Project:  Created a long range plan that utilizes an effective public process involving all pertinent stakeholders that strategically recommends the desired Level of Service for the rapidly growing City.  The current inventory and Level of Service of the Parks, Recreation, and the Library was ascertained along with the future needs of the community.  The overall operation of the department was analyzed, standards created, renovations and new facility recommendations, along with implementation strategies and action plans for the next 5 to 10 years were developed.  Team members included Design Concepts, Geowest, Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture, Providence, Inc., and Leisure Vision/ETC Institute.

Parks, Recreation and Public Properties Master Plan
City of Castle Rock, CO
In conjunction with Wenk Associates
Project:  Assisted in the completion of a comprehensive Master Plan for Parks, Recreation and Public Properties.  Addressed the needs, feasibility, and funding for a city with unique demographic and physiographic characteristics that is experiencing explosive growth. 

Recreation Needs Assessment and Master Plan
City of Cedar Rapids, IA
Project:  Created a comprehensive Recreation Master Plan including a thorough needs assessment, forecasting, statistically-valid survey by Leisure Vision/ETC Institute, trends analysis, and capital planning.  Provide implementable recommendations and action plan, and priorities schedule for improvements and decision making.

Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Cherokee County, Canton, GA
In conjunction with Lose & Associates
Project:  Developed a Parks and Recreation Master Plan for a fast growing county located in Metropolitan Atlanta.  Parks and recreation services are provided by an authority that provides governance over the agency.  The County is shifting from what was predominantly agricultural in the 1990’s to a suburban Atlanta market with upscale retail and residential areas.  Task included an organizational analysis, funding review, resource assessment, and inventory of park locations.   

Colorado Front Range Trail Implementation Plan
Colorado State Parks, CO
Project:  Actualized the vision of an 850 mile network of trails inter-connecting the diverse Front Range landscapes and communities among which 80% of Colorado’s population resides.  Created a four-year Colorado Front Range Trail Implementation Plan by engaging a multi-interest coalition of stakeholders in a one-year process to establish a framework for identifying construction priorities.  Developed the partnerships, marketing, and financial strategies that will facilitate completion of the Front Range Trail.  Project team included Design Concepts and Geowest.

Red Rock Canyon Open Space Park Master Plan
City of Colorado Springs, CO
In conjunction with Design Concepts
Project:  Assisted with public process, needs assessment, operational analysis and funding projections, and design process for a heavily used yet environmentally sensitive large community open space park.  Facilitated decision-making efforts to help determine carrying capacity levels, resource management activities, passive versus active use issues, and potential revenue generating activities for cost recovery. 

Parks and Recreation Department Survey Design
City of Commerce City, CO
Project:  Designed surveys for residents of Commerce City and users of facilities and programs to provide a base level of information for future planning efforts.  The primary survey focused on taxpayers and employees of large local employers.  Smaller surveys targeted senior citizens, cultural program users and youth, reaching those populations through programs, events, and the school system.

Strategic Plan for Recreation Programs, Services and Facilities
City of Commerce City, CO
Project:  Facilitated a community planning process that identified existing and future needs for recreation programs, facilities and services, as well as identified appropriate funding sources to help meet the demands of this growing and evolving community northeast of Denver.  Team members included Design Concepts, Geowest and Leisure Vision/ETC Institute.

Parks and Recreation Master Plan
City of Coppell, TX
Project:  Performed a complete public process, inventory and analysis, creation of GIS digital database, funding alternatives, partnership opportunities, organizational recommendations and created recommendations for both active and passive use lands and recreation facilities for the suburban Dallas/Fort Worth city.  Team members included Design Concepts, NSR and Geowest.

Athletic Field Master Plan
City of Denver, CO
Project:  Denver Parks and Recreation sought to establish the extent of use, satisfaction and need of athletic fields for the City and other outdoor athletic sports providers.  GreenPlay conducted an inventory, assessment and evaluation of existing Denver Parks and Recreation athletic fields.  The plan includes field use trends, permitting and fee structures, field management systems, and recommendations for future decision making.  Team members included Design Concepts, HNTB, and Geowest.

Recreation Center Needs Assessment and Service Analysis
City of Denver, CO
Project: Determined a process for looking at the Neighborhood Needs and Level of Service for all 29 of Denver’s recreation centers.  Utilizing public involvement, interviews with key staff and council members, and GRASP^® LOS Analysis of the physical amenities of each recreation center, the level of service provided by each center was determined.  Based on these findings and a conceptual costs analysis, recommendations were established to provide equitable prioritization of capital improvements.  Team members included Design Concepts, Geowest, RRC Associates, and Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture.

Parks and Recreation Program Planning
City of Denver, CO
In conjunction with EDAW, Inc.
Project:  Created project specific detailed recreational program plans based on the integration with the broad-based Needs Assessment and Recreation Program Plan. 

Parks and Recreation Master Plan
City of Denver, CO
In conjunction with Wenk Associates
Project:  Assisted in the creation of the Denver Parks and Recreation Master Plan by overseeing the Recreation Program Plan components designed from the community outreach project and convert it into usable plans for the technical planning team and operations. 

Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Town of Dillon, CO
Project:  Developed a Parks and Recreation Master Plan for a small Colorado mountain town located next to the Lake Dillon Reservoir.  Team members included Design Concepts and Geowest for the parks and open space inventory and analysis and RRC Associates for the public opinion survey. 

Park and Recreation Needs Assessment
Eagle-Vail Metropolitan District, CO
Project:  This needs assessment addresses a 30 year old district serving a community of approximately 1400 households in the Colorado mountains between Vail and Beaver Creek resorts.  The project includes public involvement and goal setting, a demographic analysis, existing conditions inventory and statistically valid user survey in order to determine the best use of existing funding and the necessity for a future funding ballot issue.  Team members included RRC Associates.

Open Space and Trails Master Plan
Town of Evans, CO
Project:  Created a plan that would allow this town north of Denver to grow, yet conserve open space lands, protect valuable natural resources, dedicate parcels from development projects, and manage agency operations.  Team members included Design Concepts, Geowest, and Leisure Vision/ETC Institute.

Parks and Recreation Policy Plan Update
City of Fort Collins, CO
Project: The purpose of the project is to update the City of Fort Collin’s 1996 Parks and Recreation Policy Plan.  The update will set the vision, guidelines, and standards for parks, trails, forestry, and recreation for the next ten years.  The Plan will include sections on recreation facilities (parks, trails, recreation centers, etc.), future recreation trends, funding needs, and short range and long range action items.  The plan will be based on an extensive public process to identify the unique needs of the community and result in recommendations that balance these needs with the resources of the City.

Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan
City of Fort Morgan, CO
In conjunction with Sink Combs Dethlefs Sports Architecture
Project:  The city was interested in studying the feasibility of developing a multi-generational recreation center.  Team members reviewed different sites, potential funding, and amenities to be included and provided a pro-forma for future operations and maintenance costs.

Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan
City of Glenwood Springs, CO
Project:  GreenPlay facilitated a community planning process that created a long-range master planning document for the City to help guide decisions related to providing parks, recreation and opens space opportunities.  The planning process provided the City with the opportunity to articulate its vision for these services and provide a framework of action plans for implementation during future years.  The planning process created an innovative Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan that will provide the City, and ultimately the community residents, with the means to address current and projected trends, pursue finding opportunities, and facilitate excellent and innovative implementation strategies.  Particular to this community was the local park and recreation service provision and its impact on and by the local tourism industry.

Board of Directors 2006-2007 Vision and Strategic Plan
Foothills Art Center, Golden, CO
Project:  Assisted the board with refinement of the organization’s mission, developing a short term vision that stabilizes the organization for the next one to two years.  The sessions also created a strategic plan focusing on finances and resource allocation that defines the roles and responsibilities of the staff, board members, executive committee and specialized standing committees to reach the consensus vision.

Recreation Facilities Needs Assessment Study
Grand County Recreation District, UT
In conjunction with EDA Architects
Project:  Reviewed past public input efforts and conducted a series of public meetings to determine recreation facilities needed for the District and developed high-level operating cost projections for the top ranked priorities.

Parks and Recreation Master Plan
City of Hamilton, OH
In conjunction with Lose & Associates
Project:  Facilitated the public process, budgeting, operational analysis and management decisions for a comprehensive Management Plan.  The project analyzed current budget procedures, revenue generation, fees and charges and recommended improvements to budget performance and increased operation and maintenance costs resulting from renovation and expansion of existing and proposed facilities and programs.  Identified funding mechanisms relative to the final capital program developed from the master plan process. 

Needs Assessment and Operational Pro-Forma
Cherry Hills Community Church, Highlands Ranch, CO
Project:  Based on market research we determined the types of athletic fields and field surfaces that will best meet the needs of the Highlands Ranch Community and the greater sports community.  Additionally, we developed an operational pro-forma based on anticipated field rental rates, number of rental hours, anticipated maintenance costs and repair and replacement costs.

Community Services Master Plan and Impact Fee Study
City of La Quinta, CA
Project: Created a comprehensive Community Services Master Plan that will become an element of the City’s Comprehensive General Plan.  In addition to documenting existing City programs and parks, the plan also addressed community values, growth, future needs, and priorities, creating a clear direction with a set of goals and objectives for staff, advisory and elected officials for the improvement of the City’s park system, open space, golf course, trails, recreation facilities and programs.  A specific focus of the plan was to address the history of the recreational elements of the City having been identified with the La Quinta Resort and Club, the PGA West golf facilities and the annual La Quinta Arts Festival.  The plan addressed the needs of year round residents, second homeowners and tourists.  The planning process included developing a comprehensive inventory, an analysis of forecasted needs, and implementation strategies, along with some innovative and successful methodologies for analysis of current and future level of service along with helping to create consensus on philosophies for resource allocation, revenue generation and cost recovery.  In addition, a comprehensive review of the current Land Dedication and Developer Impact Fees Study was conducted.

Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
City of Lafayette, CO
In conjunction with RNL Design
Project:  As a component of a Comprehensive Plan for the City, the project updated the 1998 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, identifying new priorities and action plans, addressing land dedication requirements, and meeting the requirements for the Recreation and Tourism Element of Comprehensive Plans in the State of Colorado. 

Park & Recreation Facility Needs Assessment
City of Lake Oswego, OR
Project:  The City, located just south of Portland, needed to assess the potential of developing a recreation center.  The city is older and established and challenged with limited available land.  The Needs Assessment included a statistically valid survey, public meetings, stakeholder interviews, and workshops.

Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan
City of Las Cruces, NM
Project:  Las Cruces is a city experiencing a high level of growth and needed a Master Plan to ensure the future of its parks, recreation and open space.  GreenPlay provided written goals, plans, objectives, and policy statements that articulate a clear vision and a sustainable “road map” and model for the City’s future.  GRASP^® Level of Service Analysis, maps, and other data supporting the plan and its presentation to appropriate audiences were provided along with a financial plan and an action plan.  Team members included Design Concepts, Geowest and National Survey Research.

Recreation Master Plan
Lake County, Leadville, CO
Project:  Recreation in Lake County has experienced numerous transitions, and faced extensive challenges over the years.  This plan provided guiding mechanisms for addressing existing and future community needs, and providing a sustainable recreation agency to meet those needs.

Community Resources Master Plan
Lakewood, CO
Project: Developed a Master Plan for the Community Resources Department of this established western suburb of Denver.  The plan provided direction to staff and elected official for the enhancement of the community’s parks, recreation, historical, cultural and environmental programs, services and facilities for the next five to ten years.  Team members included:  Design Concepts, Geowest, and Pinyon Environmental Engineering Resources.

Park District Master Plan
Lisle Park District, Lisle, IL
Project: The project involved the creation of a Park District Master Plan that includes goals, objectives, forecasted needs, and implementation strategies to help guide decisions related to providing parks, recreation and opens space opportunities.  The Plan provides a planning process and implementation plan for the next 10 years to guide the District’s recreation programming, land acquisition and development, park renovations and improvements, facility enhancements, marketing, fee structures, and use of alternative sources of revenue.  Team members included Design Concepts, Geowest, and Leisure Vision/ETC Institute.

Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan
City of Lone Tree, CO
Project:  Development of a Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan including a needs assessment and level of service analysis incorporating the desires of the City of Lone Tree and the abilities of the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District (SSPRD) that services the City.  In light of rapid growth, residents’ expectations and financial considerations, the plan was coordinated with the Lone Tree Recreation Advisory Committee and the City Council, and the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District Board for development and enhancement of the City’s parks system, open space, trails, recreation facilities, recreation programs and services for the short term (2010), the mid term (2015) and the long term (2025).

Open Space and Trails Comprehensive Master Plan
City of Longmont, CO
Project:  Developed an Open Space and Trails Comprehensive Master Plan to include an inventory and strategy for the acquisition and future development of the City’s open space areas and trails system.  Key to this project was the community outreach process that was designed to allow for the investigation of concerns and priorities that existed within the community as they related to the Open Space and Trails Plan.  Team members included Design Concepts, The TSR Group and Greystone Environmental.

Parks & Recreation Needs Assessment
Macomb Township, MI
Project:  Developed a comprehensive Needs Assessment through the development, administration and analysis of a statistically-valid citizen survey, public meetings and a recreation inventory.  The project evaluated resident program and facility usage, awareness, satisfaction levels and need for the current and build-out population.

Needs Assessment and Operational Pro-Formas
Manheim Township, PA
In conjunction with Benchmark Construction Company, Inc.
Project: Developed a consolidated needs assessment based on previous work and studies, condition analysis of existing facilities and level of current service for identification of unmet needs, market segments, and how the needs relate to citizen involvement process and current building program.  The tasks developed five operational pro-formas for five building concepts for the Manheim Township Commissioners to provide optional recommendations for a Community Library/Recreation/Aquatics Center. 

Parks and Recreation Strategic Master Plan
City of Maryville, TN
In conjunction with Lose & Associates
Project:  Facilitated the public process, budgeting, operational analysis and management decisions for a comprehensive Strategic Management Plan. 

Parks and Recreation Long-Range Strategic Plan
City of Miami, FL
In conjunction with Goody Clancy
Project: This project included an assessment and long-range strategic plan including current park, facility and program usage, current and potential future park and recreation programs, customer service and marketing efforts, “best practices” for the delivery of park and recreation services and facilities, an assessment of fees and charges, resources analysis for facilities and amenities that support programs, and a framework guiding future decision making.  This strategic plan provides recommendations for future planning and implementation guidelines. 

Ski-Hi Feasibility Study/Parks and Recreation Master Plan
City of Monte Vista, CO
Project:  Create a Parks and Recreation Master Plan that meets the future needs of the community along with assessing current conditions of the Ski-Hi Facility and assisting the City in determining future uses for the facility. GreenPlay worked with RRC Associates, Design Concepts and Geowest to provide a 5-year plan that included a comprehensive public process and needs assessment to help prioritize future projects, growth strategies, and funding mechanisms that would be the best long term choices for the agency.

Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Montrose Recreation District, Montrose, CO
Project: Developed the first Parks and Recreation Master Plan for the District to guide decision-making for administration, operation, maintenance and future capital projects.  The plan will provide specific goals and objectives for the next five years and create a vision for the next ten years and beyond.  Team members included Design Concepts and Geowest.

Indoor Recreation Facilities and Programs Strategic Plan
Oklahoma City, OK
Project:  Developed a strategic plan for indoor recreation facilities and programs for the Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department.  Tasks included developing an inventory and analysis of existing facilities and programs, as well as a public opinion survey.  The project identified funding strategies to implement recommendations.  Team members included:  Design Concepts, Geowest and RRC Associates.

Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
City of Oregon City, OR
Project:  Perform complete public process, demographic analysis, inventory and analysis, creation of GIS digital database, funding alternatives, organizational SWOT analysis, program analysis, partnership opportunities, organizational recommendations, and create recommendations for both active and passive use lands and recreation facilities for the City located South of Portland metropolitan area.  Team members included Design Concepts, Leisure Vision and Geowest.

Parks and Recreation Master Plan & Feasibility Analysis
Town of Prescott Valley, AZ
Project:  Prescott Valley saw a need for a guiding plan for parks, recreation and trails, and insight relative to the feasibility of building and operating a community center.  The plan identified citizen needs and desires providing the foundation for developing strategies for improving programs and facilities.  The TSR Group provided spatial information management support.  The Community Center Feasibility Analysis encompassed a detailed market analysis of the community and alternative providers; identification of potential facility components based on programmatic, function and financial goals and objectives; general construction cost estimates; and development of an operational Business Plan.

Recreation and Tourism Plan
Pueblo Area Council of Government, Pueblo, CO
Project:  As a component of the Pueblo Area Council of Governments (PACOG) , inventoried existing park and tourism services and marketing efforts, identified new priorities and action plans, addressed land dedication requirements, and met the requirements for the Recreation and Tourism Element of Comprehensive Plans in the State of Colorado.

Parks and Recreation Strategic Implementation Plan
City of Raymore, MO
Project:  Performed complete public process, inventory and analysis, creation of GIS digital database, funding alternatives, partnership opportunities, organizational recommendations and created recommendations for both active and passive use lands and recreation facilities for a rapidly growing city immediately south of Kansas City.  Team members included Design Concepts, Leisure Vision and Geowest.

Parks and Recreation and Open Space Master Plan
City of Roswell, NM
In conjunction with Sites Southwest
Project: Assist in public process, inventory and analysis, creation of GIS digital database, and create recommendations for both active and passive use lands and recreation facilities.  Team members included Design Concepts, Leisure Vision and Geowest.

Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Master Plan
City of Salida, CO
Project: Develop the first Parks and Recreation Master Plan for the City to guide decision-making for administration, operation, maintenance and future capital projects.  The plan will provide a detailed inventory of the parks, recreation, trails and open space facilities, along with definitions and systems standards for parks and trails.  Specific goals and objectives for the next five years will partially be based from the results of a statistically valid citizen survey.  The plan will create a vision for the next ten years and beyond.  Team members included Design Concepts, Geowest and RRC Associates.

Parks and Recreation Programming Assessment and Work Plan
City of San Francisco, CA
In conjunction with Leon Younger & PROS
Project:  Conducted a Recreation Programming Assessment and Work Plan designed to provide a thorough analysis of the pattern of recreation programs offered at all City and County of San Francisco parks and recreation facilities operated by the department.  The project included inventory, analysis, recommendations, costing, and implementation strategies.  A statistically-valid survey was provided by Leisure Vision/ETC Institute. 

Parks Master Plan
City of Sherwood, OR
Project: Developed a comprehensive Parks Master Plan to replace an existing version previously updated in 2000.  In 1990, Sherwood had a population of only 3,125, the City has boomed to a current population exceeding 14,190.  The master planning process involved a comprehensive review of the existing inventory of land, recreation facilities, and recreation opportunities, development of a mission statement, development of a strategic set of goals, objectives, and actions for the next twenty years, surveying the needs of residents, identifying land for future parks and open space acquisition, preservation, or conservation, development of conceptual designs for parks, provision of a capital improvement schedule, and review existing finance strategies and provide recommendations to fund improvements.  Project team members included Design Concepts, Geowest and Leisure Vision.

Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan
City of Shoreline, WA
Project:  Conducted a community needs assessment and developed a Plan based on these findings.  The initial phase entailed facilitating community meetings and focus groups; conducting a statistically-valid citizen survey; preparing and analyzing the lifecycle costs of maintaining existing facility; and developing target levels of service for facilities, programs and services.  Phase Two of the project created a six-year capital improvement and implementation plan; developed conceptual plans for several parks; and integrated the Plan with the Shoreline Comprehensive Plan.  The team included David Evans and Associates and Leisure Vision/ETC Institute.

Parks, Recreation, Community Arts, Trails and Open Space Master Plan
City of South Jordan, UT
Project:  Developed a comprehensive plan to address the evolving parks, recreation and open space needs of this growing suburb of Salt Lake City.  Conducted a facility inventory and analysis, needs assessment including community participation, environmental analysis, and a trails system evaluation.  Master plan included an operation and management plan and goals and objectives.  Team members included Design Concepts, Geowest and Leisure Vision/ETC Institute.

Needs Assessment and Program Plan
Stapleton Development Corporation, Denver, CO
In conjunction with Marketing Support
Project:  Designed the Recreation Program Plan and implementation criteria for 1,100 acres of parks, facilities, and open space for the Stapleton International Airport redevelopment project for the City of Denver and Park Creek Metropolitan District. 

Central Park, Trails and Greenways Master Plan
Stapleton Development Corporation, Denver, CO
In conjunction with EDAW, Inc.
Project:  Designed the Recreation Program Plan and implementation criteria for 1,100 acres of parks, facilities, and open space for the Stapleton International Airport redevelopment project for the City of Denver and Park Creek Metropolitan District. 

Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Master Plan
Town of Superior, CO
Project:  Performed complete public engagement process including a needs assessment survey, inventory and analysis, creation of GIS digital database, and created recommendations for both active and passive use lands and recreation facilities for a rapidly growing town north of Denver.  Examined partnerships and the inner workings of this young Town to promote service efficiency.  Team members included Design Concepts, Leisure Vision and Geowest.

Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan
Strasburg Parks and Recreation District, Strasburg, CO
Project:  Created the District’s first Master Plan for a small community that is facing rapid growth stimulated by development in the vicinity of Denver International Airport.  Lead an internal and external data collection process designed to engage the public through community meetings and a district-wide survey.  The data was synthesized into a comprehensive plan for the District operations, programs and capital improvements, including priorities and a viable funding plan.  The District expects to use the Plan to leverage its resources to attract grants and other external funding sources that will achieve the goals of the Plan.  Team members included Design Concepts and Geowest.

Capital Strategies Study
City of University Place, WA
Project:  This community-wide outreach effort solicited feedback to assist in developing the City’s capital strategy for the next 6-12 years, in light of a dramatically reduced capital budget, with intent to determine the community’s investment priorities and what level of support (including dollar investment) exists to implement the strategies.  The tasks included public engagement through a 22 member Citizen Task Force, informational and input gathering meetings as well as a statistically valid community survey.  The document analyzes the data collected and integrates it into a consensus based program for all capital needs (parks, recreation, open space, streets, traffic, etc.), including priorities and a viable funding plan.  Team members included ETC Institute, Design Concepts and Geowest.

Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Town of Vail, CO
Project:  A combined effort of the Town of Vail and the Vail Recreation District resulting in a Parks and Recreation Master Plan that will serve as both a vision and an action plan for implementing this vision, establishing a clear set of goals, policies and objectives and providing direction to Town and District staff, Advisory Boards and Elected Officials for re-development and enhancement of the community’s parks and recreation programs, services and facilities.  The Plan addresses Vail and the surrounding area including year round residents, second homeowners and visitors and will promote a seamless relationship between the Town of Vail and the Vail Recreation District.

CapitalSpace Initiative – Master Plan
National Capital Planning Commission, Washington D.C.
In conjunction with EDAW, Inc.
Project:  Created a cohesive plan for all public parks, recreation, open space, monuments and cultural facilities for our nation’s capital through working jointly with the National Capital Planning Commission, the National Park Service and the Washington DC Parks and Recreation Department.  GreenPlay and team members from Design Concepts and Geowest were charged primarily with conducting the typologies and standards analysis using the GRASP^® Methodology to evaluate holdings and service areas, along with confirming demographics, administrative benchmarking, operations and administrative opportunities, and helping to align and facilitate the partnerships between these three major agencies.

Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Williamson County, Franklin, TN
In conjunction with Lose & Associates
Project:  Developed a Parks and Recreation Master Plan for a large county located in the Nashville Metropolitan area.  The county has had rapid growth in both unincorporated areas and in the developed cities.  The plan assessed the Department’s facilities, fee schedule, organizational structure, resources, and funding potential for additional facilities. 

Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan
Town of Windsor, CO
Project:  Due to unprecedented rapid growth in the area, the Town commissioned a Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan to provide guidance for park, trail, and open space development and recreation needs within the Town through the year 2012.  In addition to improvements, the plan addresses local land development codes and land dedication requirements, as well as review of department operations.  Team members included Design Concepts, The TSR Group, and Leisure Vision/ETC Institute.

Parks and Recreation Master Plan
City of Winter Haven, FL
In conjunction with HHI Design
Project: The Winter Haven Parks and Recreation Master Plan serves as both a vision for the parks and recreation facilities and services provided to the community and an action plan for implementing this vision.  The Plan assesses Winter Haven’s existing resources, administrative processes, and the community’s unique needs.  The citizen-driven Plan establishes a clear set of goals, policies, and objectives that will provide direction to the City for recreation programming, park renovations and improvements, facility development and enhancements, marketing, and allocation of funding.  Team members included Design Concepts and Geowest.

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Promotions, Marketing, Alternative Funding and Partnerships

Pricing and Cost Recovery Workshops
Bend Metro Parks and Recreation District, Bend, OR
Project: To assist the Bend Metro Parks and Recreation District discover and articulate it’s pricing and cost recovery philosophy and polices by evaluating its current situation in regard to how tax subsidy is currently invested.  The resulting articulation provides a framework for staff to work within for setting fees annually and defend or explain its pricing structure to citizens and user groups.

Parks & Recreation Partnership Process & Facilitation
City of Boulder, CO
In conjunction with Royce Arbour, Inc.
Project:  Created Public/Private Partnership Guidelines and Process for the City through research with industry experts, local agencies, and staff, under approval of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.  GreenPlay produced a Sponsorship Policy and Procedures, an served as City Liaison and Project Manager for the development of a 14,000 square foot concrete in-ground skatepark. 

Park Impact Fee Study
City of Evans, CO
In conjunction with Design Concepts
Project:  Determined, defined and quantified the parkland and development necessary to provide for new growth according to the standards set forth in the Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan.  Recommended revision of developer and homebuilder requirements to provide adequate sites and to provide or assist in providing the financing required for this purpose.  The study separated acquisition needs from development needs, as well as addressed parks, trails and open space elements. 

Community Center Marketing, Management and Operational Planning
City of Federal Way, WA
Project:  Developed a marketing plan to support the opening of the new community center.  Developed a Request for Proposals document for fitness equipment.  Developed the facility Operational Manual including policies and procedures relating to personnel, admission, building operations, cash handling, customer service, identification and computer processes, cleaning and maintenance, registration, rentals, emergency procedures and troubleshooting.  Conducted staff training.

Marketing & Business Plan
MZI, Inc., Golden, CO
Project:  Created a local to national marketing strategy, marketing materials and corporate identity for a private company that supplies to parks, recreation and open space agencies and created a plan to procure sponsorships and partnerships for public/private in-line rinks for multiple arenas.

Marketing Strategy and Plan
ECI, Loveland, CO
Project:  Formulated and implemented a comprehensive marketing strategy for a firm that supplies construction management and general contracting services to parks, recreation and open space agencies in Colorado.  The project also created identity and marketing materials, presentations, electronic newsletters, and media kits.