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HomeMy WebLinkAbout121025-05.2 East Bay Parks District PresentationA Vision for East Bay Regional Parks The District Plan East Bay Regional Park District A Vision for East Bay Regional Parks www.ebparks.org/district -plan Encompassing Alameda and Contra Costa counties Largest regional park district in the nation 73 regional parks Over 126,000 acres 55 miles of shoreline Over 1,330 miles of trails Over 30 million annual visits What we do: Preserve nature Provide access to nature Connect people with nature Keep parks welcoming, safe, and enjoyable for all Our Park District A Vision for East Bay Regional Parks www.ebparks.org/district -plan East Bay Regional Park District Recreation and Preservation Climate Resiliency Wildfire Protection Balancing Recreation and Preservation – From Parks to Trails Protecting Parks from the Impacts of Climate Change Year-Round Effort, Reducing Fire Intensity, Preparation A Vision for East Bay Regional Parks www.ebparks.org/district -plan The District Plan Desired Outcomes Provide a strategic roadmap with key priorities Move toward the vision of an extraordinary and well -managed system of open space parkland Analysis of existing conditions and future trends encompassing population and climate change Incorporate robust community and staff input to develop reflective strategies and priorities The Park District is preparing its next District Plan to guide the future of East Bay Regional Parks and address changing conditions, including climate change, the economy, demographics, and park usage. A Vision for East Bay Regional Parks www.ebparks.org/district -plan District Plan Themes Themes will apply throughout all goals and strategies of the Plan. Equity Resiliency Fiscal Sustainability Collaboration A Vision for East Bay Regional Parks www.ebparks.org/district -plan Draft District Plan Goals Goal Area Draft Goal Access Our parks, programs, and facilities should be welcoming and accessible to all. Experiences Our lands, programs, and facilities should provide engaging outdoor recreation and enrichment opportunities for the diverse East Bay community. Resource Protection Our parks should protect valuable natural and cultural resources and should be part of a healthy ecosystem that is resilient to the impacts of climate change. Engagement Our priorities and policies should reflect and respond to the needs of the East Bay community. Public Lands Management Our lands and facilities should be well -maintained and support healthy and inclusive recreation. Organizational Management East Bay Regional Park District should be an effective and efficient organization, and an excellent workplace. A Vision for East Bay Regional Parks www.ebparks.org/district -plan District Plan Timeline A Vision for East Bay Regional Parks www.ebparks.org/district -plan District Plan Timeline – Round 2 Goals, Actions, and Priorities to Balance Community Priorities Heard from Round 1 o Investments in Existing Parklands o Providing Access to Newly Acquired Parklands o Balancing Resource Conservation and Public Access o Providing New Amenities o Maintaining Existing Amenities o Responding to Emerging Challenges from Climate Change, Wildland Fires, etc. A Vision for East Bay Regional Parks www.ebparks.org/district -plan District Plan Timeline – Round 3 Public Review of Draft District Plan materials Does the Draft District Plan reflect the community priorities from Round 2? Do the Goals, Actions, and Priorities strike the right balance? A Vision for East Bay Regional Parks www.ebparks.org/district -plan Community Involvement in the District Plan Focused stakeholder meetings throughout Round 2 and Round 3 Public Events and Open Houses Opportunities to Review and Comment on all Draft Documents Discussion and Approval of District Plan by Board of Directors For questions, please contact: Devan Reiff, dreiff@ebparks.org For more information, please visit: www.ebparks.org/district -plan Thank youThank you