Centre Region Parks & Recreation
2008 Work Plan
Approved by the CRPR Board on 13 Mar 08 (not listed in priority) |
Overall
Operations
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• Promote the benefits and availability of local recreation opportunities in parks and programs. Continue to improve marketing & awareness;
consider development of a CRPR logo.
• Provide effective, efficient and safe program & facility operations.
• Continue to encourage and promote volunteer opportunities in programs and parks.
• Finalize the transition from the in-office SportsLog database and promote the new, Internet-based Active.Net service.
• Expand the dialog with SCASD in matters related to the uses of the schools and of municipal facilities (processes for programs & facilities).
• Continue to coordinate the COG Ad Hoc Regional Park Committee regarding funding for “regional” P&R operations & capital projects.
• Implement the revised Sportfield Reservation System with organized sport groups.
• Continue agency website maintenance & promotion.
• Continue to address staff coordination & personnel issues. |
Program Operations:
Camps, Leagues,
Fitness,
Special Events |
• Update the Fitness Instructor policies and develop a Policy Manual
• Add more Start Smart youth programs as resources allow; continue to work on revitalizing the youth sports leagues
• Improve overall job effectiveness, including improved promotion programs and finding alternate sites and programs
• Develop a long range plan for leagues and fitness classes, including a yearly schedule
• Create more visibility and opportunities for the youth and adult sports and fitness programs.
• Continue to increase attendance and program revenue by offering new programs and special events.
• Focus on resolving issues with the SCASD Scheduling Process. Explore new and alternative options for indoor space
• Create and implement electronic newsletters and service evaluation surveys to customers.
• Obtain more business sponsors to help support programs and special events. Continue work on the Program Partner Policy to obtain
appropriate assistance for promotion, scheduling and facility usage.
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Park
Operations |
• Continue installing bollards and other control devices to protect pavilions and park areas from vehicle access / damages.
• Pour concrete floor and complete the Spring Creek Park garage addition.
• Work with the host municipality to complete the playground renovations and upgrades.
• Focus on efficient scheduling, completion and evaluation of park maintenance tasks and special projects. Focus on issues with the Tudek
Dog Park surfacing and Tudek Park Garden Plots.
• Complete the PCC projects per the grant contract, including the Project Partner tasks.
• Install gravel surfacing on streamside trail at TWP to enhance bike path system.
• Remove sod from infields at Circleville and Tudek Parks to promote softball; renovate or build new volleyball courts at Spring Creek Park.
• Continue upgrading sportfield turf to provide better and safer playing surfaces. |
Senior
Center |
• Expand the variety of programs offered while maintaining the high quality of current programs.
• Continue to develop financially self-supporting programs to supplement the free, core programs.
• Implement the Senior Calendar Partner Policy to attract new sponsors and increase revenue.
• Orient the Staff Assistant to the new full time position for 2008.
• For the Staff Assistant position, seek to increase the county share from 29% to 50%, as with the Center Director position.
• Develop a yearly schedule of special projects and recurring tasks to coordinate responsibilities and provide more efficient services. |
Nature
Center |
• Continue to develop and promote new programs, group programs, special events, facility rentals, Friends Memberships and donations.
• Continue work on the Capital Campaign - private, public, county, etc.; seek state capital budget release.
• Proceed with final planning of the Spring Creek Education Building as funds permit.
• Complete the improved parking areas and Wetlab outfitting pending available funds.
• Develop, purchase and install property signs (interpretive, regulatory and informational).
• Install boardwalk enhancements (benches, signs, etc.) and extensions as funds permit.
• Wetlab: Install electrical service, lighting and the new windows; install furnishings as funds permit.
• Complete the Puddintown Road boardwalk loop and install benches along trails. |
Aquatics |
• Continue to operate safe, clean & fun pools and programs.
• Explore and implement new and/or updated program ideas & special events for aquatics, including programming possibilities for the
renewed facilities in 2009 and 2010.
• Focus on bathhouse & pool office housekeeping by summer staff; coordinate improved pool vending machine operations.
• Continue to assist with the Active.Net conversion |
Park Forest
Pool
Renewal |
• Complete the shared-parking agreement with SCASD / PF Middle School
• Complete the detailed construction documents and bid out the project to contractors.
• Pending municipal approvals, begin construction in early-August. |
Welch Pool Renewal
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• Coordinate development and approval of shared parking agreement with SCASD, CRRA & COG.
• Submit a grant application in April 2008 for construction assistance.
• Complete the Master Site Plan
• In the fall, develop detailed construction documents to bid out the project to contractors in early 2009; start construction in August 2009 . |
COG Ad HocRegional Park
Committee
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• Develop and maintain a history of the Regional Park process.
• Coordinate the Master Site Plan process for the Oak Hall parklands - including consulting firm selection and the plan development.
(Added: proceed with the Whitehall Road Parkland MSP per the $40K state grant).
• Prepare a recommendation regarding 2009+ municipal contributions for Regional Park (summer).
• Assist with the development and review of a COG-wide Capital Improvement Plan – as related to the pool renewals, the regional park initiatives and the COG Equipment Storage suggestion.
• Assist in reviewing a draft Joint Funding Agreement for financing the renewal of the two pools.
• Work with the Authority as the planning and construction phases for each pool move forward.
• Work with Harris Township as they develop a proposal to assure the continued operation of the Hess Softball Field Complex beyond 2008.
• Consider action on the need for COG Vehicle & Equipment Storage Area.
• Coordinate with the Authority as the Millbrook Marsh Nature Center Capital Campaign moves into the Construction Phase.
• Monitor progress by the YMCA / Visitor’s Bureau on the indoor sports facility
• Added: Make a recommendation to the General Forum regarding “regional funding” for the Musser Gap Greenway / Trail.
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