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Home My WebLink AboutLO2040_JOINT8_Presentation_031025_FINAL Advisory CommunityCommittee UO sF ,moo ‘.9„Gc,_,„,, P rks1 Recreation & Natural LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 Resourrs Advisory Board 4.4 Joint Meeting #8 . -. ,.. 4 • March 19 2025 N. ` ` ' • ‘. . ,., _• -. 4. =4 _ , . .frpt , - .4 •,-- t '7 I~. , ,,,,,,, , i 2, . , AltP •kig4(. ,, ' - 1- . . , S . - ,,,f , .4 Iv , iii. ., • • • ,.. . . f� r. ® - ` f 7 SUM -. ABLE CONNECTED THRIVING AG E N DA 1 FUNDING STRATEGIES DRAFT ATHLETIC FIELD RECAP & DISCUSSION REQUIREMENTS REPORT DRAFT PARKS PLAN PARKS BOARD ROLE IN WRAP—UP & NEXT 2040 OVERVIEW IMPLEMENTATION STEPS 11011k' E°6 eeso LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 Lake Oswego Parks Plan 2040 Schedule 2023 2024 2025 Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Existing Conditions Assessment Al I ? CI Vision,Goals, Implementation and Action Plan City Council and Objectives Hearings Needs Assessment and Recommendations Plan Development and Adoption Public Engagement 7 if ri Focus Groups i i Online Survey ir)` f-I,- Online Survey Community Neighborhood Event {{// ,qq�� Workshops �( ��//`` r i • r,- 7 • ✓� �� • r �� • 17 • t7 1 • (i • r • CAC CAC CAC CAC CAC CAC CAC CAC Meeting 1 Meeting 2 Meeting 3 Meeting 4 Meeting 5 Meeting 6 Meeting 7 Meeting 8 mos '' ' imp. fit_` PRNRAB PRNRAB PRNRAB PRNRAB PRNRAB PRNRAB PRNRAB PRNRAB Meeting 1 Meeting 2 Meeting 3 Meeting 4 Meeting 5 Meeting 6 Meeting 7 Meeting 8 0 a City Council City Council City Council Briefing Briefing Briefing 1 ,r 1i0p 1 11 11 , 1, , �t— i� ' v 111111 1► ® • l •,••X III • 4,1 NMI MU 0 - CACa Community Advisory Committee PRNRAB:Parks,Recreation,and Natural Resources Advisory Board COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PLAN Engagement by Phase o 0 N.Arlie ;0 , r. EXISTING CONDITIONS VISION, GOALS, NEEDS ASSESSMENT& IMPLEMENTATION PLAN DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT AND OBJECTIVES RECOMMENDATIONS AND ACTION PLAN AND ADOPTION JUNE-AUGUST 2023 SEPTEMBER- DECEMBER 2023- MARCH-SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 2024- -Kickoff Meeting DECEMBER 2023 MARCH 2O24 2024 APRIL 2025 and Site Visit -Focus Groups -CAC Meetings -CAC Meetings -CAC Meetings -CAC Meetings -PRNRAB nnpat�nfl= -PRNRAB Meetings -PRNRAB Meetings -PRNRAB Meetings -City Council -Neighborhood -City Council Briefing -Survey 1 Briefing Workshops -Community Event -City Council Briefing -Online Survey 2 EVs LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 ^', yt- te r `"' " • .e '4%"*\r' . s J.,.........;:,. „ f . ,... V 11, 411) k-.. - —� . yr �' " .. li � ln .0� • What questions and /or .. 0 -- -- y comments do you have " . .. , .. . f about the project s _ v status . .. 4cK+yam.-. 401 4 a ' � ,s" 1, _ . _.?awl ' �'` �@ p...._ < PARKS PLAN 2040 PUBLIC DRAFT Overview & Purpose . 14.1.11111 ■ Buildswith uponcurrent ParksCity Planinitiatives 2025 and aligns LAKE OSWEGO • Identifies systemwide needs and • Parrsaddressespark equity and access %Ic , - q y ----- • Recommends specific improvements to 10 hs, ` park and recreation facilities and ,:-, ,, activities _, i t • Outlines a renewed vision and goals F LA �- -- W . ,.. grounded in community values and CITY OF LAKE OSWE 0- i., •- needs PARKS PLAN• ,, 4O � - ' ■ Hi hli hts actions to address rioritg p y --FR. initiatives Parks Recreation, & - ' - =-�, . . ' ` — • Serves as a guide for future decision- Natural Areas System Plan , making, investments projects, and , programs PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT I MARCH 2025 _io CAPRA oe 41111101.. ;of�{`cs4. s o ' eesoz, LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 PARKS PLAN 2040 PUBLIC DRAFT Plan Structure 6 0 c:;;,,T➢- - 1 c T - 176 Pages (excludingappendices) Table of Con - _ :- A few placeholders to come ! • Executive Summary • Letter from the Director • Final Athletic Field Introduction 1 Requirements Report 02 Our City, Our Parks 11 (Appendix G) Community Voices 35 04 Park Access and Equity 53 05 Systemwide Recommendations 82 06 Transformative Projects 117 i 07 Action Plan 149 41111111111'.... °RE'°? LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 PARKS PLAN 2040 PUBLIC DRAFT Plan Structure — Appendices • Parks and Recreation Facility Inventory 346 Pages • Needs Assessment • Community Outreach • Community Outreach Summary Summary (249 pages) • Capital Improvement Project List A few placeholders to come ! Final CAC/Parks Board • Funding Strategies • Meeting Summary • Implementation Strategies • Final Athletic Field Requirements Report • Athletic Field Requirements Report (underway) _ eeso`'� • LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 PARKS PLAN 2040 PUBLIC DRAFT Chapter1 Introduction PARKS PLAN 2025 u Water Sport Center dock replacement ACCOMPLISHMENTS (February 2020) Parks Plan 2025 resulted in numerous park and New accessible restrooms at George • Outlines plan purpose and organization facility upgrades,as well as the construction of Rogers Park and East Waluga Park(2021) 57.8 acres of new developed parks funded by Renovation of the Lake Oswego Swim Park the passage of a local bond measure in 2019, (March 2021) • S u m m a ry o f planning process and totaling f56 million in improvements. H Renovation of the Adult Community Center New Parks and Facilities (March 2022) schedule Since Parks Plan 2025,four new parks and w Renovation of the Indoor Tennis Center facilities have been developed: (January 2023) • Quarry Bike Skills Park at East Waluga Park w Replacement of the George Rogers Park • Describes accomplishments from Parks (March 2019) lower picnic shelter(February 2024) • Iron Mountain Park(February 2021) In-Progress Projects Plan 2025 Woodmont Natural Park(February 2021) There are also three major in-progress projects underway in Lake Oswego,including: • Rassekh Park Phase 1 and Skatepark(June 2024) a Lake Oswego Public Golf Course Renovation, the • Describes relationship to other City plans Major Improvements coconstruction of adng new 9-hole design Golf Course,renovation and extension of Over the past 15 years,the City has continued the existing driving range,construction and studies (Comprehensive Plan City to invest in its existing parks and facilities, of a new related golf course maintenance / Major improvements include: facility,and renovation of the former Charter A DA Transition Plan Park H clubhouse building featioor n additional p Trail improvements and bridge programming and community space replacement at Roehr Park(March 2019) as part of future recreation center , programming(expected completion in Master Plans Athletic Fields early spring 2025}. Requirements Study, etc.) 111111 . =°F 9Aeco�, LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 PARKS PLAN 2040 PUBLIC DRAFT Figure 2-7: Recreation Amenity Inventory ' 8 Baseball/Softball Fields Chapter 2 Our City, Our Parks :f 2 Basketball Courts 4•+ 7 Soccer Fields • Describes regional, local, and historical factors jib gTennisCourts impacting the city g 1 Bike Skills Park 6 S Dog Parks • Summarizes snapshot of community demographics ems a.Picnic Shelters and projected growth 17 Play Areas • Maps and describes existing parks, amenities, FitnessSpot 1 Performance Amphitheater recreation facilities, trails, and recreation program Permanent Restrooms at 16 sites offerings Water Access at 16 sites • Summarizes existing maintenance and operations off-street Parking at,6sites practices and snapshot of existing funding mix 4111111111 . 0 4: 9Aeco�, LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 COMMUNITY OUTREACH KEY PARKS PLAN 2040 PUBLIC DRAFT THEMES Across all engagement efforts, participants Chapter 3 Community Voices placed a high value of satisfaction on Lake Oswego's existing park and recreation system. While it is apparent that community members the prk and system,a ■ Outlines goals and principles of engagement process oflue different ideas andcreation needs were shared forr ty the future.The following key themes emerged • Identifies key engagement steps in planning process as top priorities to address in Parks Plan 2040: » Trail connectivity and opportunities for feedback » Reinvestment in and maintenance of existing parks and facilities • Summarizes key themes that emerged from » Information sharing community feedback » Accessibility improvements » Additional athletic facilities • Describes the plan s strategic framework, vision, and » Healthy parks and climate resilience » Year-round recreation opportunities goals » Access to nature • Describes Department's mission and values » Unique and accessible play opportunities 4. r 9Aeco4, LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 ....::........... a.r �� "Zp � I PARKS PLAN 2040 PUBLIC DRAFT - - . rY _-��- Chapter 4 Park Access and Equity i` , , ."..v __- :{ ., • Describes importance of havingaccess toparks to �. ` =6�: ` w } , . - • `` p communityhealth & well-being -% _ i �.L�, 7.y. r i � � r EXERCISE 8t SPORTS • Summarizes results of essential services gap areas analysis and equity index mapping analysis ... -_ __ f t.. • Benchmarks Lake Oswego against other r ff.7' -- communities of similar sizes i` L -- N -s — . • Describes national and regional trends inparks and ::u ` g IF , recreation = s r, PLAY FOR CHILDREN doillik _ eeso'- 4 LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 PARKS PLAN 2040 PUBLIC DRAFT Chapter 5 Systemwide Recommendations ,�A, �� Goal 1: Access to Essential Services • Outlines operational and policy �_ -_ 1.1 Prioritize improving trails,pathways,and other walking and biking connections to M r ., „ , crtlrsAA parks and facilities that provide essential services.This may include off-street facilities, 11 • �'' ' r' recommendationsthat apply on-street pathways or bikeways,and/or pathways on partner-owned properties.Work . p f l r with other City departments to prioritize pedestrian and bicycle projects(e.g.,pedestrian crossings,sidewalk improvements,installation of bike lanes or shared streets)where they Adult Volleyball systemwide (I. e. will enhance access and improve connections to park and recreation facilities. 1.2 Prioritize accessibility improvements at parks and facilities that provide essential "There should be a playground recommendationsthat apply to services to ensure they are inclusive and comfortable for people of all ages and within easy walking distance abilities.Make parks more comfortable by providing or enhancing support amenities of every neighborhood. such as benches,drinking fountains with bottle fillers,and bike racks/bike parking.Add a a II or most assets, n o t just to a variety of seating options and groupings of seating in parks:benches,movable seating, There should be safe walkingpaths within neighborhoods seat walls,etc.Avoid the use of engineered wood fiber except in nature play areas. for families to reach their single park or facility) neighborhood park.The 1.3 Design and develop parks,greenspace,and trail corridors to support community g respite,wellness,and the mental health and stress reduction benefits found in city should have at least one connections to nature.Expand access to nature by integrating natural features and playground specifically designed thematic,sensory,or natural play equipment into playgrounds. for kids with disabilities, • N o t e s recommendations that including soft surfaces and 1.4 Pursue the strategic acquisition of land for new parks.While the City has limited accessible play structures." opportunities to purchase or convert vacant land into parks,it should also actively look —Communitywide Online Survey are ongoing or are already for opportunities to acquire new land that could meet community recreation needs; Respondent particularly sites within gap areas related to water access or recreation and/or sites with underway views of water or mountains. Parks Plan 2040 84 of tnE o4. dillilloh LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 Capital Project Snapshot PARKS PLAN 2040 PUBLIC DRAFT Total Projects Reinvestment Projects Chapter 6 Transformative Projects 0 Build/Add Projects Access Projects • Summarizes capital improvement planning Nature Project* process, inputs, and categories 'Note than other efforts,such as the restoration work in the aty's natural areas,represent ongoing maintenance efforts rather than capita!investment • Maps proposed improvements to system projects.In teaoric rthaon,there en�a continued projects identified in natural areas that represent a continued planned investment in providing Cake Oswego residents with access to nature. • Describes key site-specific recommendations for major investments into 16 different park and recreation sites in 12 different neighborhoodswows— across the city • Describes proposed new parks and facilities with no specific site identified Rassekh Park Groundbreaking(2023) Note: of 15-year list CIP included in appendix fpp a �. LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 PARKS PLAN 2040 PUBLIC DRAFT Chapter 7 Action Plan ■ PLAN FOR PICKLEBALL Create a business plan for a future indoor pickleball facility and conduct a site opportunity analysis.While Parks Plan Lead Responsibility: ■ Describes a toolbox of funding 2040 did identify pickleball as a high priority project,it did Parks&Recreation not identifya specific location that couldprovide indoor or Department:ning,Parks,and eat, p Planning, and strategies t o accomplish capital outdoor pickleball facilities.Parks Plan 2040 recommends Programming Staff additional steps in addressing this recreation need,including Support:Planning identifying one or more potential location(s)for both indoor Department,City Manager's project recommendations as and outdoor pickleball facilities. Office well as increasing maintenance • INTEGRATE UNIVERSAL DESIGN Identify universal design practices that can be implemented Costs as part of regular amenity replacement in combination with accessibility improvements identified in the City's ADA Lead Responsibility: tibility: Parks&Rcreation Transition Plan.The City can start this process by establishing Department:Planning and more formal design standards that explicitly incorporate Parks Staff • Describes implementation universal design principles.These principles should be applied Support:PRNRAB, Lake not only to new amenities but also to ongoing replacements Oswego ADA Coordinator strategies to accomplish key and upgrades. elements of the plan and • START ADDITIONAL PLANNING FOR CERTAIN PROJECTS Identify the next steps for project recommendations that advance some of the more are either not tied to specific sites or require additional Lead Responsibility: planning prior to implementation,Parks Plan 2040 has Parks&Recreation recommendations for several non-site-specific larger scale or Department:and Management, P � Parks,and Communications complex systemwide and capital unique facilities such as an outdoor pickleball facility,a new Staff park in the Lake Grove,Bryant or Rosewood neighborhoods, Support: PRNRAB, Foothills Park expansion,a possible new Westside indoor Planning Department, oF`"'4 project recommendations community/recreation center,and/or a new water play feature. Engineering Department, Lake Oswego Library 11411111 . LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 PARKS PLAN 2040 PUBLIC DRAFT Discussion Questions • Is there anything in Parks Plan 2040 that does not resonate with you ? • Are the discussions we had during the planning process and community input reflected in Parks Plan 2040? • Is there anything else missing? Alb' E4 LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 a--• y t- ter-., rf`-" ? - " - .e + "' ` . 1070, - rro �; �w 0 1.414..----"r" 10 • ' } 'ease Do... . y have an other you - --- -�- i f 2.,, ...... .,... ,... . •_ . ,..... y questions about t h e , , ,...- ... . ., _ . NAL ..._... f P a r <s Pl an 2040 P ublic ,tik. . 40, - . t. Draft . .;, „...„.„.,,.. _ ..... ,. r.., . . - 4. _ ,. ter ; �-Ke.-7^-^ , �- 4/Pw: r r Gr p, Alt ;... <., l.. FUNDING STRATEGIES Current Funding Mix • General Fund • • 2019 General Obligation Bond • Demolition Tax • • System Development Charges (SDCs) • User Fees • = Capital Funding: one-time cost to acquire, design, build, or replace parks and facilities ♦ = Operations Funding: the ongoing, and increasing annual cost to maintain, repair, clean,& program parks and facilitiesAlb' E°6 PEoz. LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 FUNDING STRATEGIES LO 2040 Funding Toolbox ■ Strategically pursue grants ■ Pursue Metro Bond funding ■ Establish and/or strengthen partnerships ■ Prepare facility business plans ■ Keep fees and charges current with actual costs and/or increase user and program fees ■ Encourage community members to establish a Parks and Recreation Foundation ■ Consider another general obligation bond ( bond measure) Alb' E4 LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 FUNDING STRATEGIE ' LO 2040 Funding Toolbox ■ Explore a parks maintenance utility fee ■ Update system development charges ■ Solicit donations ■ Pursue land swaps, long term leases, and land trusts ■ Expand sponsorship program ■ Propose a local option levy ■ Establish tax increment financing ■ Alter demolition tax ■ Increase general fund dollars 04 LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 1jai ` ? , 3 �_ ...... ' .-- . I Vr 0 \. \ Are there any funding — - 4 a strategies you would like to - � 4 ; hear about or discuss in more _________,........, ,, .... 1 detail ? Which one ( s) are you . _ f; most interested i n see i n the .__ _ . , Department pursue ? ..,,,*.5.,- ,,,, DRAFT ATHLETIC FIELD REQUIREMENTS REPORT Overview „,771.?-1 • Conducted by Eight Ei ht Insights to address r g / • ,. current and future demand for athletic fields ! � and to update prior work by the City • Updates previous studies completed in 2001, -} "y 2011, and 2019 to reflect new user data and1' allocation processes • Involved extensive coordination with sport user oREG0a groups, City staff, and School District staff Athletic Field Requirements Report • Addressed City and School District Facilities (2025) ZEC EIGHT INSIGHTS • Includes recommendations relating to : • Scheduling & Optimization • Policy & Management • Eot: • Capital Improvements LAKE o+o PARKS PLAN 2040 DRAFT ATHLETIC FIELD REQUIREMENTS REPORT Overall Recommendations • Capital Improvement Needs: • New synthetic turf fields • Improvements to existing fields to increase year-round use (lighting, drainage, artificial turf) • Multi-use field conversions • Non-Capital Strategies: • Scheduling redistribution • Promote community awareness of underutilized fields and/or open time slots • Increase off-season programming • Strengthen collaboration with schools to optimize shared facilities • Policy & Management: • Prioritize local youth programs for prime field times • Increase monitoring and enforce maintenance schedules • Explore public-private partnerships to fund field improvements • Re-evaluate the four-tired field allocation system for ability to serve high-need users oFosn PEoz. LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 DRAFT ATHLETIC FIELD REQUIREMENTS REPORT Suggested Short-Term Implementation (1-2 Years) • Scheduling and optimization : • Staggered practice schedules • Prioritize Sunday morning and early morning use • Prioritize youth leagues over adult leagues on premium fields • Expand partnership with LOSD • Policy and management: • Adjust field allocation system and ensure all sports are recorded • Establish off-peak incentive program • Capital improvements : • Install temporary lighting at select fields • Begin drainage and turf maintenance improvements at George Rogers Park LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 DRAFT ATHLETIC FIELD REQUIREMENTS REPORT Suggested Mid-Term Implementation (2-5 Years) ■ Policy and management : ■ Expand shared-use agreements with neighboring cities and school districts ■ Implement field rotation system ■ Introduce tiered pricing model ■ Capital improvements : ■ Construct one additional synthetic turf rectangular field ■ Expand permanent field lighting ■ Explore feasibility of converting single-focused fields into multi-use spaces ■ Upgrade drainage at grass fields Alb' E°6 LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 DRAFT ATHLETIC FIELD REQUIREMENTS REPORT Potential Long-Term (5+ Years) Recommendations • Zec Eight is conducting additional regional/national benchmarking and analysis to identify longer-term needs • Policy and management strategies could include : • Enforcing rest periods for grass fields • Monitoring long-term use trends • Continuing partnership expansion with regional sports organizations • Capital improvements could include : • Developing additional synthetic turf field (s) at high-demand locations • Expanding parking and amenities at existing major field sites 11011k' s .„„.4 LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 a-_,• :* te9 r `-" ? - -({ e I jai ` ar s ,� Y -i`t Aill.kN i --4,....'s ...._ ' -� . 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It .4A4k, -4 . , ' `his - - - ' .i.....7-�w'6A�lb,;..yR6e' .- _ - - - - - - MOVING FORWARD Role of the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Advisory Board • Recommend adoption by City Council (with amendments, if any) • Use Parks Plan 2040 as a tool for annual goal setting, work planning, and CIP prioritization • Identify specific initiatives and strategies for future refinement and Board action • Incorporate Parks Plan 2040 in Board processes and procedures • Build relationships with community partners identified in Parks Plan 2040 to strengthen partnerships and leverage other resources Alb' E4 LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 • ^'� yt- te r `"' - _ e � , ram' , r s , ., �- IIIII";"IP r' _ -- ...- r;,4 411i) 4 r . i a .., ,.... \ i . Doyouhaveanyquestionsor ,....4 a other ideas about the Parks �.- ,4. Board role in Plan �. -- -y. ., o im p l e m e n t a t i o n ? Anylastquestionsaboutthe ‘ ,.. _.. . .... _. ,.. , ..;.., ... , .... �� .... 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