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Kansas City, MissouriComprehensive
Parks, Recreation and BoulevardsMaster Plan
Introduction
TheimplementationofthisComprehensive Parks,
Recreation and Boulevards Master Plan in the first
decade of the 21st century presents a number of
serious challenges and intriguing opportunities. The
DepartmentofParks,RecreationandBoulevardshas
facedobstaclesoverthelastseveralyearsasbudget
cutshavereducedrevenuesbyseveralmilliondollars
annually.Thisdecreaseinfundshastakenatollonthe
quantityofrecreationprogramsandservicesprovided
bytheDepartment.Additionalopportunitiesforfunding
areavailablebutdependon theDepartment’sability
to raise awareness of limited resources and engage
electedofficials,Citystaffandthecommunity.
In order to move forward with this Master Plan,
theDepartmentwillstrivetoachievethestatedgoals
andmakeall decisionsusing the visionandmission
statements as a guide. The goals presented in this
comprehensive plan overview are intended to be
forwardlooking,balanceresourceswithresponsibilities
andmaintaintheDepartment’spositionasakeyplayer
inthegrowthanddevelopmentofthecommunity.
MarkMcHenry,Director
Kansas City, MissouriComprehensive
Parks, Recreation and BoulevardsMaster Plan
•AddressgovernanceoftheDepartmentofParks,RecreationandBoulevards
•Acknowledgestaffcontributions
•Modifythefinancialmanagementsystem
•Recognizetheimportanceandvalueofpartnerships
•DeterminetheDepartment’sroleinthedeliveryofprogramsandservices
•Createanewmodelforparkacquisitionsanddevelopment
•Recognizetheimportanceofneighborhoodsinthecommunity
•Recognizetheimportanceoftheparksystemtothearea,regional,nationaland
internationalcommunity
•Increaseannualoperatingandcapitalfunds
•Identifyspecificparksystemimprovementsandnewprojects
•Assignstaffandfundingnecessarytoimplementkeyelementsoftheplan
•Identifyandaddresstheuniquenessofeachneighborhood’sneeds
•Createnewparklandandrecreationfacilitystandards
•Extendandexpandtheparkwayandboulevardsystem
•Identifymeasurestoensuretheplanisproperlyimplemented
Our GoalsThe Kansas City, Missouri Department of Parks, Recreation and Boulevard’s mission, vision and goals define
our commitment to providing quality services to the community.
Toimprovethequalityoflifebyprovidingrecreational,
leisureandaestheticopportunitiesforallcitizens,
andbyconservingandenhancingtheenvironment.
Wewillaccomplishthismissionbyprovidingquality
programming,makingthebestuseofexistingresources,
developingasupportiveandinfluentialconstituency,
pursuingeffectivecollaborationandpartnerships,and
acquiringandpreservingnaturalfeatures.
TheCityofKansasCity,Missouriaspirestobe
acommunitywhichcontinuesitslongandrich
historywithintheParks,RecreationandBoulevards
professionasalocal,regional,nationaland
internationalleader.Boostedbytheimplications
inthisMaster Plan,thevalue,neededupgrades
andnewfacilitieswillberecognizedbycommunity
leadersastheyunitetoseektherequired
resourcesforthetrailsandgreenways,parkways
andboulevards,fountains,parksandparkfacilities.
Our Mission OurVision
Goal:
TheDepartmentofParks,RecreationandBoulevardswilldefinetheimportanceofleadership
anddevelopunityofpurposewithintheDepartment,creatinganenvironmentinwhichstaffcan
excel.
What we will do:
•CoordinatetheformaladoptionoftheComprehensive Parks, Recreation and Boulevards
Master PlanbytheBoardofParks,RecreationandBoulevardsCommissioners.
•UsetheMaster Plantodevelopimplementationpolicy.
•DevelopperformancemeasurestoevaluateimplementationoftheMaster Plan.
•RequirenewBoardmemberorientationandanannualreviewoftheBoard’sroleasthe
governingbodyoftheDepartment.
•RequiretheBoardtomeetannuallywiththeMayortodiscussthecapabilityofthe
DepartmenttosupporttheMayor’sagenda.
•MeetregularlywiththePublicImprovementAdvisory
Commission(PIAC)andCityCounciltodiscuss
mattersofmutualimportance.
AddressGovernanceof the Department ofParks, Recreation and Boulevards
Goal:
TheDepartmentofParks,RecreationandBoulevardswillimprovetheprofessional
trainingavailable,describejobresponsibilitiesandanticipatedperformance,and
recognizestaffthatcontributeaboveandbeyondassignedduties.
What we will do:
•Provideeachstaffmemberaminimumofonetrainingsessioneachyear.
•Developaperformanceevaluationsystemthatcomplementsandenhancesthe
existingappraisalevaluationsystemthatincorporatesdepartmentalvisionand
performancemeasures.
•Recognizeexceptionalperformanceinatimelymanner.
Acknowledge Staff Contributions
Goal:
TheDepartmentofParks,RecreationandBoulevardswillimprovethe
financialstatusoftheDepartmentandmaintainandimprovefacilitiesand
servicesthroughouttheparksystem.
What we will do:
•Increasetheoperationandmaintenancebudgetsasadditionalcapital
facilitiesaredeveloped.
•Reviewmaintenancebudgetstoassurethereisadequatefundingtomaintainandrepairexisting
structures.
•Establishadedicatedfundingsourcetosupportlongrangeplanningforprogramsandservices.
•Continueapricingpolicythatsetsandupdatesuserfeesandchargesbasedonestablished
recoverylevels.
•Provideanexpenditurebudgetatthefacility/servicearealevel.
•Performacostrecoveryanalysisforeachprogramandservice.
•Createanewbudgetformatthatwillbeusedoverthenextseveralyearstocompare
performanceandbudgetdata.
•PursuenewcapitalprojectsonlyiftheDepartmentisabletoretainadditionalfundstomaintain
qualityprogramsandfacilities.
•Developperformancemeasuresandpoliciestofacilitatemorebeneficialpartnerships.
•Re-definecoreparkandrecreationservices.
•Evaluatecurrentoperatingcostsagainstprivatebusinessesonacontinuousbasis.
•Preparearevenueandexpenditureassessmentfornewfacilitiesandprogramstoaddressthe
abilitytofundadditionalprograms,servicesandfacilities.
Modify the Financial Management System
(The Department of Parks, Recreation and Boulevards serves as a catalyst to facilitate
partnerships within the community to maximize gains in neighborhood services)
Goal:
TheDepartmentofParks,RecreationandBoulevardswillbuildrelationshipswith
partners.TheDepartmentrecognizestheimportanceofpartnershipsandthevalueof
the592,000hoursoftimetheydonateeachyear.
What we will do:
•Continueanongoingdialogueforparksystemimprovementsandrecreation
programplanning.
•Holdannualmeetingswithcurrentandfuturepartnerstodiscussopportunitiesand
identifythevalueaddedthathasbeenachieved.
•Formalizepartnershipswithwrittenagreements.
Recognize the Importance and Value of Partnerships
Determine the Department’s role in the Delivery of Programs and Services
Goal:
TheDepartmentofParks,RecreationandBoulevardswilldeterminethe
mostappropriaterole(directprovider,facilitatororoutreach)itshouldtake
todeliverprogramsandservicestothecommunity,stepsthatshouldbetakento
efficientlyandeffectivelymanageitsrecreationcenters,andperformancecriteriato
beusedtoevaluatetherecreationprogram.
What we will do:
•Meetannuallywithotherproviderstodiscusstherolethateachshouldassumeas
programsandservicesarebeingplanned.
•Re-evaluatethemanagementandprogrammingofrecreationcenters.
•Establishprogrammeasuresandconductusersurveystoassistinprogram
evaluation.
•MeetannuallytoreviewtheDepartment’s
roleinprovidingprogramsandservices
tothecommunity;e.g.directprovider,
facilitatororinanoutreachcapacity.
•RecreationCenterDirectorswilldevelopa
communicationsplantobesharedwiththe
DirectorandtheBoard.
Goal:
TheDepartmentofParks,RecreationandBoulevardswilldevelop
anewmodelthatincorporatesnewlandacquisitionstrategies,
recognizesthecurrentuseofparkland,andrecognizesthe
connectionbetweenparkdevelopmentandconservationplanning.
What we will do:
•Adoptprinciples,opportunitiesandbenefitsofConservation
Planning.
•IntegrateconservationplanningwiththeCity’supdateoftheZoningand
SubdivisionRegulationsandstormwaterinitiatives.
•Adoptandimplementthe2017 Park System Plan,whichincludes244miles
oftrailsandgreenways.
•Reassessthecurrentinventoryofparklandsand
identifypropertiesthatmaybeconsideredfor
surplusbecausetheydonotmeetupdatedland
acquisitioncriteria.
Create a New Model for Park Acquisition and Development
(Neighborhood parks are recognized as the primary interface with citizens and a priority
component of the park and boulevard system.)
Goal:
TheDepartmentofParks,RecreationandBoulevardswillprovideprogramsandservicesthat
meettheneedsofthepeopleandneighborhoodsthatliveadjacenttoneighborhoodparks.
What we will do:
•Developneighborhoodparkstomeettheneedsofsurroundingneighborhoods.
•Programrecreationcenterstoaddresskeyissuesaffectingsurroundingneighborhoods.
•Programrecreationcenterstodevelopcommunityinitiativesspecifictoreducingyouthcrime
andobesityamongyouth.
•Formalizemaintenanceagreementswithneighborhoodassociationsandcommunityleadersto
maintainsmallerparks.
•Re-developinactiveorunder-usedneighborhoodparksas
openspaceorgreenspace.
•Removeplaygroundequipment,structuresandparkamenities
thathaveout-livedtheirfunction.
•Review,updateandbenchmarktheDeveloper’sOrdinance
tobeconsistentwithrequirementsforparkandrecreation
purposesincommunitiessimilartoKansasCity,Missouri.
Recognize the Importance of Neighborhoods in the Community
Goal:
TheDepartmentofParks,RecreationandBoulevardswillpromoteitsroleinhistoryby
followingthehistoricparkdesignestablishedbyGeorgeKessler,andimprovingsignature
amenitiessuchas,theLibertyMemorial,Zoo,StarlightTheater,SwopeParkandhistoric
parkways,boulevardsandfountains.
What we will do:
•DevelopspecifiedexistingparkstomeetSignaturePark*status.
•Upgradeandmaintainallfountainsatthehighestlevel.
•UpgradeparkwaysandboulevardstomeettheoriginalcharacterasdesignedbyGeorge
Kessler.
•IdentifyparkwaysandboulevardsthatdonotmeetKessler’scharacterdesignstandardsand
cannotberestored.
•CommunitylevelandSignatureParkswillbetheprimarylocationforlargeplaygrounds,
pavilions,aquaticfacilitiesandrecreationcenters.
*ASignatureParkisonewhichtheentirecommunityrecognizesasoneofitsmostimportantparks.The
SignatureParkisonewhichcreatesanimageofwhothecommunityisandwhatitrepresents.TheSignature
Parkhasthefullcomplementofpassiveandactiverecreationalactivitiesandcreatesahighlevelofearned
income.ExamplesincludetheGoldenGateParkinSanFrancisco,FairmontParkinPhiladelphia,CentralPark
inNewYork,MillenniumParkinChicago,GrantParkinChicagoandWhiteRiverStateParkinIndianapolis.
SwopeParkandLooseParkarethetwoparksthatcurrentlyfitwithinthiscategoryinKansasCity,Missouri.
Recognize the Importance of the Park System to the Area, Regional, National and International Community
Goal:
TheDepartmentofParks,RecreationandBoulevardswillimprovetheratingbycitizensofits
parksystembyincreasingannualoperatingandcapitalfunds.
What we will do:
•Commitresourcestocoreservicesandsearchforopportunitiestoprovidenon-core
servicesanotherway.
•Analyzetheparkbudgetfromazerobaseperspectivetodetermineifoperatingefficiencies
orre-directionofresourcescanbeachieved.
•Identifyadedicatedsource(s)forincreasedoperatingandcapital
fundsnecessarytoimproveparksystemmaintenanceandcapital
improvements.
•CreateaParkFoundationtoassistwithfundraising,serveasa
depositoryforprivatecontributions,assistwithlandacquisitionand
serveasatooltoacquiregrants.
•IdentifyafundingstrategyfortheDepartment’scapitalmaintenance
improvementbacklog.
•Conductin-depthuserandcitizensurveystodeterminelevelsofuser
satisfaction.
•Analyzethelevelofserviceprovidedintheparksystembyevaluating
boththequantityandqualityofparksandfacilitiesbyusingthe
GeographicAssessmentofParkSystems(GAPS)Processwhichhas
beendevelopedbytheconsultantandisincludedintheMaster Plan.
Increase Annual Operating and Capital Funds
Goal:
TheDepartmentofParks,RecreationandBoulevardswillmakeimprovementstoexisting
parkfacilitiesandamenitiespriortofundingnewprojects.Budgetsfornewprojectsthat
arealreadyunderwaywillincludefuturemaintenanceandoperationcosts.
What we will do:
•Acknowledgethatcitizensstronglysupport“takingcare”ofexistingparksystem
facilities.
•Customizegeneralparkupgradestomeettheneedsofcitizensintheservicearea.
•Makeimprovementsthatcitizensrankedas“highimportance”first.
•Removeunsafe,dilapidated,abandonedandunnecessaryparkamenitiesinatimely
manner.
•EncourageHomeOwnerAssociationstohelpmaintainneighborhoodparks.
•Developgreenways,trailsandbikewaysasresources
allow.
•Developcommunitylevelrecreationcenters(notless
than100,000sq.ft.)
•Constructcommunitylevelaquaticcentersandabandon
smallfillanddrainpools.
•Initiatecollaborationswithstate,county,municipal
andprivateagencieswhichfacilitatespecificpark
improvements.
Identify Specific Park System Improvements and New Projects
Goal:
TheDepartmentofParks,RecreationandBoulevardswillidentifyresourcesnecessaryto
implementthekeyelementsoftheMaster Plan.
What we will do:
•Assignstafftogeneraterevenue.
•Assignstafftodevelopapricingpolicythatwillgenerateenoughrevenuetocovercoststo
operatecertainfacilities,servicesandprograms.
•Assignstafftomanagepartnershipdevelopmentandcoordination.
•Assignstafftomarketandpromotetheparksystem.
•Assignstafftocoordinatevolunteers.
•Assignstafftograntwritingandgrantmanagement.
•Assignstafftocompileandanalyzeuserdataand
performancemeasures.
Assign Staff and Funding Necessary to Implement Key Elements of the Plan
Goal:
TheDepartmentofParks,RecreationandBoulevardswillimproveservicesprovidedineach
neighborhoodbymeetingtheuniqueneedsofcitizensinthatarea.
What we will do:
•ParticipateintheeconomicdevelopmentoftheCity.
•ParticipateintheopenspaceandboulevardcomponentsoftheRiverCrownPlazaConcept.
•CompletetheCentennialBoulevardProject.
•UpgradePennValleyParkandSwopeParktoincreasevisitoruse.
•Provideservicesinneighborhoodsthatarepricedtoreflecttheincomelevelofthoselivingthere.
•Reviewtransportationoptionsasnewfacilitiesaredevelopedandrecreationprogramming
decisionsaremade.
•ProvidebilingualmarketingmaterialsintheCity
wheretheyarenecessary.
•Identifyandprioritizeannuallyparkareasthatrequire
redevelopment,restorationandrefurbishment.
Identify and Address the Uniqueness of each Neighborhood’s Needs
Goal:
TheDepartmentofParks,RecreationandBoulevardswilladoptnewparkandrecreation
standardsthatwillensurefiscallyresponsiblechoicesaboutnewparksandfacilities.
What we will do:
•Adoptrecreationfacilitystandardsforswimming,tennis,golf,communitycenters,
athleticfields,playgroundsandiceskatingrinks.
•Adoptnewparklandstandardsforvariousparktypeswhichincludeneighborhood,
community,metropolitan,regional,greenways,trailsandspecialuse;e.g.athletic
complexes.
Create New Park Land and Recreation Facility Standards
Extend and Expand the Parkway and Boulevard SystemGoal:
TheDepartmentofParks,RecreationandBoulevardswill
designandconstructparkwaysandboulevardsinareas
oftheCitythatlackconnectionstotheexistingsystemtherebycreatingeconomic
developmentbenefits.
What we will do:
•CompletetheParkwayandBoulevardSystemStudy.
•ExtendtheParkwayandBoulevardSystemfromitscurrent124milelengthby
approximately40miles.
Goal:
TheDepartmentofParks,RecreationandBoulevardswillimplementa
numberofmeasurestomonitortheimplementationoftheMaster Plan.
What we will do:
•Adoptstandardsforparkland/openspaceacquisitionanddevelopmentofrecreation
facilitiesandtrails.
•Developapolicyforcostrecoveryofprogramsandservices.
•UpdatetheDeveloper’sOrdinance.
•RevisetheParkwayandBoulevardAssessmenttoincreasethecostrecoverylevel.
•FormalizePartnershipAgreementssothattheyidentifyparticipationlevelsandare
reviewedannually.
•DevelopaLandAcquisitionPolicythataddressescommunityneeds.
•DevelopaConservationPolicythataddressestheMARCregionalConservationPlan.
•DevelopaMarketingandCommunicationsPlan
thataddressescitizenawarenessofDepartment
programs,servicesandparkopportunities.
•DevelopandsharewiththeBoardandthepublican
AnnualReportontheprogressoftheMaster Plan.
•DevelopaStakeholderScorecardtoassess
organizationalperformance.
Identify Measures to Ensure the Plan is Properly Implemented
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The Department of Parks, Recreation and Boulevards is a nationally accredited agency through the National Recreation and Park Association which endorses the guidelines established by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). As a nationally accredited agency, the Kansas City, Missouri Department of Parks, Recreation and Boulevards has met the recommended national standards for service to the community.
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