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South Everett Forest Preserve, Final Master Plan PAR/CS AND September, 2015 RECREATION Master Planning Process The master planning process customarily encompasses five tasks. The purpose of this master plan report is to summarize the process and results of each of these tasks and to make final recommendations for the future development of the South Everett Forest Preserve. The tasks are as follows: I. Inventory and Analysis 2. Programming 3. Alternatives Evaluation 4. Preliminary Master Plan 5. Final Master Plan Throughout the planning process a series of meetings and presentations are conducted to gain input from the general public, city staff, the Board of Park Commissioners and City Council. Input from these meetings and pertinent discussions are incorporated into the final master plan. Meeting notes, correspondence, and more detailed information about the master planning tasks are included in the appendices of this document. The city considers public involvement to be critical to the success of the master planning process. City staff actively sought out thoughts and input from people with a stake in the South Everett Forest Preserve. The city devoted significant effort towards public outreach including: completion of NEPA public notice, public workshops and meetings, verbal and written correspondence, and project information posted on the city web site. The master plan maximizes incorporation of design elements that conform to the city's crime prevention and sustainability goals. Design and materials choices respond to the conclusions of the Life Cycle Cost Analysis completed for this project. Goals and strategies for achieving sustainability, crime prevention and cost control are further explained in the "Vision and Goals" section of this report. Estimated construction costs will be in included with final construction plans, specifications, and estimates when finalized. The plan proposes upgrades to the site and addresses the most pressing community and neighborhood needs with provisions for a community kiosk, benches, accessible and soft-surface pedestrian pathways throughout the site, and a wetland boardwalk crossing. All areas of the park are designed for year-round use in contrast to the current condition, which is challenging for most of the year due to muddy conditions and lack of adequate pedestrian pathways. Vision and Goals The vision and goals for the park established by the city and design team act as a guide for the master plan design effort. The Everett Parks and Recreation Strategic Master Plan establishes the following vision for all Everett parks: "Our vision is to be viewed as a best-in-class Parks and Recreation provider that is centered on meeting the community values that support Everett citizens'and visitors'needs and desires for cost effective and accessible parks, recreation facilities and programs for people of all ages." General City Park Goals The Everett Parks and Recreation Strategic Master Plan defines the following goals for all of its park and recreation facilities: • `Achieve park and recreation facility standards recommended in (this) strategic master plan while providing the existing parks and recreation facilities that will extend their useful asset life and provide a quality image of our neighborhoods and the community as a whole." • `Achieve parks and recreation facilities that create strong citizen ownership of neighborhood and Page 6