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EXHIBIT 4 CHAPTER 9 PARKS AND RECREATION I. Introduction The Parks,an-Recreation&Community Services I A. PURPOSE Department is dedicated to managing and enhancing existing programs,facilities and services and pursuing The purpose of the Parks and Recreation planning long-term goals through the cost-effective acquisition element is to provide a balanced and creative set of and development of new park land,programs, policies,goals,and strategies based on assessed facilities,and services based on recommended needs of the community. This element will direct city standards,assessed needs,and resource availability. decision makers and staff regarding acquisition, development and management of park lands,the It is the vision of the Parks„-ae4 Recreation& costs involved in maintaining and/or improving open Community Services Department to be viewed as a space,trails and park facilities,the provision of best-in-class Parks and Recreation provider that is recreational services,and coordination of community centered on meeting the community values that services(such as cultural arts,senior services,and support Everett citizens'and visitors'needs and neighborhood outreach)during the next twenty years. desires for cost effective and accessible parks, recreation facilities,and programs for people of all I B. QUALITY OF LIFE ages. The mission of the Parks -Recreation& Community Services Department is to bring all The quality of Parks and Recreation facilities and Everett citizens and visitors together on the City's services directly affects how satisfied Everett common grounds and facilities. This is done through residents are with community life. Surveys(Parks, a wide variety of quality recreational and park Recreation and Open Space(PROS)Plan Surveys experiences that welcome everyone. Success is 2016,Strategic Plan Household Survey 2006, measured by customer satisfaction,efficiency,and Strategic Plan Community and Stakeholder Survey community development of public spaces and 2006,Community Survey 2004,Everett 2000,Hebert recreation services that meet the values and needs of and Youth Surveys)have repeatedly shown over the' Everett's citizens and visitors. The Parks„-a4 years that Everett residents enjoy existing park and Recreation&Community Services Department recreation amenities,want their parks effectively provides parks,play fields,centers,recreation maintained,and would like more. The provision of amenities,trails,and pools that are attractive,clean, adequate facilities and services during the next safe,and accessible. twenty years is considered integral to maintaining and enhancing the quality of life in Everett for its The development of parks and recreational facilities in residents,businesses,and visitors. the Everett area is guided by the City of Everett's Parks„ Recreation and Open II. Demand for Parks and Recreation SpaceComprehensive Plan(2016o-2o315),the City of Everett's Parks and Recreation Strategic Master Plan 3ee-7-(which includes open space and facility The Growth Management Act requires that the City of standards based on National Recreation and Parks Everett complete a comprehensive plan.Parks and Association standards,recr ation activity Recreation is viewed as an optional element of the participation rates reported by American Sports Data plan based on the Act's requirements. Parks and as it applies to activities that occur in the United recreation is,however,a critical issue regarding States and the Everett ar as,and the 2013-2018 quality of life in Everett and an essential part of the Washington State Comprehensive Outdoor City's comprehensive plan. Everett has grown since Recreation Plan(SCORP). the last PROS Plan was adopted in 2007,and programs and services must be properly planned and funded to meet growth. PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT 1