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<br /> EXHIBIT 4
<br /> CHAPTER 9 PARKS AND RECREATION
<br /> I. Introduction
<br /> ___ ___ ._- The Parks,,a -Recreation&Community Services
<br /> I A. PURPOSE _ Department is dedicated to managing and enhancing
<br /> existing programs,facilities and services and pursuing
<br /> I The purpose of the Parks and Recreation planning long-term goals through the cost-effective acquisition
<br /> element is to provide a balanced and creative set of and development of new park land,programs,
<br /> policies,goals,and strategies based on assessed facilities,and services based on recommended
<br /> needs of the community. This element will direct city standards,assessed needs,and resource availability.
<br /> decision makers and staff regarding acquisition,
<br /> development and management of park lands,the It is the vision of the Parksxand Recreation&
<br /> costs involved in maintaining and/or improving open Community Services Department to be viewed as a
<br /> space,trails and park facilities,the provision of best-in-class Parks and Rccr tion provider that is
<br /> recreational services,and coordination of community centered on meeting the community values that
<br /> services(such as cultural arts,senior services,and support Everett citizens'and visitors'needs and
<br /> neighborhood outreach)during the next twenty years. desires for cost effective and accessible parks,
<br /> recreation facilities,and programs for people of all
<br /> B. QUALITY OF LIFE ages. The mission of the ParksLa-Rd-Recreation&
<br /> Community Services Department is to bring all
<br /> The quality of Parks and Recreation facilities and Everett citizens and visitors together on the City's
<br /> services directly affects how satisfied Everett common grounds and facilities. This is done through
<br /> residents are with community life. Surveys(Parks, a wide variety of quality recreational and park
<br /> Recreation and Open Space(PROS)Plan Surveys experiences that welcome everyone. Success is
<br /> 2016,Strategic Plan Household Survey 2006, measured by customer satisfaction,efficiency,and
<br /> Strategic Plan Community and Stakeholder Survey community development of public spaces and
<br /> 2006,Community Survey 2004,Everett 2000,Hebert recreation services that meet the values and needs of
<br /> and Youth Surveys)have repeatedly shown over the Everett's citizens and visitors. The Parks,and
<br /> years that Everett residents enjoy existing park and Recreation&Community Services Department
<br /> recreation amenities,want their parks effectively provides parks,play fields,centers,recreation
<br /> maintained,and would like more. The provision of amenities,trails,and pools that are attractive,clean,
<br /> adequate facilities and services during the next safe,and accessible.
<br /> twenty years is considered integral to maintaining and
<br /> enhancing the quality of life in Everett for its The development of parks and recreational facilities in
<br /> residents,businesses,and visitors. the Everett area is guided by the City of Everett's
<br /> Parks,and Recreation and Open
<br /> II. Demand for Parks and Recreation SpaceComprchcnsivc Plan(2o160-2o315),the City of
<br /> a-o w-(which includes open space and facility
<br /> The Growth Management Act requires that the City of standards based on National Recreation and Parks
<br /> Everett complete a comprehensive plan. Parks and Association standards,rccr ation activity
<br /> Recreation is viewed as an optional element of the participation rates reported by American Sports Data
<br /> plan based on the Act's requirements. Parks and as it applies to activities that occur in the United
<br /> recreation is,however,a critical issue regarding States and the Everett ar a',and the 201 -2028
<br /> quality of life in Everett and an essential part of the Washington State Comprehensive Outdoor
<br /> City's comprehensive plan.Everett has grown since Recreation Plan(SCORP).
<br /> the last PROS Plan was adopted in 2007,and
<br /> programs and services must be properly planned and
<br /> funded to meet growth.
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