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EVERETT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT b ******************** I. INTRODUCTION The Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to preserving and enhancing A. Purpose existing programs, facilities and services ' and pursuing long-term goals through the The purpose of the Parks and Recreation acquisition and development of new park planning element is to provide a balanced land, programs, facilities and services based and creative set of goals, objectives, and on recommended standards and assessed strategies based on assessed needs of the needs. community directing city decision-makers and staff regarding acquisition, develop- It is the philosophy of the Parks and ment and management of park lands, the Recreation Department that all residents provision of recreational and cultural have access to quality parks, facilities, ' services, and coordination of community services and programs which support the services over the next twenty years. historical, social and cultural fabric of the community. tB. Quality of Life The development of parks and recreational The quality of Parks and Recreation facilities in the Everett area is guided by the facilities and services directly affects how City of Everett's Parks and Recreation Plan satisfied Everett residents are with (1992-1997), the National Recreation and community life. Surveys (Everett 2000, Parks Association standards and the 1992 Hebert and Youth Surveys) have repeatedly Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recrea- shown that Everett residents enjoy existing tion Plan. ' park and recreation amenities and would like more. The provision of adequate We strive to provide a recreational system facilities and services over the next twenty that is comprehensively planned and well years is considered integral to maintaining maintained, providing a wide range of and enhancing the desirable quality of life in active and passive recreational and cultural Everett. opportunities accessible to every citizen ' regardless of income, age or ability. II. PARKS AND RECREATION Everett will recognize, protect and preserve its unique historical features and encourage ' The Growth Management Act requires that historically sensitive development (Everett the City of Everett complete a comprehen- 2000, p. 8). ' sive plan; Parks and Recreation is viewed A. Level of Service (LOS) as an optional element of the plan. Parks and recreation is a critical issue regarding 11/ quality of life in Everett. One aspect of fulfilling the community's recreational needs is providing enough facilities and services to adequately support the population. This ratio of unit per popu- ' P-1