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Parks and Recreation Master Plan presentation - Receive a presentation on the Visalia Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Needs Assessment.
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Prepared by: Jason Glick, Parks and Recreation Director 713-4042, jason.glick@visalia.gov
Agenda Date: 09/08/2026
Department Recommendation: Receive the presentation of the Visalia Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Needs Assessment.
Summary:
Over the past several months, PROS Consulting has been working closely with the City of Visalia to compile and analyze information for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Needs Assessment.
The upcoming presentation will provide an overview of the work completed to date, including current park assessments, community engagement efforts, survey findings, and next steps. As part of this comprehensive planning process, the Parks and Recreation Department and PROS Consulting have conducted numerous staff meetings and focus group discussions. City staff have also completed detailed worksheets evaluating key aspects of the department, including current operations, programs, facilities, and services.
PROS Consulting has analyzed this information and will compare Visalia’s current parks and recreation operations with those of comparable agencies across the nation. These benchmarks will help identify the City’s strengths, opportunities, and areas for improvement, while providing valuable insight to help guide the future of parks and recreation services in the community.
Early community input highlighted several important themes regarding the future of parks and recreation in Visalia:
Parks are an essential community infrastructure and play an important role in providing quality of life, health, and community connection.
More trails and walking paths are desired to support recreation, active transport...
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