Current and projected community needs for open space and recreation facilities will be evaluated using national standards. The analysis will help the project team to gain an understanding of opportunities, constraints, and physical context; the analysis will include:

• Facilities Assessment: field inventory of existing parks, playgrounds, and public open space within the City.
• Other Community Amenities: identification of non-City recreation facilities that impact the community.
• Level of Service (LOS): evaluation of park typologies, service areas, and the recommended amenities for each type of park.
• Connectivity: evaluation of opportunities for improved connectivity across parks, trails, and other recreational amenities.
• Evaluation of Recreation Programming: developing a list of existing recreation programs available in the community, inclusive of City, non-profit, and athletic-association programs. Programs will be compared with the resources offered by existing facilities, as well as projected future needs and desires for program expansion.
• Fee Structure: assessing current fee structure and evaluating fiscal needs.
• Evaluation of Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance: existing parks and recreation facilities will be reviewed for accessibility compliance.

This process will identify and evaluate options for improving existing parks and open spaces to better meet the needs of the community. Options to be explored may include:

• Proposed open spaces corridors
• Existing Drainage Easement corridors
• Vacant/undeveloped land
• Potential to expand/renovate existing facilities
  
• Utility Corridors
  
• Overall Connectivity
• Concepts that respond to Stakeholder input
  

This Master Plan will be intended to serve as the documentation of goals and strategies, as well as recommendations for specific improvements. This will clearly state the community’s vision and provide a clear roadmap for City staff, political and community leaders, and the public to follow. The Master Plan will include:

• Clear statement of community vision for Gillette Parks and Open Space.
• Description of proposed improvements for each existing and proposed park facility.
  
• Suggested properties for acquisition, and proposed use for each parcel.
  
• Conceptual plans for major improvements.
  
• Overall City-wide plan or diagram describing connectivity, location, and high-level recommendations.
• Overview of current and projected future recreation programming.
  
• Recommendation for any fee structure changes.
• Implementation Plan that includes an Action Plan, Phasing Plan, Estimated Costs, potential Funding Sources, Programming Recommendations, and a Maintenance Plan.