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Exhibit 1 DYNAMIC PROGRAMMING Diversify recreation opportunities and facilities to support community gathering and a variety of recreation programs. Community members prioritized opening more park facilities throughout the city to increase access to active recreation, education opportunities and life-long learning, and access to nature. Park and recreation facilities should respond to the needs of the entire Santa Ana community by providing opportunities related to diverse activities and uses such as sports and fitness, art, music and performance, health and nutrition education, wildlife education, gardening, food distribution, and homeless outreach services. Many community members called for public events that celebrate the culture of Santa Ana including exhibits, competitions, movies, garden days, parades, and local art showcases. Such events provide financially accessible ways for Santa Ana residents to connect, socialize, and celebrate their city. FIGURE 3-7 What types of programs and events should be added or expanded in Santa Ana? 0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0% 50.0% Special events (i.e. music and movies in the park,... 46.9% Arts, performing arts, and crafts 32.3% Adult fitness and wellness classes 28.0% Environmental education or nature interpretation 27.9% Youth sports 26.5% Youth before and after school programs 24.5% Enrichment and learning activities 23.9% Teen programs or classes 22.5% Events to attract visitors to Santa Ana 21.1% Senior activities and socials 20.5% Adult sports 19.0% Activities to bring people downtown 18.5% Competitions, races and tournaments 18.4% Other 3.3% City Council 14-43 EQUITABLE Ensure activities and programs are available and accessible to all Santa Ana residents with intentional outreach made to historically underrepresented groups. Santa Ana community members shared that not all areas of the city have equal access to park space. Some areas of the city have been described as older and poorer with less access to parks and to the programs and activities that parks provide. Bringing programs and activities to Santa Ana residents of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, and resources can help to reach these communities that have been historically underserved and underfunded. Santa Ana residents mentioned specifically needing childcare programs, public library access, study hall spaces, after school programs, summer camps, senior recreation, food services, and health services. Currently, some Santa Ana residents travel to nearby cities to receive these services and access park space which means further barriers for residents who may not have access to cars or the financial means to travel out of the city. For any future projects to truly serve the needs of Santa Ana residents they need to be evaluated and prioritized using an equity lens to reach across the socio- economic spectrum. This means continuing to employ diverse engagement strategies when seeking input for future projects. ® SANTA ANA PARKS MASTER PLAN CHAPTER 3: SANTA ANA COMMUNITY