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Parks, Facilities, Trails and Open Space Master Plan <br />May 17, 2022 <br />Page 2 <br />and recreation are integral to achieving the City's five core values. Given the critical role <br />parks, recreation facilities, trails, and programs play in supporting our quality of life, a new <br />mission statement defines the City's commitment to parks and recreation. "We steward <br />our parks, offer engaging recreation opportunities, and connect our diverse <br />community through trails and programs to create a vibrant, livable city'. <br />The PMP identifies eight key initiatives for the park and recreation system, along with <br />polices and implementation strategies that will guide the provision of parks, recreation, <br />and related services over the next ten years. <br />Key Initiatives <br />1. PARKLAN D <br />Acquire and develop parks to create an integrated park and open space system. <br />2. EQUITY, ACCESS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE <br />Ensure that all residents in Santa Ana have equitable access to inclusive parks and <br />healthy recreation opportunities that serve all ages, abilities, and unserved or <br />underserved areas in the City. <br />3. TRAIL CONNECTIVITY <br />Create a walkable, bikeable, and interconnected city by providing a network of off-street <br />bicycle and pedestrian trials. <br />4. RECREATION DIVERSITY <br />Create unique and vibrant recreation facilities that reflect the character, identity, and <br />needs of Santa Ana's diverse community. <br />5. ACTIVITY <br />Facilitate events, programs, sports, and indoor recreation activities to support community <br />health, fitness, empowerment, development, and lifelong learning. <br />6. STEWARDSHIP <br />Manage and maintain Santa Ana's parks and recreation assets through good <br />stewardship, proactive asset management, and the wise use of resources to support a <br />sustainable, resilient, safe, and comfortable park system. <br />7. COLLABORATION <br />Engage residents, partners, volunteers, local businesses, and other agencies in <br />enhancing parks and recreation opportunities. <br />8. INVESTMENT <br />Diversify funding, generate revenues, and support the capital and operational investment <br />needed to enhance the park and recreation system. <br />City Council 14 — 2 5/17/2022 <br />