Item 14 - Parks, Facilities, Trails and Open Space Master Plan

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More than 2,000 residents, 6 different committees, commissions and advisory groups, 24 partner or stakeholder organizations, participants at 16 pop- up activities, and three staff groups shared their insights and comments to help develop the PMP (see Chapter 3). PLANNING PROCESS OVERVIEW This Parks Master Plan was developed through an 18-month process that combined broad resident and stakeholder engagement with a data -driven technical analysis to identify community needs. City staff, key stakeholders and city leaders together formed a Project Advisory Group that worked together to ensure the plan reflects the aspirations and goals of Santa Ana. While the plan was developed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the process included in -person, online, and virtual outreach activities to ensure all residents and traditionally underrepresented groups had an opportunity to participate. With outreach in English, Spanish and Vietnamese, a wide range of residents, stakeholders, partners, committees, city leaders, and community liaisons who represented diverse groups and interests were involved. More than 2,000 residents, 6 different committees, commissions and advisory groups, 24 partner or stakeholder organizations, participants at 16 pop-up activities, and three staff groups shared their insights and comments to help develop the PMP (see Chapter 3). As noted in Figure 1-1, the four -phased planning process included updating the City's park inventory and evaluating the existing system, identifying park needs, defining key initiatives and recommended projects, and preparing the PMP for community review, refinement and adoption. The PMP will allow City staff and leaders to incorporate Santa Ana's unique character and community vision into an action plan that supports vibrant parks and recreation experiences for residents, employees and visitors. MSANTA ANA PARKS MASTER PLAN CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION f