Bloomington Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan Worksheet Community Impacts: Strengthening Health, Connection, and Everyday Quality of Life in Bloomington Prioritization
Resource Requirement
Staff Lead/Team
Timeline
high
high
Staff Action Team - Software
Short-term (1-2 years)
Promote public art in parks by maintaining existing artworks and enhancing interpretation that helps visitors understand their meaning and history.
low
medium
Community Relations/Operations - General
ongoing
1.3 Complete Bicentennial Bond investment projects for gateway improvements.
medium
high
Operations - General
Short-term (1-2 years)
medium
high
Community Relations/Operations
Mid-term (3-5 years)
high
high
Community Relations
Mid-term (3-5 years)
medium
medium
Community Relations
Mid-term (3-5 years)
high
low
Recreation
Short-term (1-2 years)
high
medium
Recreation
Short-term (1-2 years)
medium
high
Operations
ongoing
medium
high
Operations
Mid-term (3-5 years)
medium
high
Operations
ongoing
high
high
Operations - Natural Resources, Urban Greenspace, and Urban Forestry
ongoing
low
low
Community Relations
ongoing
medium
low
Operations - Natural Resources, Urban Greenspace, and Urban Forestry
ongoing
medium low medium
high low high
Operations - Urban Forestry Operations - Urban Greenspace Operations Director
Mid-term (3-5 years) Mid-term (3-5 years) Short-term (1-2 years)
high
high
Parks Director
Short-term (1-2 years)
low
low
Staff Action Team - Evaluations
Short-term (1-2 years)
Recommended Actions 1.1 Update payment and registration systems for better user experience. 1.2
Complete B-Line activation and wayfinding efforts between Switchyard, 1.4 Hopewell, Convention Center, City Hall, and Trades District. Update digital communications methods for accessibility, usability, and 1.5 efficacy. Evaluate the role, performance, and design of the printed program guide 1.6 after implementation of the new digital catalog and website. Evaluate current health and wellness programming and staffing to determine 1.7 future service priorities and delivery strategies. Continue Hopewell Commons activation efforts, particularly until 1.8 development around the park is complete. Invest in playground improvements through equipment replacement, 1.9 inclusive design, and safety upgrades that enhance play experiences for children of all abilities. 1.10 Replace Olcott Park playground with an inclusion-focused playground. Prioritize universal design improvements when investing in facility and park 1.11 improvements. Balance recreation use with natural resource stewardship by managing park 1.12 properties in ways that protect native plants, wildlife habitat, and ecological health. Strengthen public trust by regularly sharing stories that highlight the 1.13 community impact and value of parks and recreation. Satisfy and maintain annual qualifications for Bird Town, Bee City, and Tree 1.14 City USA. 1.15 Complete final phases of bicentennial bond-funded tree plantings. 1.16 Develop and adopt a City-wide Integrated Pest Management Plan. 1.17 Complete construction of Powerline Trail to Adams Street. Determine a plan for maintaining security in parks after expiration of 1.18 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Develop a system-wide evaluation framework to assess community impact 1.19 and inform service design and delivery decisions. Create or update divisional standard operating procedures to provide 1.20 continuity across different events, facilities, and communications. Increase community impact through program offerings that are identified by 1.21 community needs and data metrics. Evaluate and maintain best practice standards through CAPRA 1.22 accreditation, state and national organization involvement. Strengthen the Farmers’ Market through targeted vendor recruitment, 1.23 enhanced promotion, improvements to the market environment, and expanded opportunities for community gathering. Work with Bloomington Transit to identify and improve public transit access 1.24 to key park locations and programs. Develop inclusion and access tracking that monitors facility and program 1.25 access improvements, reporting progress biannually through the ADA Transition Plan. Develop a State of the Department communications strategy to report on 1.26 progress, fiscal health, maintenance needs, sustainability indicators, and priorities to build community understanding and support.
low
low
Recreation and Sports
Short-term (1-2 years)
medium
medium
Recreation and Sports
ongoing
medium
high
Accreditation Leads and Park Director
ongoing
low
low
Recreation
ongoing
medium
low
Operations Director
Mid-term (3-5 years)
medium
medium
Recreation and Operations
ongoing
medium
medium
Community Relations Manager
Short-term (1-2 years)
Complete?
Notes