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Virginia Beach
Parks System
Needs
Assessment &
Strategy
April 2, 2024
relates to F.A.P. Initiative #3.15 and #3.16
PARKS SYSTEM NEEDS ASSESSMENT & DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | City Council Presentation, 4/2/2024
AGENDA
•Process
•Parks system & standards
•Equity-based needs analysis
•Recommendations
•Estimated costs
•Funding options
PARKS SYSTEM NEEDS ASSESSMENT & DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | City Council Presentation, 4/2/2024
Process
PARKS SYSTEM NEEDS ASSESSMENT & DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | City Council Presentation, 4/2/2024
AGENDAPROCESS
INTRODUCTION EXISTING
CONDITIONS ASSESSMENTS ANALYSIS STRATEGY REPORTING
equity and LOS
workshop
existing plans and
related studies
peer city benchmarking
demographics
un-/under-developed
park site evaluation
planning document
review
stakeholder interviews
2017, 2021, & 2023
survey evaluation
LOS evaluation
recreation trends
department
background and
history
importance of parks
and rec
park assessments
LOS/equity gap
analysis
mapping
spending evaluation
10-20 year vision plan
outline
implementation plan
and prioritization
capital improvement
plan
final report and
mapping
executive summary
final presentation
PARKS SYSTEM NEEDS ASSESSMENT & DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | City Council Presentation, 4/2/2024
PARKS THROUGH THE LENS OF EQUITY
Environmental
Equity
Design
Equity
Economic
Equity
Access
Equity
PARKS SYSTEM NEEDS ASSESSMENT & DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | City Council Presentation, 4/2/2024
Parks System & Standards
PARKS SYSTEM NEEDS ASSESSMENT & DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | City Council Presentation, 4/2/2024
PARKS INVENTORY
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PARKS CLASSIFICATION
•Reclassify the current 16
park types to 5
categories.
•Reclassification will aid
in planning,
management, and
level of service
evaluation
PARKS SYSTEM NEEDS ASSESSMENT & DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | City Council Presentation, 4/2/2024
PARKS CLASSIFICATION
Park Development Levels
•Proposed tiers of
development.
•Sets a standard for the
quality and public
expectations for VB parks.
•All parks developed to at
least an ‘Essential’ level.
•Will aid in planning,
budgeting, and
consistency of service.
•Flexible and
customizable.
PARKS SYSTEM NEEDS ASSESSMENT & DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | City Council Presentation, 4/2/2024
Equity-Based
Needs Analysis
PARKS SYSTEM NEEDS ASSESSMENT & DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | City Council Presentation, 4/2/2024
ACCESS EQUITY – POPULATION LOS
Total Park Acreage
Shortfalls
Local Park Acreage
Shortfalls
City-Wide Park Acreage
Shortfalls
•Park land and amenities are unevenly
distributed through the City.
•Significant shortfall of City-Wide Park
acreage, and City-Wide park amenities.
•Shortfalls of nearly every amenity.
•Gaps in amenity types offered compared to
similar municipalities.
Council Districts with Park Acreage Shortfalls
*shaded = shortfall
TYPE
Meets Standard/
Shortfall Exists
Meets Standard/
Shortfall Exists
Amenities
Basketball Shortfall -11 Sites Shortfall -17 Sites
Basketball (half court)Meets Standard 0 Sites Meets Standard 0 Sites
Boat Ramp Shortfall -4 Sites Shortfall -5 Sites
Canoe/Kayak Launch Shortfall -6 Sites Shortfall -8 Sites
Diamond Field Shortfall -1 Sites Shortfall -9 Sites
Dog Park Shortfall -4 Sites Shortfall -5 Sites
Field Hockey Meets Standard 0 Sites Meets Standard 0 Sites
Fishing Piers Shortfall -5 Sites Shortfall -6 Sites
Golf Course2 Meets Standard 2 Sites Meets Standard 2 Sites
Outdoor Fitness Shortfall -1 Sites Shortfall -2 Sites
Outdoor Stage Meets Standard 0 Sites Meets Standard 0 Sites
Paved Trails (miles)Shortfall -47 Miles Shortfall -56 Miles
Pickleball 3 Shortfall -23 Sites Shortfall -25 Sites
Playground Shortfall -17 Sites Shortfall -30 Sites
Pump Track Shortfall -2 Sites Shortfall -2 Sites
Rectangular Field Shortfall -12 Sites Shortfall -15 Sites
Shelters (large)Shortfall -12 Sites Shortfall -15 Sites
Shelters (small)Shortfall -2 Sites Shortfall -13 Sites
Skate Park Shortfall -1 Sites Shortfall -2 Sites
Skate Spot Shortfall -8 Sites Shortfall -9 Sites
Soccer4 Shortfall -24 Sites Shortfall -25 Sites
Soft Trails (miles)Shortfall -38 Miles Shortfall -42 Miles
Tennis Meets Standard 1 Sites Shortfall -2 Sites
Tennis/Pickleball dual striping Meets Standard 0 Sites Shortfall -1 Sites
Volleyball Meets Standard 0 Sites Meets Standard 0 Sites
Nature Center Shortfall -2 Sites Shortfall -2 Sites
Cricket Field Shortfall -1 Sites Shortfall -1 Sites
Archery Range Shortfall -2 Sites Shortfall -2 Sites
Community Gardens Shortfall -4 Sites Shortfall -5 Sites
Outdoor Pools Shortfall -2 Sites Shortfall -2 Sites
Splash Playground Shortfall -9 Sites Shortfall -10 Sites
2021 Standards
Shortfall/ Surplus
2036 Standards
(est. pop. 475,072)
Shortfall/ Surplus
PARKS SYSTEM NEEDS ASSESSMENT & DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | City Council Presentation, 4/2/2024
CDC – Social
Vulnerability Index
EQUITY MAPPING
Access Equity: 10-
Minute Walk
Quality Equity:
Conditions Assessment
Economic Equity:
Capital Spending per
Capita
PARKS SYSTEM NEEDS ASSESSMENT & DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | City Council Presentation, 4/2/2024
COMPOSITE EQUITY
ASSESSMENT
•SVI + Park Access + Park Funding
+ Park Condition Scoring
•Districts 4, 7, and 10 stand out for
large areas of High Need
•Areas within each district with
more need based on these
factors are also shown.
•Map is a tool for prioritization of
resources
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Recommendations
PARKS SYSTEM NEEDS ASSESSMENT & DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | City Council Presentation, 4/2/2024
RECOMMENDATIONS
•Improvements to existing parks and
facilities
•Lifecyle replacement (10-year)
•Amenity construction (15-year LOS)
•Expand system to add new
amenities
•Invest in Under-Developed parks
•Build out Undeveloped parks
•New park land acquisition and
development
•Fund planned projects
•(Virginia Beach Trail)
PARKS SYSTEM NEEDS ASSESSMENT & DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | City Council Presentation, 4/2/2024
TOTAL RECOMMENDATIONS COST
Recommendation Cost
Existing facility improvements 18,440,000$
Lifecycle Replacement (10-year)227,810,000$
Amenity construction (15 year LOS)268,410,000$
Undeveloped Parks 57,310,000$
Underdeveloped Parks 14,130,000$
New park land acquisition and development 191,550,000$
Planned Project: Virginia Beach Trail 60,000,000$
Grand Total Cost of Recommendations 837,650,000$
Note: VB Trail project cost does not include $15M of federal grant money awarded in 2024
Virginia Beach Park Recommendations
Estimate of Probable Cost
PARKS SYSTEM NEEDS ASSESSMENT & DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | City Council Presentation, 4/2/2024
PRIORITIZATION
priority
equity
feasibility
cost
need
City
goals
invest in
ex.
resources
•Mapping
•Level of service
•Public survey results
•Stakeholder input
•Demographics
•Cost assessments
•Park standards
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PRIORITIZED IMPROVEMENTS TO EXISTING PARKS
AND NEW AMENITY CONSTRUCTION
Recommendation
Equity
Score Feasibility Cost Total Priority
Universally accessible amenities and
design elements 38 5 2 45
Review and address ADA accessibility 37 5 3 45
Improve soft surface trail conditions and
surfacing 35 5 5 45
Address safety hazards 36 5 1 42
Increase connectivity and access to parks
and recreational facilities 34 3 4 41
Improve casual water access points with
dedicated constructed facilities 34 3 4 41
Increase access to shade at all parks 29 5 3 37
Establish a Natural Resources Team that
will develop a Natural Resources
Management Plan for implementation at all
park sites 29 3 5 37
Improve park perimeter landscapes 28 5 3 36
All Parks to meet standardized
development levels 34 1 1 36
Track equipment age, schedule routine
maintenance, and plan for equipment
replacement 31 5 0 36
Construct stormwater management
facilities and erosion control measures 31 3 1 35
Continue to add landscaping to casual
sports fields 23 5 4 32
Update park entrance sign standard 14 5 5 24
Continue to replace park perimeter 2-rail
fencing with 4x10 single-rail fencing
throughout the park system 14 5 1 20 High PriorityModerate PrioritySome Priority
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PRIORITIZED UN/UNDERDEVELOPED PARKS
Underdeveloped Parks
•Level Green Park* (CW*)
•Oak Springs Park
•Salem Village Park
•Seatack North Park
•Salem Woods Park (CW)
•Marshview Park (CW)
•Carolanne Farms (CW)
* About to undergo a $4.5M renovation,
and reclassification as City-Wide
Undeveloped Parks
•Margate Ave. Park
•Amhurst Park
•Thalia Trace Oaks Park
•County Haven
•Woodbridge Park (CW)
Priority Local Parks Priority City-Wide Parks
PARKS SYSTEM NEEDS ASSESSMENT & DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | City Council Presentation, 4/2/2024
PRIORITIZED PARK LAND ACQUISITION
Local Parks
•Estimated purchase
need of 121 acres by
2036.
•Districts 4, 6, 7, 9, and
10 face shortfalls.
City-Wide Parks
•Estimated purchase
need of 992 acres by
2036.
•Districts 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9,
and 10 face shortfalls.
•Potential for District 3 to
address shortfalls with
current park land.
Local Park Land Priority
Areas
City-Wide Park Land Priority
Areas
PARKS SYSTEM NEEDS ASSESSMENT & DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | City Council Presentation, 4/2/2024
PRIORITIZED WATER ACCESS POINTS
Providing equitable water access
is a priority, and relates to
environmental and access
equity.
Underdeveloped parks
•Salem Woods park
•Oak Springs park
•Lamplight Manor park
•Rosemont Forest park
Undeveloped parks
•Margate Ave. park
Priority Water Access Points
PARKS SYSTEM NEEDS ASSESSMENT & DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | City Council Presentation, 4/2/2024
PRIORITIZED RECOMMENDATION COST
Short-term
•Safety and
accessibility
•Lifecycle replacement
•High priority amenities
•Priority local parks
Mid-term
•Park appearance
•Lifecycle replacement
•High and medium
priority amenities
•Invest in local and
city-wide parks
Long-Term
•Mid-term actions
continue
•Park land acquisition
Recommendation
Short-Term
(0-5 years)
Mid-Term
(6-10 years)
Long-Term
(11-15 years)
Existing facility improvements 7,090,000$ 4,460,000$ 4,090,000$
Lifecycle Replacement (10-year)79,110,000$ 79,110,000$ 69,590,000$
Amenity construction (15 year LOS)11,410,000$ 44,530,000$ 72,180,000$
Undeveloped Parks 5,040,000$ 11,450,000$ 16,930,000$
Underdeveloped Parks 2,820,000$ 3,030,000$ 1,560,000$
New park land acquisition 14,230,000$
Planned Project: Virginia Beach Trail*10,000,000$ 10,000,000$ 40,000,000$
Total Cost of Recommendations 115,470,000$ 152,580,000$ 218,580,000$
Grand Total Cost of Recommendations
Virginia Beach Park Recommendations
Estimate of Probable Cost - Phased Priorization
486,630,000$
*Note: VB Trail project cost does not include $15M of federal grant money awarded in 2024
PARKS SYSTEM NEEDS ASSESSMENT & DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | City Council Presentation, 4/2/2024
FUNDING STRATEGIES
CURRENT FUNDING STRATEGIES
•Dedicated funding
•Referendum $0.03476 Real Estate Tax for rec
centers only
•Outdoor Initiative $0.0047 Real Estate Tax
•Open Space Initiative $0.0044 Meal Tax
•Special revenue fund
•General fund
•Charter Bonds
•Grants
•Developer Cash-in-Lieu
•Land Leases/Concessions
•User Fees (offsets operates expenses)
•Donations
•Sponsorships
•Adopt-a-Programs
•Advertising Revenue
•Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation Foundation
FUNDING STRATEGY OPPORTUNITIES
•Tourism Investment Program
•Receives dedicated revenue streams to
fund tourism and other economic vitality
related operating costs and capital projects
•Request General Obligation Bond
Referendum
•For park and recreation facilities
•Increase the percentage of Outdoor
Incentive Real Estate Tax
•For park facilities and improvements only
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FUTURE P&R BOND REFENDUM – PUBLIC SURVEY
Q24: If a P&R bond
referendum were to
pass, what percentage
of the available funds
would you allocate to
each of the categories
listed below?
Current need is $52 million
Current need is $104 million
Current need is $72 million
Current need is $50 million
Current need is $22 million
Current need is $105 million
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FUTURE P&R BOND REFENDUM – PUBLIC SURVEY
Q25: How supportive
would you be of
paying additional
taxes for the
facilities/amenities
that you rated as the
most important to you
and your household in
Q24? (without “not
provided”)
46%32%
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FUTURE P&R BOND REFENDUM – PUBLIC SURVEY
Q26: If you answered
“very supportive”,
“somewhat supportive”,
or “neutral” to Q25, what
is the maximum amount
of tax increase you
would support? (without
“not provided”)
A 1.28 cent increase would
result in $100M in bond
funding
A 1.63 cent increase would
result in $150M in bond
funding
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Questions?
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Additional Slides
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ACCESS EQUITY – POPULATION LOS
TYPE
City
Inventory
School
Inventory
Other
Inventory
Total
Inventory
Meets Standard/
Shortfall Exists
Meets Standard/
Shortfall Exists
Parks
Local Park 633.9 623.8 1,257.70 2.80 acres per 1,000 3.00 acres per 1,000 Shortfall -91 Acre(s)Shortfall -168 Acre(s)
City Wide Park 1,001.9 1,001.90 2.23 acres per 1,000 5.00 acres per 1,000 Shorfall -1,246 Acre(s)Shortfall -1,373 Acre(s)
Special Use 2,114.2 2,114.20 4.70 acres per 1,000 2.00 acres per 1,000 Meets Standard 1,215 Acre(s)Meets Standard 1,164 Acre(s)
Natural Areas 2,021.9 21,769.0 23,790.90 84%40%Meets Standard 12,525 Acre(s)Meets Standard 12,525 Acre(s)
*Natural Areas 5 (city owned only)2,021.9 2,021.90 35%40%Shorfall -287 Acre(s)Shortfall -287 Acre(s)
Active Parkland Acreage
(Local, City-Wide, Special Use)3,750.0 623.8 0.0 4,373.8 9.73 acres per 1,000 10.00 acres per 1,000 Shortfall -123 Acre(s)Shortfall -377 Acre(s)
Total Parkland Acreage 5,771.9 623.8 21,769.0 28,164.7 62.64 acres per 1,000
Amenities
Basketball 64 37.5 101.5 1 site per 4,430 1 site per 4,000 Shortfall -11 Sites Shortfall -17 Sites
Basketball (half court)3 3 1 site per 149,882 1 site per 150,000 Meets Standard 0 Sites Meets Standard 0 Sites
Boat Ramp 5 2 7 1 site per 64,235 1 site per 40,000 Shortfall -4 Sites Shortfall -5 Sites
Canoe/Kayak Launch 13 3 16 1 site per 28,103 1 site per 20,000 Shortfall -6 Sites Shortfall -8 Sites
Diamond Field 79 48 127 1 site per 3,541 1 site per 3,500 Shortfall -1 Sites Shortfall -9 Sites
Dog Park 5 5 1 site per 89,929 1 site per 50,000 Shortfall -4 Sites Shortfall -5 Sites
Field Hockey 2 2 1 site per 224,823 1 site per 225,000 Meets Standard 0 Sites Meets Standard 0 Sites
Fishing Piers 4 2 6 1 site per 74,941 1 site per 40,000 Shortfall -5 Sites Shortfall -6 Sites
Golf Course2 5 5 1 site per 89,929 1 site per 150,000 Meets Standard 2 Sites Meets Standard 2 Sites
Outdoor Fitness 3 3 1 site per 149,882 1 site per 100,000 Shortfall -1 Sites Shortfall -2 Sites
Outdoor Stage 4 4 1 site per 112,411 1 site per 120,000 Meets Standard 0 Sites Meets Standard 0 Sites
Paved Trails (miles)20.8 81.6 102.4 1 mile per 4,391 1 mile per 3,000 Shortfall -47 Miles Shortfall -56 Miles
Pickleball 3 6 0.5 6.5 1 site per 69,176 1 site per 15,000 Shortfall -23 Sites Shortfall -25 Sites
Playground 173 33.5 1 207.5 1 site per 2,167 1 site per 2,000 Shortfall -17 Sites Shortfall -30 Sites
Pump Track 1 1 1 site per 449,645 1 site per 150,000 Shortfall -2 Sites Shortfall -2 Sites
Rectangular Field 12 13 25 1 site per 17,986 1 site per 12,000 Shortfall -12 Sites Shortfall -15 Sites
Shelters (large)37 1 38 1 site per 11,833 1 site per 9,000 Shortfall -12 Sites Shortfall -15 Sites
Shelters (small)197 1 198 1 site per 2,271 1 site per 2,250 Shortfall -2 Sites Shortfall -13 Sites
Skate Park 3 3 1 site per 149,882 1 site per 100,000 Shortfall -1 Sites Shortfall -2 Sites
Skate Spot 1 1 1 site per 449,645 1 site per 50,000 Shortfall -8 Sites Shortfall -9 Sites
Soccer4 1 1 1 site per 449,645 1 site per 18,000 Shortfall -24 Sites Shortfall -25 Sites
Soft Trails (miles)10 27 37 1 mile per 12,153 1 mile per 6,000 Shortfall -38 Miles Shortfall -42 Miles
Tennis 43 14 57 1 site per 7,889 1 site per 8,000 Meets Standard 1 Sites Shortfall -2 Sites
Tennis/Pickleball dual striping 12 0.5 12.5 1 site per 35,972 1 site per 36,000 Meets Standard 0 Sites Shortfall -1 Sites
Volleyball 6 6 1 site per 74,941 1 site per 75,000 Meets Standard 0 Sites Meets Standard 0 Sites
Nature Center 0 1 site per 0 1 site per 250,000 Shortfall -2 Sites Shortfall -2 Sites
Cricket Field 0 1 site per 0 1 site per 500,000 Shortfall -1 Sites Shortfall -1 Sites
Archery Range 0 1 site per 0 1 site per 200,000 Shortfall -2 Sites Shortfall -2 Sites
Community Gardens 0 1 site per 0 1 site per 100,000 Shortfall -4 Sites Shortfall -5 Sites
Outdoor Pools 0 1 site per 0 1 site per 200,000 Shortfall -2 Sites Shortfall -2 Sites
Splash Playground 0 1 site per 0 1 site per 50,000 Shortfall -9 Sites Shortfall -10 Sites
no standard
2021 Inventory1 Existing Service Levels 2021 Standards
2021 Service Levels
(pop. 449,645)Proposed Standards Shortfall/ Surplus
no standard
of total city park
acreage
of total city park
acreage
of total park acreage of total park acreage
2036 Standards
(est. pop. 475,072)
Shortfall/ Surplus
no standard
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ACCESS EQUITY – POPULATION LOS
TYPE
Meets Standard/
Shortfall Exists
Meets Standard/
Shortfall Exists
Parks
Local Park Shortfall -91 Acre(s)Shortfall -168 Acre(s)
City Wide Park Shorfall -1,246 Acre(s)Shortfall -1,373 Acre(s)
Special Use Meets Standard 1,215 Acre(s)Meets Standard 1,164 Acre(s)
Natural Areas Meets Standard 12,525 Acre(s)Meets Standard 12,525 Acre(s)
*Natural Areas 5 (city owned only)Shorfall -287 Acre(s)Shortfall -287 Acre(s)
Active Parkland Acreage
(Local, City-Wide, Special Use)Shortfall -123 Acre(s)Shortfall -377 Acre(s)
Total Parkland Acreage
2021 Standards
Shortfall/ Surplus
no standard
2036 Standards
(est. pop. 475,072)
Shortfall/ Surplus
no standard
Total Park Acreage
Shortfalls
Local Park Acreage
Shortfalls
City-Wide Park Acreage
Shortfalls
•Slight shortfall of Local Park
acreage across the City.
•Significant shortfall of City-
Wide Park acreage.
•Special Use sites contribute
significantly to the overall park
LOS. Greater than half of
developed VBPR land is
Special Use.
•80% of all park land in the City
is Natural Area, exceeding the
recommended 40%. Only 35%
of city-owned land is natural
area, creating a slight shortfall.
•Park land is unevenly
distributed through the City,
with varying per capita LOS.
Council Districts with
Park Acreage
Shortfalls
*shaded = shortfall
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POPULATION LOS
TYPE
Meets Standard/
Shortfall Exists
Meets Standard/
Shortfall Exists
Amenities
Basketball Shortfall -11 Sites Shortfall -17 Sites
Basketball (half court)Meets Standard 0 Sites Meets Standard 0 Sites
Boat Ramp Shortfall -4 Sites Shortfall -5 Sites
Canoe/Kayak Launch Shortfall -6 Sites Shortfall -8 Sites
Diamond Field Shortfall -1 Sites Shortfall -9 Sites
Dog Park Shortfall -4 Sites Shortfall -5 Sites
Field Hockey Meets Standard 0 Sites Meets Standard 0 Sites
Fishing Piers Shortfall -5 Sites Shortfall -6 Sites
Golf Course2 Meets Standard 2 Sites Meets Standard 2 Sites
Outdoor Fitness Shortfall -1 Sites Shortfall -2 Sites
Outdoor Stage Meets Standard 0 Sites Meets Standard 0 Sites
Paved Trails (miles)Shortfall -47 Miles Shortfall -56 Miles
Pickleball 3 Shortfall -23 Sites Shortfall -25 Sites
Playground Shortfall -17 Sites Shortfall -30 Sites
Pump Track Shortfall -2 Sites Shortfall -2 Sites
Rectangular Field Shortfall -12 Sites Shortfall -15 Sites
Shelters (large)Shortfall -12 Sites Shortfall -15 Sites
Shelters (small)Shortfall -2 Sites Shortfall -13 Sites
Skate Park Shortfall -1 Sites Shortfall -2 Sites
Skate Spot Shortfall -8 Sites Shortfall -9 Sites
Soccer4 Shortfall -24 Sites Shortfall -25 Sites
Soft Trails (miles)Shortfall -38 Miles Shortfall -42 Miles
Tennis Meets Standard 1 Sites Shortfall -2 Sites
Tennis/Pickleball dual striping Meets Standard 0 Sites Shortfall -1 Sites
Volleyball Meets Standard 0 Sites Meets Standard 0 Sites
Nature Center Shortfall -2 Sites Shortfall -2 Sites
Cricket Field Shortfall -1 Sites Shortfall -1 Sites
Archery Range Shortfall -2 Sites Shortfall -2 Sites
Community Gardens Shortfall -4 Sites Shortfall -5 Sites
Outdoor Pools Shortfall -2 Sites Shortfall -2 Sites
Splash Playground Shortfall -9 Sites Shortfall -10 Sites
2021 Standards
Shortfall/ Surplus
2036 Standards
(est. pop. 475,072)
Shortfall/ Surplus•There is a current shortfall of
most types of park amenities in
the city overall.
•There is a significant shortfall of
paved trails, pickleball courts,
playground, skat spots, soccer
fields, soft trails, and splash
playgrounds.
•Additional facilities required as
population grows.
•Virginia Beach does not
currently offer certain types of
facilities that benchmarked
peer cities do include.
•Park amenities are unevenly
distributed through the City,
with varying District LOS.
PARKS SYSTEM NEEDS ASSESSMENT & DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | City Council Presentation, 4/2/2024
ACCESS EQUITY – GEOGRAPHIC
•Local Parks: ½
mile access, 10-
min walk
•City Parks: 10-min
drive
•City Parks provide
even coverage
for most of
Virginia Beach
north of the
Green Line.
•Gaps in Local
Park service are
in pockets rather
than broad
regions
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10-MINUTE WALK
INITIATVE
•2016 National Median: 67.7%
•2016 Virginia Beach: 58%
•2020 Virginia Beach: 62%
•(including paved trails): 67%
Goal: 80%
•Walkability is concentrated in the more
densely populated part of the City, north
of the Green Line.
•Many of the areas with parkland deficits
are neighborhood originally constructed
without integrated park lands.
•Walkability varies by District. 83% in District
10, 56% in District 9.
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QUALITY EQUITY - CONDITIONS
ASSESSMENT
•Generally good
condition with some
sites needing
improvements.
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ECONOMIC EQUITY - CAPITAL
SPENDING PER CAPITA
•Uneven investment in
capital projects across the
City.
•Significant investment in
parks in District 2 makes it
an outlier.
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SOCIAL VULNERABILITY INDEX
•The Centers for
Disease Control
and Prevention
(CDC) developed
a Social
Vulnerability Index
(SVI) for every
census tract in the
U.S.
•Based on 15 social
factors in 4 themes.
•Census Tracts with
the highest
vulnerability are in
Districts 4, 10, and
6, with some
medium areas in 2.
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PRIORITIZED AMENITY
CONSTRUCTION Type of Amenity
Equity
Score Feasibility Cost Total Priority
Playground 39 15 12 66
Canoe/Kayak Launch 35 15 15 65
Soft Trails (miles)35 15 15 65
Paved Trails (miles)34 15 12 61
Outdoor Fitness 33 15 12 60
Dog Park 31 15 12 58
Archery Range 30 10 15 55
Community Gardens 24 15 15 54
Shelters 27 15 12 54
Pickleball 30 10 12 52
Skate Spot 25 15 12 52
Basketball 25 10 15 50
Boat Ramp 33 10 6 49
Volleyball 21 10 15 46
Fishing Piers 35 10 0 45
Rectangular Field 23 10 9 42
Cricket Field 22 10 9 41
Soccer 22 10 9 41
Diamond Field 24 10 6 40
Pump Track 28 10 2 40
Splash Playground 27 10 2 39
Tennis 17 10 12 39
Outdoor Pools 30 5 1 36
Skate Park 23 10 3 36
Field Hockey 18 10 1 29
Nature Center 21 5 0 26
Outdoor Stage 14 5 1 20 High PriorityModerate PrioritySome Priority
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Facility Reccommendation Unit Area Unit Quantity Cost Total Quantity Total Quantity Total Quantity Total
System-Wide 3,993,250$ 3,993,250$ -$ -$
Local AC.633.9 1,000$ 633,900$ 633.9 633,900$ -$ -$
City-Wide AC.1001.9 700$ 701,330$ 1001.9 701,330$ -$ -$
Special Use AC.3152.6 700$ 2,206,820$ 3152.6 2,206,820$ -$ -$
Natural AC.902.4 500$ 451,200$ 902.4 451,200$ -$ -$
System-Wide 1,238,350$ 1,238,350$ -$ -$
Local AC.316.95 400$ 126,780$ 316.95 126,780$ -$ -$
City-Wide AC.1001.9 300$ 300,570$ 1001.9 300,570$ -$ -$
Special Use AC.3152.6 200$ 630,520$ 3152.6 630,520$ -$ -$
Natural AC.902.4 200$ 180,480$ 902.4 180,480$ -$ -$
Increase quantity of universally accessible
amenities and design elements System-Wide EA 1 1,000,000$ 1,000,000$ 1 1,000,000$ -$ -$
Construct Appropriate Stormwater
Management Facilities and Erosion Control
Measures System-Wide EA 1 6,000,000$ 6,000,000$ -$ 0.5 3,000,000$ 0.5 3,000,000$
Track Equipment Age, Schedule Routine
Maintenance, and Plan for Equipment
Replacement (10 years)System-Wide EA -$ 227,806,266$ 79,108,761$ 79,108,761$ 69,588,746$
System-Wide 1,450,000$ 650,000$ 600,000$ 200,000$
Local EA 10 50,000$ 500,000$ 5 250,000$ 4 200,000$ 1 50,000$
City-Wide EA 19 50,000$ 950,000$ 8 400,000$ 8 400,000$ 3 150,000$
Special Use EA -$ -$ -$ -$
Natural EA -$ -$ -$ -$
System-Wide 225,000$ -$ 55,000$ 72,000$
Local EA 167 1,000$ 167,000$ -$ 40 40,000$ 40 40,000$
City-Wide EA 30,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Special Use EA 36 1,000$ 36,000$ -$ 15 15,000$ 21 21,000$
Natural EA 22 1,000$ 22,000$ -$ -$ 11 11,000$
Improve Soft Surface Trail Conditions and
Surfacing Soft Surf. Trail LF 52800 7$ 369,600$ -$ 26400 184,800$ 26400 184,800$
Continue to replace park perimeter 2-rail
fencing with 4x10 single-rail fencing
throughout the park system Single-Rail Fence LF 30000 65$ 1,950,000$ -$ 5000 325,000$ 5000 325,000$
System-Wide 500,000$ 30,000$ 70,000$ 80,000$
Step Systems EA 10 10,000$ 100,000$ 3 30,000$ 7 70,000$ -$
100 sf Overlook EA 10 40,000$ 400,000$ -$ -$ 2 80,000$
Continue to add landscaping to casual
sports fields System-Wide EA 32 10,000$ 320,000$ -$ 10 100,000$ 10 100,000$
System-Wide 725,000$ -$ 125,000$ 125,000$
Local EA 167 5,000$ 835,000$ -$ 10 50,000$ 10 50,000$
City-Wide EA 19 5,000$ 95,000$ -$ 5 25,000$ 5 25,000$
Special Use EA 36 5,000$ 180,000$ -$ 10 50,000$ 10 50,000$
Natural EA 22 5,000$ 110,000$ -$ -$ -$
Develop a City Arboriculture and
Landscape Management Plan for
implementation at all park sites System-Wide EA 1 175,000$ 175,000$ 1 175,000$ -$ -$
Existing Facility Improvement Total 18,441,200$ 7,086,600$ 4,459,800$ 4,086,800$
Lifecycle Replacement Total 227,806,266$ 79,108,761$ 79,108,761$ 69,588,746$
Grand Total 246,247,466$ 86,195,361$ 83,568,561$ 73,675,546$
Short-Term Phase
(0-5 years)
Mid-Term Phase
(6-10 years)
Long-Term Phase
(11-15 years)
Improve park perimeter landscapes
Review and Address ADA Accessibility
Virginia Beach Existing Facilities Improvement
Estimate of Probable Cost
Address Safety Hazards
Improve casual water access points with
dedicated constructed facilities
Update Park Entrance Sign Standard
Increase Access to Shade at all Parks
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Virginia Beach Capital Improvement for Amenities- Order of Magnitude Estimate of Probable Cost
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT UNITUNIT COST2021 SERVICE LEVEL SHORTFALL 2021 SERVICE LEVEL COST 2036 ADD'L SERVICE LEVEL SHORTFALL 2036 SERVICE LEVELS COST 2036 TOTAL LOS SHORTFALL TOTAL 15-YEAR SERVICE LEVEL COST SHORT-TERM PHASE (0-5 YEARS) SHORT-TERM COST MID-TERM PHASE (6-10 YEARS) MID-TERM COST LONG-TERM PHASE (10-15 YEARS) LONG-TERM COST Parks
Local Park Land Purchase acre $34,900 45 1,570,500$ 76 2,652,400$ 121 4,222,900$ -$ -$ 50 1,745,000$
Local Park Development 1 acre $70,000 91 6,370,000$ 77 5,390,000$ 168 11,760,000$ -$ -$ -$
City Wide Park Land Purchase2 acre $39,000 866 33,774,000$ 126 4,914,000$ 992 38,688,000$ -$ -$ 200 7,800,000$
City Wide Park Development1 acre $60,000 1246 74,760,000$ 127 7,620,000$ 1373 82,380,000$ -$ -$ -$
Natural Area Land Purchase acre $6,400 287 1,836,800$ 0 -$ 287 1,836,800$ -$ -$ 287 1,836,800$
Natural Area Development1 acre $50,000 287 14,350,000$ 0 -$ 287 14,350,000$ -$ -$ -$
Amenities
Basketball (not lighted)site $60,000 11 660,000$ 6 360,000$ 17 1,020,000$ 3 180,000$ 3 180,000$ 3 180,000$
Boat Ramp site $600,000 4 2,400,000$ 1 600,000$ 5 3,000,000$ -$ 1 600,000$ 2 1,200,000$
Canoe/Kayak Launch site $75,000 6 450,000$ 2 150,000$ 8 600,000$ 2 150,000$ 2 150,000$ 2 150,000$
Diamond Field (lighted)site $650,000 1 650,000$ 8 5,200,000$ 9 5,850,000$ -$ -$ 4 2,600,000$
Dog Park site $250,000 4 1,000,000$ 1 250,000$ 5 1,250,000$ -$ 1 250,000$ 1 250,000$
Fishing Piers site $15,000,000 5 75,000,000$ 1 15,000,000$ 6 90,000,000$ -$ 1 15,000,000$ 1 15,000,000$
Outdoor Fitness site $150,000 1 150,000$ 1 150,000$ 2 300,000$ 1 150,000$ -$ -$
Paved Trails mile $264,000 47 12,408,000$ 9 2,376,000$ 56 14,784,000$ 5 1,320,000$ 5 1,320,000$ 10 2,640,000$
Pickleball 3 site $125,000 23 2,875,000$ 2 250,000$ 25 3,125,000$ 6 750,000$ 6 750,000$ 10 1,250,000$
Playground (avg. comm&neigh)site $300,000 17 5,100,000$ 13 3,900,000$ 30 9,000,000$ 6 1,800,000$ 6 1,800,000$ 6 1,800,000$
Pump Track site $1,000,000 2 2,000,000$ 0 -$ 2 2,000,000$ -$ -$ 1 1,000,000$
Rectangular Field (lighted)site $600,000 12 7,200,000$ 3 1,800,000$ 15 9,000,000$ -$ 2 1,200,000$ 5 3,000,000$
Shelters (large (>600sf)site $250,000 12 3,000,000$ 3 750,000$ 15 3,750,000$ 2 500,000$ 5 1,250,000$ 3 750,000$
Shelters (small)(<600sf)site $125,000 2 250,000$ 11 1,375,000$ 13 1,625,000$ 3 375,000$ 2 250,000$ 5 625,000$
Skate Park (in-ground conc.)site $2,500,000 1 2,500,000$ 1 2,500,000$ 2 5,000,000$ -$ -$ -$
Skate Spot (above ground)site $750,000 8 6,000,000$ 1 750,000$ 9 6,750,000$ -$ 4 3,000,000$ 2 1,500,000$
Soccer4 (not lighted grass)site $500,000 24 12,000,000$ 1 500,000$ 25 12,500,000$ -$ 10 5,000,000$ 10 5,000,000$
Soft Trails mile $60,000 38 2,280,000$ 4 240,000$ 42 2,520,000$ 5 300,000$ 10 600,000$ 15 900,000$
Nature Center5 site $10,000,000 2 20,000,000$ 0 -$ 2 20,000,000$ -$ -$ 1 10,000,000$
Cricket Field site $400,000 1 400,000$ 0 -$ 1 400,000$ -$ 1 400,000$ -$
Archery Range site $75,000 2 150,000$ 0 -$ 2 150,000$ -$ 1 75,000$ -$
Community Gardens site $100,000 4 400,000$ 1 100,000$ 5 500,000$ -$ 2 200,000$ 3 300,000$
Outdoor Pools site $4,800,000 2 9,600,000$ 0 -$ 2 9,600,000$ -$ -$ 1 4,800,000$
Splash Playground site $1,200,000 9 10,800,000$ 1 1,200,000$ 10 12,000,000$ 3 3,600,000$ 3 3,600,000$ 4 4,800,000$
Total Capital Cost for Parkland and Dev:132,661,300$ 20,576,400$ 153,237,700$ -$ -$ 11,381,800$
Contingency of 25%33,165,325$ 5,144,100$ 38,309,425$ -$ -$ 2,845,450$
Total Cost for Parkland and Dev:165,826,625$ 25,720,500$ 191,547,125$ -$ -$ 14,227,250$
Total Capital Cost for Amenities:177,273,000$ 37,451,000$ 214,724,000$ 9,125,000$ 35,625,000$ 57,745,000$
Contingency of 25%44,318,250$ 9,362,750$ 53,681,000$ 2,281,250$ 8,906,250$ 14,436,250$
Total Cost for Amenities:221,591,250$ 46,813,750$ 268,405,000$ 11,406,250$ 44,531,250$ 72,181,250$
Grand Total Cost 387,417,875$ 72,534,250$ 459,952,125$ 11,406,250$ 44,531,250$ 86,408,500$
PARKS SYSTEM NEEDS ASSESSMENT & DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | City Council Presentation, 4/2/2024
UNDERDEVEOPED PARKS OM COST
Local Parks (15 Ac. or Less)
COST TO
STANDARDIZE
CONTINGANCY
COST (25%)TOTAL
SHORT-TERM
(0-5 years)
MID-TERM
(6-10 years)
LONG-TERM
(11-15 years)
Level Green Park 624,400$ 156,100$ 780,500$ 780,500$
Oak Springs Park 182,000$ 45,500$ 227,500$ 227,500$
Salem Village Park 182,000$ 45,500$ 227,500$ 227,500$
Seatack North Park 645,400$ 161,350$ 806,750$ 806,750$
Local Park Total 1,261,750$ 1,261,750$ 780,500$ -$
City-Wide (Greater than 15 Ac.)TOTAL
CONTINGANCY
COST (25%)TOTAL
SHORT-TERM
(0-5 years)
MID-TERM
(6-10 years)
LONG-TERM
(11-15 years)
Salem Woods Park 1,250,000$ 312,500$ 1,562,500$ 1,562,500$
Carolanne Farms Park 1,800,000$ 450,000$ 2,250,000$ 2,250,000$
Marshview Park 1,250,000$ 312,500$ 1,562,500$ 1,562,500$
City-Wide Park Total 3,812,500$ 1,562,500$ 2,250,000$ 1,562,500$
Grand Total 5,074,250$ 2,824,250$ 3,030,500$ 1,562,500$
Virginia Beach Underdeveloped Parks (Priority) - Order of Magnitude Cost Estimate
cost for development of parks includes amenities and features (furnishings, sidewalks) to bring site to minimum development standard. The park could be
developed with more amenities, increasing the cost beyond the total identified in this chart.
PARKS SYSTEM NEEDS ASSESSMENT & DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | City Council Presentation, 4/2/2024
Virginia Beach Undeveloped Parks - Order of Magnitude Cost Estimate
Local Parks (15 Ac. or Less)ACREAGE COST/AC
TOTAL (w/ min.
$725,000 cost of
dev.)
CONTINGANCY
COST (25%)TOTAL
SHORT-TERM
(0-5 YEARS)
MID-TERM
(6-10 YEARS)
LONG-TERM
(11-15 YEARS)
Country Haven parcel 2.87 180,000$ 725,000$ 181,250$ 906,250$ 906,250$
Champion Oaks parcel 0.23 180,000$ 725,000$ 181,250$ 906,250$
Holland Pines West parcel 3.73 180,000$ 725,000$ 181,250$ 906,250$
Buffington/Whitehurst parcel 8.69 180,000$ 1,564,200$ 391,050$ 1,955,250$
Margate Avenue Park 0.3 180,000$ 725,000$ 181,250$ 906,250$ 906,250$
Thalia Trace Oaks Park 1.28 180,000$ 725,000$ 181,250$ 906,250$ 906,250$
Amhurst Park 2.61 180,000$ 725,000$ 181,250$ 906,250$ 906,250$
Ocean Lakes North Park 2.06 180,000$ 725,000$ 181,250$ 906,250$
Rudee Heights parcel 0.73 180,000$ 725,000$ 181,250$ 906,250$
Strawbridge North Park 5.43 180,000$ 977,400$ 244,350$ 1,221,750$
Charlestown Lakes South Park 2.08 180,000$ 725,000$ 181,250$ 906,250$
Saw Pen Point Park 2.11 180,000$ 725,000$ 181,250$ 906,250$ 906,250$
Local Park Total 12,239,500$ 1,812,500$ 1,812,500$ 906,250$
City-Wide (Greater than 15 Ac.)ACREAGE COST/AC TOTAL
CONTINGANCY
COST (25%)TOTAL
SHORT-TERM
(0-5 YEARS)
MID-TERM
(6-10 YEARS)
LONG-TERM
(11-15 YEARS)
Three Oaks Park 40.26 160,000$ 6,441,600$ 1,610,400$ 8,052,000$ 4,026,000$ 4,026,000$
North Landing Park 1 (772.48 ac)80 160,000$ 12,800,000$ 3,200,000$ 16,000,000$ 4,000,000$ 12,000,000$
Matthews Green Park 17.29 160,000$ 2,766,400$ 691,600$ 3,458,000$
Prosperity Park 1 (131.91 ac)25 160,000$ 4,000,000$ 1,000,000$ 5,000,000$
Owl Creek Preservation Area 38.61 160,000$ 6,177,600$ 1,544,400$ 7,722,000$
Woodbridge Park 24.18 160,000$ 3,868,800$ 967,200$ 4,836,000$ 3,224,000$ 1,612,000$
City-Wide Park Total 45,068,000$ 3,224,000$ 9,638,000$ 16,026,000$
Grand Total 57,307,500$ 5,036,500$ 11,450,500$ 16,932,250$
cost for development of parks includes site prep, parking, sidewalks, furnishings, etc, to the minumum level required to meet
Virginia Beach park standards. Additional or expanded amenities would be developed from the LOS amenity allotment. The
actual cost to develop each park would then be higher than the total listed here, dependent on amenities included.
PARKS SYSTEM NEEDS ASSESSMENT & DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | City Council Presentation, 4/2/2024
EXAMPLE EQUITY SCORING FOR AMENITES
Prioritization Strategy for Development of New Park Amenities - Basketball
Equity Type Criteria Criteria Description Points Metric Weight
Accessibility Does the project present an opportunity to enhance
universal accessibility? 0,3,5 Low, Medium, High 3
Facilities LOS Gap Does the project address a Facilities LOS need city-
wide?0,3,5,7 Low, Medium, High, Very
High 5
Priority Facility Need
Does the project address a Statistically Valid Survey
(SVS) Priority Investment Ranking (PIR) facility
need?
0,3,5 Low, Medium, High 0
Priority Program Need
Does the project address a Statistically Valid Survey
(SVS) Priority Investment Ranking (PIR)
programmatic need?
0,3,5 Low, Medium, High 3
N/A 3 No Impact 3
Park Condition Would the project improve the condition of the park? 3 Yes 3
Achievement of Park
Standard
Does the project help improve the standardized level
of development as identified in the park classification
standards?
0,3,5 Premiere, Enhanced,
Essential Amenity 3
Economic EquityPartnership Does the project provide an opportunity to leverage
partnerships?0,3,5 No, Capital, Capital and
O&M 0
Staffing and Financial
Resources
What is the project's impact to staffing and funding
resources?0,3,5 High Impact, Medium,
Minimal 5
Total Score 25Access EquityEnvironmental Equity
Quality EquityPrioritization Strategy for Development of New Park Amenities - Canoe/Kayak Launch
Equity Type Criteria Criteria
Description Points Metric Weight
Accessibility
Does the project present
an opportunity to enhance
universal accessibility?
0,3,5 Low, Medium, High 5
Facilities LOS Gap
Does the project address
a Facilities LOS need city-
wide?
0,3,5,7 Low, Medium, High, Very
High 5
Priority Facility Need
Does the project address
a Statistically Valid
Survey (SVS) Priority
Investment Ranking (PIR)
facility need?
0,3,5 Low, Medium, High 3
Priority Program Need
Does the project address
a Statistically Valid
Survey (SVS) Priority
Investment Ranking (PIR)
programmatic need?
0,3,5 Low, Medium, High 7
N/A 3 No Impact 3
Park Condition Would the project improve
the condition of the park? 3 Yes 3
Achievement of Park
Standard
Does the project help
improve the standardized
level of development as
identified in the park
classification standards?
0,3,5 Premiere, Enhanced,
Essential Amenity 3
Partnership
Does the project provide
an opportunity to leverage
partnerships?
0,3,5 No, Capital, Capital and
O&M 3
Staffing and Financial
Resources
What is the project's
impact to staffing and
funding resources?
0,3,5 High Impact, Medium,
Minimal 3
Total Score 35Access EquityEnvironmental Equity
Quality EquityEconomic Equity
PARKS SYSTEM NEEDS ASSESSMENT & DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | City Council Presentation, 4/2/2024
EXAMPLE EQUITY SCORING FOR AMENITES
Prioritization Strategy for Development of New Park Amenities - Outdoor Fitness
Equity Type Criteria Criteria
Description Points Metric Weight
Accessibility
Does the project present
an opportunity to enhance
universal accessibility?
0,3,5 Low, Medium, High 5
Facilities LOS Gap
Does the project address
a Facilities LOS need city-
wide?
0,3,5,7 Low, Medium, High, Very
High 5
Priority Facility Need
Does the project address
a Statistically Valid
Survey (SVS) Priority
Investment Ranking (PIR)
facility need?
0,3,5 Low, Medium, High 3
Priority Program Need
Does the project address
a Statistically Valid
Survey (SVS) Priority
Investment Ranking (PIR)
programmatic need?
0,3,5 Low, Medium, High 3
N/A 3 No Impact 3
Park Condition Would the project improve
the condition of the park? 3 Yes 3
Achievement of Park
Standard
Does the project help
improve the standardized
level of development as
identified in the park
classification standards?
0,3,5 Premiere, Enhanced,
Essential Amenity 3
Partnership
Does the project provide
an opportunity to leverage
partnerships?
0,3,5 No, Capital, Capital and
O&M 3
Staffing and Financial
Resources
What is the project's
impact to staffing and
funding resources?
0,3,5 High Impact, Medium,
Minimal 5
Total Score 33Access EquityEnvironmental Equity
Quality EquityEconomic EquityPrioritization Strategy for Development of New Park Amenities - Pickleball
Equity Type Criteria Criteria
Description Points Metric Weight
Accessibility
Does the project present
an opportunity to enhance
universal accessibility?
0,3,5 Low, Medium, High 5
Facilities LOS Gap
Does the project address
a Facilities LOS need city-
wide?
0,3,5,7 Low, Medium, High, Very
High 7
Priority Facility Need
Does the project address
a Statistically Valid
Survey (SVS) Priority
Investment Ranking (PIR)
facility need?
0,3,5 Low, Medium, High 0
Priority Program Need
Does the project address
a Statistically Valid
Survey (SVS) Priority
Investment Ranking (PIR)
programmatic need?
0,3,5 Low, Medium, High 3
N/A 3 No Impact 3
Park Condition Would the project improve
the condition of the park? 3 Yes 3
Achievement of Park
Standard
Does the project help
improve the standardized
level of development as
identified in the park
classification standards?
0,3,5 Premiere, Enhanced,
Essential Amenity 3
Partnership
Does the project provide
an opportunity to leverage
partnerships?
0,3,5 No, Capital, Capital and
O&M 3
Staffing and Financial
Resources
What is the project's
impact to staffing and
funding resources?
0,3,5 High Impact, Medium,
Minimal 3
Total Score 30Access EquityEnvironmental Equity
Quality EquityEconomic Equity
PARKS SYSTEM NEEDS ASSESSMENT & DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | City Council Presentation, 4/2/2024
EXAMPLE EQUITY SCORING FOR EX. FACILITIES
Equity Type Criteria Criteria Description Points Metric Weight
Accessibility Does the project present an opportunity to enhance
universal accessibility? 0,5,7 Low, Medium, High 7
Priority Facility Need
Does the project address a Statistically Valid Survey
(SVS) Priority Investment Ranking (PIR) facility
need?
0,3,5 Low, Medium, High 3
Priority Program Need
Does the project address a Statistically Valid Survey
(SVS) Priority Investment Ranking (PIR)
programmatic need?
0,3,5 Low, Medium, High 0
Water Quality What is the project’s potential impact on water
quality?0,3,5 Negative Impact, No
Impact, Positive Impact 3
Water Quantity What is the project’s potential impact on managing
water quantity?0,3,5 Negative Impact, No
Impact, Positive Impact 3
Tree Canopy What is the project’s impact to the tree canopy and
urban heat island? 0,3,5 Negative Impact, No
Impact, Positive Impact 3
Health, Safety, Welfare
Does the project address physical safety hazards of
facilities or amenities that may fail and cause harm
to the public?
0,5,7 Low, Medium, High 7
Facility Condition
Does the project address a subject of significant
disrepair or would be a capital improvements to
preserve necessary operability?
0,3,5 Low, Medium, High 5
Partnership Does the project provide an opportunity to leverage
partnerships?0,3,5 No, Capital, Capital and
O&M 0
Staffing and Financial
Resources
What is the project's impact to staffing and funding
resources?0,3,5 High Impact, Medium,
Minimal 5
Total Score 36
Address Safety Hazards
Access EquityQuality EquityEconomic EquityEnvironmental EquityPrioritization Strategy for Development of Existing Parks -
Prioritization Strategy for Development of Existing Parks -
Equity Type Criteria Criteria Description Points Metric Weight
Accessibility Does the project present an opportunity to enhance
universal accessibility? 0,5,7 Low, Medium, High 0
Priority Facility Need
Does the project address a Statistically Valid Survey
(SVS) Priority Investment Ranking (PIR) facility
need?
0,3,5 Low, Medium, High 0
Priority Program Need
Does the project address a Statistically Valid Survey
(SVS) Priority Investment Ranking (PIR)
programmatic need?
0,3,5 Low, Medium, High 0
Water Quality What is the project’s potential impact on water
quality?0,3,5 Negative Impact, No
Impact, Positive Impact 5
Water Quantity What is the project’s potential impact on managing
water quantity?0,3,5 Negative Impact, No
Impact, Positive Impact 5
Tree Canopy What is the project’s impact to the tree canopy and
urban heat island? 0,3,5 Negative Impact, No
Impact, Positive Impact 5
Health, Safety, Welfare
Does the project address physical safety hazards of
facilities or amenities that may fail and cause harm
to the public?
0,5,7 Low, Medium, High 5
Facility Condition
Does the project address a subject of significant
disrepair or would be a capital improvements to
preserve necessary operability?
0,3,5 Low, Medium, High 3
Partnership Does the project provide an opportunity to leverage
partnerships?0,3,5 No, Capital, Capital and
O&M 5
Staffing and Financial
Resources
What is the project's impact to staffing and funding
resources?0,3,5 High Impact, Medium,
Minimal 3
Total Score 31
Construct appropriate stormwater
management facilities and erosion control
measures:Access EquityEnvironmental EquityQuality EquityEconomic Equity
PARKS SYSTEM NEEDS ASSESSMENT & DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | City Council Presentation, 4/2/2024
EXAMPLE EQUITY SCORING FOR EX. FACILITIES
Prioritization Strategy for Development of Existing Parks -
Equity Type Criteria Criteria Description Points Metric Weight
Accessibility Does the project present an opportunity to enhance
universal accessibility? 0,5,7 Low, Medium, High 0
Priority Facility Need
Does the project address a Statistically Valid Survey
(SVS) Priority Investment Ranking (PIR) facility
need?
0,3,5 Low, Medium, High 0
Priority Program Need
Does the project address a Statistically Valid Survey
(SVS) Priority Investment Ranking (PIR)
programmatic need?
0,3,5 Low, Medium, High 0
Water Quality What is the project’s potential impact on water
quality?0,3,5 Negative Impact, No
Impact, Positive Impact 3
Water Quantity What is the project’s potential impact on managing
water quantity?0,3,5 Negative Impact, No
Impact, Positive Impact 3
Tree Canopy What is the project’s impact to the tree canopy and
urban heat island? 0,3,5 Negative Impact, No
Impact, Positive Impact 3
Health, Safety, Welfare
Does the project address physical safety hazards of
facilities or amenities that may fail and cause harm
to the public?
0,5,7 Low, Medium, High 0
Facility Condition
Does the project address a subject of significant
disrepair or would be a capital improvements to
preserve necessary operability?
0,3,5 Low, Medium, High 0
Partnership Does the project provide an opportunity to leverage
partnerships?0,3,5 No, Capital, Capital and
O&M 0
Staffing and Financial
Resources
What is the project's impact to staffing and funding
resources?0,3,5 High Impact, Medium,
Minimal 5
Total Score 14Access EquityEnvironmental EquityQuality EquityEconomic EquityEntrance signPrioritization Strategy for Development of Existing Parks -
Equity Type Criteria Criteria Description Points Metric Weight
Accessibility Does the project present an opportunity to enhance
universal accessibility? 0,5,7 Low, Medium, High 5
Priority Facility Need
Does the project address a Statistically Valid Survey
(SVS) Priority Investment Ranking (PIR) facility
need?
0,3,5 Low, Medium, High 5
Priority Program Need
Does the project address a Statistically Valid Survey
(SVS) Priority Investment Ranking (PIR)
programmatic need?
0,3,5 Low, Medium, High 5
Water Quality What is the project’s potential impact on water
quality?0,3,5 Negative Impact, No
Impact, Positive Impact 5
Water Quantity What is the project’s potential impact on managing
water quantity?0,3,5 Negative Impact, No
Impact, Positive Impact 3
Tree Canopy What is the project’s impact to the tree canopy and
urban heat island? 0,3,5 Negative Impact, No
Impact, Positive Impact 3
Health, Safety, Welfare
Does the project address physical safety hazards of
facilities or amenities that may fail and cause harm
to the public?
0,5,7 Low, Medium, High 5
Facility Condition
Does the project address a subject of significant
disrepair or would be a capital improvements to
preserve necessary operability?
0,3,5 Low, Medium, High 0
Partnership Does the project provide an opportunity to leverage
partnerships?0,3,5 No, Capital, Capital and
O&M 0
Staffing and Financial
Resources
What is the project's impact to staffing and funding
resources?0,3,5 High Impact, Medium,
Minimal 3
Total Score 34Access EquityEnvironmental EquityQuality EquityEconomic EquityImprove casual water access points with
dedicated constructed facilities