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Winchester parks staff propose facility upgrades, expanded programming in draft strategic goals
Summary
Parks and Recreation staff presented two draft goals to the Strategic Planning Committee focused on facility management and expanded recreation programming, citing 16 existing parks, partnerships, ADA work, and the need for more staff and funding tools.
Parks and Recreation staff presented draft strategic goals to the Strategic Planning Committee of Winchester City Council that emphasize managing the city’s existing parks system and expanding recreational programming.
The draft plan would continue a focus on a network of quality parks and green space and add action items for facility management, planning, community input, partnerships and program expansion. Chris Kanye, speaking for the department, said, “if you don't know as of today we have 16, parks throughout the city,” and noted two potential park additions: a Ward Plaza park after a recent input session on Middle Road and a possible green space related to the 0 Pack project.
The new goals are organized around two broad aims: maintaining and upgrading existing facilities, and activating new and existing spaces through programming. Kanye described…
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