Abstract:
This is Warrenton’s first Parks Master Plan and it is designed to guide development of
the City parks system over the next 20 years (from 2010 until 2030). A parks master
plan is a long-term vision and plan of action for a community’s parks system. This plan
identifies strategies and techniques for operation and development of parks, land
acquisition, and funding. Through this plan, the City of Warrenton will continue
improving the service and quality of its parks to meet the needs of current and future
residents.
The Parks Master Plan specifically delivers five planning elements:
» Provides an inventory of existing parks and an analysis of appropriate park
classifications and standards;
» Identifies current and future park needs using input from the community as well as
technical data;
» Includes a capital improvement plan (CIP) that enables the City to achieve its goals;
» Creates a strategy for short and long-term land acquisition; and
» Identifies potential funding techniques and sources to implement the CIP.
Description:
134 pp. Maps, tables, figures, appendices.