INTRODUCTION
City of Winter Park Parks and Recreation Department
Strategic Plan 2009 – 2014
The City of Winter Park Department of Parks and Recreation continues the valued traditions and beliefs instilled in the community by the City founders more than 127 years ago. It is this recognized importance of parks, green space and the wise use of areas for scenic beauty, recreational opportunities, health, happiness, and the wholesome enjoyment of life that is the goal of the Department today and into the future. This Strategic Plan is a map of tomorrow’s visions for the Parks and Recreation Department’s responsibility of providing the best park and recreation facilities possible for the residents of Winter Park.
HISTORY Winter Park has a proud tradition of excellence in their parks system. The City’s unique attention to detail and design has preserved the
distinctive quality of life. The City’s park system is known primarily for its well-landscaped neighborhood parks, yet it also boasts a large number of active parks that provide recreation facilities and programming for all ages. The City’s Comprehensive Plan establishes the standard of 10 acres of park property per 1000 residents. With more than 297 acres currently in the park system the City is in compliance with this high standard. With 56 park properties, including 14 community or neighborhood parks and 37 mini parks, and a growing population, the City of Winter Park is at an appropriate place to define and direct the future of the parks system with strategic planning. During the past seven years the City has carefully planned its major park developments through the Master Planning process. This list of Master Plans is the key element in the strategic planning process.
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