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PINECREST PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN
2.1 LONG RANGE VISION The vision for the Village of Pinecrest parks and recrea on facili es and programs is linked to the vision of the Village as a whole. The community’s system of parks, open spaces, recrea on facili es, and natural areas, all elements of the public realm, are woven into the fabric of what makes Pinecrest a great place to live, work and play. This vision integrates components of previous city-wide efforts to achieve the overall vision for the Village defined in previous planning efforts (see Sec on 1.2). The Vision ul mately is built upon a framework dis lled from input and analysis conducted during the Needs and Priori es Assessment.
VISION COMPONENTS Previous efforts have provided a vision framework dis lled from public input and comprehensive analysis. This input has allowed iden fica on of a set of components that will help guide the development of the parks and facili es, and the management of a diverse system. Each component was developed through community input and an analysis of the exis ng physical system. Guiding principles iden fied for each component describes the community’s aspira ons for the overall park and open space system and its physical a ributes. Accomplishment of this Vision will be dependent upon Village staff, exis ng and future partners, and the support of residents.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS: • Pinecrest’s vision for parks and recrea on builds upon the vision established by the community’s Comprehensive Plan and Strategic Plan. • Comprehensive Vision consists of five (5) components: Parks and Open Spaces; Fitness and Athle cs; Community Cultural Arts; Sustainability and Resiliency; and Connec vity. • Working as an interconnected system, the five components iden fy clear ini a ves that can be championed by advocates and progressed by staff. • Specific ac ons will allow for assessment of progress toward achieving overall vision.
Village of Pinecrest Mission To sustain a vibrant Village that builds a sense of community spirit and pride with fiscally responsible government, the highest quality municipal services and infrastructure, a responsive and efficient staff, and innova ve leaders who engage our residents.
December 2021
