TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Parks
Loreen Hamilton
425-556-2336
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Parks
Erica Chua
Recreation Manager
TITLE:
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Recreation Program Plan Overview
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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The City of Redmond is proud to present its first-ever Recreation Program Plan, a milestone that establishes a clear, community-driven vision for the future of recreation programs and services. Developed in partnership with PROS Consulting, this plan reflects extensive community engagement and careful analysis of community needs, interests, and priorities. At the July 14 Study Session, staff and PROS Consulting will present key themes from community engagement and seek Council's input to help shape future iterations of the plan, which is reviewed every three years to inform the future of recreation in Redmond.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
2017/2023 PARCC Plan, Redmond 2050, Cost of Service Policy
* Required:
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* Council Request:
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* Other Key Facts:
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OUTCOMES:
A comprehensive recreation program plan that reviews demographics, community needs, and key trends and allows the City to make informed, strategic decisions about how resources are allocated. By aligning programs to serve the growing community and how it is changing. We hope we can improve participation, advance equity, and ensure services remain relevant and sustainable over time.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
* Timeline (previous or planned):
May 2025: Contract Approval by City Council
June 2025: Kick Off of Recreation Program Plan Project
June-November 2025: Community Engagement
November 2025-January 2026: Program Analysis
January-June 2026: Recreation Program Plan Edits and departmental review
July-December 2026: Recreation Program Pla...
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