SUBJECT:
Title
A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Approving the 2025 Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails (PROST) Playbook
Department
DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation
Presenter
PRESENTER(S): Luke Bolinger, Director of Parks & Recreation
Michelle Regan, Senior Associate, DTJ Design
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Keith Walzak, Director of Urban Design & Planning, DTJ Design
Time
TIME ESTIMATE: 60 minutes
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Fiscal
FISCAL SUMMARY:
N/A
Policy
POLICY ISSUES:
The 2025 Playbook provides an updated strategic framework to guide equitable, sustainable, and connected development of Erie's parks, recreation, open space, and trails system. It replaces the outdated 2016 Plan to better reflect the Town's rapid growth, shifting demographics, and evolving community priorities.
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the 2025 Parks, Recreation, Open Space, & Trails (PROST) Playbook
Body
SUMMARY/KEY POINTS
* The 2025 Connecting YOU to Fun Playbook is presented for Council adoption as the Town's updated Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails (PROST) strategic plan.
* This plan replaces the 2016 version and incorporates updated data, community input, and future growth projections to guide investments over the next 10 years.
* Since Council last reviewed this item, the plan has been finalized following extensive public engagement, a needs assessment, and alignment with other adopted Town plans.
BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
Over the past nine years, the Town of Erie has experienced significant growth, both in population and in expectations for its parks and recreation services. While the 2016 PROST Plan laid a strong foundation for system expansion, it no longer reflects the Town's current demographics, community values, or operational realities.
Recognizing this need, the department launched a comprehensive planning process in 2024 with DTJ Design to reimagine and recalibrate our direction. Branded as the Connecting YOU to Fun Playboo...
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