| Parks Master Plan
History
In an attempt to remain eligible for various state and federal grants, the City of Ephrata embarked upon the development of a new Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan. The formulation of this plan included a comprehensive and wide spread community survey. The survey clearly indicated residents felt that this project could be the instrument to effect change within the parks system. Results of the survey and comprehensive park plan lead the staff and City Council to believe that the parks, while functional, were lacking some amenitites and could lead to better service to the public and families.
Council and staff then issued a Request for Proposals and received nine responses. A committe of staff, Council and Parks and Recreation Commissioners reviewed the proposals, interviewed three firms and recommended Council select The Berger Partnership to lead the project.
Berger Principle Greg Brower and Associate Andy Mitton proposed a three step approach: Inventory and Analysis, Park Programming and Community Workshops and Master Plan Development.
The Inventory and Analysis was completed in September of 2008. The first Community Workshop was held on September 23, 2008.
September 23, 2008 public input forum. Click below to see the maps as sketched and drawn upon by fellow community members depicting their ideas!
The next step will be another round of community input, more specific to each park and scheduled to take place over a two evening time frame. Monday, November 17 will cover the Sports Complex, Lee and Oasis Parks. Tuesday, November 18 will include Patrick, Lion's and Parkway/Bambino Parks. Click here then choose the link, "City to hold Public Forums for Park Improvement," for the Press Release.
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