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Parks and Recreation Department Five Year Budget Planning
Based on the proposed funding sources and proposed Action Plan, projected budgets for the
Parks and Recreation Department were prepared for the 1996-2000 period. The following chart
illustrates the impact the proposed Action Plan would have on the Park and Recreation Depratment
Budget. Compared to the budgets for previous years, one will note that the proposed increases are
realistic and in line with proposed developments.
Personal Services:
• 1999 includes a salary for a full-time maintenance position.
• 1999 includes a salary for a part-time recreation position.
• 2000 includes a salary to increase the part-time recreation position to a full-time
position.
• 2000 includes a salary for a full-time maintenance position.
• 2000 includes a salary for a part-time secretary.
All other staff levels remain the same with a minimum of cost of living increases.
Supplies:
Expenses for supplies will increase with the proposed increase with the demand on park facilities
increase. Increase should be offset by user fees and donations.
Other Services and Charges:
Inflation rates were calculated for basic services were listed for assistance in potential grant
applications on proposed park developments.
Capital Outlays
Small capital projects, as listed in the action plan, are proposed to be completed from a variety of
funding sources. Gifts and donations and Non-Reverting Capital Account can be used for larger projects.
Many of the projects will need additional grant monies to complete.
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Master Plan
A master plan should serve as a"guide" in providing recreation in the community. The planning
process for the update offered insight of the trends, needs, and changing events in Greencastle. Also,
attempts were made to receive as much public input as possible. There were work sessions conducted
with Park Board members, Park staff, volunteers and residents. Also, time was permitted in each
monthly Park Board meetings to review the master plan and receive comments. The results were
invaluable and used as the framework in the development of the action plan.
It was through this "hands-on" approach to master planning that the following accomplishments
were made:
1. Evaulation of current park and recreation system effectiveness.
2. Identification of recreational facilities and programs that are in need.
3. Priorities for improvements and changes.
4. Establishment of an Action Plan that outlines the proposed implementation and
costs.
The following analysis and master plan, prepared with the Greencastle Parks & Recreation Board,
provides general location, size and facility requirements for the next 10 years, and a specific program of
development for each of the next five years. As the master plan is implemented over the next several
years, the long range general plan should be updated and a new five year program developed.
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Issues
The key to any park and recreation master plan is the identification of issues. If the issues facing a
park and recreation department can be identified and defined, then they can be prioritized in an orderly
manner. The process used in the development of Greencastle's Parks & Recreation Master Plan
attempted to reach as many residents as possible to identify and reach a consensus of the issues. Citizen
input is the core of this master plan. It is a compilation of feelings, wants, desires and needs of those
residents. It is the involvement of residents and citizens that makes a master plan legitimate and not a
shelf study.
Methods to collect input and identify issues were:
• Park and Recreation Survey
• Park Board Meetings
• Park Board/Staff work sessions
• Site visits
In order to most effectively interpret and apply the findings of the Park and Recreation Survey, it
is important to first understand the purpose and function of such a survey. The survey was not intended
to be a lengthy detailed questionnaire, but more of a sampling of basic questions from which reasonable
interpretations can be made about the Parks & Recreation Department, facilities and programs.
The survey was distributed to Tzouanakis Intermediate School, Jones Elementary, and Ridpath
Elementary School in the city. In addition, surveys were available for pick up at City Hall, the Public
Library, Senior Center and Bright Futures. The questions asked were quite simple and routine as the
survey participants were asked to list their curent use of the facilities and what addition
facilities/programs they would like to see the Park provide. Other questions aimed at determining their
opinion and attitude toward existing facilities and programs.
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GREENCASTLE CITY PARK BOARD QUESTIONNAIRE
Under 18 18-35 36-65 over 65
YOUR AGE: NUMBER IN YOUR FAMILY: 51 119 96 5
THE GREENCASTLE PARK BOARD WOULD LIKE YOU TO COMPLETE THIS QUESTIONNAIRE TO ASSIST THE
BOARD IN PROVIDING A CITY PARK SYSTEM THAT MEETS YOUR NEEDS.
1. HOW OFTEN DO YOU OR YOUR FAMILY USE GREENCASTLE PARKS AND RECREATION
FACILITIES PER YEAR?
2 0 58 1 TO 5 45 5 TO 10 170 MORE THAN 10
2. WHEN YOU OR YOUR FAMILY VISIT THE PARK WHICH FACILITIES DO YOU USE?
211 AQUATIC CENTER 79 BASKETBALL COURTS 35 JAYCEE PARK
150 SHELTERS 10 SOFTBALL DIAMOND 55 TENNIS COURTS
159 PLAYGROUND AREAS Walking 8 OTHER
3. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING PARK PROGRAMS DID YOU OR A MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY
PARTICIPATE IN THIS YEAR.
15 TOT DAY 79 SWIM LESSONS 3 COSTUME CONTEST
83 S.P.A.R.K. 10 TENNIS LESSONS 2 5 K RUN
26 TRAIL OF FEAR 4th of July 10 OTHERS
4. ARE YOU SATISFIED WITH THE CURRENT PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES OFFERED BY THE PARK
DEPARTMENT? YES NO IF NO,PLEASE EXPLAIN:
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5. WHAT ADDITIONAL FACILITIES DO YOU FEEL THE DEPARTMENT SHOULD BE PROVIDING?
(CHECK AS MANY AS APPROPRIATE)
132 ICE SKATING RINK 70 NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS
148 RECREATION CENTER 103 WATER PLAY AREA
91 BARBEQUE GRILLS 122 SKATEBOARD/ROLLERBLADE
143 MORE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
6. WHAT ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS DO YOU FEEL THE DEPARTMENT SHOULD BE PROVIDING?
80 ARTS&CRAFTS CLASSES 161 CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL IN THE PARK
128 TEEN PROGRAMMING 90 SPECIAL EVENTS
44 SENIOR PROGRAMMING 105 FAMILY PROGRAMMING
99 AEROBIC/FITNESS CLASSES OTHER
7. DO YOU FEEL THE DEPARTMENT SHOULD BE PROVIDING YEAR-ROUND RECREATIONAL
PROGRAMMING? YES NO
219 28
8. DO YOU FEEL THAT THE PARK DEPARTMENT SHOULD BE MORE INVOLVED IN YOUTH
PROGRAMMING THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY? YES NO
236 21
9. DO YOU FEEL THAT THERE IS ADEQUATE LAND SET ASIDE FOR RECREATIONAL USE IN THIS
COMMUNITY? YES NO
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ANY ADDITIONAL COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS,PLEASE WRITE ON THE BACK OF THIS SHEET.
THANK YOU FOR COMPLETING THIS QUESTIONNAIRE. ANY QUESTIONS CALL 653-3395.
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