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RES 19-757 - Adopting 2018 PROS Plan RESOLUTION NO. 19-757 A RESOLUTION of the City of Federal Way,Washington,authorizing the approval of the 2019 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan update. WHEREAS, the Growth Management Act of 1990 as amended (Chapter 36.70A. RCW), requires the City of Federal Way to adopt a comprehensive plan which includes a land use element (including a land use map) housing element, capital facilities plan element, utilities element, economic development element, park and recreation element, and transportation element; and WHEREAS, the Federal Way City Council adopted a Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan on December 3, 1991 and subsequently amended this plan on November 21, 1995; September 14, 2000; June 29, 2006; and January, 2013; and WHERAS, the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan is adopted by reference in the comprehensive plan; and WHEREAS, the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan is consistent with the City of Federal Way's existing land use policies contained in the Federal Way Comprehensive Plan, the Federal Way Revised Code and Zoning Map; and WHEREAS, the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan is consistent with the GMA as it contains the following components: (a) an inventory showing the location and capacity of existing capital facilities; (b) a forecast of future needs per capital facility; (c) the location and capacity of proposed new or expanded capital facilities and(d)a six-year capital improvement plan identifying sources of public money to fund these improvements; and Resolution No. 19-757 Page 1 of 5 WHEREAS;the City of Federal Way,through its staff,Parks Commission,Parks Committee, and full City Council has received,discussed,and considered the testimony,written comments and material from the public, as follows: 1. The City's Parks Commission held a public hearing on the plan updates to the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan on February 7, 2019 after which it recommended approval of the proposed plan; and 2. The Parks, Recreation, Human Services, and Public Safety Committee of the Federal Way City Council considered the proposed amendments on April 9,2019 which it recommended approval to the full City Council; and NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Findings. A. The proposed amendments to the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto, is an update to the 2013 plan that has updated both the text and maps of the plan. This includes accomplishments since 2013 and future planned projects. It also updates the population profile of Federal Way and the parks inventory,and reclassifies some of the park to better reflect their function. The level of service for all parks by category has been recalculated and the Six-year Capital Improvement Plan has been revised to the 2019-2025 period. This process has included briefings and working sessions with the Parks commission and the Parks, Recreation, Human Services and Public Safety Committee of the Federal Way City Council. The proposed amendments will, therefore, benefit the neighborhood, City, and region and bear a substantial Resolution No. 19-757 Page 2 of 5 relationship to public health,safety and welfare are in the best interest of the residents of the City and are consistent with the requirements of RCW 36.70A and the un-amended portion of the Federal Way Comprehensive Plan. B. Parks and Recreation facilities are essential in maintaining and enhancing quality of life in the City. The new and improved facilities recommended by the 2013 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan provide a basic service for the residents of the City and surrounding areas and should be treated as such by the City of Federal Way resource in its policy and eso commitments. C. Implementation of the "core values" of the 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan, such as retaining and improving existing open spaces and facilities;encouraging walking and biking through an integrated trail and sidewalk network;providingareas for friends and neighbors to gather, g �' � meet, and socialize; and providing a balance of services for a diverse population will benefit the neighborhood, City, and region. Section 2. Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Adoption. The Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan,as previously amended in 1991,1995,2000,2006 and 2013,copies of which are on file with the office of the City Clerk, hereby is amended as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto. Section 3. Amendment Authority. The adoption of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan amendments in Section 2 above is pursuant to the authority granted by Chapters 36.70A and 35A.63 RCW. Section 4. Severability.If any section,sentence,clause or phrase of this resolution should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this resolution. Resolution No. 19-757 Page 3 of 5 Section 5. Corrections. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this resolution are authorized to make necessary corrections to this resolution including, but not limited to, the correction of scrivener/clerical errors, references, resolution numbering, section/subsection numbers and any references thereto. Section 6.Ratification.Any act consistent with the authority and prior to the effective date of this resolution is hereby ratified and affirmed. Section 7.Effective Date.This resolution shall be effective immediately upon passage by the Federal Way City Council. RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON this 21st day of May, 2019. [signature page to follow] Resolution No. 19-757 Page 4 of 5 CITY OF FEDERAL WAY: J RRELL, MAYOR ATTEST: ON& i Ayr ANIE COURTNEY, / i , CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: a*(11- J. RYAN CALL, TY ATTORNEY FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: 05/16/2019 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 05/21/2019 RESOLUTION NO.: 19-757 Resolution No. 19-757 Page 5 of 5 7 Federal Way �Ommunity Center 54 m PARK -IMPROVEMENTS Project 0—ts J.— 2018 Opening Fall .f2018 Acknowledgments City Council Jim Ferrell, Mayor Lydia Assefa-Dawson, Position 1 Jesse E. Johnson, Position 2 Susan Honda, Position 3 / Deputy Mayor Hoang V. Tran, Position 4 Mark Koppang, Position 5 Martin A. Moore, Position 6 Dini Duclos, Position 7 Parks and Recreation Commission Laura Belvin, Chair Dawn Coggins, Vice -Chair David Berger Michael Campsmith Anthony Murrietta David Musick Steven Payne George Pfeiffer David Wilson Roger Flygare- Alternate Bobby Jennings - Alternate 2019 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan Stakeholder Group Lawson Bronson, Federal Way Planning Commission Kevin Crain, Federal Way Hawks Jesse Goldstone, Federal Way Youth Commission Gaurov Gowda, Federal Way Youth Commission Rick Leavitt, Federal Way Public Schools Lisa McCann, Federal Way Community Center Jerry Peterson, Federal Way Public Schools Kimberly Shelton, Federal Way Community Center Carol Zandell, Federal Way Community Center City Staff John Hutton, Parks Director Steve Ikerd, Deputy Director of Parks Jason Gerwen, Parks and Facilities Manager MaryJaenicke, Administrative Assistant Cody Geddes, Recreation Manager Doug Nelson, Community Center Manager Erik Earle, IT GIS Analyst Margaret Clark, Principal Planner Consultant (AHBL, Inc.) Wayne Carlson, FAICP Brittany Port, AICP Photography Darren Proctor Steve Ikerd Alex Campbell, AICP Jason Gerwen Steve Heiserman Table of Contents Acknowledgments..................................................................................................... B ExecutiveSummary.................................................................................................... i Introduction............................................................................................................... 1 PlanPurpose.............................................................................................................................................1 Accomplishments Since the 2013 Plan..................................................................................................4 PlanProcess..............................................................................................................................................5 PublicInvolvement...................................................................................................................................6 CoreValues................................................................................................................................................9 Parks and Open Space Vision................................................................................................................14 CommunityProfile...................................................................................................15 RegionalLocation...................................................................................................................................15 Population Characteristics....................................................................................................................16 Natural and Physical Features..............................................................................................................20 Existing Park and Open Space System.................................................................. 21 Overview and Inventory of Federal Way Park and Open Space System.........................................21 Parks and Facilities Not Owned by Federal Way................................................................................33 Recreation and Community Center Programs ..................................................... 37 Overview..................................................................................................................................................37 Non -City Service Providers....................................................................................................................46 RecreationDemand...............................................................................................................................46 Needs Assessment and Recommendations.......................................................... 51 Introduction............................................................................................................................................51 NeedsAssessment.................................................................................................................................51 Park Classifications and Level of Service.............................................................................................53 System -wide Level of Service................................................................................................................58 Goalsand Policies.................................................................................................... 87 Improve Existing Facilities and Provide for Multiple Functions in Parks (Core Value 1) 87 Create Community Gathering Places and Destinations (Core Value 2) ........................................... 93 Retain and Improve Open Spaces (Core Value 3)...............................................................................95 Develop a Walking and Biking Community (Core Value 4)................................................................99 Provide a Balance of Services For a Diverse Population (Core Value 5) ........................................101 Implementation.....................................................................................................105 Appendix A: Park and Open Space Inventory and Assessment .......................118 Appendix B: Athletics Facilities Needs Assessment .......................................... 210 Appendix C: Park and Open Space Evaluation Matrices ................................... 214 Appendix D: Public Participation Results............................................................ 222 Table of Contents Acknowledgments..................................................................................................... B ExecutiveSummary.................................................................................................... i Introduction............................................................................................................... 1 PlanPurpose.............................................................................................................................................1 Accomplishments Since the 2013 Plan..................................................................................................4 PlanProcess..............................................................................................................................................5 PublicInvolvement...................................................................................................................................6 CoreValues................................................................................................................................................9 Parksand Open Space Vision................................................................................................................14 CommunityProfile................................................................................................... 15 RegionalLocation...................................................................................................................................15 Population Characteristics....................................................................................................................16 Natural and Physical Features..............................................................................................................20 Existing Park and Open Space System.................................................................. 21 Overview and Inventory of Federal Way Park and Open Space System.........................................21 Parks and Facilities Not Owned by Federal Way................................................................................33 Recreation and Community Center Programs ..................................................... 37 Overview..................................................................................................................................................37 Non -City Service Providers....................................................................................................................46 RecreationDemand...............................................................................................................................46 Needs Assessment and Recommendations.......................................................... 51 Introduction............................................................................................................................................51 NeedsAssessment.................................................................................................................................51 Park Classifications and Level of Service.............................................................................................53 System -wide Level of Service................................................................................................................58 Goalsand Policies.................................................................................................... 87 Improve Existing Facilities and Provide for Multiple Functions in Parks (Core Value 1) 87 Create Community Gathering Places and Destinations (Core Value 2) ........................................... 93 Retain and Improve Open Spaces (Core Value 3)...............................................................................95 Develop a Walking and Biking Community (Core Value 4)................................................................99 Provide a Balance of Services For a Diverse Population (Core Value 5) ........................................101 Implementation.....................................................................................................105 Appendix A: Park and Open Space Inventory and Assessment .......................118 Appendix B: Athletics Facilities Needs Assessment .......................................... 210 Appendix C: Park and Open Space Evaluation Matrices ................................... 214 Appendix D: Public Participation Results............................................................ 222 `� Executive Summary This 2019 Citys Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan provides an update to the underlying data and assumptions that inform decision-making regarding investments in the City's parks, open spaces, trails, and recreation programs. Nearly 700 voices were heard in the development of this plan, and the City has seen positive engagement in what the future holds for its parks and recreation programs. A community survey was completed by 640 residents and users, and meetings with stakeholder groups helped guide the development of goals, policies, and implementation strategies for maintaining and improving the Citys parks inventory. Using the National Recreation and Park Association's 2018 Park and Recreation Agency Performance Benchmarks as a guide, the City of Federal Way does well in providing parks, recreation, and open spaces in an overall amount that is consistent with other similarly sized cities across the United States. Overall, the Parks and Recreation Department is doing well to provide community parks to residents of Federal Way, with amenities such as sports fields, picnic areas, public art, walking trails, playground facilities, and spray parks being found within the nearly 500 acres of community park space. The City is exceeding its level -of -service goals for community parks; however, public feedback has revealed that the City should be making additional investments in its neighborhood parks. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Favorites like Madrona Park provide a and recreation resources and programs variety of amenities, while others leave room for improvement which should be based on future master planning and public outreach efforts. This analysis has also have to urban areas. Investment in parks and recreation programs has been shown to increase property values and decrease in the likelihood of delinquency for at -risk shown that the City is lacking in providing youth. trails to meet its adopted level of service and will need to add more than 7 miles of trail facilities over the next six years to appropriately serve the community. The focus for trail design and connectivity should be with ensuring that the trails are safe for pedestrian and bicycle use, and connect to other park and trail destinations. Meeting most of the City's adopted targets is no small feat, and the Parks and Recreation Department has been providing a high level of quality within its existing parks facilities with a smaller staffing ratio to population than other cities similarly sized. To meet the unmet demand for park space and recreation programs, investments in staffing of the Parks and Recreation Department must also occur. As the City determines where it will invest scarce resources, consideration should be made to the myriad of benefits that parks Researchers from the University of New Mexico found that youth without access to healthy recreational involvement are at risk for delinquency and are more likely to come into contact with the juvenile justice system. Historically, parks and recreation departments were originally established when concerned citizens recognized that there was a need to implement services for poor or otherwise disadvantaged populations. Over time, a shift driven by market forces occurred to focus on services for middle-class clientele who would be willing and able to pay for services. Starting in the 1990's, parks and recreation departments responded to the need to develop services to alleviate the factors that cause youth to become at risk, thereby returning to the original mission of "demonstrating the value of parks and recreation to the solution of social ills." Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan An amendment to the Urban Parks and Recovery Act of 1978 (36 CFR 72) supports this need by stating in the title: It is the purpose of this title to improve recreation facilities and expand recreation services to urban areas with a high incidence of crime and to help deter crime through the expansion of recreation opportunities for at -risk youth. It is the further purpose of this section to increase the security of urban parks and to promote collaboration between local agencies involved in parks and recreation, law enforcement, youth social services, and the juvenile justice system. It has been noted at a national level that investments in parks and recreation programs help avoid at -risk youth from engaging in delinquency by providing a constructive way for them to use their leisure time that give them a feeling of independence, self-determination, and well-being. Investments in parks, open spaces, and trails, also improve the local tax base and increase property values. It has been proven that private property values increase the closer land is to parks. Investments in neighborhood parks result in increases in the values of adjacent properties. Residents can benefit from the addition of neighborhood parks and trails within their communities, and the increases in the local tax base can help to finance the costs of these investments. In engaging with the development of this plan, the community has provided guidance that will help the City prioritize investments in its over 600 acres of community and neighborhood parks, 400 acres of open space, and 12 miles of trail facilities, and the many recreation programs that occur on these sites. The Parks and Recreation Department would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who made their voice heard and got involved in this planning effort. The City looks forward to improving the parks, open space, trails, and recreation programs it provides to Federal Way residents, and this plan helps direct the prioritization of these improvements to what the community values most, while also improving equity and access to these services for members of the community who need it most. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan this page left intentionally blank _,, ; 1 11•MMML IS it 14 —al chapter Introduction Plan Purpose This Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan expresses the community s values and vision for the City's parks, recreation and open space system for the near and long term. Decisions regarding park and open space investments will be guided by this plan as part of the City's Comprehensive Plan and Capital Improvement Plan. It has been over five years since the adoption of the 2013 Comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan. It is important for the City of Federal Way to periodically assess implementation progress, determine how community needs are being met, how well the current system works, identify areas that can be improved or enhanced, and respond to emerging needs as the community grows and changes. This ensures that the City is being responsive to the current needs of the community and pro -active in planning for the needs of future generations. The Federal Way community has evolved in recent years with changes in residential, retail and employment growth, increased transit levels, an increasingly diverse population, land acquisitions, and recreation program additions and changes. Throughout these changes, parks and open space remain important to the community for many reasons. As the City's built environment expands and the community increases density in response to growth management planning, parks and open space provide necessary opportunities for recreation. Structured programming Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan and opportunities for recreation improve the lives of children and youth and can reduce the rates of criminal activity. Parks increase property value for homeowners and businesses often choose to locate in communities with ample recreational amenities in order to attract and retain highly qualified workers. Having an up-to-date plan positions the City to implement the communitys values and vision for the City's parks, recreation and open space system through phases and to respond to opportunities as they arise. Communitv Input from the community is essential in order to create an effective Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan. The current update process sought direction from as many community members as possible by gathering information from surveys issued to the community, collaborating with interested stakeholders and meeting with special interest groups. Feedback gathered at various points throughout the update process established a vision that provides guidance for decision makers to allocate parks and recreation funding to meet current needs and to make informed decisions about the future of the City's parks and recreation facilities and programs. As Federal Way grows and changes so do the demands for recreation and open space. Incorporating feedback into the plan and establishing a vision ensures the City is poised to act when future opportunities arise and allows the City to pro -actively address the recreation needs of a diverse and growing community. Federal Way Fare,, Recreation and Open Space Plan Maintain Funding Eligibility The City relies on grant funding for many of its parks facilities and programs. Most funding sources require periodic updates to parks and recreation plans in order to remain eligible for their funding programs. For example, most funding sources require that funded projects be identified within a jurisdiction's park plan, and that the goals and policies contained within support the proposed project. It is critical that the City continue to successfully compete for outside funding to ensure the development and maintenance of a high quality park system now and into the future. Consistency with State and Local Requirements The Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) requires state and local governments to manage Washington's growth by identifying and protecting critical areas and natural resource lands, designating urban growth areas, preparing comprehensive plans and implementing them through capital investments and development regulations. One of the GMA's 14 goals is to "retain open space, enhance recreational opportunities, conserve fish and wildlife habitat, increase access to natural resource lands and water, and develop parks and recreational facilities" (RCW 36.70A.020(9)). As such, cities and counties are encouraged to develop a parks and recreation element to their Comprehensive Plan. A further requirement of the State Growth Management Act is for cities and counties to plan for the promotion of physical activity in their communities. In addition, recommendations, goals, policies, and implementation actions within this plan are a part of the City's Comprehensive Plan and Capital Facilities Plan and therefore must support and be consistent with the policy direction in the City's Comprehensive Plan and capital facilities planning. Guidance This Plan provides guidance to the City's Parks and Recreation Division, for the next six years and beyond. It includes an inventory of existing facilities and assessment of the current and future needs and demands of Federal Way residents. The Plan establishes goals and policy direction, level of service standards and a phased implementation strategy. This compilation of information is a tool the City uses to manage its existing park and open space resources. This Plan update will also provide the basis for parks and open space funding in the City's six-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan This section summarizes the City's for the Special Olympics and other accomplishments achieved since the high profile events including the implementation of the 2013 Comprehensive Diversity Fair, Taste of Federal Way, Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan. Blues & Brews, and Friendship Day Land Acquisition West Hylebos Property Acquisitions (38.33 Acres) (Part of the West Hylebos) Facility lmnrnvPmnnt Implemented Monument Sign Program Prepared a Park and Trail Map for the public Performed outdoor improvements at Federal Way Community Center Cleaned up Laurelwood Park and improved the site drainage in concert with the City's Surface Water Management Division Performed miscellaneous asphalt repairs to walking paths and trails Repaired damaged light poles at Sacajawea Park Provided staffing and logistics support Constructed a lift station at Steel Lake Park Constructed Town Square Park Constructed the Federal Way Performing Arts and Events Center (PAEC) Constructed a maintenance building at Celebration Park Replaced playground structures at Adelaide Park and the Steel Lake Park Funland Constructed the Panther Lake Trail Park Planning Began updating the Marketing and Business Plan for the Dumas Bay Centre. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan r ' 1: PLAID' ""CIF" DIAGRAM El Community Survey a —i ♦ Y Public Input Public Input Parks Commission Parks Commission Stakeholder MeetingsStakeholder Meetings Establish Vision & Prepare Plan Policies Draft Plan Data Collection & Develop Plan & Park Inventor Concept &Strategy Proi^rt Dbno.l r Repair the Steel Lake dock Improve drainage, baseball fields, and restroom at Lakota Park Replace the playgrounds and associated structures at Wedgewood Park and Mirror Lake Park Upgrade/construct new soccer fields Improve drainage at Sacajawea Park Plan Process This is an update of the 2013 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan. Figure 1.1 shows the general planning process utilized for the 2019 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan. Inventory Existing Conditions - Collected and analyzed existing facility and program information, demographics, and future population growth assumptions. Vision, Values, & Plan Priorities - Determined community values and vision for the future of the parks, recreation, and open space system. Identified what is important to the community and developed priorities for future improvements based on those values and future vision looking at both the near-term (0-6 years) and long-term (20 years). Needs Assessment - Analyzed the current and future needs for the City's existing parks and open space facilities and recreation programs. Developed Strategies & Recommended Actions - Developed recommendations for the City's community parks, neighborhood parks, open spaces, trails, and recreation programs. Prepared Plan - Developed goals and policies, level of service standards, and implementation strategy including identifying potential funding sources. Finalized Plan - City Council approval and adoption process. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan In addition, throughout the planning process there were multiple opportunities for public input, feedback, and comment as described below. Public Involvement As part of the Plan effort, the City initiated a public outreach process to engage community members in a dialogue about the future of the City's parks, open spaces, and recreation programs. The public outreach process included numerous opportunities for public input such as three meetings with stakeholders (representing various park user groups and community members), a survey made available at city facilities and online, and public open houses where ideas were presented for public review and input. Community - u, From March through December of 2017QI00 4 `A�E�Rpy. 411M 1►`� CF ifs the City gathered input from residents0W4 through a parks and recreation survey to better understand how the public uses the Citys park system and gaugele their impressions of the existing ��Qp�` O �t 1, 1 facilities and recreation programs. This Wt( ��tEw ♦ ��9 �V,, survey distributed at City events such 'QC �gXfXj(q Qp ! as Red, White, and Blues, was posted Mt,ORONI W RNflmwhsp�a„w��w0 ��►�� ,,��,�� on the City's website, handed out to various community groups, and made available at public facilities such as City Hall and the Community Center. This •. �OFrr/ survey asked respondents the following Cl or;QQD4�Q� types of questions: what parks or p�E� N� ut wINCO� �, 3 C�FCO facilities they have used within the last year, if they participate in sports o qr ,� of PIIS PAUS��S: or programs offered by the City (and 44 U”3 if not, why?), what types of activities 4, 10 they participate in at City parks, what wEsj� !, E �' types of activities would they like to see more of, how they hear about services 4 ac+o and programs offered at City parks O'`m and facilities, how funding should be v . allocated for parks and recreation y,�e programs, and what are importantti', characteristics of parks and programs that the City offers.�V wi A total of 640 survey responses were collected throughout the survey window - 531 online responses were recorded and 109 paper surveys were This word cloud depicts park popularity based on survey responses, with returned to the City. The survey results popular parks shown in larger text. Full survey responses are provided in Appendix D. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan were analyzed to determine community trends and preferences which, in turn, were used to guide the goals and policies outlined in this Plan. A detailed survey response summary is provided in Appendix D. Community Open hou A community open house was held to listen to residents and gather insights into community parks and recreation needs. Information from this event helped shape the vision for the future of parks and recreation facilities and programs offered in Federal Way. The meeting is summarized below: Open House : The primary goal of this open house was to explain the Plan update process, highlight opportunities for input and feedback, and determine what was important to the community. The open house was set up as a self -guided "tour" through various displays, each with exercises set up to elicit responses both about the general importance of park related issues and to generate ideas specific to each park. Stakeholder and FOLDS Groups A stakeholder group was also formed to provide guidance for the Plan. Each member of the stakeholder group represented organizations and community groups that had an interest in the future of the City's park system, enabling the City to more effectively reach a broader population by working with these local organizations, sports associations, and service clubs. In addition, these groups had a detailed understanding of the City's parks, open spaces, facilities, and recreation programs which enabled them to provide insights and recommendations throughout the planning process. Three stakeholder meetings and two focus group meetings were held during the planning process: Stakeholder Meeting #1: February 23, 2017. Overview of the Plan update process, stakeholder roles, and project scope. Stakeholder Meeting #2: May 4, 2017. Review the 2013 Plan Vision Statement and Core Values, summary of public input to date, draft revisions to the existing Vision Statement and Core Values based on public input and stakeholder recommendations. Stakeholder Meeting #3: August 3, 2017. Present revised Vision Statement and Core Values for stakeholder confirmation and Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Lrte_= discussion, summary of updated survey results, review existing Goals and Policies to identify potential updates. Weyerhaeuser Campus Focus Group Meeting: July 25, 2017. Discuss the community's support for retaining the public access to the trail network throughout the Campus. Detail the City's goal of working with the new Campus ownership group to promote community interaction in a non -intrusive and cohesive manner while respecting their private property rights. Brooklake Focus Group Meeting: February 1, 2018. Examine the potential uses for the Brooklake site while acknowledging there is no current funding for improvements in the near future. Determine what types of uses and physical improvements are desired on the site while considering what uses are inappropriate based on the site's ecological value. Public Hearings/Adoption and Approval Process In addition to the stakeholder meetings and public open house, several briefings, working sessions, and public hearings with the Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, and City Council were conducted as part of the Plan adoption and approval process. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan An integral part of the Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Plan is to understand what is most important to the community. The Core Values, which shape the Federal Way Parks and Open Space Plan recommendations, build upon the extensive public input described above and the following sources: Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies City Council Goals State and National Trends Federal Way is a safe, attractive community known for its cultural diversity, vibrant parks, strong neighborhoods, and business centers. Mission The City of Federal Way is responsive, innovative and fiscally responsible in delivering quality services, promoting economic development, improving infrastructure, and managing growth. Create a multi -use urban City center that is pedestrian -friendly, linked to neighborhoods and parks, and serves as the social and economic hub of the City. Update the capital facilities plan and provide financing options for transportation and surface water improvements, parks, recreation, cultural arts and public facilities. Based on this input, the following 7 Core Values emerged: Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Core Achieve and maintain the Commission for Value Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) gold standard in capital improvement, levels of service, and maintenance in all parks and facilities. The City has a wide range of properties and assets in its parks and recreation system, which are distributed throughout the city, including: Open space and natural areas that provide wildlife habitat, protection of environmentally sensitive areas, and passive recreation opportunities Trail networks that create non - motorized connections throughout the community Neighborhood parks that are tailored to serve nearby residents Community parks that encourage residents to gather and connect with one another A wide variety of recreation programs and facilities There is a strong community desire to improve the diverse park and recreation facilities that the City owns and maintains. The community survey distributed in association with this Plan update indicated that most residents would rather maintain and improve the existing park resources that the City currently owns as opposed to acquiring new park land. This sentiment can be an indicator that residents feel that there are enough parks, open spaces, and recreation facilities throughout the City to serve the population, and would like to see investments improve these existing resources. By improving the existing parks and facilities within the City, those resources will become a greater asset to its users. Improvements may include higher frequency of maintenance, new amenities such as play structures, greater offering of recreation programs, or enhancing shoreline access depending on the park or facility. Establishing the desire to improve the existing park resources as the first Core Value of the Plan emphasizes the community's desire to further enhance a parks system that already provides its residents with abundant recreation opportunities. Federal Way cation and Open Space Plan Core Prioritize land acquisition that will connect our parks, value neighborhoods, and recreation facilities through a network of walking and biking trails. Continuing to develop a network of trails does not connect to many other locations and non -motorized facilities is a priority or places. An interconnected network of for Federal Way's future. According to the sidewalks and trails will provide non - survey results, walking, hiking, and dog- motorized transit options for the Federal walking are some of the most common Way community to access parks, open activities residents participate in at local spaces, and recreation facilities. Future trails park facilities. In fact, walking is one of should connect to the existing trail system the most convenient means for people located within parks and open spaces. to get daily physical activity, as evidenced by the BPA Trail's popularity. However, an often heard comment is that the BPA Trail Core Value Retain and Improve Existing Open Spaces. Open spaces and natural areas in the City provide an array of benefits to people and wildlife and can contribute to enhancing water quality in the community. These spaces provide pockets of natural areas within the City, wildlife habitat, native vegetation, and protect environmentally sensitive areas from development. The City's open spaces include wooded areas, ravines, wetlands, and shoreline environments. Many of these open spaces contain trails, natural observation areas, and other opportunities to experience nature close to home. Protecting and maintaining Federal Way's natural systems is critical to preserving natural resources and the quality of life in the community. These open spaces provide a valuable amenity and resource in the community allowing residents to both experience and enjoy natural areas. A balance between protecting these areas and providing opportunities for the community to enjoy and use the facilities is essential. The City has an obligation to not only be environmental stewards of these lands, but to also educate and promote community awareness of the benefits of these open spaces. An open space management program that balances environmental protection, education, invasive species management, and low impact public access opportunities will provide the greatest benefit to the community. Homeless encampments within Federal Way's unprogrammed open spaces have spiked over the last 10 years. These encampments have been a concern for park management, as law enforcement and community members have voiced concerns about the prevalence of people experiencing homelessness living in the City's open spaces and parks. One such concern is the affect that homeless encampments have on the sensitive ecosystems such as streams, wetlands, riparian corridors, and wildlife habitat areas that occur within Federal Ways open spaces. The deposition of trash and waste upsets park users and results in public complaints to Parks staff, the Police Department, and the Federal Way City Council. Common complaints to the Parks Department have included requests to remove trash, clear understory vegetation, and manage restroom access. In short, the environmental quality of Federal Way's open spaces are compromised by homeless encampments. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Cot a Enhance public perceptions of safety in parks and Value open spaces by incorporating CPTED principles. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles are design considerations that discourage criminal activity by enhancing natural surveillance, access control, and sense of ownership. Natural surveillance focuses on strategies to design the built environment in a manner that promotes visibility of public spaces and areas. Access control focuses on techniques that prevent and deter unauthorized/inappropriate access to areas. Sense of ownership focuses on reducing the perception that areas are 'ownerless' and therefore available for undesirable uses. CPTED principles are already in place throughout the City and reviewed/administered by the Department of Community Development for new project proposals. Incorporating these principles into the design of parks, open spaces, and recreation facilities will enhance safety and reduce opportunities for criminal activity. Core Promote a sense of community through park Value programming and recreation facilities by encouraging volunteerism, engaging diverse populations, and creating neighborhood gathering spaces that provide a balance of services. Parks, open spaces, and recreation facilities offer the community a place to gather, communicate, and connect with one another. Creating varied programming throughout the park network will allow the community to interact with each other in different ways - some examples include park clean-up days allowing residents to have a positive impact on the parks they visit, recreation sports leagues promoting a sense of teamwork, and open spaces providing areas for community members to come together to enjoy nature. Providing a variety of active and passive recreation options ensures that park programming appeals to all potential users. Promoting a park system that is accessible to all users - regardless of age, income, mobility, and background - is a priority throughout the City. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Core Cultivate new external partnerships, and maintain existing Value external partnerships, to create public/private opportunities that will expand the services offered by the City. The Park Departments existing relationships with various external agencies - including the Federal Way School District, King County Parks, Washington State Parks, Kiwanis Club, Seattle Children's Hospital, and various local businesses - has fostered collaborative program opportunities throughout the City. Agreements with these agencies have provided residents of the City access to additional parks, facilities, and events that would otherwise not be possible for the Parks Department to provide by itself. Some examples of events held in association with external partners include Pirate, Pixies & Helmets in association with Seattle Children's, Annual Salmon Bake in association with Kiwanis, Kid's Day in association with Pacific Medical Centers, and Daughter's Night out in association with Menchie's and ADC Kids Dentistry. Assessing the popularity of these events will allow the City to examine additional external partnerships to continue expanding the types and frequency of events that are held throughout the City. The City should evaluate how external partnerships are beneficial for the sponsors of the events in order to efficiently market future partnerships. In association with the diversity goals established in Core Value #S, the City should also examine opportunities to partner with external stakeholders that represent various cultural groups. Core Enhance the quality of life for the community by providing Value varied recreational opportunities and facilities that appeal to a diverse population. Recreation activities that are offered throughout the City's parks network should reflect the City's diverse population. Providing a wide array of recreation facilities and activities throughout the City will help ensure that all residents have access to programs that appeal to them, regardless of age, race, gender, or ability level. Recreational opportunities is an intentionally broad term that can include arts/crafts, theatre, athletic teams, camps, senior events, and anything in-between. The City already offers a wide selection of activities for residents to participate in, primarily through the Community Center, but as the population continues to grow it is important to assess the demand for new types of programming. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan A vision expresses the community values, goals and priorities for the future of the parks and recreation system. It conveys the park, open space, and recreation qualities desired in the community now and into the future. Federal Ways unique landscape of hills, lakes, views, and Puget Sound shoreline is enjoyed by the community through its linked network of parks, open space, and gathering spots. Quiet green places, vibrant gatherings, and diverse recreation and culture all celebrate Federal Ways character and identity. Our vision is one in which parks, open spaces, facilities, and programs strengthen the social fabric of our community by providing beautiful, innovative, and safe opportunities that enhance the quality of life for all citizens while protecting our natural resources. Vibrant public spaces in the City Center host a variety of public and cultural events. Open spaces protect functioning ecosystems in tandem with supporting public use, enjoyment, and environmental education about the community's natural systems. Active, healthy living is supported by an extensive walking network which links people to parks close to home and community activities and events - community centers, schools, public spaces, the City Center, and other destinations. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan chapter Community Profile Regional Location Federal Way is located in the South Central Puget Sound Region, between Seattle and Tacoma. Federal Way is approximately 25 miles south of Seattle and 8 miles north of Tacoma's City Center. Federal Way is served by Interstate 5, State Route 18 and State Route 167. The major arterials are Pacific Highway South (HWY 99), South 320th Street, South 336th Street, South 348th Street (Campus Drive), 21stAvenue Southwest, State Route 161 (Enchanted Parkway), Military Road, and State Route 509 (Dash Point Road). King County Metro is the primary transit service provided within the City. Figure 2.1 is a vicinity map showing the City in its regional context. plarlrtim7r Area As of September 2017, Federal Way is composed of 14,387 acres of land (22.48 square miles), stretching from South 272nd to the north and the Tacoma/Pierce County border to the south, Military Road to the east and Puget Sound to the west. The planning area includes current City limits as well as the Potential Annexation Area (PAA), which is the unincorporated King County area east of 1-5. The PAA is included in the planning area because it is assumed that eventually it will be annexed to the City, and thus, the City must plan for the population's future parks and recreation needs. This plan identifies existing park facilities in the PAA and will provide policy direction on these areas. The City currently owns and maintains one property within the Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan PAA- Camelot Open Space. Any reference made to other parks and open spaces within the PAA is solely for planning purposes- it does not imply city ownership or current responsibility for management. Population Characteristics Federal Way is changing and growing. The age, income, ethnicity and household composition of Federal Way residents are major determinants of recreational interests and demand. Current Population The City of Federal Way is a growing community, experiencing many changes in both its population characteristics and its built form. According to the Washington Office of Finance and Management (OFM), the city's 2015 population was estimated at 92,859 persons living in 36,512 households (OFM, 2015). Since incorporation (1990) the city has experienced a 32% increase in population, which is approximately 3% higher than the population growth that has occurred in King County as a whole during the same period. In addition, since 2000, the City of Federal Way has added a little over 6,000 residents. Projected Population and Urban Form Population and employment growth targets identify the City's fair share of regional growth for the next twenty years. Figure 2.2 shows the population of Federal Way will increase to over 100,000 citizens by 2031. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Figure 2.1: CITY OF FEDERAL WAY VICINITY MAP Des > Moines,� N 'A6 LU Kent J'o V S �S 272ND ST S 272ND ST 3oa�c7 H W I S 288TH ST = _I" S Ln00 N � W LL H S vi '^ S 304TH ST N {A Qo`x%, SW 308TH ST S 308TH ST > W > SW DpSN SW 312TH ST S 312TH ST F A Q 2 N IQ - N N W SW 320TH ST 3 F S 320TH ST N y s Auburn S 324TH ST >C LU a X SR Q G LA E N _ , W �5 336TH 5 _ Q �yS 344TH ST W S 348TH ST Tacomla f� . aUA 9 iQ SSW 356TH Sr,' -+k LU X, S 360TH ST .. ►w 3 k., � f 3 ,A ' 5 68TH ST Z Y moi'-. £Q9Q �� 1A -r �•j: 0,� tA 101 x L 3 Legend show W. x _ Milton 'oJw► Federal Way SR 509 h Q ►�� i City Limits Potential Edgewood Annexation Area I-5 FV" 5 N Fife 0 1,500 3,000 6,000 Feet Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Figure 2.2: FEDERAL WAY POPULATION GROWTH As part of a regional planning process and consistent with the Puget Sound Regional Council's (PSRC) Vision 2040, Federal Way will need to accommodate 8,100 new residential units and 12,300 new jobs between 2006 and 2031. The City is also an employment center, with the majority of employers located in the City Center, along Highway 99, East Campus and the West Campus area. The Federal Way 2015 Comprehensive Plan update establishes Land Use goals and policies that encourage in -fill development, protection of environmentally sensitive areas and concentrated employment and housing in specific locations. Although Single family housing dominates the type of housing available there has been a recent increase in the construction of Multi -Family housing units. The open space needs for those living in apartment buildings and other multi -family housing types are different than the needs of single family residences with adjacent yards. This is an important factor to consider when locating future park and recreation facilities, and creating a continuous sidewalk and trail network. Planning for population growth and anticipated development type and location means the City is pro -actively addressing the community recreation needs now and into the future. Potential Annexation Area (PAA) Port.dattior: In 2010, the PAA had a population of approximately 21,500 residents. If growth projections for the PAA are included in the projected population figures for the City and assuming that the PAA grows at the same rate as the City, it is anticipated that the future combined population will be 118,450 in 2017 and 143,093 in 2031. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 135. SC _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1 I 1 1 1 1 I 1 125 DCC; I I 1 1 I 1 I 115.00C 1 1 I 1 I 1 I 7 105.000 I I 95,OOD 1 I • 85,00D 1 1 Projected Population 1 1 2006 1007 '.' 1008 2004 2U30 1011 2011 2013 2014 1015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2021 2023 2014 u-(itY 86,530 87390 88,040 88,578 89,306 89,370 89,460 89,]X1 9(1,150 90,760 93,670 96,350 97,440 98,911 1011,405 101,921 103,460 105,022 106,608 -i-01Y&PM 107,530 108,490 109,240 109,878 1147061 Q870 111,060 111,420 111,950 112,660 115,670 118,450 119,643 121,217 122,815 114,435 126,079 127,746 129,438 As part of a regional planning process and consistent with the Puget Sound Regional Council's (PSRC) Vision 2040, Federal Way will need to accommodate 8,100 new residential units and 12,300 new jobs between 2006 and 2031. The City is also an employment center, with the majority of employers located in the City Center, along Highway 99, East Campus and the West Campus area. The Federal Way 2015 Comprehensive Plan update establishes Land Use goals and policies that encourage in -fill development, protection of environmentally sensitive areas and concentrated employment and housing in specific locations. Although Single family housing dominates the type of housing available there has been a recent increase in the construction of Multi -Family housing units. The open space needs for those living in apartment buildings and other multi -family housing types are different than the needs of single family residences with adjacent yards. This is an important factor to consider when locating future park and recreation facilities, and creating a continuous sidewalk and trail network. Planning for population growth and anticipated development type and location means the City is pro -actively addressing the community recreation needs now and into the future. Potential Annexation Area (PAA) Port.dattior: In 2010, the PAA had a population of approximately 21,500 residents. If growth projections for the PAA are included in the projected population figures for the City and assuming that the PAA grows at the same rate as the City, it is anticipated that the future combined population will be 118,450 in 2017 and 143,093 in 2031. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan The ethnic and cultural composition of a community is another major factor to consider in determining what kinds of recreational and leisure activities may be in demand. Parks and open spaces as well as cultural and recreational programming should address the different values and interests of the various ethnic groups living in the community. The City of Federal Way is becoming more diverse and will likely continue to diversify (see Figure 2.4). The City will continue to monitor trends regarding population diversity in the community to ensure it is pro -actively addressing future population needs that reflect the diversity of the community. ge `)istributioi i It is also important to understand the age distribution in the community as each age group tends to have different demands for parks and recreation facilities and programming. For example, youth tend to be more active than other groups. They participate in competitive sports and activities such as baseball, soccer, basketball, football, swimming, etc. Young adults (ages 18-35) are also an active age group and form the core of adult competitive sports. Seniors (age 55+) are increasingly participating in active recreation programs and activities. Parks and recreation planning needs to respond to an aging population while also providing the facilities and programming that are attractive to families. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Natural and Physical Features The richness of Federal Way's natural features and variety in its physical form provide an ideal setting for parks and recreational opportunities. The quality of the City's hydrologic features, forested areas, and scenic vistas is one of the primary reasons that many individuals and families live in Federal Way. The City's natural environment is composed of a wide variety of landforms, soils, watercourses, and vegetation. Its terrain ranges from steep hills and ridge lines to plateaus and lakes. The City of Federal Way is located within the Hylebos Creek, Lower Puget Sound, and Mill Creek drainage basins. These basins contain an integrated system of lakes and streams that provide a natural drainage system for over 36 square miles of southwest King County and northeast Pierce County. Critical areas such as wetlands, steep slopes, streams, and shorelines provide valuable natural functions such as water purification and wildlife habitat as well as opportunities for passive recreation such as walking and bird watching. Federal Way contains several types of wetlands, including marshes, bogs, ponds, forested and scrub -shrub wetlands. Each wetland type plays a valuable role in the hydrological system and offers unique wildlife habitat and human open space values. Federal Way has eight miles of shoreline and stunning views of Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains, and Mt. Rainier. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan r. 4%'� chapter Existing Park and Open Space System Overview and Inventory of Federal Way Park and Open Space System The existing parks and recreational areas are divided into five categories. Each category represents a distinct type of recreational activity or opportunity. Figure 3.1 shows the parks and open spaces in the City. Table 3.1 provides a summary of the existing park acreage by category. Detailed park inventory sheets for each park and open space facility, including the specific needs assessment are located in Appendix A of this chapter. 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Community Parks- 489.70 Larger, community -wide destinations ranging from 10-50+ acres usually containing sports fields. Neighborhood Parks- 108.05 Smaller areas ranging from 1.5-35 acres including play equipment, picnic areas, trails, open grass areas for passive use, informal spaces, natural areas, and some limited active recreation facilities such as outdoor basketball or tennis courts. Open Space- 436.16 Public lands that are in a near natural condition, or designated for future park or open space use. Linear Parks/Trails- 22.58 Routes for walking and biking that generally follow a utility or stream corridor, ravine or some other elongated feature, such as public rights -of- way. Total Park Acres 1,311.94 Regional Parks Figure 3.1 shows the location of regional parks within the City of Federal Way. The regional parks and facilities located in the City of Federal Way are not owned and operated by the City of Federal Way. Washington State Parks owns and operates Dash Point State Park and King County Parks owns and operates the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center. Table 3.2 lists acreage and key features for these facilities. T htn 2 7• rCr-tED.Al lAfP.V DnDVC- Dash Point State Park 244.26 Camping, swimming, beach, picnic area, trails, small boat launch, amphitheater, lake fishing access, boat launch, fishing pier Weyerhaeuser King 11.19 Olympic -sized competition and training pool County Aquatic Center with platform diving facilities, recreation pool with play features, and banquet hall Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Community Parks Figure 3.2 shows where Federal Way's community parks' are located. Table 3.3 lists acreage and key features for these facilities. More detailed park inventories are available in Appendix A. Table 3.3- FEDERAL WAY COMMUNITY PARKS B.P.A. Trail Park 44.92 Walking/biking trail, seating areas Blueberry Farm 7.85 U -pick blueberries, fruit & nut trees, picnic tables, kiosk Brooklake Park 4.99 Community center, lake access Celebration Park 79.81 Soccer fields, baseball/softball fields, play area, wetland Steel Lake Park nature area, hiking/walking trails in park, adjacent to Phase I paved BPA Trail (walk/bike), picnic area, restroom/concession buildings (2) Dumas Bay Centre 11.20 Paths, bench, picnic table, gazebo, views, landscape Park* gardens and sculpture art, wetland nature area, West Hylebos walking/biking trail, shoreline access (currently closed) Dumas Bay 21.04 Wetland nature area, walking/biking trail, shoreline Sanctuary** access French Lake 7.42 Off -leash area, off-site parking, picnic tables Park*** Lakota Park 28.50 Soccer fields, baseball/softball fields, track, wetland, restrooms Panther Lake 78.72 Wetland nature area, walking/biking trail, seating areas Sacajawea Park 18.36 Soccer field, baseball/softball fields, track, tennis court, play area, hiking/walking trail, restrooms Saghalie Park 16.03 Softball/baseball fields, all-weather soccer field, soccer/football field, track, basketball court, tennis courts, volleyball court, walking/biking trail, play area, restrooms Sculpture Park 0.47 Public art, seating areas Steel Lake Park 63.62 Soccer field, baseball/softball fields, basketball court, volleyball court, horseshoe pit, skateboard park, walking trail, swimming beach, play area, restrooms Town Square Park 3.91 Track zip ride, children's play area, basketball court, parking, picnic area, restrooms, seasonal splash park West Hylebos 102.86 Parking lot, trails, boardwalk, benches, picnic tables, Wetlands Park kiosk, interpretive signs, historic cabins *Excludes 1.62 acres covered by water **Excludes 6.94 acres covered by water ***Only 4.66 acres of French Lake Park are owned by the City. Lakehaven Water and Sewer District own the remaining 2.74 acres Federal Way reation and Open Space Plan F' .- -- ---- -- VAY COMMUNITY PRS Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan y 2 > a '^ x ro Sr272NDIST S 272ND ST SIC E RD S STM 'p Z 3 O E: S 288TH ST $A LLJ v, �( LL S 298TH ST t O� PO S 5 304TH ST W ...,_...... y� °Q SW 308TH ST a S 308TH ST .. �_..y�LA 0� SW 312TH x ST O0 H S 312TF 'W N ¢ > LU a N S 316TH ST x 00 N LU G SW 320TH ST 2 LU a 0D S 320TH ST 1 3 N , S 324TH ST 2 3 x 4T LU ° 1PQ _ 9� S 336TH ST Ln to ,� 0 SW 340TH ST S1N SQ'� 5 Z 7- > > SW 344TH ST �Dus „ S 5 344TH ST �y`G a rst H lebo< Wetlands. 3 v 9� Z. 7— m S 352ND ST l�j DR SW 356TH ST S 356TH 'ST Z LU liueuerry Farm 92;A Z > > O W ¢ S 360TH ST Q00 D00 Q %O in h �� f' �oO/ �1� Cit kA Legend QQ ,, W a y W ■ Community Park 00 a N QQ x -+ S 380ty ST � v —City Limits �� z `r 0 1,200 2,400 4,800 Feet N Q 5 Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Neighborhouu IrIal'K Figure 3.3 shows where the City's neighborhood parks are located. These facilities are described in Table 3.4 as well as in the park inventory in Appendix A. TihIP ? 4- FFRFRAi kA.!Av N!F1r"P0 PP00D PARKS Adelaide 6.72 Play area, swing set, wood play structure, spring toys, tennis court, horse arena, hiking/walking trail, picnic tables Alderbrook 5.83 Play area, hiking/walking trail, wetland nature area, picnic table Alderdale 1.99 Play area, basketball court, tennis court, hiking/walking trail, picnic table Cedar Grove 2.66 Play area, trail, picnic tables, 1/2 court basketball court Coronado 0.81 Play area, basketball court Dash Point 4.97 Play area, trail connecting to Dash Point State Park Highlands trail system, picnic table English Gardens & 2.31 Hiking/walking trail, play area, picnic table English Gardens Pocket Park Heritage Woods 4.01 Walking trail, play area Lake Grove 4.77 Play area, basketball court, hiking/walking trail, picnic tables Lake Killarney 9.93 Wetland nature area, walking/biking trail, picnic table, lakefront Laurelwood 18.29 Natural area, picnic area Madrona 19.79 Play area, wetland nature area, BPA Trail Phase IV, benches Mirror Lake 3.43 Play structure, hiking/walking trail, picnic table Olympic View 9.85 Play areas (2), informal trail, picnic tables Palisades 4.50 Play area, basketball court, walking/hiking trail SW 312th Sports Courts 1.04 Basketball court, tennis court, pickleball court Wedgewood 3.12 Play area, hiking/walking trail, picnic tables Wildwood 2.43 Play area, hiking/walking trail, picnic tables Winco Park 1.60 Plaza, benches, landscaping, lighting Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 9 ti F VAFW DR __. Yure 3.3: FEDERAL WAY NEIGHBOP ' ' L W � 1 ¢ � x F S.272ND ST7 5 272ND ST ,S STA.9.P'KE RD 3 S 288TH ST w D �Q LL �( 1 S 298TH ST O O0 RD 5 y�Q W S 304TH ST �Q SW 308TH ST a S 308TH ST x W N ti SW 312TH STN S 312TH ST ¢ S > m F N ¢ 5 316TH STuj LU ry x SW 320TH ST < O0 S 320TH ST n ,4, S 324TH ST 2 3 e > x Y ui 3 v tA a r'd e n s i'_ r'_„!�!a? S 336TH ST XX 340TH St r SIN SQ' N ;\ SW 344TH ST �'0US i S 344TH ST -,Ib S 348TH ST / m� a j "00 , �-/ S 352ND ST Z SW 356TH ST 3 S 356TH STUALn Z9 N i W W 2�F 2 ¢ Q ¢ S 360TH ST OD I L7 Ln w Legend FINeighborhood Park — City Limits N 0 1,200 2,400 4,800,t 47 LA > x QO 00 S 380tH ST �� a MMMEN Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Open Spaces Federal Ways natural systems of forests, wetlands, and riparian corridors help define the Citys character and make it unique. These areas provide aesthetic relief, physical buffers and help to define the character of Federal Ways parks and open space resources. Many of the City's publicly owned, undeveloped lands are constrained for development due to the presence of environmentally sensitive areas such as wetlands, streams, lakes, steep slopes, and wildlife habitat. These areas offer both the ability to protect and preserve natural areas, and provide low -impact public access to nature in an urban setting (see Figure 3.4 and Table 3.5). Alderbrook Open Space w/ Trail 29.86 Wetlands, meadow, wooded Alma Bennett 8.25 Wetlands, wooded B.P.A. Trail Park (Madrona Meadows) z 19.40 Trail, wooded Barclay Place Open Space 3 3.56 Wooded, greenbelt Brighton Park 7.64 Wooded Buena Addition 3 0.04 Shoreline Crown Point 3 12.11 Wooded Dumas Bay 3 2.42 Wooded English Gardens Open Space' 1.44 Wooded Fisher's Pond 13.43 Pond, wooded Humane Woods Open Area 3 0.35 Wooded Kenwood 6.34 Wooded Lakota Wetlands 16.85 Wetlands, wooded Lochaven 14.43 Ravine, wooded Madrona Meadows 7.78 Meadows, wooded Marlbrook 2.57 Wooded Mirror Glen 3 1.55 Trail, wooded Misc. Open Space 4 31.04 Small, wooded, wetlands Poverty Bay * 49.38 Shoreline, ravine, wooded Spring Valley 138.59 Wetlands, wooded Twin Lakes Vista 3.93 Wooded West Campus Open Space 53.66 Wetlands, wooded Woodbridge Open Space 3 11.54 Wooded, greenbelt *Excludes 9.96 acres covered by water inclusive of 012103-9008 and 9047. 1 See park description in Appendix A: Neighborhood Parks 2 See park description in Appendix A: Trails 3 Open space was dedicated to the City in association with subdivision approval " Miscellaneous open space is not included in Appendix A Federal Way reation and Open Space Plan Figure 3.4: FEDERAL WAY OPEN SPACI-" " "" --.,I N W Q x N b 72ND 5T S 272ND 5T !S STgq' .XE RD 3 • .. ST D A < to 9a 3 LL Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan �1 Lrl•UlJ5 s _ 5298TH ST • S Da O\N S 304TH 5T LU QQ SW 308TH ST a S 308TH ST H p SWV) SW 312TH ST 00S 312TH ST Q Q ��,� LY!43111GAti-ill LY LL' lYJ IA�lL1L1J1 L> > F- 0D v, • • ~ a a W W F SW 320TH ST aw S 320TH ST s 5 324TH ST 2 3 W y �O !L M S 336TH ST SW 340TH ST 511/ 5� W SW �ipus LU 344TH ST O S S 344TH ST 10�� • H ST � a y F 1 . • S 352ND ST V/, -w DR SW 356TH ST N S 356TH ST X. VI W > W > S 360TH ST co 9AD/ 1� J ry Legend Open Space aQ- W ,, . • a h ^ P� 10�� a Trails ? N �Q — City Limits 0 1,200 2.400 4,800 Feet ^ y0� N Q 5 5 3801/y ST 3 4 �� a Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Table 3.6 lists the trails within Federal Way. Their locations may be found in Figure 3.4. Table , 6: ' '^DICATED FEDERAL WAY TRAILS BPA Trail 3.87 mi Celebration Park 0.81 mi Dash Point State Park Trail* 2.63 mi Panther Lake Trail** 0.87 mi Sacajawea Park 0.73 mi Saghalie Park 0.96 mi West Campus Trail 1.03 mi West HvIebos Wetlands Park 1.17 mi *State trails measured from GIS data for portions of the park situated within the City limits **Based on measurement by Parks Department staff, not City GIS data. Federal Way " — Recreation and Open Space Plan Other Community Facilities There are other city -owned community park facilities that added together total 12.85 acres. These facilities include community centers, public plazas, landscaped medians or sign areas, and the City's maintenance yard. Table 3.7 identifies the major community recreational facilities. Dumas Bay 3200 SW Dash Centre/ Knutzen Point Road Family Theatre Retreat and conference facility including conference and banquet rooms for business meetings, reunions, and weddings with full service catering, overnight accommodations, 250 -seat Knutzen Family Theatre, landscaped grounds, views of Puget Sound, and the Olympics Mountains. The Centre now has wireless internet access available within the meeting rooms. The City's Dance, Creative Movement, Visual Arts, and Theatre programs are based out of this facility. Steel Lake 31130 28th 6.50 Parks and Public Works Maintenance Maintenance Ave. S and Operations Facility. Facility Federal Way Celebration * Includes a 3 bay gymnasium, a fitness Community Park equipment room, multi- purpose rooms, Center lap and leisure pools, hot tub, sauna, game room, climbing wall, senior room, childcare room, preschool classrooms, locker rooms, catering kitchen, snack bar, classroom outdoor amphitheater, and administrative spaces. Federal Way 2800 S 320th 0.20 Location of City entrance sign and Sign St landscaped area. Dash Point 31200 SW 0.30 Location of City flagpole and landscaped Landscape Dash Point Rd area. Street Island City Hall 33325 8th 5.85 Location of General City offices, Police Ave S Department and Municipal Court *Note: Acreage for Dumas Bay Centre is listed under Dumas Bay Centre Park in Table 3.3, Federal Way Community Parks. **Note: Acreage for the Federal Way Community Center is included in the acreage for Celebration Park in Table 3.3, Federal Way Community Parks. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan ._ are 3.5: PARK FACILITIES OWNED r'" Z 3 � LL 2 � 3 W Q Q x F S 272ND ST Mwh N ¢ y S 288TH ST G .. _. J Ln > `Z 'tY>1' Q ¢ tA 5 Dgsya '^ S 304TH ST .0 oLA o . y�y SW 308TH ST S 308TH ST a > > Q AO Rp SW 312TH ST S 312TH ST nlr( L Gt11J _ F- �.�.y� Ln LfLALLl,5 W N Ln LM m SW 320TH ST 3 S 320TH STLU 41 W LA 5 324TH ST s ¢ 10 = y� A Ir Q �f < S h ..SR=BH►yyE ,n d Iy S 336TH ST N �9 W OR S 344TH 5T > S 348TH ST.,, F L In m ��yy�yy�t,� • W F� N W 'L�¢ _ A9SW 356TH ST <�N � Lu 3 5 360TH ST •- \ % 00 N cm f H S 368TH ST 2 o 5 > h W O LU 0 -�Ot1 w..ry .. `� > > < H = W Legend 3 \1A Non -City Facilities z �h°Q 3 �oJ W h > City Limits SR 509 = F- LA v PAA 1-5 FWY S 1-5 FWY N Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan` Parks and Facilities Not Owned by Federal Way In addition to the parks located within City limits, there are several County parks located within the Citys Potential Annexation Area (PAA). Although the City does not own or maintain these parks, these facilities serve the current population in the PAA as well as Federal Way citizens who live east of 1-5. The City will assume ownership of these facilities should these areas be annexed. Table 3.8 provides a listing of the park facilities in the Potential Annexation Area. Their locations can be found in Figure 3.5. Table 3.8: KING COUNTY PARKS AND FACILITIES IN FEDERAL WAY - '\RE" Recreation Sites Acres Facilities Community Parks Five Mile Lake Park* 31.79 Tennis courts, basketball court, swimming beach, gazebo, picnic area, fishing pier, restrooms, concession building, kitchen/picnic shelter, open play area, walking, track, and parking Lake Geneva Park 18.52 Fishing pier, picnic shelter, open lawn area, soccer fields, restrooms, lake access, boat launch, trails, and parking South County 24.02 Ballfields Ballfields** Neighborhood Parks Bingaman Pond Natural 17.15 Hiking trail, natural areas Area Camelot Park 16.36 Wetland, ravine Regional Facility Weyerhaeuser King 11.19 Indoor pool, springboard and platform diving, County Aquatic meeting/banquet room, and parking Center*** Open Space Camelot Open Space 19.22 Wetland, wooded *Includes 6.80 acres in rights-of-way **Includes 3.11 acres in rights-of-way ***Located within city limits Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan State Park Inventory There are several Washington State facilities located within Federal Way or the Potential Annexation Area. Table 3.9 lists these State facilities and Figure 3.5 illustrates their locations. Table 3.9: WASHINGTON STATE PARKS IN FEDERAL WAY PLANNING Dash Point State 244.26 Camping, swimming, beach, picnic area, trails, Park** small boat launch, amphitheater Lake Dolloff Fishing 1.3 Lake fishing access Access* North Lake Fishing 5.5 Boat launch, fishing pier Access* *Located in PAA **Approximately 153.5 additional park acres are located within Tacoma In addition to parks and recreation facilities and programs offered by the City of Federal Way, there are numerous private businesses and organizations, both within and in close proximity to the city, that provide a range of facilities. Private and public recreation facilities can benefit one another by minimizing redundancies in services offered as well as developingjoint use agreements where appropriate. Tables 3.10 and Appendix C provide inventories of facilities in parks and Federal Way Public School sites. Table 3.10: PRIVA i E UU f DOOR RECREATIONAL FACILI i IES IN THE 'Y AREA Enchanted Village/Wild Waves 66.33 Amusement rides, wading pond, picnic areas, miniature golf, water slides, wave pool Marine Hills Rec. Assoc. 3.94 Tennis courts, pool Twin Lakes Golf Course 118.45 Golf course, pool, tennis courts, clubhouse Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection 0.5 Bonsai garden, trail Rhododendron Species 24.0 Garden, trail Botanical Garden Powells Wood Gardens 3.0 Private gardens, open to the public (developed) several times per year 35.0 (natural) St. Vincent's School n/a Playfields Federal Way I reation and Open Space Plan Sports Facilities and Amenitie Federal Way is endowed with a wide array of sports facilities within its corporate boundaries. Appendix C includes a detailed inventory of traditional sports facilities such as baseball and softball diamonds, soccer fields, and tennis courts, as well as other less traditional facilities such as sand volleyball courts and dog parks. dine zo. I I. 6t -UK I -'� t -r Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan City of Federal Way Number of Facilities State & Federal County Way Public Schools Grand Total Baseball Diamond 3 0 19 22 Basketball Court 7.5 0 20 27.5 Community Garden 1 0 0 1 Dog Park 1 0 0 1 Football Field 2 0 4 6 Lacrosse Field 0 0 0 0 Multipurpose Synthetic Field 1 0 0 1 Play Structures 18 0 23 41 Playfields 0 0 19 19 Rectangular Field (Multi- Purpose) 1 0 0 1 Sand Volleyball 2 0 0 2 Soccer Field 9 0 15 24 Softball Diamond 10 0 8 18 Swimming Pool (outdoor) 0 0 0 0 Tennis Court (outdoor) 9 0 8 17 Track 3 0 4 7 Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan cable 3.11 (cont.)- Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Presence City of Federal Way State & County Federal Way Public Schools Grand Total Benches 26 1 0 27 Hiking/Walking Trail 22 1 0 23 Off -Street Parking 11 2 0 13 Picnic Tables 24 1 0 25 Restrooms 8 2 0 10 Water Access 4 1 0 5 Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan chapter Recreation and Community Center Programs Overview The Federal Way Parks and Recreation Department provides programs, services and special events designed to foster community spirit, build individual self- confidence, and enhance quality of life for Federal Way residents. The Department also manages several recreation destination facilities such as the Dumas Bay Centre and the beach at Steel Lake Park. The Community Center, which opened in 2007, provides space to significantly broaden the range of programming opportunities available to the community. It features three gyms, two pools, fitness area, climbing wall, senior lounge, sauna / steam rooms, classroom space and community rooms for rental use. The facility also serves as a location for many general recreation classes and some community events. The Community Center serves approximately 6,000 members and 1,000 visitors daily. The City's recreation programs served 16,321 individuals in 2018. Programs with the highest unmet demand were education, music, crafts and visual arts, and adult athletics, however this varied depending on the time of year. As of 2018, the Parks and Recreation Department consists of 40 full time equivalents (FTE) with 22FTEs in the Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Recreation and Community Center Operations Division. The City offers recreation programs in the following general categories: Youth and Adult Athletics Fitness Dance, Creative Movement, Visual Arts Preschool Education Seasonal, Specialty and Summer Camps Aquatics Inclusive Recreation programs catalog with a complete listing of classes, programs, events and rental facilities. The City also offers fee reductions and scholarships to assist individuals who meet certain income guidelines for many programs and services. The results from the public survey in 2018 that was conducted to inform this Plan revealed that approximately 35% of respondents participate in City programs of some kind. Most respondents (70%) learn about City programs through the recreation catalog, which confirms the effectiveness of this method for providing information. Senior Services Yok rth and Adult Ath►"tics Community Events The City provides a full program of seasonal and year-round sports and leagues such Rentals and Retreat Facilities as volleyball, softball, soccer and tennis Three times yearly, the Parks and Recreation lessons. Department produces the recreational Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan ` "PORTS ASS`_' .!'_"' Baseball District 10 Little League: Federal Way National League Ages 5-18 Steel Lake Little League Ages 5-16 Boys and Girls Club 1 st to 6th grade Basketball Boys and Girls Club 1 st to 10th grade Football Federal Way Junior Football (Hawks/Titans) Ages 7-14 Soccer Federal Way Soccer Association Ages 5-18 Boys and Girls Club 1 st to 6th grade Washington State Soccer Association Adults Washington State Women's Soccer Association Adults Softball Steel Lake Little League (Boys and Girls) Fast pitch ages 7-14 Swimming Valley Aquatics Swim Team Youth, Teen KING Aquatics Youth, Teen South Sound Titans Youth, Teen Pacific Northwest Diving Youth, Teen Marine Hills Summer Swim Team Youth, Teen Twin Lakes Summer Swim Team Youth, Teen Track Federal Way Track Club Federal Way School District Intramural Program Ages 5-18 Pacific Waves Synchronized Swimming Youth, Teen These sports are played on some of the best fields / facilities in the northwest, including Celebration Park and the Federal Way Community Center. The most popular adult athletics programs sponsored by the City are softball and soccer. The City also offers adult health and fitness classes such as yoga, pilates, and "step & flex." Most youth athletic programs in Federal Way are run by alternative service providers. The City provides support to alternative service providers with access to city facilities such as fields and gyms. Primary service providers for youth athletics include youth soccer, football and baseball associations, YMCA and Boys and Girls Clubs. The City's approach to youth athletics is to provide programs and fill needs within the community not currently provided by alternative service providers. Examples of youth athletic programs provided by the City include: Youth Tennis Lessons Kids Love Soccer Basketball Life Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Zia Gymnastics Rock Climbing Although the national trend for tennis participation is down, youth tennis lessons in Federal Way continue to be popular due to the quality of instruction. The City does not currently have plans to develop additional youth athletic programs since other providers are doing an effective job meeting the youth athletic program needs of the community. Table 4.1 summarizes the youth sports associations in Federal Way. The City currently offers limited teen focused programs and services such as teen camps, teen athletics, and teen fitness. The Boys & Girls Club also currently serves the teenage group, offering a broad range of programs in the community including the Teen Center at the EX3 facility. The EX3 4 ..,yw rte-••. -um... facility includes a technology and computer lab, gymnasium, and teen lounge area. A variety of programs are offered at EX3 including men's basketball league, volleyball league, tutoring and educational programs, art, and Tae Kwon Do. According to the 2018 parks survey, teen programs were listed as a priority for the community. However, since 61% of survey respondents were 45+ years of age, it is unclear whether it is the teens themselves who want more programs. Today, teens tend to look for opportunities for unstructured social interaction or specialized classes/training such as computers, media, etc. Thus, whether the City should be offering additional teen programming above and beyond what is currently provided by the City and others may be an area for further review. The Community Center has amenities that draw Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan teens such as swimming pools, game room, gymnasium, fitness classes, camps, indoor track, climbing wall, and leisure/drop-in spaces. The Federal Way Community Center offers full-service fitness and wellness programs to membership and drop-in participants. Programs include; group exercise classes, Silver Sneakers, indoor cycling room, water exercise, fitness and weight room, indoor track, gymnasium, lap pool and play pool, climbing, and spa services. Other recreation -based fitness programs include; yoga, pilates, and martial arts. Interest in health and fitness related classes has risen with the opening of the Community Center in 2007. Dance, Creative Movement, Visual Arts The City offers some craft and visual arts classes such as photography for beginners, and water color. The crafts and visual arts programs are less popular than some of the other programs offered by the City. The craft/visual arts programs that tend to be most popular are those in which people learn a skill—such as photography or ceramics. However, the City does not currently have the facilities for those types of arts and media programs (i.e. facilities currently lack a dark room, kiln, etc). The City does not currently have a facility in which to offer additional visual media programs. Dance classes range from toddler dance classes, hip hop dance, and cheerleading. Music classes include private and group instruction for guitar and piano. Dance classes and gymnastics are held at the Community Center as well as local schools, and at Dumas Bay Centre where there is a creative movement room, and a visual arts room. Music classes, such as guitar and piano, are held at the Federal Way Community Center. Dance classes tend to be large and popular, especially the pre-school age and special interest classes. Toddlers/young age dance classes, such as toddler tap, youth tap and ballet, are well -attended. Adult Ballroom Dance is popular, however, class sizes tend to fluctuate. The most popular music classes tend to be the private and group lessons such as piano and guitar. Gymnastics is also quite popular, likely because children are able to participate without parental supervision. t"!�_Cr%tE1nl cri; tr ifinr The preschool education programs, located at the Community Center, are designed Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan `,' t " ` SERVICE PROVIDERS King County Aquatic 650 SW Campus Swim instruction, exercise programs, Center Drive, Federal Way pool parties, competitions and events, drop-in swimming and lap swimming, banquet facilities. The Center at Norpoint, 4818 Nassau Ave Youth basketball league, swimming/ MetroParks NE, Tacoma pool classes, personalized fitness programs, ballet, fitness classes, yoga, child care, etc. EX3 Ron Sandwith Teen 31453 28th Ave S, Men's basketball league, volleyball Center Federal Way league, Tech Lab & Learning Lounge, Youth Force, Tae Kwon Do, art classes, tutoring and education programs. Federal Way Boys and 308 8th Ave S, PM Pals (after school program), Day Girls Club Federal Way Camp at Mirror Lake Elementary, Summer Teen Camp, summer sports camps. Auburn Valley YMCA 1005 12th Street Fitness programs and consultation, SE, Auburn strength training, senior fitness, martial arts, summer day camp, swim lessons, swim team, teen programs, Silver Sneakers, and pool parties. Korum Family Branch YMCA 302 43rd Ave SE, Exercise classes, fitness classes for Puyallup older adults, fitness orientations and consultations, personal fitness program, indoor and outdoor adult sports including basketball, volleyball, roller hockey, softball, ultimate Frisbee, golf and soccer. Federal Way Senior Center 4016 S 352nd St, Arts and crafts, bingo, music, seated Auburn exercise, lunch program, computer classes, Walk for Your Life weekly hikes/walks. Auburn Senior Center 808 9th Street SE, Arts and crafts, bingo, music, seated Auburn exercise, lunch program, computer classes, Walk for Your Life weekly hikes/walks. Twin Lakes Country Club 3583 SW 320th St, Swim lessons, lap swims, tennis Federal Way lessons Federal Way Pw F. . Recreation and Open Space Plan Marine Hills Recreation 3583 SW 320th St, Swim lessons, lap swim, swim team, Association Federal Way water polo, tennis lessons. Curves for Women 2316 SW 336th St., Circuit training workout equipment. Federal Way LA Fitness 27417 Pacific Hwy Aerobics, personal training, a fitness South Federal Way room, cardio center and weight room. Other facilities include a 35009 Enchanted spa, 25m swimming pool, sauna, Parkway S Federal basketball and racquetball courts. Way to promote children's social, physical and cognitive growth in a secure, creative and stimulating environment, and to help prepare children for kindergarten. The City offers parent participation programs for those under three years of age, and a variety of classes ranging from two to eight hours per week for those ages three through five. Preschool education programs are very popular. Preschool class numbers rose with the opening of the Community Center due to increased visibility, new classrooms and equipment, and the option for parents to enroll their child while they use the pool or fitness room to exercise (the "one stop shop" idea). After-Schoui, Seasonal, and Specialty Camps The Community Center, in partnership with Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS), provides an after-school program for elementary students. Currently, FWPS buses transport children from three elementary schools to the Community Center. Participants in the program are provided with 45 minutes of supervised homework time and then allowed to play in the Community Center until their parents pick them up. On days scheduled as early release by FWPS, children are allowed to use the pool after completing homework time. Youth summer day camp, for those ages six through twelve, is a popular City program and currently operates at capacity of 160 kids. Camp is currently held at the Community Center for 10 to 11 weeks of the summer. The City also offers mid -winter, spring, and winter holiday camps, which are very popular. Field trips are currently the most popular activity, and boost registration when they are scheduled as a large part of camp. During the summer, the City also contracts out for specialty camps such as lego workshops, STEM, theatre and dance. Aquatics programs are located at the Community Center and include public swim instruction, water exercise, and pool parties. The King County Aquatic Center has a variety of swimming programs available to the community. The County provides a wider range of programs and services for the pre-school and youth age groups. City programs such as water exercise are quite popular, as are private swim lessons (mommy & me to adult age). In addition, other service providers offer classes, lessons, and swim teams at the Community Center. The Community Center has both lap and leisure pools. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Opp. w. 'gam, 7 . t .. -�I "Al L Aft a•� "VI Inclusive Recreation The Recreation Inclusion programs are open to people with and without disabilities. The programs give the opportunity to gain important life and social skills while celebrating the differences we all have. Some of the activities include life skills classes, social clubs trips and tours, Special Olympics sports, special events and theatre. Senior Services The senior programs at the Federal Way Community Center offer a wide variety of programs and activities for adults ages 50 and older. Some activities include health and wellness programs, trips and excursions, instructional classes and drop-in activities. Generally, the more 'active' programs are growing in popularity (tai chi, senior softball, etc). The less active programs are in decline and less popular (i.e. crafts, bingo, etc). Often, the popularity of programs are 1 l w 1' instructor -based. When people make a connection with the instructor they are likely to continue. Some of the programs/ services currently being provided include: Art classes AARP driver safety program Bridge Open Pickle ball Excursions Tai Chi Bingo Hot lunch programs 3 days a week Meals on Wheels (serving 300-350 individuals/year) Silver Sneakers Senior softball Other services e.g., tax help, financial advice, etc Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Community Event The Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of special events throughout the year designed to bring community members together. Community events are typically free or low-cost and to assist with the cost of providing events, the City seeks other government and corporate sponsorship. Community events tend to be very popular as they provide opportunities for participation to all ages, bring the community together, and are financially accessible. Some of the large community events include: Red, White and Blues Festival (Held on the 4th of July at Celebration Park) Summer Sounds Outdoor Concert Series (Steel Lake Park) Fall Carnival (Community Center) Youth Fishing Derby (Steel Lake Park) K-9 Carnival Kids Day Movies in the Park Rentals and Retreat -acilities The Parks and Recreation Department manages several rental facilities that require a fee and often a special use permit. These facilities include the Community Center, picnic sites and a shelter at Steel Lake Park, Performing Arts & Events Center (PAEC) conference rooms and 714 seat theatre, and conference rooms and retreat facilities at the Dumas Bay Centre. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Non -City Service Providers In addition to the City of Federal Way's recreation and cultural arts programming there are other public, private, or non-profit organizations and associations within the city, and in close proximity, that offer complementary classes, facilities, and productions in dance, art, and theater. These other recreation programming service providers are summarized in Table 4.2. Since incorporation, the City has closely coordinated with these providers to ensure that the City is not duplicating services already being provided by others. In this way, the Department can concentrate on "filling in the gaps" and provide programs that others do not currently provide. Recreation Demand As a part of the planning effort for the Community Center, an analysis of recreation trends was conducted to help understand local recreation demand. The following general statements describe how various age groups in the City tend to use parks and recreation facilities. The percentages shown below, as reported by the 2016 American Community Survey, indicate the percentage of the Federal Way population in each age group: Under 5 years (6.7%) - This group represents users of preschool and tot recreation programs and facilities. These individuals make up the future users of youth recreation programs. 5 to 14 years (13.2%) - This group represents current youth program participants. The percentage indicates that both youth and teen programs will continue to be in demand. 15 to 24 years (14.8%) - This group represents teen/young adult program participants moving out of the youth recreation programs and into adult programs. This number is likely to increase as the youth age group gets older, indicating continued growth in the active recreation activities such as organized sports. 25 years to 34 years (14.2%) - This group represents involvement in adult recreation programming. Trends show that organized sports such as softball, volleyball, and soccer will continue in their popularity with this age group. At the same time this group has the characteristic of beginning long-term relationships and establishing families, which competes with being actively engaged in organized sports. 35 to 54 years (26.8%) - This group represents users of a wide range of adult programming and park facilities. Their characteristics extend from having children using preschool and youth programs to becoming empty nesters. This group typically has less time to devote to recreational activities. They tend to use parks on weekends and the occasional evenings both for active and passive activities. 55 years plus (24.3%) - This group represents users of older adult programming exhibiting the characteristics of approaching retirement or already retired and typically enjoying grandchildren. This group generally also ranges from very healthy, active seniors to more physically inactive seniors. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan State and National Trends National and state trends in recreational programming, recreation activities, and participation levels can provide insights into local recreation demands. Walking is consistently the number one exercise in which Americans participate. Historically, participation in sports such as basketball, football, softball, swimming, tennis, and volleyball has declined while sports such as soccer and baseball have remained relatively steady. The State of Washington also assessed outdoor recreation activity trends in its Washington State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (2013-2018). The 2006 and 2012 surveys measured participation in 75 outdoor activities. Because of methodological differences between the surveys, a direct comparison of participation rates was not possible. Thus, for each survey, activities were ranked from 1 to 75 in order of overall participation rates. Relative changes in the popularity of each activity could then be calculated by determining the changes in rank, as shown on the table below: Table 4.3: WASHINGTON STATE RECREATION TRFNInc Fishing for shellfish 39 45 29 10 16 13 Visiting a nature interpretive center 20 33 14 6 19 12.5 Climbing or mountaineering 49 42 34 15 8 11.5 Firearms (hunting or shooting) 22 41 21 1 20 10.5 Inner tubing or floating 42 25 23 19 2 10.5 Camping - backpacking/primitive location 46 47 36 10 11 10.5 Snowshoeing 52 52 44 8 8 8 Softball 48 40 37 11 3 7 Camping - tent camping with car/ motorcycle 26 19 16 10 3 6.5 Volleyball 43 34 32 11 2 6.5 Hiking 8 16 6 2 10 6 Aerobics or fitness activities, but not weights - at a facility 33 13 17 16 -4 6 Water skiing 40 49 39 1 10 5.5 Fishing from a bank, dock, orjetty 17 31 19 -2 12 5 Beachcombing 21 14 13 8 1 4.5 Picnicking, BBQing, or cooking out 9 1 1 8 0 4 Horseback riding 34 50 38 -4 12 4 Wildlife viewing/photographing 2 11 3 -1 8 3.5 Boating—canoeing, kayaking, rowing, manual craft 38 28 30 8 -2 3 Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Badminton 53 43 45 8 -2 3 Fishing from private boat 19 30 22 -3 8 2.5 Jogging or running 15 12 12 3 0 1.5 Snowboarding 41 46 42 -1 4 1.5 Weight conditioning—at a facility 24 18 20 4 -2 1 Tennis 32 36 33 -1 3 1 Swimming or wading at beach 14 3 8 6 -5 0.5 Playground use 13 8 10 3 -2 -0.5 Swimming in pool 12 6 9 3 -3 0 Basketball 28 20 24 4 -4 0 Walking without a pet 1 2 2 -1 0 -0.5 Sightseeing 3 4 4 -1 0 -0.5 Gardening, flowers or vegetables 4 5 5 -1 0 -0.5 Boating—motorboating other than 5 7 7 -2 0 -1 personal watercraft 6 9 10 -4 -1 -2.5 Walking with a pet 7 21 15 -8 6 -1 Gathering/collecting things in nature 25 35 31 -6 4 -1 setting 50 37 48 2 -11 -4.5 Skiing, downhill 25 35 31 -6 4 -1 Handball, racquetball, or squash 51 51 52 -1 -1 -1 Boating—using personal watercraft 47 48 49 -2 -1 -1.5 Sledding, inner tubing, or other snow play 31 15 25 6 -10 -2 Bicycle riding 6 9 10 -4 -1 -2.5 Archery (hunting or shooting) 44 53 51 -7 2 -2.5 Off-roading—ATV/dune buggy 37 39 41 -4 -2 -3 Football 50 37 48 2 -11 -4.5 Golf 10 24 25 -15 -1 -8 Baseball 45 32 47 -2 -15 -8.5 Camping—RV camping 16 22 28 -12 -6 -9 Off-roading-4-wheel drive vehicle 23 26 35 -12 -9 -10.5 Soccer 36 27 43 -7 -16 -11.5 Off-roading—motorcvcle 35 44 52 -17 -8 -12.5 Class or instruction at community 29 23 39 -10 -16 -13 center Roller or inline skating 30 38 50 -20 -12 -16 Social event at community center 11 10 27 -16 -17 -16.5 Activity center 27 29 46 -19 -17 -18 Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Community Feedback on Recreation Programs The 2017 Community Survey received more than 600 responses during the survey window. The Community Survey that was published and posted to the Citys website, handed out to community groups, and made available at City Hall and the Community Center. The Community Survey provided the stakeholders group, the Parks and Recreation Commission, and City staff with significant feedback on the recreation programs currently offered and desired within the City. Detailed results from the survey are included within Appendix D. Like the findings of Washington State, walking was found to be the most frequent activity that is occurring within the City's parks. Participation in other traditional recreation activities such as soccer, football, softball leagues is very popular even if participation numbers for these activities lag below some other more leisurely pursuits. Overall, approximately 32 percent of the respondents to the survey were currently active in recreation programs offered by the City. Of the 68 percent of respondents who were not active in City recreation programs, 19 percent of respondents were unaware of the programs/facilities offered or were too busy to participate, 17 percent could not afford the cost to participate, 10 percent participated in programs not sponsored by the City or were not interested in participating in City programs, six percent needed child care in order to participate, and three percent lacked transportation to participate. In the Community Surveys question related to which activities do you participate in when you visit City parks, there was an overwhelming majority of respondents who did not participate in sports leagues or non-league sports, but indicated an interest in doing so in the future. Music (e.g. concerts, festivals), Outdoor activities (e.g., rock climbing, hiking), and environmental activities (e.g., gardening, nature walks) received the most responses to a question related to the type of activities that respondents would like to see more of or get involved in through the City's parks, facilities, or Community Center. Special events, arts and crafts, camps, dance, and theater arts were the programs and classes that respondents indicated that they participated in the most. This question was intended to understand how respondents are made aware of the various services and programs available to them. The overwhelming majority of respondents cited the City's quarterly brochure and the Community Center being the top ways that they hear about services and programs offered by the Parks Department. Survey respondents suggested that youth and teen programs represented the area where the City should program scarce recreation funds, while the lowest response was for athletic programs. When respondents were asked how to prioritize future investments on recreation programs, respondents indicated that future emphasis should be placed on children and teen programs. In addition, the public outreach process identified a need to ensure that recreation programming is serving the needs of the increasingly diverse Federal Way community. These findings are similar to those from the Citys last survey in 2006. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan this page left intentionally blank chapter Needs Assessment and Recommendations Introduction This chapter focuses on inventory, analysis, and observations of the current and future parks and recreation needs for the City of Federal Way. The needs assessment is based on analysis of: Public feedback gleaned from survey responses, Community vision and values, Identified local trends in participation and use of facilities, and State/national recreation trends. The recommendations coming out of the needs assessment inform the goals and policies found elsewhere in the plan. Needs Assessment The needs assessment includes a system- wide evaluation of park, recreation, and open space needs in the City of Federal Way. A key aspect of the needs assessment is to identify and analyze current service levels in the Citys parks and open spaces. The level -of -service analysis is based on the park's classification and existing standards for each park type, size, and geographic location. This analysis helps to identify existing and future projected needs based on projected population growth. Level of Service Standards Level -of -service (LOS) standards are measures of the amount and quality of Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Regional Parks 2.6 ac/1,000 pop. Community Parks 2.8 ac/1,000 pop. Neighborhood Parks 1.7 ac/1,000 pop. Open Space 3.8 ac/1,000 pop. Trails 0.2 miles/1,000 pop. park and recreation sites and facilities that must be provided to meet a community's basic needs and expectations.' The benefit of developing LOS standards is to set goals and provide the community an opportunity to measure progress toward meeting community objectives. LOS standards provide a benchmark for evaluating deficiencies in the existing system, and can provide the justification for the need to develop additional park facilities and improvements. Historically, the accepted practice for park LOS standards has been to apply uniform national standards (developed by the National Recreation & Parks Association) of park land area per 1,000 population or based on the geographic distance of residents from parks. Because no two communities are alike, the concept of applying national standards to local conditions should be customized based on community preferences and values. Current trends are moving toward developing standards based on local goals and priorities. This approach is particularly relevant in built out communities, like Federal Way, where there is a limited land base for new park development. Many communities are using qualitative measures to help determine whether community needs and demands are being met. While this Plan includes a quantitative analysis of parks and open spaces, it also attempts to look at the system more qualitatively to ensure that the system is being utilized at its fullest potential to address the needs of Federal Way residents. One of the key topics explored in this Plan focuses on how bestto use the existing park and open space land base to accommodate the activities of residents and employees. Many of the recommendations and the qualitative measures included within this chapter focus on efforts that will help to add recreation facilities and also activate and enliven the Citys parks and open spaces. Efforts focus on cultivating "community ownership;' understanding how parks and open spaces are being used, enhancing use and activity levels, developing a City- wide walking system, and the role of parks and open spaces in shaping the image and identity of Federal Way as a place with a high quality of life. The quantitative LOS standards analyzed in this Plan are the same standards that were identified in the 2000, 2006, and 2013 Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plans. These standards are shown in Table 5.1. These standards are recommended because they serve as a baseline for comparing service levels over time, and help identify potential future deficiencies in service. In addition to these 'Planning for Parks, Recreation, and Open Space in Your Community, Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation and the Washington State Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development, February 2005. Federal Way reation and Open Space Plan calculations, this Plan also recommends that the current quantitative standards be layered with additional, more qualitative approaches to help meet future parks and recreation needs (as opposed to just building more parks or acquiring more land to meet a numeric -based standard). Park Classifications and Level of Service The LOS calculations are based on six park categories: regional parks, community parks, neighborhood parks, trails, open space, and system wide. Table 5.7 depicts the LOS calculations for the City and PAA population for both current (2018) and 2025 population projections (City -only current population is 97,440 based on April 1, 2018 OFM population estimates; City and PAA current population is 119,657; City -only 2025 population is projected as 108,218; City+PAA 2025 population is projected as 131,272). Reizional Parks Regional parks serve the City and surrounding area. They are often large park facilities with unique features, offering both passive and active recreational uses. As a result of these characteristics, regional parks have larger service areas. Dash Point State Park and the Weyerhaeuser Aquatic Center represent the regional parks and facilities located in the City. Dash Point State Park totals 398 acres in total area, but approximately 174 acres (43.7%) of the park are located within the City of Tacoma. It maintains a large camping area, which draws people from throughout the state. There are several Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan City = 255.45 ac City= 2.11 acres City + PAA = 255.45 ac City + PAA = -55.66 acres City = 2.62 ac/1,000 pop. City = -25.92 acres City + PAA = 2.13 ac/1,000 pop. City + PAA = -88.46 acres smaller State parks within two miles of the City's boundaries, including Dolloff Lake Fishing Access, North Lake Fishing Access, and Saltwater State Park. Whereas these may not be considered regional parks, they are state -funded and draw residents not only from Federal Way, but also from other surrounding communities. The Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center is a world-class swimming and diving center that has hosted qualifying competitions for the US Olympic team, NCAA national championships, and Special Olympics events. It is a legacy venue of the 1990 Seattle Goodwill Games. The Aquatic Center has a 2,500 -seat facility and maintains one of the most active competition schedules in the country, hosting more than 50 events annually. Analysis According to the level -of -service calculations, at 2.62 acres/1,000 population, the City is barely meeting its adopted level -of -service standard of 2.6 acres/1,000 population for regional parks by 2.11 acres. However, in the year 2025, it is anticipated that approximately 25.92 acres of additional park land will be necessary to meet the LOS standard for regional parks. These calculations do not reflect the other regional park facilities within two miles of Federal Way, which include Saltwater State Park, parts of Dash Point State Park that lie outside Federal Way city limits, North Lake, and Dolloff Lake. The identified future need, based on the level -of -service standard for regional parks, is met when the state park facilities within two miles of the City are included. Federal Way does not have management authority over the regional parks and facilities that are located within the City. Parking at Dash Point State Park requires payment in the form of a Discover Pass. While Washington State Parks occasionally has "Discover Pass free days," the requirement for a paid parking pass may make Dash Point State Park inaccessible to many Federal Way residents. The Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center has free parking, but use of the facility is fee based. It is open to the public for lap swims, family swims, and swimming lessons. The recreational pool is available to rent for private events. The facility includes a banquet hall that has been used for weddings, parties, and corporate events. Community Parks Community parks are the primary active recreation facilities in the City, providing active and structured recreation opportunities for the community, as well as passive recreation uses. Community parks have a larger service area, typically a two- mile radius. Most of the City is served by a community park facility per this definition. Community parks include Brooklake Park, Blueberry Farm, Celebration Park, Dumas Bay Centre Park, Dumas Bay Sanctuary, French Lake Park, Lakota Park, Panther Lake Park, Sacajawea Park, Saghalie Park, Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Ir adopted LOS standard: 2.6 a c/ 1,000 pop. r adopted LOS standard: 2.8 ad 1,000 pop. City = 489.70 ac City = 216.86 acres City + PAA = 554.12 ac City + PAA = 219.08 acres City = 5.03 ac/1,000 pop. City = 186.69 acres City + PAA = 4.63 ac/1,000 pop. City + PAA = 183.76 acres Steel Lake Park, Town Square Park, and games and events. Most of these fields West Hylebos Wetland Park, totaling approximately 489.70 acres. Community parks offer a diversity of facilities and tend to be the more popular and recognizable parks in the system because of the park size, range of amenities, sports fields, and passive recreation areas. These parks are also locations where members of the whole family can recreate, participating in a variety of activities concurrently. Analysis According to the level -of -service calculations, the City is exceeding its level -of -service standard of 2.8 acres/1,000 population for the current population. The current service level is 5.03 acres/1,000 population. At 4.53acres/1,000 population, the City will also be exceeding its level -of -service standard in 2025. The community parks in the system are well loved and used by the community. Many are destinations in the community and the location of large community events. Most of the facilities are in fair to good shape, but could benefit from some strategic improvements. Master plans for Sacajawea and Lakota parks were adopted in 2006, and these identify substantial redevelopment for both parks. The primary issue raised by the community is the condition of the outdoor athletic fields including soccer fields and softball/baseball fields. Fields with poor drainage, unlit, or not of regulation size limit the ability to program these spaces for year-round are programmed for leagues and organized sports. Upgrading the athletic fields within regional parks will substantially improve the usability by increasing the number of games that can be programmed annually in those facilities. Additional input through the public process indicates that there is a lack of unprogrammed fields in the City for informal groups that are not associated with organized leagues or sports groups. Informal users of the soccer, basketball, and baseball/softball fields compete with organized sports associations and league play for the use of these facilities. These informal users get'bumped' from the fields when leagues need to use them. School grounds in the community often provide an opportunity for unorganized use of the fields, although these fields are also programmed for school use and some of the local recreation providers. Nei¢hborhood Parks There are a total of 21 neighborhood parks within the City, located primarily in single family residential areas. The City has made significant progress in recent years in constructing new improvements to neighborhood parks. Most areas in the City have a neighborhood park within Y4- to Y2 -mile, with the exception of limited areas in the southeast and north part of the city. Neighborhood parks serve a local purpose to the surrounding residential Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan neighborhood and range in character and use. Some of the neighborhood parks are neighborhood -level community gathering places, while others are tucked away and less visible. Analysis The City's current inventory of neighborhood parks does not meet its adopted level -of -service standard. The adopted level -of -service standard is for 1.7 acres of neighborhood park area per 1,000 population. The City currently is providing approximately 1.11 acres of neighborhood park per 1,000 population. Expressed in area, the City is currently 57.60 acres deficient in neighborhood parks. If no additional neighborhood park land acquisition occurs through 2025, the City's deficit of neighborhood parks will rise to approximately 75.92 acres. When the population and parks located within the PAA are included in the analysis, the current level -of -service for neighborhood parks is approximately 1.18 acres per 1,000 population. There are two neighborhood parks in the PAA - Bingaman Pond Park (16.7 acres) and Camelot Park (18 acres). Future neighborhood park needs (2025) for the City and PAA combined is approximately 83.30 acres. Amenity -Based Standards for Neighborhood Parks - It became evident through the outreach process for this Plan that several of the neighborhood parks are not well-known or well -used. Some of the neighborhood parks have issues with poor visibility, vandalism, or aging equipment. As the City has done an effective job of providing a diversity of neighborhood parks in the system, it is important for the City to focus on ways to enliven them and make them more usable places. Although the level -of - service standards for neighborhood parks would suggest that additional park land is needed, the survey respondents indicated a clear preference toward constructing improvements within existing parks over the acquisition of new park land. Recommendations later in this chapter focus on the specific improvements that will help to activate the neighborhood parks, engage the local neighborhood in the design and stewardship of the parks, and capitalize on the unique potential of each. Based on this analysis, the City should layer the current level -of -service standard with an amenity -based standard for neighborhood parks to ensure that the parks will be safer and more comfortable and usable to park users. This would include: Visible park entries with signage and other identifying features such as landscaping, bollards, low fences, or other civic treatments. Clear sight lines to increase the perception of safety. Play structures. Durable site furnishings such as benches, picnic tables and trash cans. Seating and informal lawn areas for leisure and to encourage use. City = 108.05 ac City = 57.60 acres City + PAA = 141.56 ac City + PAA = 61.86 acres City = 1.11 ac/1,000 pop. City = 75.92 acres City + PAA = 1.18 ac/1,000 pop. City + PAA = 83.30 acres Federal Way marks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 0 r %1W adopted LOS standard: 1.7 ac/ 1,000 pop. r adopted LOS standard: 3.8 ac/ 1,000 pop. City = 436.16 ac City = 65.89 acres City + PAA = 455.38 ac City + PAA = 0.68 acres City = 4.48 ac/1,000 pop. City = 24.93 acres City + PAA = 3.81 ac/1,000 pop. City + PAA = -47.25 acres 'n.,„- (7n -)r Federal Way has an extensive system of open space lands, many of which are unimproved or undeveloped. These open spaces offer urban residents access to natural areas, and provide value to people, animals and the environment. The City manages a broad range of open spaces, each with varying constraints and potential. Some open spaces have environmental constraints such as wetlands or steep slopes. Some of the City's open spaces are small parcels that have limited open space or habitat value. Others are larger and provide trails within a well -intact natural setting. Finally, there are several open spaces that provide, or have the potential to provide, shoreline access. Many of the City's open spaces also have the potential for educational and interpretive opportunities. Several open spaces in the system may be appropriate for park development to meet the recreation needs of the community in the future. Analysis Within the City there are a total of 436.16 acres of open space lands or roughly 4.48 acres/1,000 population, which exceeds the City's level -of -service standard of 3.8 ac/1,000 population. The City's open space inventory will still satisfy LOS requirements by approximately 24.93 acres in 2025. When the PAA is included in the analysis, the current level -of -service for open spaces is approximately 3.81 ac/1,000 population, which just meets the City s level of service standard. Future open space needs for the City and the PAA in 2025 will require an additional 47.25 acres of open space to meet the City's level of service standard, which could be difficult to attain given that there are limited undeveloped areas within the PAA that are publicly owned. One option for meeting the City's level of service standard for open space may be to add partial open space credit for open spaces owned by other public or private entities such as the former Weyerhaeuser campus, surface water utility districts, Lakehaven Water and Sewer district, etc. The former Weyerhaeuser campus offers tremendous opportunities for the provision of open space areas within the PAA should the City consider pursuing it. Trails The City is blessed with an abundance of paved and unpaved trails within its parks and open spaces. While the BPA Trail and the West Campus Trail are Federal Way's best known and most widely used trails, many of the City s parks and open spaces contain trails. Two examples are West Hylebos Wetlands Park and Panther Lake Open Space, which contain trails. Dash Point State Park also has an extensive system of trails that is used by the community. There are also a number of shorter trails within the Citys Park system. Analysis The City's current level -of -service standard Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan City= 12.07 miles City = -7.42 miles City + PAA = 12.07 miles City + PAA = -11.86 miles City= 0.12 miles/1,000 pop. City = -9.57 miles City + PAA = 0.10 miles/1,000 pop. City + PAA = -14.38 miles is based on trail length. The City's trail level - of -service standard for trail length is 0.2 miles of trail per 1,000 population. Based on that standard, the City currently needs approximately 7.42 miles of additional trail facilities. As mentioned above, to meet the needs of the community, the level -of -service standards should be layered with more qualitative measures that address the condition of the trails to ensure that they are safe for pedestrian and bicycle use, and that they are effectively connecting destinations and adequately signed. For urban trails (paved surfaces) it is important that the trails are ADA accessible and clear of obstructions. Nature trail areas must also be periodically assessed to ensure that the trail surface is in good condition, free of obstructions, and that they are ADA accessible wherever possible. System -wide Level of Service There are approximately 1,056.49 acres of City -owned park and open space land within the city limits including roughly 620.33 acres in developed parks and 436.16 acres in undeveloped open space. If Dash Point State Park is included in the calculation for total acreage, then there are approximately 1,311.94 acres of park and open space within the City. If the available parks within the Potential Annexation Area (PAA) are also included in those calculations, a total of 1,429.09 acres of park and open space are located within the City and PAA. This includes City, State, and County park facilities. The Cites level -of -service standard for total park land is 10.9 acres/1,000 population. The current service level for the City is 13.46 acres per 1,000 population, and for the City and PAA together, the current service level is 11.94 acres per 1,000 population. By 2025, it is projected to be providing 12.12 acres per 1,000 population within the City and 10.80 acres per 1,000 population for the City and the PAA. What this means is that system -wide, the City will need approximately 12.68 acres of additional park land to meet level -of -service standards for the City and its PAA. Park Specific Analysis Appendix A includes individual descriptions for each of the major parks and open spaces in the system. The park inventory sheets summarize the park's character and context, specific issues to be addressed, park potential, and near-term and long-term needs. Evaluation matrices for each facility type (Community Parks, Neighborhood Parks, Open Spaces) can be found in Appendix Q. These tables include the evaluation criteria developed to help assess the constraints and opportunities of each park. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan r adopted LOS standard: 0.2 mi/ 1,000 pop. "'?VICE ANALYSIS FU` 2018 CITY POPULATION: 97,440' 2018 CITY & PAA POPULATION: 119,65 7 2025 CITY POPULATION PROJECTION: 108,2182 2025 CITY & PAA POPULATION PROJECTION: 131,272 Current City Park Inventory 0.00 489.70 108.05 436.16 22.58 1,056.49 9.44 (City -owned Properties Only) Park Inventory (all parks 255.45 489.70 108.05 436.16 22.58 1,311.94 12.07 within City limits)3 Current City+ PAA Park 255.45 554.12 141.56 455.38 22.58 1,429.09 12.07 Inventory (all parks located within City & PAA) Adopted LOS Standard (per 2.60 2.80 1.70 3.80 10.90 0.20 1,000 residents) Current City Park Acreage or 2.62 5.03 1.11 4.48 - 13.46 0.12 Trail Distance Provided (per 1,000 residents) Current Abundance or Need 2.11 216.86 -57.60 65.89 -- 249.84 -7.42 (acres/miles) in City Current City & PAA Park 2.13 4.63 1.18 3.81 - 11.94 0.10 Acreage or Trail Distance Provided (per 1,000 residents) Current Abundance or Need -55.66 219.08 -61.86 0.68 - 124.83 -11.86 (acres/miles) in City & PAA Projected Park and Open 2.36 4.53 1.00 4.03 12.12 0.11 Space Acreage Provided (per 1,000 residents) in 2025 Projected Abundance or -25.92 186.69 -75.92 24.93 - 132.36 -9.57 Need (acres/miles) in 2025 Projected Park and Open 1.93 4.19 1.07 3.44 - 10.80 0.09 Space Acreage Provided (per 1,000 residents) in 2025 Projected Abundance or -88.46 183.76 -83.30 -47.25 -12.68 -14.38 Need (acres/miles) in 2025 'Based on 2018 City population estimate of 97,440 by OFM 2Based on 2024 City population projection of 108,218 based on 1.51 percent annual, compounded growth per year provided by the City of Federal Way Community Development Department on June 27, 2018. 3Includes King County Aquatic Center and the portion of Dash Point Park within City limits. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan r a'Aw:—�p' I i The following recommendations have been developed based on the findings of the needs assessment and the consistent themes that emerged from the public outreach process. The recommended actions inform policy direction and project prioritization and are organized according to the Core Values that came out of the planning process. These Core Values are more fully explained in Chapter One. 5NtctprrM1ir1P Pprr ')mr!1pnC,1pr1 Actir?nr The most important and cost effective actions the City can undertake to address the health and longevity of the system is to: Focus on strategic improvements within existing parks and open spaces that enhance the quality of the park experience. Identify methods that activate and enliven the spaces to make them more inviting usable, and safe. Provide for a range of recreational opportunities at each park to satisfy community demands for all age groups and backgrounds. Federal Way r eation and Open Space Plan Improve existing facilities & provide multiple functions in parks (Core Value 1) Improving existing facilities and providing multiple functions in parks so that parks address different interests and can provide ,one stop' recreating is the highest priority for the community, based on public feedback. This Core Value is supported by the following points: According to the City's 2017 parks survey, respondents indicated a preference toward improving existing facilities over the acquisition of new facilities. National recreation trend points to the fact that people desire quality over quantity with service, programs, and facilities. This trend is also reflected at the local level based on input from residents during the public outreach process. The City's parks and open space network is extensive and includes a variety of spaces and activities. This system is a key asset to the Federal Way community because it not only provides low cost access to recreational opportunities, but the parks and open spaces in the system help to define the community's image, culture, and community character. Parks and open spaces also provide opportunities for social interaction, and enhance community quality of life. Since incorporation, the City has done an effective job at improving its community parks and neighborhood parks. The City has also made great strides in developing new facilities, such as Town Square Park, Celebration Park, the Community Center, and new neighborhood parks like Madrona Park and Alderdale Park. Thus, acquisition of more park land is not the current priority. For the community parks, some of the athletic fields are not operating at maximum efficiency due to poor drainage, inadequate lighting, and/ or irregularly sized fields. Continue to master plan and improve facilities and balance both the active and passive recreation uses at these parks to provide multi -generational use and enjoyment. Public/private partnerships for enhancements to field surfaces and lighting may offer a solution where appropriate. From an area calculation perspective, the level -of -service analysis indicates that the City will meet future projected demand for parks and recreation. Deficiencies have been identified in the system, for trails. However, those service level calculations do not focus on the quality of the park experience or the full range of activities taking place within parks and open space areas. Below are specific recommended actions that address improvement to existing facilities and providing multiple functions in parks. The actions are organized by park type. Community Parks Each of the community parks was evaluated to determine the potential of each. Table C.1 in Appendix C summarizes the constraints and potential of each community park. To meet active recreation demand, the first priority should be to bring the athletic fields up to standards to meet demand. This would include addressing drainage, regulation sized fields, installation of artificial turf for year-round play, and lighting to allow for evening play. Other recommended Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan community park improvements are meant to address the image and identity of the parks, to help them be more visible to the public as civic/community destinations, and to make them welcoming and inviting places. Recommended Actions: A phased approach to implementing master plans for Lakota and Sacajawea Parks as funding is available. Update Master Plan to upgrade athletic facilities and passive recreation areas at Steel Lake Park. Develop a facilities improvement plan to address the athletic fields at Saghalie Park. Develop a phasing plan for converting some existing grass soccer fields in community parks to artificial turf. Given Sacajawea Park's high visibility and heavily traveled arterial location adjacent to SR 509/Dash Point Road, seek state and community funding for a project to upgrade the appearance of the park street frontage berm with permanent, low -maintenance groundcover. If demand has not been satisfied even after improvements have been made to existing facilities, the City should then explore other options, focused on improvements on other public lands that do not require further property acquisition. Specific actions could include: Explore partnerships with Federal Way Public Schools to identify opportunities for active recreation improvements. If and when areas within the Potential Annexation Area (PAA) are annexed, the Department should develop a phasing plan to update the community parks located within the PAA. There are currently three community parks s i in the PAA with active recreation facilities: Five Mile Lake Park, Lake Geneva Park, and South County Ball fields. At a minimum this phasing plan should include evaluating the needs and opportunities associated with each park, negotiating conditions of transfer from King County, identifying funding sources, and addressing specific actions that need to occur to bring the fields and facilities up to current standards. The City should consider requesting parks to be upgraded by King County prior to transfer to the City's parks system. Figure 5.1 visually illustrates the recommendations described above. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Neighborhood Parks The City has an extensive system of neighborhood parks. Several of these parks are under-utilized and have untapped potential. Some of these parks have high potential as neighborhood gathering places, while others will remain as small neighborhood parks where general upkeep and improvements should occur over time. Other neighborhood parks can realize potential based on their location adjacent to the larger trail and sidewalk network in the City. The greatest opportunity in many of these neighborhood parks is to design improvements that help to activate or enliven the spaces. Recommendations for neighborhood parks are both general and specific to individual neighborhood parks. For the purposes of this analysis and the recommendations, neighborhood parks were divided into the following three subcategories. Neighborhood Gathering Places Passive Neighborhood Parks Neighborhood Trail Nodes Recommended actions: Improve parks according to their unique potential and context within the system. Prioritize park improvements to make them more usable, inviting, and minimize impacts to local neighbors. Phase improvements with high priority placed on those parks that have potential as neighborhood gathering places, especially in areas close to multi -family housing. 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Develop a phased improvement plan for each of the neighborhood parks to address: • Installation of durable materials; • Safety/visibility concerns; • Street presence; • Natural drainage; • Invasive species management; and • Low -impact (sustainable) design and maintenance practices such as use of drought -resistant native plants, integrated pest management, etc. Specific actions for each of the neighborhood parks will be based on the neighborhood park potential and the specific neighborhood park subcategories identified above. Each of the neighborhood parks were evaluated based on criteria, such as visible park entries, access, sense of place, and surrounding land use. Table C.2 in Appendix C summarizes the potential of each neighborhood park. These are neighborhood parks that have unique features or assets that could be capitalized upon further. These parks have features such as: off-street parking, trails, large open areas, multi -use potential, presence of special features, and are located on a minor collector or arterial. Parks with the potential to be neighborhood gathering places include: Adelaide Alderdale Alderbrook Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Cedar Grove Coronado Mirror Lake Palisades Working with local neighbors, the City should develop improvements for each of these parks based on their unique potential and community desires. This process would be designed to identify specific improvements that would help to activate the parks. These are typically small neighborhood parks that have limited access from local residential streets, are generally surrounded by single family residential homes, and have limited or no parking. Passive neighborhood parks include: Dash Point Highlands Park Heritage Woods Park Lake Grove Park Wildwood Park Wedgewood Park Recommended actions at passive neighborhood/local use parks focus on small upgrades to increase the function and safety of the park in order to help activate them. This could include actions such as upgrading play equipment and site furnishings as needed. There are several neighborhood parks within the system that have the potential to connect to a larger system of trails and non - motorized improvements in the City. These are parks that are located near other open space areas and the City's trail network. Improvements at these parks will help to link together routes between community destinations such as schools, community facilities, parks, multi -family housing, and create longer trail segments and loops in the system. Parks that serve as neighborhood trail nodes include: Alderbrook Park English Gardens Park Olympic View Park Madrona Park Both Alderbrook Park and English Gardens Park have the potential to connect with the BPA Trail, West Campus Open Space, and Panther Lake Open Space. Linking these parks to the larger network of trails in the central part of the City will make significant strides in developing an interconnected system of trails and sidewalks connecting community destinations and landmarks. Federal Way c reation and Open Space Plan Olympic View Park, adjacent to Woodbridge Park Open Space, is another park with potential to extend the City's trail network. Longterm, a trail/sidewalk network linking Woodbridge Park Open Space, Olympic View Park, Lochaven Open Space, and Poverty Bay Open Space would provide a recreational walking route on the west side of the City. Madrona Park connects to the BPA Trail. This park links the south part of the City to the BPA Trail, Panther Lake Open Space, and Celebration Park. Specific recommended actions for neighborhood trail node parks focus on trail installation or improvements, a wayfinding signage system, and trailhead improvements. Park activation recommendations are two- fold. The first step is to enhance safety and visibility into the parks as a means to encourage increased use. The second is the programmatic support of activities in parks that help activate the spaces. A key organizing element for every neighborhood park is its visibility from the street. Visibility enhances the safety and security to park users. To maximize the safety and security of park users, the Parks and Recreation Department uses Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) design principles, improvements to the street frontage, installation of identity signs at park entrances, and other treatments such as low lying plants, bollards, or low fences to define park edges. Beyond physical improvements at neighborhood parks, programmatic efforts will also help activate the parks and make them more usable to the public. This can occur through several potential efforts including: Using the neighborhood workshop process to help customize improvements specific to neighborhood needs. Encouraging 'ownership' of neighborhood parks through: • Neighborhood residents/ homeowner association stewardship; Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Park & Recreation Agency Staffing 39.5 28.4 56.5 111.3 (Full -Time Equivalents) Park & Recreation FTEs per 10,000 4.05 4.0 8.7 15.5 Residents Source: 2018 NRPA Agency Performance Review. Park and Recreation Agency Performance Benchmarks • Partnering with local service clubs and organizations such as the Rainier Audubon Society, Master Gardeners, Korean Seniors Association, service clubs and schools in an adopt -a -park program; • School curriculums addressing physical activity and the natural environment; and • Reinstating the City's small and simple grant program for neighborhood initiated park improvements. Volunteer work parties associated with Earth Day. Working with Federal Way businesses, develop a corporate sponsorship/ volunteer program to organize employees into volunteer work teams for specific projects and activities. Encourage cultural and special events to take place in the parks. Figure 5.2 visually shows the recommendations described above. Maintenance Program An essential component of implementing the intent of Core Value #1 is to ensure that the existing park facilities are well maintained and that improvements are made on an ongoing basis. The cleanliness, maintenance, and attractiveness of the City's parks and open spaces was acknowledged within the community survey that occurred as part of the preparation of this plan. Proper maintenance and renovation of parks and replacement of outdated equipment was identified as a higher priority than the acquisition of new parks and open spaces. Respondents noted that maintenance will prevent and/or correct potentially hazardous conditions. An ongoing maintenance program also helps to improve the image and identity of the park system by addressing issues like vandalism and graffiti. Recommended Actions: The City's existing maintenance program is well managed and has kept the City's parks and open spaces clean and attractive. The Department is maintaining its parks with staffing levels that are significantly lower than for other cities between 50,000 and 99,999 in population. The full-time equivalents per 10,000 population places it within the lower quartile for staffing levels for similarly sized cities in the United States (see Table 5.8). The lack of staffing has precluded the Parks Department from engaging in recommended preventative maintenance practices. Due to staffing constraints, maintenance and repair tends to involve responding to emergencies. To ensure that maintenance practices occur in a planned manner that is preventative in nature, it is recommended that the funding for additional staffing occur. Federal Way reation and Open Space Plan Figure 5.2: FEDERAL WAY NEIGHBORHC Z Uj 10 Q F S,272ND,ST S 272ND ST IS STAq RD 03 O N 5 288TH ST LU a > O LL �( S 298TH ST �1RO S D,t,a AdellaldE *y�QO W S 304TH ST �Q SW 308TH ST a S 308TH ST s LA LA > W ti SW 312TH 5T LA S 312TH ST * W = F _ 3 N a ",16TH STLU LU n s Q SW 320TH ST ¢ 0D S 320TH ST N f I S 324TH ST 2 3 G \SW W rl a y 9L S 336TH ST I 340TH ST SW N S LU S y� a SW 344TH ST �jDUS p 2 S 344TH ST a S S 348TH ST Ch Z S 352ND ST IIj SW 356TH ST 3 '^ S 356TH ST Z 9 Legend > W y�� W 2 > A a S 360TH ST Neighborhood ParkH Q o � �y �� F- O 3 N Gathering Places W Passive Uses a� h a y LU �O 00 '� O LU * Trail Nodes N Q F S 380jH ST a City Limits 0 1,200 2,400 4,800 Feet N yQ Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Create community gathering places and destinations (Core value 2) Community surveys emphasize the importance of gathering places in the City. The surveys noted the following: The City's parks are places where the community recreates and socially interacts. Community Parks, such as Celebration Park, Town Square Park, the Performing Arts and Events Center, and Steel Lake Park currently function as community gathering places for outdoor special events and community functions. The Cites neighborhood parks have the potential to become neighborhood gathering places. This would also help to activate the parks and encourage increased use. The off -leash dog park at French Lake is an example of how a change in use can help to activate a park. This park now functions as a community gathering place for dog owners who visit each day. Many of these park patrons are active in volunteer efforts and raise funds to maintain and improve the park facilities. Gathering spaces should be connected by trails and sidewalks so that they are part of a larger, interconnected network. The City Center offers great opportunity for the creation of gathering places. Recommended Actions: Neighborhood parks have the potential to become neighborhood - scale gathering places (as described above), especially when events, such as movies in the park or neighborhood picnics, are held there. Consider engaging groups in beautification efforts where feasible. Continue the marketing strategy for the Dumas Bay Centre so that it becomes more'visible' as a community gathering place. Figures 5.1 and 5.2 depict the community parks/facilities and neighborhood parks, respectively, which could function as gathering places and destinations. Federal Way t eation and Open Space Plan Retain and improve natural open spaces (Corr value 3) The City's open space system provides a variety of opportunities to access nature close to home. The following points were derived from public input and analysis of open space trends both locally and state- wide: Open spaces and natural areas help define Federal Way's character. Many people use parks for their natural and scenic qualities and to 'get away from urban life. In the region and the state, access to natural areas is important to our quality of life. Hiking and walking were identified as among the most popular recreation activities by survey respondents. The open spaces within the City have varying constraints and potential. Some open spaces are small parcels of land with limited ecological or recreational function. Others are quite large and include a wealth of natural and cultural features unique to Federal Way, such as the West Hylebos Wetlands Park. The needs assessment indicates that the City currently has an adequate supply of open space. The key to an effective management strategy is to determine the potential of each open space to serve as habitat, and then for the appropriate level of public access. The larger open spaces were evaluated using criteria such as the presence of environmental constraints, habitat value and function, accessibility, and the potential for public access and trails. Open space characteristics and qualities are summarized in Table C.3 in Appendix C. Based on that analysis, there are essentially four types of open spaces in the City: • Open spaces with habitat and ecological function that have the potential for enhanced public access and education. • Open spaces that provide shoreline access. • Environmentally constrained lands that may offer limited public access, but serve a function of protecting sensitive areas and providing green space in the City. • Open spaces that have the potential to become developed parks to meet future recreation demand. Recommended Actions: Develop an Open Space Management Program that: • Identifies critical areas and wildlife habitat potential • Addresses invasive species and plant management • Integrates low impact, sustainable maintenance practices. Evaluate each open space in greater detail to determine its potential role within the Citys parks and open space portfolio. Some of these lands are located in the south part of the City, or near areas that are currently under served by parks. Construct ADA -compliant, low impact trails where safe and feasible to enhance public access to open spaces. The City's larger open spaces offer opportunities for public use and environmental education as well as potential habitat value. These include: Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan West Hylebos Creek Panther Lake Poverty Bay Fisher's Pond For open spaces with the potential for enhanced public access and educational opportunities, recommendations include: Determine the extent of environmental constraints and habitat value at each of these open spaces. Balance ecological function with public access and education. Construct ADA -compliant, low impact trails where safe and feasible. Integrate educational elements such as interpretive signage. Partner with local groups such as the Audubon Society, Park Pals, Ameri- Corps, We Love Our City, Air Force Jr -ROTC, and the Master Gardeners to do work projects and sponsor guided tours and walks. Partner with Federal Way Public Schools to develop a "learning landscapes" program that encourages a student curriculum around: • Native species and control of invasive species • Urban Wildlife • Design • Stewardship • Environmental awareness Although the City is situated on the Puget Sound, there is limited public shoreline access due to private ownership along much of the shoreline. Parks, open spaces, and other community facilities with public shoreline access include: Dumas Bay Centre Dumas Bay Sanctuary Poverty Bay Dash Point State Park (owned by Washington State Parks Department) Topography also influences shoreline access in the City. Both Poverty Bay and Dumas Bay are located on a high bluff overlooking Puget Sound. Recommendations include: Enhance public shoreline access opportunities at Poverty Bay and Dumas Bay. Explore additional shoreline access at small shoreline open spaces located at unopened street ends. Explore the potential for a Washington Federal Way - reation and Open Space Plan Water Association trail (for kayaks, canoes, and other non -motorized watercraft) connecting Federal Way parks along the shoreline, and potentially connecting to a larger regional system to waterfront parks in Des Moines and Tacoma. Restore and protect eroded shoreline areas. Many of the linear open spaces in the City, or greenbelts, have environmentally sensitive areas, such as steep slopes, creeks, or wetlands that may limit future improvements. These open spaces are important for the protection of sensitive areas and the linkages to other parks and community destinations. Public access, (i.e., trails) should be encouraged where safe, feasible, and not destructive to the function and values of the environmentally constrained lands. The retention of private open spaces through incentive -based programs, such as conservation easements, should also be explored. 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The BPA Trail is one of the most heavily used recreation facilities in the City. The trail serves Celebration Park, Madrona Park, Panther Lake Park, and the Aquatic Center but does not connect with other community destinations. Most users drive to the trail, park, walk for a while, and then return to their cars. People often choose parks when they are accessible to walking, bicycling, or transit routes, or because they have adequate parking. Expanding the trail system is a high priority for the community, particularly routes that 'go somewhere' and connect major City destinations. The City should focus on strategic connections that leverage planned ADA and other transportation improvements to sidewalks along existing City streets. Figure 5.4 conceptually depicts some potential walking and biking routes in the City based on the City's non -motorized transportation plan. Recommended Actions: Prioritize sidewalk and trail improvements in areas near schools, community facilities, retail areas, and multi -family residential. Leverage the existing and planned sidewalk network to facilitate connections between parks and trail routes. Connect Celebration Park to Steel Lake Park through a downtown sidewalk network, safe pedestrian street crossings, intersection improvements, way finding signage, and enhanced Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Figure 5.4: PAVED BICYCLE / WALKING TRAILS es 99 Exit MOI P-!�ZLZ ,= 147 J > s ! Star Lake Puget m p RdStar Lak Sound wAs mo' S 266th St S 288th co > 1! ! € Federal S 88th S 298th`' ern � 63 spg, 304th St SW > —' s1 308th St Easter Steel m s rf �� Lake 99 Lake �'�� ! 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Create neighborhood walking routes that link neighborhood parks, open spaces, and public lands with trails and sidewalk improvements, such as connecting: • Panther Lake/BPA Trail through English Gardens Park to Alderbrook Park. • Woodbridge Open Space to Olympic View Park through Lochhaven and eventually connecting to Poverty Bay Open Space. • Saghalie Park to BPA trail via new trail development and sidewalk improvements. In partnership with Federal Way Public Schools and the Public Works Department, continue to pursue funding from the Safe Routes to Schools program to improve sidewalks in locations where parks are located on routes to schools. Actively distribute the City's trail map to highlight walking distances and community features that can be accessed along various routes. Develop a comprehensive walking program to promote physical activity, develop community ownership, and walking identity in the City. Federal Way cation and Open Space Plan Provide a balance of facilities & services for a diverse population (Core value 5) The City has undergone tremendous change in recent years. Multi -family dwelling units represent the majority of all new dwelling units constructed since the last update to the PROS plan. The recreational needs for these new residents are not always satisfied by the amenities that are provided within the residential project. Understanding the makeup of the Federal Way community is important so that the City is providing programs and services that meet all residents' needs and interests. To be effective, recreation programming must adapt and respond to changing community interests and activities. The City must continue to be pro -active in monitoring local and national trends to ensure all ages, abilities, and backgrounds are being served. Recommended Actions: Recreation Programs Teen and senior programs were ranked as important to the community. There is an identified need, both in terms of trends and anecdotal evidence, for a wider range of senior programs that provide active recreation opportunities for seniors, especially given that the baby boomers will reach senior status within the planning horizon of this Plan. In addition, teen programming was identified as important to the community. Teen programming has been demonstrated nationally as an important diversion to criminal activities. From the survey responses, it was unclear whether people desire more teen programming or places for more teen gathering spaces. Develop a more detailed analysis of senior and teen programming needs. The City should evaluate the need for structured teen programs. Consider using the Youth Commission to perform a Teen Assessment to understand what teens need and want. The City should balance the development of passive and active recreation opportunities. As previously identified, Federal Way is becoming increasingly diverse. Part of the challenge of engaging diverse populations is understanding their needs. Anecdotal evidence points to a need for unprogrammed recreation facilities. The City should delve further into the needs of minority populations in the City, particularly because the City is anticipated to see its population diversify. The City should continue to look for opportunities to tie cultural programming to special events and cultural celebrations/holidays in the community. The City should consider incorporating other languages such as Spanish and Korean in its outreach materials. Inclusive Recreation The City should conduct an assessment of its facilities and programs to assure that it is fully accommodating the needs of those residents with disabilities. Coordination with Other Service Providers Department staff should continue to partner and coordinate with other recreation service providers in the community to regularly assess how well community recreation needs are being met and to be responsive in addressing gaps and deficiencies in service. This will ensure the City Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan is providing programs which are complementary to other recreation providers rather than duplicating services. Recreation Programming Space Ensure there is adequate 'flexible' program space (classrooms/ multipurpose rooms) to accommodate a range of programs. This allows the City to respond to trends and provide new classes and programs without the need to build new facilities. There is a need for additional arts/ visual media spaces that would support popular arts/visual media classes. These types of spaces are not addressed in the Community Center. The best location for these facilities is at the Dumas Bay Centre. A facility master plan for Dumas Bay Centre would help to evaluate the potential for additional arts/visual media classrooms. Arts and Cultural Plan Update the City's Arts and Culture Plan, in association with the Arts Commission, to address the arts and cultural programming in the City. This plan should emphasize ways of engaging and bringing together diverse communities. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan chapter Goals and Policies 1. Improve Existing Facilities and Provide for Multiple Functions in Parks (Core Value 1) Intent: The City has a wide range of properties and assets in its parks and recreation system, including community recreation facilities, neighborhood parks, trails, and open spaces. Public input indicated that there is a strong community desire for improving the parks and open space facilities the City currently owns and maintains. The following goals and policies address the intention of improving existing facilities both in terms of quality of facilities and the range of uses offered at each location. A. Community Narks Goal A.1: Improve the City's existing active recreation facilities to maximize utilization. Policy A.1: Improve recreation fields to National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) standards in order to meet current and future demand. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and open Space Plan Policy A.2• Update master plan for Steel Lake Park. Policy A.3: Coordinate with Federal Way Public Schools to share costs of improving parks adjacent to schools. Policy AA Review and reassess the master plans that have been developed for Lakota Park and Sacajawea Park. Policy A.5• Balance passive and active uses to provide a range of recreation options at each community park. Policy A.6: Create a master plan for potential reuse and re -purposing of Brooklake property in order to define its environmental, cultural and historic value to the community. B. Neighborhood Parks Goal 13.1: Improve and maintain all neighborhood parks to maximize safety, visibility, usability, appeal, and identity. Policy B.1• Broaden the definition of neighborhood parks to include uses such as passive public space, neighborhood gathering places, or special uses based upon the analysis of each park's unique features. Policy 113.2: Plan for improvements to neighborhood parks based upon their unique potential and designated role in the City-wide system. Policy 6.3: Explore ways to allow for informal play and recreation opportunities by incorporating unprogrammed spaces such as fields and forested areas. C. Park Activation Goal C.1: Maintain City parks and open spaces so that they are inviting to users and offer facilities and activities based on community need. Policy C.1: Develop a more recognizable and inviting park and open space system that may include: Developing a design checklist of baseline conditions for park amenities such as furnishings, signage, etc. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Consistent signage Park entry/street frontage landscaping and site features such as bollards, low fences, etc. Policy C.2• Enhance visibility into parks to increase safety and encourage use. Policy C.3: Balance maintaining habitat and aesthetic value with maintaining visibility within parks and open space. Policy CA Integrate Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) techniques to address safety and security concerns in parks. Policy C.5: Track crime and vandalism in each park and open space and measure achievements using an established baseline. Policy C.6: Consider adding "Safe City Cameras" within parks to enhance the perception of safety and minimize crime. D. Parks and recreation Financing Goal D.1: Operate the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department in a fiscally responsible manner. Policy D.1: Budget adequate funding for maintenance and operation based on public use of facilities, and at a level required to avoid future need for more costly complete renovations or replacement of existing parks, buildings and other department -maintained facilities. Policy D.2• Prepare an impact fee analysis to determine the feasibility of using an impact fee system for park development and facilities improvements. E. Public Awareness/Outreach Goal E.1: Celebrate the City's park, open space and recreation system by keeping residents informed about parks, recreational programming, and community events. Policy E.1: Continue developing and implementing a comprehensive system -wide signage and wayfinding program for parks, open spaces, and walking routes. Policy E.2• Develop a comprehensive pocket map of the parks, open space and trail system, and investigate feasibility of making this map available via smart phone app. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Policy E.3: Continue public relations and publicity efforts to inform citizens of the recreational opportunities available. Policy EA Consider developing a series of educational/interpretive information about low -impact use of parks and open spaces that may include signage, the City's website, and Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department publications. Policy E.5: Monitor park and recreation needs and trends periodically through questionnaires, surveys, meetings, and research. F. Maintenance Goal F.1: Maintain existing park resources in a manner which promotes safety, supports a diverse ecosystem, and minimizes ongoing maintenance costs. Policy F.1• Develop a maintenance phasing plan to address ongoing maintenance tasks and help to prioritize staffing. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Policy F.2: Integrate maintenance considerations in the planning and design of park facilities. Policy F.3• Design and retrofit parks so that maintenance practices include the following: Maximizing the use of native and naturalized plants and turf that are biologically appropriate for the region to avoid or minimize use of irrigation, fertilizers, and pesticides. Controlling erosion and runoff using natural materials such as grass or hay bales. Avoiding or minimizing the use of fertilizers and pesticides through the use of Integrated Pest Management practices, especially near water bodies. Composting all organic wastes for use in parks and open space. Designing and retrofitting irrigation systems to use only the minimum water needed, only where needed. Where it is safe, retaining dead standing trees, fallen trees, logs, and vegetative litter, such as fallen branches, twigs, and leaves to preserve water and habitat. Installing low -flow water devices where possible. Minimizing impervious surface/integrating natural drainage systems Improve City staff capability to manage open space and public lands in the disciplines of natural resource management e.g. habitat and wildlife biologist, horticulturist, etc. G. Coordination/Partnerships Goal G.1: City continues to foster relationships and shared facilities and programming with other organizations and agencies that have an impact on, or interest in, the health and recreation of Federal Way residents. Policy G.1: City departments - including Parks and Recreation Department, Public Works, and Community Development and Planning should coordinate in areas that may affect parks, open spaces and trails, such as: Development Review Acquisition of public lands Non -motorized transportation improvements Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Policy G.2• Institute a program with Federal Way Public Schools to soften and improve the appeal of District properties that are adjacent to public park facilities. Identify entry improvements such as signage, landscaping, and lighting that may allow such properties to read as part of the overall parks and recreation system. Polis G.3: Partner with other organizations concerned with improving public health through active living. H. Acquisition/Surplus of Properties Intent: Although the focus for this Plan is on upgrading and enhancing existing park and open space facilities, the City should be poised to respond should property acquisition opportunities arise. The following goals and policies provide direction on future park acquisition: Goal H.1: Be poised to act when land acquisition opportunities or major changes in the park system occur. Policy H.1: Focus on developing new parks in the areas that will experience population growth and increased density or where deficiencies currently exist. Policy H.2: Respond to opportunities to acquire ownership of lands which will make a unique or significant contribution to the City's overall park and open space system. Policy H.3: Explore the potential to use other existing public lands to meet future park needs such as: City's undeveloped open spaces Other City owned properties King County Surface Water Management Lakehaven Water and Sewer District Federal Way Public Schools properties Policy HA Establish a transition plan for King County parks within the Potential Annexation Area that would minimize costs to the City for bringing these parks up to City of Federal Way standards. Policy H.5: Consider surplusing lands which are difficult and costly to maintain or do not significantly contribute to the overall parks and recreation system, or provide benefits to Federal Way residents. Any revenues derived from surplus should be put towards the enhancement of existing parks and open spaces. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan ON 2. Create Community Gathering Places and Destinations (Core Value 2) Some of the Citys parks such as Celebration Park, Town Square Park, and Steel Lake Park currently fulfill the role as community gathering places. Many more of the Citys parks and open spaces may be enhanced to better serve this role by incorporating a certain baseline of characteristics such as having multi -use functions, being safe and comfortable for the public's use, and spaces that can accommodate a range of crowd sizes. Creating community gathering places is especially important as the City Center area develops. Furthermore, ensuring that the trail and non -motorized improvements connect popular destinations in the City will encourage increased use of these facilities. pity tenter/High uensay Area: Intent: The City Center will dramatically transform over the next twenty years. As redevelopment occurs, there is an opportunity to activate the City Center through a network of public spaces such as green areas, informal plazas, and wide sidewalks. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Goal 1.1: Integrate a system of open spaces, plazas, and walkways throughout the City Center and other high density areas to make the area livable, host community events, and create community identity. Policy 1.1: Actively develop a plan for community gathering places in the City Center. Policy 1.2• Work with Community Development services Department to create development standards for the City Center and other higher density neighborhoods that result in spaces being set aside for parks and plazas. Policy 1.3• Encourage mini-parks/gardens near new multi -family development. Explore opportunities to do so in partnership with the Department of Community Development and Planning. J. Neighborhood Gathering Places Goal ).1: Establish neighborhood gathering places in neighborhood parks (where appropriate) where neighbors can meet, hold small-scale events, and establish and strengthen neighborhood identity. Policy! 1: Designate some neighborhood parks as neighborhood gathering places, where appropriate, based upon an analysis of park potential and participation by local residents. Policyj.2• Explore potential for more public use of the existing BPA trail right-of-way by encouraging other uses within the corridor (such as off -leash areas and community gardens if the area can be serviced with water). K. Special Use parks Goal K.1: Provide for special use parks and/or facilities to meet specific community needs. Policy K.1• Design parks with special uses such as off -leash areas, plazas, community gardens, or skate parks to accommodate anticipated levels of use while minimizing impacts to neighboring properties. Federal Way reation and Open Space Plan 3. Retain and Improve Open Spaces (Core Value 3) Intent: Open spaces are valuable to the community because they provide connections to a natural setting, habitat, improved air and water quality, and educational opportunities. The Citys open spaces include wooded areas, ravines, wetlands, and shoreline environments. Many of these open spaces contain trails and other opportunities to experience nature close to home. These open spaces help to define Federal Way's character. Protecting these natural systems is critical to preserving the quality of life in the community and providing public access to open spaces. The following goals and policies address the protection of these open spaces, encourage low impact public access where feasible, and the use of these spaces as "learning landscapes." L. Environmentally Sensitive Areas Goal L.1: Manage environmentally sensitive lands for long- term ecosystem health and biodiversity of natural systems, while making them accessible to the community. Policy L.1• Maintain open spaces so that they are accessible to residents. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Policy L.2• Protect ecologically sensitive areas from degrading impacts due to human use and development. Policy L.3: Target significant open space areas in the City, with emphasis on their planning and efforts toward habitat restoration. Target areas within the City include: Hylebos Creek Basin Puget Sound waterfront and tributary creeks and streams Policy LA Wildlife habitat requirements should be determined for species expected to occupy a given open space property. These habitat needs should help guide site restoration and design of recreational and other facilities. Policy L.5: Support habitat improvements and site restoration efforts that will provide benefit to watersheds, wetlands, and salmon habitat. Policy L.6• Preserve, protect and enhance areas or structures found in parks or open spaces that have significant historic or cultural value to the City. M. Environmental Education Goal M.1: Inform residents about the area's environment so that they are aware of, and take pride in, the natural systems that help to define the character of the City. Polite MA: Partner with existing local groups such as Park Pals, Ameri-Corps, We Love Our City, Air Force Jr -ROTC, Federal Way Historical Society, Rainier Audubon Society, and Save Weyerhaeuser Campus to lead tours of open spaces where there are safe walking trails and features of interest and importance. Policy M.2: Integrate interpretive signage within the open spaces with habitat value and/ or unique historic/cultural qualities such as West Hylebos Wetlands, Panther Lake, Poverty Bay, Spring Valley, and Fisher's Pond. Policy M.3• Partner with Federal Way Public Schools to develop "learning landscape" opportunities such as gardens, plant nurseries, and landscape beautification for learning/teaching at school-based parks or adjacent City open spaces. Federal Way 1reation and Open Space Plan wr�_ � _ � � : ' �~ •• ` � _rte T nb Ar r--- ge_-� . �� - 3 .�►'A� c. =f .r Tom.:. i�"'' �^_099'3i►.-�- � �..� 'tt. •ice"' �• a - ;---:�-�_- . � —sem � ..✓' - _ �� _�` �--r��.�.ra►� �.. �t=a"�� ' -_ w -..!►may .._ ... N. Privately Owned Open Space Lands Goal N.1: Preserve privately -owned open spaces with environmental constraintsthrough incentive -based programs to provide 'breath ing-room' open space. Policy N.1: Consider developing a program that allows private property owners to preserve their land as permanent open space using incentive -based mechanisms such as conservation easements and "life estates". Policy N.2: Consider developing a program to keep property owners that have property adjacent to City parks and open spaces informed about control of invasive species and protection of environmentally sensitive areas. Policy N.3: To gain maximum effect on overall parks and recreation system, audit and revise City code requirements for on-site open space, and revise to require contribution to larger parks system rather than small, on-site parcels. 0. -shoreline Access Goal 0.1: Ensure that residents can easily access public shoreline areas and enjoy a safe, scenic, and educational experience. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Policy 0.1• Improve public access on existing City shoreline properties. Policy 0.2• Explore potential to provide public access to the shoreline via small shoreline open spaces located at unopened street ends. Policy 0.3• Explore potential for Washington Water Association trail (for kayaks, canoes and other non -motorized watercraft) connecting Federal Way parks along the waterfront, and potentially connecting to a larger regional system to waterfront parks in Des Moines and Tacoma. Policy OA• Coordinate with State Parks and State Agencies to promote and enhance shoreline access. P. Maintenance of Open Space Goal P.1: Maintain a system of open spaces that preserves Federal Ways natural heritage and character. Policy P.1.1: Develop an Open Space Management Plan for the entire system of open spaces, identifying resources such as wildlife habitat, shoreline, wetlands, scenic resources, recreational resources, and trails, and evaluate potential for highest and best use for each property. Policy P.1.2: Prepare feasibility studies or master plans for open spaces that offer some opportunity for passive recreational use, such as West Hylebos Wetlands Park, Spring Valley, Panther Lake, and Poverty Bay. Goal P.2: Provide safe public access while keeping natural systems intact and well-functioning. Policy P.2.1: Control invasive species and use native species, where possible, when replacing or enhancing vegetation. Policy P.2.2: Identify and preserve open spaces and corridors of high wildlife and water quality value. Policy P.2.3: Where safety is not an issue, retain dead standing trees, fallen trees, and vegetative litter to preserve habitat and water quality values. Federal Way eation and Open Space Plan 4. Develop a Walking and Biking Community (Core Value 4) Intent: Developing a network of trails, interconnected walking loops, and other non -motorized facilities is a priority for Federal Ways future not only because this supports the most common recreational activity of residents - walking - but also because it improves everyday quality of life. The following goals and policies address developing community connectivity through a City-wide non -motorized network of trails and sidewalks. Q. Walking System and Programs Goal Q.1: Develop an interconnected system of trails and sidewalks throughout the City that are safe and comfortable and encourage people to walk and bike, both as recreation, and as a way to travel between destinations. Policy Q.1.1: Integrate park and open space planning with the Non- Motorized Transportation Plan by coordinating with other departments such as Public Works and Community Development and Planning to prioritize and implement the plan. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Policy Q.1.2: Identify parks and open spaces that are on routes to schools and coordinate with other agencies such as Federal Way Public Schools and Public Works to seek Safe Routes to Schools funding. _Policy 4.1.3: Connect Celebration Park and Steel Lake Park via a network of sidewalk and pedestrian improvements through the City Center. Policy Q.1A Expand trail system at West Hylebos Wetlands Park to create a connection between north and south parts of the park, and a link to the proposed bike lane on S 356th Street. Goal Q.2: Develop a Comprehensive City-wide Walking Program that would encourage people to walk by providing maps, creating an identifiable wayfinding signage system, connecting community landmarks and destinations, and organizing special events such as walking campaigns. Policy Q.2.1: Create neighborhood walking routes that link parks and open spaces with trail/pedestrian improvements. Policy Q.2.2• Create neighborhood walking maps (digital and physical) that identify walking routes, community landmarks and destinations, and locations of special events. Policy Q.2.3: Design, create, and install unique wayfinding signage identifying neighborhood walking routes. Consider "adopt -a -route" sponsorships to finance wayfinding signage. Source: Flickr User Peter Gibbons Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 5. Provide a Balance of Services For a Diverse Population (Core Value 5) Intent: Understanding the evolving Federal Way population and demographic needs and providing programs and recreational opportunities that meet all residents' needs and interests is an important goal for parks, recreation and open space planning. The following goals and policies address accommodation of people from diverse social, cultural, age, income, and ability groups. R. Social Interaction Goal R.1: Provide programs and opportunities for social interaction among residents from all demographic backgrounds. Policy R.1 Support a broader variety of cultural events and festivals. Policy R.2• Form partnerships with homeowner, community, and cultural organizations to build support for community events. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and open Space Plan Policy R.3: Support events and activities that reflect the cultural diversity of Federal Way. Policy R.4: Expand outreach efforts to underrepresented sectors of the Federal Way community for recreation programs and community events. S. Sports and Recreation Goal S.1: Provide recreation programs and community events for all. Policy S.1• Provide a diversity of sports and recreational opportunities including child, young adult, female, and co-ed specific leagues. Policy S.2: Accommodate special user groups. Polis S.3• Work with the Youth Commission to be more responsive to current recreational demands and develop more activities for teens. Policy SA Consider providing or increasing scholarships and/or co- sponsorships for sports groups and recreation programs. Policy S.5• Outreach to the diverse social, ethnic, and age groups within the Federal Way community during the Parks and Recreation planning and programming process. T. Active Living Recreation Goal T.1: The Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department plays a role in promoting active, healthy lifestyles in the Federal Way Community. Policy T.1• Develop programs that promote walking, biking and physical activity. U. Arts, Culture, and Recreation Programming Goal U.1: Serve the community's specific and diverse arts, cultural, and recreation programming needs. Policy U.1: Be poised to respond to changing trends and demographics by providing a diverse range of programming. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Policy U.2: Coordinate with other recreation and cultural programming providers to ensure that the needs and interests of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, and incomes are being met. Policy U.3: Regularly assess local recreational demand and participation. Policy UA Update the City Arts and Cultural Plan, in partnership with the Arts Commission, to address current residents' needs and ways of bringing diverse communities together. V. Community Stewardship Goal V.1: Activate and increase social interaction within parks and open spaces by encouraging community use and maintenance where appropriate. Policy V.1: Engage community organizations (such as Audubon, Master Gardeners, Service Clubs, Korean Seniors Association, and schools) in an Adopt -A -Park program. Policy V.2: Encourage cultural and special events to take place in parks. Policy V.3: Organize volunteer work parties in order to mobilize residents to implement projects and promote community engagement. Policy VA Engage residents in the park planning and design process when retrofitting or developing parks. Policy V.5• Engage the corporate community to sponsor parks and organize employees into volunteer work teams. Source: City of Detroit Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan this page left intentionally blank chapter Implementation This chapter provides both a general time frame for implementation of the recommended actions contained within this plan as well as the 6 -year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The CIP provides the framework to address and prioritize capital improvements in the near and mid-term. Phasing of Implementation The PROS Plan includes a large project list to implement the Core Values, Goals & Policies contained within this Plan. Many of these projects will occur over an extended period of time, ranging from now to 20 years in the future. The projects with the most immediate need were prioritized according to near term (2019-2020), mid-term (2021- 2022) and long term (2023+). The list of projects within Table 7.1 was evaluated by the Parks Commission to determine priorities for the near-term and mid-term, which will inform the City's six-year capital improvement plan. It is the intent of this plan to evaluate the list of projects in Table 7.1 on a regular basis to determine if community needs have changed or if new or alternative funding sources have been identified. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Upgrade softball infield to artificial system • Celebration Upgrade soccer fields 7 • and 8 to artificial turf Replace field fence • French Lake Develop/Install Shelter • Upgrade soccer field to • artificial turf Upgrade running track to • Lakota rubber Upgrade field lighting • Upgrade restrooms and increase parking • Replace water service line • Renovate rubber track • Renovate ballfield drainage • Sacajawea Replace ballfield light • poles Renovate tennis court • New restroom - sewer lift station • Install picnic shelter • Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Adelaide Formalize picnic areas/ • install picnic shelters (2) Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Replace artificial soccer • turf Install artificial turf on football field • Renovate rubber track • Saghalie Renovate tennis courts • Renovate basketball • courts Replace restroom roofs (2) • Overlay parking lot • Develop a master plan • Install new shelters (Sites • 2-5) Steel Lake Re -pipe annex and beach house restrooms • Improve the swim area and replace the floating • dock system Install shade covers • Install 2nd shelter • Town Square Band shell • Veteran memorial • Renovate caretaker • Access Road Make parking lot repairs • West Hylebos Expand parking lot • Replace maintenance • Adelaide Formalize picnic areas/ • install picnic shelters (2) Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Prepare master plan • Laurelwood Perform master plan • improvements Install Yz basketball court • Formalize Joe's Creek social trail • Olympic View Improve neighborhood • entrances (6) Install Yz basketball court • Repair/replace asphalt Palisades basketball court • Install picnic shelter • Repair asphalt trail • Wildwood Upgrade park fixture • Prepare master plan • Fisher Pond Install picnic shelter • Decommission on-site well • Replace and improve Alderbrook Park • playground Celebration Park Replace and improve • playground Mirror Lake Park Replace and improve • playground Olympic View Replace and improve Park playground • Palisades Park Replace and improve • playground Wedgewood Replace and improve Park • playground Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Alderbrook Repair and improve trail • Add a fitness trail and • equipment Repair asphalt • BPA Install monument sign • Install directional • sienaee/wavfindine Brooklake Prepare a master plan • Center Replace roof • Pool/Slide Repairs • FWCC Replace pool and play 0 equipment Outdoor areas • Monument Complete sign 0 Signs implementation program Parking lot lighting improvements (LED) at Sacajawea Park, Saghalie • Park, Steel Lake Park, Safety & and Steel Lake Annex Security Install security cameras in parking lots at Sacajawea Park, Saghalie • Park, Steel Lake Park, and Steel Lake Annex Wayfinding Implementation of Signs wayfinding signage • program Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Potential Funding Sources This section provides an overview of potential funding sources to fund projects identified in this chapter. All funding sources discussed below will be considered when determining a budget for a project. A combination of several sources is typically used to fund projects. C'ity C;Pneral F i i n d General Funds from the City are allocated to the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department. Capital Project Fund - Parks The Capital Project Fund provides for the acquisition or construction of park facilities except for those facilities financed by proprietary and trust funds. The major source of revenue for this Fund is general obligation bond proceeds, grants from other agencies, local taxes and contributions from other funds. All park costs associated with acquisitions, improvements, issuance of bonds, and other costs shall be paid by this Fund. This funding source is tied to the City's 2 -year budget cycle. Real Estate Excise i ax (REET) As a city planning under the Washington State Growth Management Act, Federal Way receives REET funds which are generally used for capital projects as described under state law. A REET is derived from a modest tax on the sales of real property within the City. As of January 1, 2018, the City's REET rate was 0.5 percent.' Voter -approved Bonds/Levies Voter -approved General obligation bonds can be used for acquisition or development and are typically repaid through an annual property tax levy through the maturity period of the bonds. General obligation bonds typically mature in 15 to 20 years. ('nl_rnrllmanir Ronrl Bonds issued by the City Council. This type of bond does not require citizen vote but must be paid out of the City's annual operating budget. i)eveioper Mitigation Fees These are fees imposed by the City for park land acquisition and development. This is a funding source derived from mitigation monies required through SEPA (State Environmental Protection Act) environmental review of development projects located within the City. For example, residential subdivisions are required to provide open space for 15 percent of the gross land area of the subdivision. Many developers provide a fee to the City in -lieu of constructing parks. Mitigation fees must be spent within the Park Planning Area where the proposed development is located. "runts The City pursues a number of grant funding sources to augment funding available for capital projects. 'Washington State Department of Revenue, https://dor.wa.gov/legacy/Docs/forms/RealEstExcsTx/ Rea IEstExTxRates. pdf Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan One of the primary sources of State grant funding is through the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO). RCO administers several grant programs for recreation and habitat conservation purposes including: Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account (ALEA) Boating Facilities Program (BFP) Boating Infrastructure Grant Program (BIG) Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program (ESRP) Farmland Preservation Forestland Preservation Firearms and Archery Range Recreation Program (FARR) Family Forest Fish Passage Program (FFFPP) Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Marine Shoreline Protection (MSP) No Child Left Inside (NCLI) Non -highway and Off -Road Vehicle Activities Program (NOVA) Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration Fund (PSAR) Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Salmon Recovery Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) Youth Athletic Facilities (YAF) �auuns/Ti ansfert� The City's Potential Annexation Area (PAA) east of 1-5 has several park facilities that would likely become part of the Federal Way park and open space system when this area is annexed to the City. Path and Trails Reserve Fund The purpose of the Path and Trails Reserve Fund is to accumulate unexpended proceeds of the motor vehicle fuel tax receipts, which are legally restricted to the construction, and maintenance of paths and trails within City street rights-of-way. This fund must transfer such accumulated receipts back to a street construction/maintenance-oriented fund when specific projects have been defined. Dumas Bay Centre Fund Established as an Enterprise Fund, this fund specifically accounts for the revenues and expenses related to the acquisition, capital improvements, maintenance and operations of the Dumas Bay Centre and Knutzen Family Theatre. The intent of the fund is to recover, primarily through user charges, the costs (expenses, depreciation) of providing services to the general public on a continuing basis. Impact Fees Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan The City does not currently have impact fees. The City will analyze the financial implications of using impact fees to help fund park acquisition and improvement projects when the economy improves in the future. Park Acquisition, Development and Renovation At times unexpected opportunities occur to purchase land or develop a project that has not been identified in this plan or listed in the Capital Improvements Plan. In those circumstances, the following criteria may be used to evaluate the property or project as an aid in decision-making. Staff may assess the situation using these criteria, identify potential funding sources, and present the findings to the Parks and Recreation Commission and the City Council for consideration. 1. Responds to an important gap in the park system or an urgent need or opportunity such as geographic location or unique circumstances not otherwise provided. Also may conform to legal contractual mandate. 2. Documented need for the project is based on evidence of unsanitary conditions, health and safety code violation, visible deterioration, and/or injuries. 3. Funding availability for the capital project as well as maintenance and operation is available or potential for leveraging 50°x6 of the project costs from other sources. 4. Deferring the project will have negative implications for future park and recreation use or other capital projects within the City. 5. Implements the Parks and Recreation and Open Space Plan, the Federal Way Comprehensive Plan, or other adopted plans. In order for acquisition, development, or renovation to be considered, the majority of these criteria need to be met. Six -Year Capital Improvement Plan The Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan is a planning document that is integrally tied to the City's Comprehensive Plan and the Citys 6 -year Capital Improvement Plan. The six-year capital improvement plan for parks (Table 7-2) will focus on the near and mid-term actions identified in this chapter. Funding for projects in the Capital Improvement Plan are considered along with the preparation and approval of the City's biennial budget process. The biennium budget's first year begins on odd years. For example, the current budget cycle is 2017-2018. The City Council identifies goals and objectives for the operating and capital budgets in even years. The Parks Commission will review staff updates of the Park Capital Improvement Plan at a public meeting to receive comment and weigh priorities. After the public process, Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan the Parks Capital Improvement Plan is forwarded to City Council for funding along with the proposed biennium budget for the City. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Upgrade softball infield to artificial 1,000 1,000 system Upgrade soccer Celebration fields 7 and 8 to 1,200 1,200 artificial turf Replace field 100 100 fence French Lake Develop/Install 50 50 Shelter Upgrade soccer field to artificial 1,250 1,250 turf Upgrade running 200 200 track to rubber Lakota Upgrade field 750 750 lighting Upgrade restrooms and 800 800 increase parking Replace water 15 15 service line Renovate rubber 200 200 track Renovate ballfield 50 50 drainage Replace ballfield Sacajawea 75 75 light poles Renovate tennis 125 125 court New restroom - 75 75 sewer lift station Install picnic 70-100/ 70-100/ shelter ea ea Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Replace artificial 600 125 600 soccer turf Install artificial 70-100/ 70-100/ turf on football 1,200 1,200 field Renovate rubber 200 200 200 200 track Saghalie Renovate tennis 150 150 courts Renovate Install shade 60 60 basketball courts 75 75 Replace restroom 120 120 roofs (2) Overlay parking 40 40 lot Develop a master 125 125 plan Install new 70-100/ 70-100/ shelters (Sites 2-5) ea ea Re -pipe annex Steel Lake and beach house 200 200 restrooms Improve the swim area and replace 1250 1250 the floating dock system Install shade 75 75 covers Town Square Install 2nd shelter Band shell Veteran memorial Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 70-100/ 70-100/ ea ea ? ? ? ? Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Renovate caretaker Access 10 10 Road Make parking lot 40 40 West Hylebos repairs Expand parking 125 125 lot Replace maintenance 75 75 garage Formalize picnic 70-100/ 70-100/ Adelaide areas/install picnic shelters (2) ea ea Prepare master 30 30 plan Perform Laurelwood master plan ? ? improvements Install Yz 50 50 basketball court Formalize Joe's Creek social trail Improve Olympic View neighborhood 30 30 entrances (6) Install 1h 50 50 basketball court Repair/replace asphalt basketball 5 5 Palisades court Install picnic 70-100/ 70-100/ shelter ea ea Repair asphalt 10 10 trail Wildwood Upgrade park 10 10 fixture Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Prepare master 10 10 plan Fisher Pond Install picnic 70-100/ 70-100/ shelter ea ea Decommission 10 10 on-site well Repair asphalt ? ? BPA Install monument 6 6 sign Install directional signage/ 10+ 10+ wavfinding Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Replace and Alderbrook Park improve 125 125 playground Replace and Celebration Park improve 200 200 playground Replace and Mirror Lake Park improve 120 120 playground Replace and Olympic View Park improve 150 150 playground Replace and Palisades Park improve 150 150 playground Replace and Wedgewood Park improve 140 140 playground Repair and Alderbrook 250 250 improve trail Add a fitness trail 120 120 and equipment Repair asphalt ? ? BPA Install monument 6 6 sign Install directional signage/ 10+ 10+ wavfinding Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Prepare a master Brooklake plan 125 125 Center Replace roof ? ? Pool/Slide Repairs 250 250 FWCC Replace pool and 50 50 play equipment Outdoor areas 100 100 System Wide Planning Complete sign Monument Signs implementation 40 40 program Parking lot lighting improvements (LED) at Sacajawea Park, Saghalie ? ? Park, Steel Lake Park, and Steel Lake Annex Safety & Security Install security cameras in parking lots at Sacajawea Park, Saghalie Park, Steel Lake Park, and Steel Lake Annex Wayfinding Implementation r,iunc of wayfinding ? ? Note 1: In 2018 Dollars Note 2: These figures are preliminary estimates for planning purposes only, and should not be used for budgeting. Figures will be evaluated and updated during each budget cycle. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan APPENDIX A: PARK AND OPEN SPACE INVENTORY AND ASSESSMENT City of Federal Way Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan Update this page left intentionally blank COMMUNITY 0 , 0 Park Information • 630 SW 356th Street • 7.85 acres • Type: Community Park Key Features • Natural area • Blueberry plants • Fruit trees • Nut trees Other Facilities • Kiosk • Picnic table Parcel Numbers • 292104-9009 • 292104-9011 • 292104-9041 121 S 356TH ST ig BLUEBERRY FARM .................................................................. . Park Character & Context This unique park has a quiet, natural setting surrounding an old blueberry farm. There are no longer any buildings left from the farm, but many rows of blueberries remain. The park is situated on the south side of the Brooklake Pond and the West Hylebos Wetlands Park. A private community center and a private school are near this park. Park Irsi.s'e, The unique half -acre setting of blueberries is the main feature of this park, but the plants are old and heavily infested with invasive species of weeds and plants. The parking consists of an undeveloped gravel area. No restroom facilities. Park Potentia! The park functions more as an open space with an opportunity for the public to u -pick in season blueberries. Passive recreation use with picnic areas could be developed. Providing improved facilities and developing more of a farm setting with orchards and nut trees could enhance the u -pick and educational experience. Needs Near -Term Address parking issues. Improve the blueberry field by weeding, mulching, pruning and replanting vacant spaces. Remove invasive plant species. Encourage volunteer groups and grass root efforts to help reclaim the field and prune to increase blueberry production. Long -Term Improve picnic area(s). Prepare a master plan and develop orchards to complement and give variety to the site. Install park fixtures. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan BROOKLAKE PARK & COMMUNITY CENTER .........................................................*0000000.. Needs Near -Term Demolish the condemned portion of the building. Renovate and restore the historic portion of the community center structure. Install safety measures to discourage the unwanted encampment of homeless persons within the park. Connect the park and pond to the West Hylebos Wetland Park boardwalk Long -Term Prepare a Master Plan for the park and community center. " Y � S 356TH ST g N 0 100 200 400 A Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan BROOKLAKE PARK & COMMUNITY CENTER .................................................................. . Park Character & Context Brooklake Park & Community Center is a 4.99 -acre Community Park serving the southern portion of Federal Way. The park and community center are accessed from an existing driveway off South 356th Street. The site is heavily wooded and is immediately adjacent to Blueberry Farm Park and West Hylebos Wetland Park. A small lake is located behind the community center (to the north). The Brooklake Community Center structure is among the oldest remaining structures in Federal Way with a history dating back to 1934 when construction was complete for the Wagon Wheel Inn." The Wagon Wheel Inn had a colorful history as it was rumored to have been a speakeasy and brothel. In 1935 the inn was converted to "Rickeys Club." The club had a reputation for illegal alcohol, even though Prohibition ended in 1933, as well as gambling and prostitution. In 1939, King County filed an injunction to permanently close it as a nuisance. The building was vacant until the Brooklake Community Center formed and purchased the property in 1943. It became the first community center in what would become the City of Federal Way. It was also home to the first library and site of the first water, sewer, and fire districts for the area. Today, the Brooklake Community Center is rented to the Hanwoori Mission Church as a means of earning income and maintaining the property while the City determines appropriate future uses for the park and building. The park and its pond, along with the adjacent Hylebos Wetlands, also host an annual environmental learning event titled, "Storming the Sound with Salmon." This event is a partnership between the City and Federal Way Public Schools in which elementary school students release juvenile salmon into the pond to swim downstream into Hylebos Creek. Park I-gczu , Dense woods and understory has posed challenges with the ongoing encampment of homeless persons Parking and on-site circulation needs to be brought up to code. Park enf; ' Great opportunity exists for a variety of uses and there are several interested parties that have visions that include but are not limited to a nature center, a historic visitor's center, an environmental educational center, and a community center with rental opportunities for celebrations. There is great potential for picnic areas as there is a beautiful lake and significant trees on the site. Trail connectivity to the existing West Hylebos Wetland Park boardwalk is planned. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Park Information • 1095 South 324th Street • 79.81 acres • Type: Community Park Key Features • Soccer fields (4) • Baseball/softball fields (4) • Children's play area • Wetland nature area • Hiking/walking trail • Connections to BPA Trail • Community Center Other Facilities • Benches • Bleachers • Concession stands (2) • Picnic tables • Public art • Restrooms Parcel Numbers • 1 721 04-901 4 • 172104-9138 125 h 11 Wr333RI7 f , h M. CELEBRATION PARK .................................................................. . Park Character & Context Celebration Park is the largest community park in the City. It includes regionally known sports facilities, natural areas with wetlands and an unpaved trail system. The new Community Center was constructed on the south 10 acres of the property and opened to the public in 2007. Residential uses are located north of the park, office parks to the south and west of the park, and commercial businesses to the east. The park is located in close proximity to local bus routes. Vehicular access to the park is available from a number of points along 9th Avenue South, Park Road, 13th Place South near the intersection with South 324th Street, and South 333rd Street. Off-street parking is located along the street frontage. Good pedestrian access to the park is available from the surrounding residential neighborhood and adjacent office parks via sidewalks and the BPA Trail. The park is highly visible from Park Road/13th Place South. P rk IcSt_tec Further expansion of developed areas is limited by the presence of an extensive wetlands system. Mitigation for impacts associated with the Community Center construction resulted in 3.5 acres of wooded areas being permanently maintained as a natural growth protection area. Existing grass soccer fields have drainage related issues that limit year round play. Park Potential As the premier park in the City's system, the objective for this park is to maintain the high level of amenity and general upkeep on facilities to keep the park fresh and attractive to sports leagues and competitions, which come from all over the state to compete. Needs Near -Term Install water fountains with potable water/water bottle filler Install fencing and asphalt drive for new maintenance building Renovate or implement a turf replacement program Long -Term Install electrical power around perimeter of fields Refresh soft trail surfaces Install exercise stations for stretching Replace diseased and dangerous trees Install artificial turf for softball/ baseball infields (1 - 4) and consider soccer fields 7 & 8 Construction concession stand improvements Install play features for older children Replace/expand the playground Install dugout covers Field fence replacements Upgrade parking lot lighting Install security cameras Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan DUMAS BAY CENTRE PARK ................................................................... ,r r Ir � Z a.% 0 100 zoo noo ^ Feet r Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan DUMAS BAY CENTRE PARK ................................................................... Park Character & Context Dumas Bay Centre Park is located on the Puget Sound shoreline. The facility includes Dumas Bay Centre and the Knutzen Family Theatre, the primary location for the City s arts and theater recreation programs. Since 1993, the City of Federal Way has owned and operated Dumas Bay Centre, a full-service conference and retreat facility. Dumas Bay Centre can accommodate a wide variety of events including conferences; meetings and banquets; overnight retreats; weddings, receptions, and other special occasions; and performing arts events. Guests are able to experience the tranquility and natural beauty of Puget Sound overlooking the Olympic Mountains while being close to major metropolitan areas. The City recently completed upgrades to the site, including improving site stormwater detention and installation of new landscaping/gardens. Surrounding land uses include single family residential, undeveloped land, and Lakehaven Water and Sewer District properties. The park is accessible from Dash Point Road. There are limited pedestrian facilities. nark Fssues The building and site at Dumas Bay Centre are facing multiple challenges. The building was constructed in the 1950s and has serious problems with plumbing, roof, windows, and other systems. The guest rooms do not have full bathrooms, and thus do not meet current expectations for overnight accommodations. There is no elevator in the two-story building, thus the facility is not fully accessible. The north side of the site is lined with steep bluffs, which have been compromised by erosion and slope failures. P�..r, D,.tent'-1 One of the key community destinations for recreation programming and cultural events is Dumas Bay Centre which plays a unique role in the City. It is located directly on Puget Sound waterfront and offers a beautiful setting for events. The Centre is operated as an enterprise fund, and is therefore responsible for financially supporting itself. The Centre provides guest rooms, four meeting rooms, a theatre, rehearsal hall, and offices. The basement is used for children's dance and gymnastics classes. The Dumas Bay Center also provides one of the few public access points in the City to Puget Sound. Needs Near -Term Perform slope improvements/stabilization Repair bulkhead stairs Long -Term Improve ADA accessibility both in building and on site. Prepare a Facility Master Plan to address building restoration and site improvements. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan DUMAS BAY SANCTUARY .......... SW 307TH ST a w Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan .D DUMAS .BAY. SANCTUARY CT U.ARY.. . ....................... Park Character & Context This 21.04 -acre park is located between Southwest Dash Point Road and Puget Sound. It is the only site with direct trail access to the waterfront at this time. Facilities at the site include a small parking area, limited interpretive signs, benches in the woods, and a paved asphalt path to the shoreline. The park was designated as a wildlife sanctuary by King County. Neighborhood residents have encouraged the City to restore this designation, and to manage the property as a wildlife sanctuary. The site contains a high degree of ecological diversity, with a forested ravine, 200 feet of sandy beach, a wetland with bulrush covering half the site, cattails, beach pea and beach grass. Low-density residential uses surround the park. Vehicle access is from 44th Avenue South, which is a local, dead-end street with very low traffic volumes. Pedestrian access is limited. Main access is through a single family residential area. The park is difficult to find as it is off Dash Point Road, in a wooded location accessed from a secluded road (44th Avenue SW). Local resident have voiced complaints regarding garbage and noise levels associated with loitering in the parking lot and recently skim boarding activities on low tides. Dogs off -leash on the beach has become a problem, as this is inappropriate for a wildlife sanctuary. Park Potential The site was formerly known for the presence of a heron rookery. It is currently used by owls and migrating songbirds. Other animal species could be attracted to and supported by the park. Interpretive opportunities could be enhanced. The sandy beach access is unique (other City shoreline parks consist of high, steep bluffs) and provides for a potential kayak/canoe access. Needs Near -Term Long -Term Remove invasive species (ivy, Remove alders and some vegetation. blackberry, knotweed, cattails) and Leave trees on the ground or make increase plant diversity. snags out of some of them. Add signage: "No dogs off -leash". Mow once per year, afterjuly 15th, to keep blackberries down, maintain open quality and sunlight, and discourage undesirable activities. Plant Sitka spruce in wet spots, including near the beach. Install interpretive signage to describe unique qualities. Upgrade parking lot lighting. Install security cameras. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Park Information • 31531 1st Avenue South • 7.42 acres* • Type: Community Park Ked/ Features • Off -leash fenced dog p . • Off-street parking Other Features • Benches • Picnic tables • Dual use water fountain Parcel Numbers • 072104-9014 • 072104-9017 *Lakehaven Water and Sewer District owns 2.74 acres of the park site. 131 4i FRENCH LAKE PARK ................................................................... Park Character & Context The park includes two parcels, one of which is owned by Lakehaven Water and Sewer District. The park contains a mix of wooded areas, grassy clearings, and ponds. French Lake Park is the site of the City's off -leash dog park. Since conversion to the off -leash area, the park is becoming increasingly popular in the City, especially as increased awareness of its presence in the community grows. The park is located on 1 st Avenue South and is surrounded by single family to the north and west, multi -family residential to the east, and a fire station to the south. Vehicular access and parking is located off of 1 st Avenue South. Park Issue4 The park is not readily identifiable from the street. Park visibility from 1 st Avenue South is limited. An outdated park identity sign is obscured from the road. There is no direct pedestrian access from 1 st Avenue South. Pedestrians must access the park through the parking lot. Lakehaven Water and Sewer District may have alternative uses for their parcel in the future. D?�rl� Pr?fipn�i�l This park is already functioning as a community destination/gathering place due to the new off -leash dog park use. A small group of users have formed a non-profit organization called "Park Pals" and organize volunteer work projects to help maintain the park and raise funds to purchase park amenities. The park has adequate off-street parking for the dog park use. Additional site furnishings and amenities could be provided to address increased park use such as additional trash cans distributed throughout the park, benches, shelters and picnic tables. Nepd,z Develop a plan to try to keep more turf areas healthy enough to handle the high use. Work with the Lakehaven Water and Sewer District concerning the park operations and long term use. Install a shelter. Expand the small dog area. Replace/resurface the parking lot. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan LAKOTA PARK ................................................................... ►- - �' , m �� NAY- $W 50;317TH'PL a -° M � dew.. SW 3,18TH-PL o iso soo 500Feet A a SW 3201TH ST Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan LAKOTA PARK .................................................................. . Park Character & Context This community park consists primarily of athletic fields at this time, and is heavily used for athletic training and events. It is located adjacent to Lakota Middle School, which uses the fields for its P.E. classes and sports teams. The park is bordered to the north by Dash Point Road and to the west by 21 st Avenue SW. Main access to the park is at SW 316th Street and Dash Point Road. The park consists of two distinct areas: the north part of the park is relatively flat and open, with steep slopes at the east end of the site, and is managed by the Parks Department. The south part of the site is primarily wetland and wetland buffer and was acquired by the City's Surface Water Utility in 2004. The north part of the site is primarily oriented towards active recreation uses. Pedestrian access is primarily from the school and the parking lot northwest of the athletic fields. There are no sidewalks along the street frontage. Residential properties border the site to the south and southwest. The Fire District training center is adjacent to the northeast. Park Issuec The natural grass fields currently have poor drainage and turf problems. Play is limited each year due to soggy conditions. Although the park has excellent site visibility, it currently lacks a strong park identity due to its location adjacent to Lakota Middle School and low level of development. There is a lack of safe pedestrian access and circulation. There is insufficient parking during events. Overflow parking is located at the middle school and at the Wayside Church across the street (which creates dangerous crossings for pedestrians). The City completed a facilities master plan for the site, which identifies specific improvements to the fields, including addressing the drainage issues, updating fields to regulation size and upgrading to artificial turf. r, - -. !, rs-f-(:nti-)l As one of the five community parks with an active recreation emphasis, the park's utilization by other participants will increase significantly once recommended improvements are implemented. The addition of passive recreation uses at the park will help to broaden its multiple functions. Needs Near -Term Strategy for requests from cell phone and other telecommunications providers. Design and construct improvements identified in the Facilities Master Plan. Improve restrooms and storage. Upgrade/rubberize the track. Upgrade soccer field to artificial turf. Parking lot lighting upgrades. Long -Term Upgrade field lighting. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan PANTHER LAKE .......................................... 0 e 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 a 0 a a 0 0 a a 0 0 0 0 0 0 0• Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan PANTHER LAKE ................................................................... Park Character & Context This 78.72 -acre site is located along Southwest Campus Drive. The park contains a trail system around Panther Lake that connects to the BPA Trail and West Campus Trail. P_-r� Potprtfi-41 Panther Lake is an integral hub in a system of trails and open space links. It currently serves this function by connecting to the BPA Trail and West Campus Trail. Panther Lake is also connected to Celebration Park and Madrona Park via the current BPA Trail system. Future improvements could link Panther Lake to Alderbrook Park to the north and West Hylebos Wetlands Park to the south. This park is a popular location for Eagle Scout projects. Needs Near -Term Monitor new development and needs that may arise. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Optn Space Plan ..................................... SACAlAWEA.PARK 9 t 1 *1D s, SOP' 1� 1A e W 4 &L ids pR S 300TH ST to . UJ ui Y At. - M it>• °. i" X "'.}y S 302ND_ST k 0 125 250 500 N "'. Feet A� 5303RD ST .a a�ttttttr:is 0 IF Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plar Y SACA�AWEA.PARK ...................................... Park Character & Context Sacajawea Park is a community park with an active recreation emphasis. This park has a high level of use for organized sports and athletic events. Sacajawea Middle School is located immediately west of the park. Residential and commercial uses surround the park. Dash Point Road borders the park to the north and 16th Avenue South to the east. The primary vehicular access to the park is off Dash Point Road. There is a large parking area that is shared with the middle school. The site is terraced with a grade change of 64 feet rising from north to south. The northerly portion of the site contains athletic facilities and the southerly end is oriented toward more passive activities. The passive recreation area is isolated from the rest of the park and is obscured from public view. Park lssue� GraffitiNandalism, particularly on restroom buildings. Site visibility into the park is obscured by a heavily wooded boundary. Drainage issues associated with topographic changes. The facilities are dated and need to be upgraded. Undersized athletic fields, in part due to the size of existing terraces on site and steep slopes. Artificial turf soccer field is experiencing problems due to heavy use and drainage issues. Park Potential This park's utilization will increase significantly once the recommended improvements are implemented. Needs Near -Term Replace aging rubber track. Replace water service connection. Address drainage problems and replace existing artificial turf soccer field. Upgrade existing weed -infested appearance of the Park street frontage berm with permanent, low -maintenance groundcover landscaping. Long -Term Implement Sacajawea Master Plan recommended improvements when funding becomes available. Repair an aging parking lot. Renovate tennis court. Renovate sewer lift station. Install picnic shelters. Replace/upgrade ball field lighting. Upgrade parking lot lighting. Install security cameras. Federal Way Parks, ," ""en Space Plan SAG HALI E PARK .................................................................. 00, ..». �� . ►- �i5WiC-AMP(/SJ�R t� ONI . lr - f VI a 3 y uj � 3 ...... �:� r a N - SW 340TH STS r i+ � 34_OTH ST 40 lff . SW 341ST PL'�'�� 0 • 125 250 500 LAN\ Feet / V d.�:.i•�... w--,�� Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan SAG HALI E PARK ................................................................... Park Character & Context Saghalie Park is an active recreation park in the City. It is located immediately adjacent to and shares athletic facilities with Saghalie Middle School. The park sits on a high point above SW Campus Drive. The park has a sense of enclosure due to topographic changes and the surrounding tree cover and its location behind a school. Off-street parking is available behind the middle school. Three pedestrian entry points are located along SW Campus Drive. Land uses immediately surrounding the park includes Saghalie Middle School, retail, single-family residential, and multi -family residential. Park Issues In general, the park is in good condition; only minor improvements and enhancements are needed to increase usability and attractiveness. Current park issues include: Vandalism. The park has a history of high levels of vandalism and graffiti. This can be attributed, in part, to the low visibility into the park from street and adjacent properties. Visibility. Improve visibility of park from the street, including pedestrian access points along SW Campus Drive. Demand for cell tower access. Rubber track needs to be repaired or replaced soon. Park Potential As one of the community parks, the recreational fields at this park are heavily used. By upgrading the fields to address deficiencies, the City can increase the number of games that can be played year-round. Needs Near -Term Replace artificial turf soccer field Recoat basketball courts. Upgrade/recoat tennis courts. Replace rubberized track. Develop a facility improvement plan for Saghalie which identifies specific facilities improvements for the active recreation fields. Include 1-2 directional signs along SW Campus Drive. Improve sightlines and visibility into park along SW Campus Drive. Long -Term Improve trail surface conditions and enhance trail connections. Improved landscaping and street frontage to create a more defined park entry, including park identity signs. Work with the school district tojointly- fund the repair or replacement of the rubber track. Install/upgrade football field to artificial turf. Replace restroom roofs. Overlay parking lot. Parking lot lighting upgrades. Install security cameras. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan SCULPTURE PARK ................................................................... Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan SCULPTURE PARK ................................................................. • . Park Character & Context Sculpture Park is a small urban park that serves as connection between the Federal Way Transit Center and Federal Way's Town Square Park and Performing Arts and Events Center. The site contains a paved, meandering walkway and sculptures throughout the 0.47 -acre site. It is situated along the easterly edge of 21 st Avenue South, north of the driveway to the transit center, and west of the transit center structure. Park Issues Traffic volume along 21st Avenue South makes walking from Sculpture Park to Town Square Park. Park Potential Sculpture Park serves Federal Way's Town Center. Future park improvements could include seating areas and additional outdoor art. Install seating areas. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Park Information • 31600 Pete Von Reichbauer Way • 3.91 acres • Type: Community Park Key Features • Spray Park • Track zip ride • Picnic shelter • Great lawn • Playground • Restrooms • Walking path • Plaza • Off-street parking lot Parcel Number • 092104-9021 143 -.;r 77?,, y.. 3 m x V W cc O AI k Ir TOWN .Sq UARE. PARK ................................ Park Character & Context Town Square Park is a unique downtown park in a very urban setting at the former site of an indoor theater complex. The park was built on the former AMC theater complex which had sat vacant and blighted for over a decade with the purpose of stimulating downtown development which has achieved its mission. The park is located just north of the very busy 320th street in the heart of downtown Federal Way at 31600 Pete Von Reichbauer Way. The primary entrances to the park are on Pete Von Reichbauer Way and there is a pedestrian entrance on the east side of the park. There have been several investments in the immediate vicinity since the park opened including a city -owned Performing Arts and Event Center and hotel renovations. The park features several amenities including a spray park, playground (with track zip ride), restrooms, picnic shelter, walking path, plaza for gatherings, and a living holiday tree that is the site of holiday events. The design of the park also includes several green infrastructure elements including pervious pathways and parking stalls, vegetated roofs, and a bioretention facility (rain garden). Park IssueF Undesirable activity is a problem due to location and close proximity to a large transit center. Heavy use and complex systems involving the spray park make maintenance a challenge. Parer ®•.+�.r,t;a! The park has no real room for additional amenities other than a potential for an additional picnic shelter. The park still has untapped programing potential and it is wildly popular now. Needs Near -Term Install gates, sunshade, and additional landscaping. Long -Term Consider adding exercise equipment and perhaps a band shell. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 145 Park Information • 34915 4th Avenue South • 102.86 acres • Type: Community Park Key Features • Historic cabins • ace Open s P P West HYlaeo. =- "P"' r <' n ' • West Hylebos wetlands Wetlands - • - . '' '` °' • Nature area � • Hiking/walking trail Other Facilities - • Restrooms • Benches • Picnic tables a • Interpretive signage y -` • Off-street parking • Two caretaker homes Parcel Numbers • 202104-9015 • 202104-9018 • 202104-9034 • 202104-9054 LL • 202104-9057 • 202104-9062 • 292104-9008 • 292104-9013 • 292104-9043 • 292104-9068 • 292104-9151 • 292104-9154 ; • 292104-9156 145 WEST HYLEBOS WETLANDS PARK ...... 0 0 0 0* 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0* 0 0 a a 0 0 0 0 0 0 0• 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 e e a .... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0•. Park Character & Context West Hylebos Wetlands Park consists of four key areas: West Hylebos Wetlands Park Historic Cabins West Hylebos Open Space The main park was acquired from the State in 2004. R;?rL! Pntprttii.1 West Hylebos Wetlands Park is a model for open space in the city that integrates habitat preservation, public access and educational opportunities and community stewardship. Needs Near -Term Manage invasive species (blackberry, nightshade). Install a delineation fence around caretaker homes. Develop a plan to get a water line to the boardwalk to aid in cleaning. Long -Term Develop a Park Master Plan. Create trail connection to south part of site and proposed bike lanes on South 356th Street. Explore environmental education opportunities. Coordinate habitat improvements. Repair/repave the caretaker access road. Replace/repair the maintenance shed. Expand the parking lot and make repairs to the existing parking lot. Improve parking lot lighting. Install security cameras. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan this page left intentionally blank I ll III :i' moo! ADELAIDE PARK ................................................................... IL�• • . 'lll=_moi � �_ •`e�, ::, 'st a: r'�� 1►. SR ,► uj ^ `I ll a * �� L JK LSWi,306T:H&, . s .,I!k • c ir. 308TH k' S 4- � k . k iA► 0 100 200 400 Feet r. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan b �t As' 2 ADELAI.DE •PARK ............ 00000 a 0000000000000000000000 Park Character & Context Adelaide is a mostly wooded neighborhood park located adjacent to Adelaide Elementary School. The park's main entrance is at the large, east end of the property, on 16th Avenue SW and a smaller entrance is on 21 st Avenue SW. A gravel trail links the two entries, passing through a narrow, wooded section between houses, then through a picnic area set in a grassy opening in the woods. The trail also forms a side loop that connects a horse arena, tennis court and play area near the east park entry. The majority of the site is level. Partial sidewalks are located along the eastern side of the park along 16th Avenue SW. Park Issues Moderate visibility into the park due to wooded condition. The existing tennis court is under-utilized due to low visibility and shady areas. The horse arena in the rear of the site is under-utilized and is no longer maintained for equestrian use. The park could benefit from 'opening up' the site by selectively thinning the tree cover to let additional sunlight into the park near the play structure and site furnishings as well as along the 16th Avenue SW frontage. P.; rk PntpntE n i Adelaide Park serves a residential neighborhood in the north central part of the City. Park improvements, including picnic area, playground, and tennis court, and horse arena were added in the 1990s, based on local neighborhood input. The old horse arena is informally being used as an off -leash dog area. Near -Term Park identity signs; add a new park sign at the 21 st Street entrance. Provide additional trash receptacles. Perform invasive species management. Repair trail surfaces. Evaluate use of horse arena / Consider redevelopment as off -leash dog area for small dogs or small agility course. Long -Term Install/formalize picnic areas. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan ALDERBROOK PARK ................................................................... SW 325TH'PL 7. LU a �,f 1 •M. _M _ .. A C 0 150 300 15--' N }- et A •'.:,w.+. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan ea � - t - . - = r 1•� A C 0 150 300 15--' N }- et A •'.:,w.+. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan ALDERBROOK PARK ................................................................... Park Character & Context Alderbrook Park is comprised of three separate park areas, two of which are relatively undeveloped. The undeveloped, wooded area of the park is included within the City's open space area calculations. The park is located immediately west and southwest of Silverlake Elementary School. The primary park entrance and facilities are located along the south side of SW 325th Place. This area contains play equipment and a large, informal lawn area. A series of wetlands are located within each of the three park areas. The three park areas are connected by an eight -foot, paved asphalt path. The path itself is situated in a wooded setting along the periphery of the park, and in some locations the path runs along the edge of the wetlands. There are multiple pedestrian access points to each of the three park areas from the surrounding single-family residential subdivisions. Paris issues The trail connecting each of the three park areas crosses SW 325th Place. An improved pedestrian crossing at this location would help to facilitate safe pedestrian movement. No off-street parking; although parking is available at Silverlake Elementary School. Multiple park entries do not have park identification signs. Park is surrounded by single-family residential. Future park improvements must be sensitive to adjacent neighbors. Park Potential Evaluate park for potential improvements. Trail/sidewalk improvements to connect the trail system within this park to link to trails within English Gardens Park, Panther Lake Open Space and the BPA Trail. Needs Near -Term Install park identity signs. Repair the trail and replace the playground. Long -Term Install park -specific improvements based on the park's unique potential based on public outreach process. Connect Alderbrook Park trail to the trails within English Gardens Park, Panther Lake, and the BPA Trail. Enhance pedestrian/trail wayfinding signage or install a park map/kiosk to orient park visitors to amenities and trails. Improve drainage in the large turf areas as it holds water for a long period of time. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan ALDERDALE PARK ................................................................... Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan ALDERDALE .PARK ..................................... Park Character & Context Alderdale Park is a small neighborhood park that was dedicated for a public park as part of hte recording of the Alderdale Division 1 subdivision. It is a well-designed small park with a playground, basketball and tennis courts, a short loop trail, and site furnishings that include picnic tables and benches. The site is generally flat, with some short, steep slopes toward the back or north side of the site. There is an open lawn area in the middle of the park, with formal landscaping beds along the east and west edges of the park. Basketball and tennis courts are located at the rear of the park. Vehicular and pedestrian access is from SW 340th Place, a local street. Park Issue Lack of visibility to the basketball and tennis courts from the street. Evidence of drainage and erosion problems near the basketball and tennis courts. A rolled curb along the street allows vehicles to drive onto the lawn. €' ¢r;. t; �t This park is an appealing neighborhood park, that is in good condition. The area residents should remain involved to maintain its appeal. Needs Near -Term Address drainage/erosion problems near tennis and basketball courts. Graffiti removal. Perform invasive species management. Replace missing landscaping. Repair or replace older benches and picnic tables. Upgrade the monument sign. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Park Information * South 333rd Street and 24th Avenue South * 2.66 acres * Type: Neighborhood Key Features • Play structures (2) • Trails • Picnic tables • Basketball court (1/2 Court) Parcel Number . 797820-0162 155 N 94 N 104100 200_ J 1, , 333RDSO JflT CEDAR GROVE PARK 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0****see 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0. 0*a a 0 0 0 0 0 0 Park Character & Context The Thompson property was purchased for a park site in 1998. It was formerly the site of a veterinarian's kennel. It is no longer a wooded site, with the Hylebos Creek running offsite, just to the east of the property. Construction of park improvements were completed in 2006. These included an 8' -wide paved trail, two playground areas for toddlers and older children, a half -court basketball court, a picnic area, landscaping and sidewalk and street improvements. Park issues Homeless encampments and vandalism have regularly occurred at this park since its opening. parV pnf-srtti'll This park will provide a much-needed recreation resource in a neighborhood with many children. There are no other nearby parks where the site is located. Needs Long -Term Install benches. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan CORONADO PARK ................................................................... Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan CO RO NADO, PARK ..................................... Park Character & Context Coronado is a small neighborhood park, tucked between homes on a residential street. Neighborhood residents brought some concerns about safety and the condition of some of the facilities to the City and the park has received some repair and replacement efforts over the past couple of years. This included adding some low landscaping along the street, removing some overgrown shrubs and an old bike rack, and replacing play equipment and a water fountain. Views of the Cascade Mountains and the BPA transmission lines are visible from the street in front of the park. Coronado Park is located off of SW 349th Place. The park includes a play structure, basketball court, connection path, an informal lawn area, and some site furnishings. The park is surrounded by single-family residential to the east and south of the park. -1Y4- ICC' ICS' Portions of the park are tucked away from view and may limit future development potential Park Potential Potential for neighborhood gathering place. A long, narrow segment of lawn runs behind several houses, and serves as the connecting link to the southern entrance. This lawn might be suitable for another use, but since some of the lawn has very low visibility, and is in such close proximity to homes, this may limit what can be accomplished. Needs Near -Term Upgrade park fixtures. Continue landscape improvements. Determine property line/screen adjacent decaying fence. Buffer between playground and street. Replace plant material in poor condition. Long -Term Improve ADA accessibility to the play structure. Consider new uses or site improvements for open grassy areas. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan l fA� Park information • 5200 SW 324th Place • 4.97 acres V • Type: Neighborhood Park Key Features • Play area • Metal and composite play • ` � - Dash Point structure Highlands Park A • Metal swing set • Formal trailhead connecting to Dash Point State Park trail system Other Facilities • Picnic table =x r , • Benches Parcel Number, .,:►,.:� • 189831-0470 _ ► �+',V4 vi ir.- -� - a -4 r1mg 011 > \ . A r , 4 159 DASH POINT HIGHLANDS PARK ................................................................... Park Character & Context Dash Point Highlands is directly south of Dash Point State Park, which creates a heavily wooded backdrop to the park site. Southwest 324th Place serves as the only access to the site. The park's trail connects to Dash Point State Park trail system. The site is relatively level except for the retention pond, and a drainage swale along the street frontage. A new play structure, benches and picnic tables were installed in 2011. The play structure and an expanded grassy field are the primary recreational features of the site. Small children are protected by a bull rail fence on the street side of the playground. Park Issue Dark and secluded atmosphere creates a party setting for youth at night. Park PrntPrf;,-4! Dash Point Highlands has good visibility from the street, but its location deep in the neighborhood, near the City's heavily wooded western limits, indicates that the park will continue to mostly serve the local residential neighborhood population. This park's proximity to Dash Point State Park is its biggest asset and it serves as a trailhead into the State Park's trail system for the public and neighborhood residents. It could also be connected to an open space on SW 325th Way, via trails within the State Park, to create a loop trail. The open nature of the park also lends itself to additional development of recreational facilities. Needs 'Near -Term Identify potential recreation facilities for the park. Long -Term Perform forest management. Delineate property boundaries and install screening for adjacent residences. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan ENGLISH GARDENS PARK .................. • IL ;G SV?AML.9 J-1 oi:Oi ib AA .. '-S � SW 331ST ST,'. 81,p Mt J ►' ar + i+ 3r t �: ��' • �„� ..� r4 � ems*; w ��p► 5� 333RD ST yj►- +� '� ,�' � , ,w,,:► 11 IX— r !• *�. SW 334TH S7 - 4g, 7 � ,' 5�1^333RD p �44 l- �.. } . 1�-=. W AVr N /gyp''.. :. 0 100 200 400 ;' -/'/'r !t ) Feet •..' Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan ENGLISH GARDENS PARK .00 0a& 0 0 0 a 0 0* 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0•• Park Character & Context English Gardens Park is a linear park located in the central part of the City. The park includes wooded areas, landscaped beds, paths, benches and clearings. The wooded portions of the park are included within the Citys open space area calculations. The park has multiple pedestrian access points from the surrounding residential neighborhood. Park IssueF Limited visibility from the street due to linear nature of the park and surrounding single family residential areas. The park is not well known by the community and is mostly used by the surrounding residences. Although street frontages are planted with landscaping and have a low fence, there are no park identity signs to delineate park entrances. Park Potential The parks greatest potential is its role in linking trails between Alderbrook Park, BPA Trail, Panther Lake Open Space, and West Campus Open Space to form a more interconnected system of trails through the area. Needs Near -Term Install park identity signs at park entrances. Long -Term Develop trail connections to Alderbrook Park and West Campus Open Space. Upgrade park fixtures. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan HERITAGE WOODS PARK ................................................................... Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan .HERITAGE .WO.ODS. PARK...........................0000000 Park Character & Context This small neighborhood park was dedicated to the City as a public park as part of the recording of the Heritage Woods Division 1 subdivision in 1999. The park has good access to adjacent streets at three locations. A playground and picnic tables were installed at the time of park dedication. A paved trail was added to access two cul-de- sacs in 2005. The site has a mix of wooded and open areas. Park Issues This relatively new park is in good condition. The trail extensions were added in response to requests for better access to the playground through some wet soil conditions. At present approximately 1/3 of the site is accessible for recreational use. Pn,-k pr�fpr?fl'-41 With some additional trail extensions, the eastern 2/3 of the site could become accessible, and used to create a walking loop. There are two potential access points that would increase the visibility of this park. iNeeos Replace playground. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Park Information • 833 SW 308th Street • 4.77 acres • Type: Neighborhood Park Key Features • Play area • Metal and composite play structure • Metal swing set • Basketball court (1 /2 court) • Hiking/walking trail Other Facilities • Benches • Picnic tables Parcel Num • 0721 2 d 165 • t fi * t y. 111Y W LM _5_W1308TH ST _ r �a SW 310TH ST 3 Ui .. N 0 62.5 125 250 Feet N LAKE GROVE PARK .................................................................. . Park Character & Context Lake Grove Park is a heavily wooded site with a paved loop trail, a playground constructed in 2011, a small picnic area and a basketball court. The park is long and narrow, and only about 1/a of it is developed. Vehicular access is challenging. One car can park at the street end on SW 310th Street, though this could block the adjacent driveway. On SW 308th Street it appears that cars park on the gravel shoulder on an adjacent property. There are multiple access points from two sides of the park. Informal trails indicate the approaches that many users take. Single-family residential surrounds the park. Very low visibility from 8th and 10th Avenues SW. There are no sidewalks. However, the park is near existing or proposed bike lanes or shoulders on SW Dash Point Road and SW 312th Street. Long, narrow configuration between houses. Dense woods and shade. Park Potential Work with neighborhood residents to identify potential "community gathering place" improvements. Needs Near -Term Provide park signage by replacing main sign on 8th Avenue SW, adding a small sign on 10th Avenue SW and directional signage on 10th Avenue SW. Perform invasive species management. Long -Term Convert trail system to gravel. Provide on-site parking. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan LAKE KILLARNEY PARK .........................0000. 0 0 0 xiR L v 0 100 200 400 " Feet Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan .L.AKE .KI KILas LARNEY EY.PARK ............................. Park Character & Context This unique park has a quiet, natural setting on the shore of Lake Killarney. The park is wooded, and contains many native species. A walking trail runs through the park, and features several very attractive water views. Lake Killarney Park is located east of 1-5, and south of SR-18. It is immediately south of the World Vision headquarters. Single -family housing is located east across the lake, and south of the park. A church is on the west side of Weyerhaeuser Way, which is the primary street access to the park. The street has wide shoulders along most of its length, suitable for pedestrian use. Sidewalks are only present in front of the World Vision property to the north. Nark issues The park has low visibility from the street and neighboring area due to heavily wooded conditions. Low visibility into the park has contributed to issues with dumping, vandalism and other illegal activities. The parking lot is currently closed to the public due to excessive problems with dumping and illegal activity. Park Potential The park functions more as an open space with passive recreational uses than a traditional neighborhood park. Improving the trail surface and opening up the park to view from the street may help with some of the current park issues. Providing more or improved facilities or site furnishing could also increase the number of visitors to the park, thus improving its safety and usefulness. Needs Near -Term Solve parking issues. Improve pedestrian access from the street. Improve visibility into park from Weyerhaeuser Way South. Enhance view to lake from existing clearing. Remove invasive plant species. Long -Term Provide comfortable seating in lake viewing areas. Create additional seating/gathering areas in the park. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan LAU RELWOOD PARK ................................................................... Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan LAU RE LWOO . DPARK 0000000U................................. Park Character & Context Laurelwood is a mostly wooded neighborhood park with a large multi-purpose grass field, located within a residential area. The park's main walk-in entrance is located near the T intersection of South 292nd Street and 23rd Avenue South. Park Issues Poor visibility into the park due to the size, shape, heavily wooded conditions and the surrounding residential parcels adjacent to the park. The park was managed by a private Home Owners' Association (HOA) until it was dedicated to the City in 2009. Various deferred maintenance elements remain evident in the park. The park was initially cleaned up and an old play structure and backstop was removed that were not up to code. Storm water structures were cleaned and improvements made. Park D -t --tial Laurelwood Park serves a residential neighborhood in the northerly part of the City. Future park improvements could include addition of a new backstop and fencing for the multipurpose field, construciton of a playground, construction of a trail system through the greenbelt and connection points to the south and west. Needs Near -Term Provide additional trash receptacles. Perform invasive species management. Long -Term Prepare a Park Master Plan. Install 1/2 court basketball court. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan MAD RO NA PARK ................................................................... �a W .. 0, SW. 359TH ST ♦ u+ 'w� '." ►..;,: a UJ N i 0 112.5 225 450 A Feet ST Is --SSW 360TH'STJ Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan .MAD.RO.NA. PARK ....................................... Park Character & Context Madrona Park is a neighborhood park constructed in 2005. The park and Phase IV of the BPA Trail follow BPA transmission lines. The BPA Trail terminates within the park. The center of the site is primarily wetland and associated buffer and is heavily vegetated with wetland plant species. The developed portions of the park include a play structure, a BPA Trail extension, and site furnishings. Vehicular access to the park is available from 15th Avenue SW between SW 356th Street and SW 362nd Street. Pedestrian access is available along SW 356th Street and 15th Avenue SW. A pedestrian crossing at SW 356th Street/BPA Trail, including a refuge island, was installed during the BPA Trail extension (Phase IV). Adjacent land uses surrounding the park are primarily single family residential. The northern edge of the park is visible from SW 356th Street, a principal arterial. Park Issue, Wetlands and utilities on the site limit future development of the park. Any development must be coordinated with BPA, public utilities (power) and Tacoma Public Utilities (water pipeline #5). Park Potential The BPA Trail terminates at this park. Future extension of the trail (BPA Trail Phase V) has the potential to connect to Pierce County. Pierce County has long range plans for a trail connection, making it a regional trail system. Madrona Meadows, a City -owned open space, is also adjacent to the park on the north side of South 356th Street. Needs Near -Term Picnic tables with concrete pads. Long -Term Extend BPA trail to southern City limits once Pierce County makes progress on developing a link to its system. Perform invasive species management. Add 1/2 court basketball court. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan �» • F 1 `,•jai:: Xi. 1i �.,' 9 1� • OF 915 South 315th Street • 3.43 acres • Type: Neighborhood Park•. i �*�, F' Ke Features + � :..r Zt, -�- ' ` -� • _ • • . ' • fa Wood play set • Hiking/walking trail Other Faciliti • Benches • Picnic tables �--� — IP �N H r W x H O r s3�sTH sT 53 5 HST 7� S 316TH ST `r ' 173 MIRROR LAKEPARK 0 0 a 0 a a a a a a 0 * * # 0 * & 9 * 0 * & # 0 0 0 0 0 0 a 0 0 0 0 0 0 000000000000000000000000000000 Park Character & Context Mirror Lake Park is a 3.43 -acre neighborhood park located off South 315th Avenue. Facilities at the park include a small playground area and large open lawn area. The character of the site is fairly level and partially wooded with a mixture of understory vegetation. The park has limited access from adjacent residential areas and is only accessible from two small dead-end streets. Park issues Limited parking. Site visibility. Invasive species. There are no sidewalks in the vicinity of the park. Park Potential This park serves the local neighborhood. The park is tucked away behind single-family residential and is not readily visible from the street. This park will continue to serve the neighborhood immediately surrounding it. The park is located near Mirror Lake Elementary School. Thinning some of the tree cover near the play structure may help to open up the site and allow more sunlight in the play area and seating. Needs Near -Term Replace/expand playground. Perform invasive species management. Long -Term Work with local neighbors to identify potential for other recreation uses at the park, particularly the potential of the large open lawn area. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan OLYMPICVIEW PARK..................................9000 Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan rmation IM►11 k-I Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan ,O OLYMPIC P I.0 .VIEW.PARK................................ Park Character & Context Olympic View Park consists primarily of a heavily wooded ravine, with two flat areas at each end of the property. The park abuts the Woodbridge Park Open Space to the south. Playground structures and some site furnishings are present on the upland areas at the northeast end of the park. The park is located between 30th Avenue SW and 32nd Avenue SW. Vehicular access is limited, although about two parking spaces are present near the northeast entry. The park has four pedestrian access points and neighborhood residents actively use the informal trails that trAvenuerse the open space and park. The neighborhood has few sidewalks. Park Issues Steep slopes in the ravine limit the accessibility of a trail system. Limited visibility of the park entries and its secluded nature limit the awareness of the presence of this park. Park Potential Olympic View Park is a quiet, secluded park that has the potential for expanded usability with development of a trail system that connects to the open space south of the park. Well-designed entries and improved seating/gathering areas around two open grass areas would attract more users and offer more possibilities for use. High potential for creation of linear park -type trail system through Olympic View. Needs Near -Term Install park identity signs at each entry (4). Perform invasive species management. Install new trash receptacles and benches. Long -Term Install seating/gathering areas in two upland areas. Develop a formal trail system through the ravine, connecting with open spaces and neighborhood entry points. Install 1/2 court basketball court. Formalize Joe's Creek social trail. Improve neighborhood entrances (6). Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan PALISADES PARK .......................................................... Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan PALISADES PARK ............ 0 0 0** 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0* a 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0•• Park Character & Context This 4.5 -acre neighborhood park is located off Dash Point Road. Facilities at the park include a basketball court, play equipment, open lawn area and a trail system. A small parking area that contains six spaces is located adjacent to the roadway. The park contains two areas, the fairly open park area where the play structure, trail, and basketball court are located. The rear of the site is in a wooded condition with limited improvements. The park has some limited view of Puget Sound. Park issue: A storm ditch along the roadway prevents parallel parking adjacent to the park. Needs Near -Term Resurface/paint basketball court. Replace playground equipment. Improve parking lot lighting. Install security cameras. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan SW 312TH SPORTS COURTS0 0# 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 a 0 0 0 a 0 a 0 0 0 0 0 0 0• 0 0 0 000 0 0 0• Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan SW312TH SPORTS COURTS................0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0* 0. 0. 0... 0• Park Character & Context This site consists entirely of three paved sports courts, including one basketball court, one tennis court and one pickleball court, placed end to end. The two larger courts are enclosed with high fencing, and one gate serves both courts. The pickleball court has fencing only at the ends of the court. The courts are excavated into the site approximately 3 feet, as the courts are used as concrete -bottomed detention facilities during large storm events. There is an outfall from South 312th Street that flows to the basketball court which occasionally results in the deposition of silt onto the court. A natural vegetative screen north of the courts provides a buffer between the sports activities and the adjacent homes. However, homes on each end of the courts have direct views of the courts. There is good vehicular access from SW 312th Street, a minor arterial. There are no sidewalks in this neighborhood or on the site. Park Issues Since the park is not signed well, and does not have parking, it is not immediately evident that this is a public property. There is no formalized parking on the site, and visitors park on random gravel pads along the edge of the street. Drainage and erosion problems are evident. There is no seating and very limited pedestrian circulation on the site. Park Potential SW 312th Sports Courts is a "special use" neighborhood park because it offers an important and unique resource to the community. The courts might receive more use with needed improvements such as seating areas, parking and sidewalks. This must be balanced with their close proximity to residents, who are sometimes affected by noise from the courts. Needs Near -Term Install benches. Install park sign. Plant buffer screening adjacent to residences. Long -Term Construct off-street parking. Contruct pedestrian walkways along South 312th Street. Address drainage and erosion problems, possibly with concrete block wall around edge of courts that can double as seating. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan WE DG EWOO D PARK ................................................................... Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan WEDGEWOOD PARK 00 000000 000.000ee 96 . Park Character & Context This neighborhood park is completely surrounded by single-family residential uses. There are multiple access points into the park in breaks between the single-family houses. Access is from SW 339th Street and SW 337th Street. The park is primarily an open area with tree cover along the perimeter to buffer adjacent neighbors. Park {SSUe, This park is underutilized, likely in part due to its location tucked behind single-family homes. Neighbors have encroached on park property with fences. Park Potential This park serves the local residents and will continue to serve this function. Future improvements should address street presence of the park and upgrades for safety. Needs Near -Term Address fence encroachment by adjoining property owners. Replace and expand the playground. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan • 2315 South 300th Street -- --... • 2.43 acres • Type: Neighborhood Park Key Features • Metal and composite play structure and separate toddler play area • Hiking/walking trail • Wooden bridge over a drainage Swale Other Facilities • Benches • Picnic tables Parcel Number • 042104-9 183 ME �• ;. �.�� per � i � E '� � WILDWOOD PARK .................................... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 e 0 0 0 0 a 0 a a 9 0 0 0 0• Park Character & Context This 2.43 -acre park is situated off SW 300th Street, adjacent to Wildwood Elementary School. The park is located in a secluded, wooded setting, with gently rolling topography centered along a small drainage Swale. Facilities at the site include a playground area constructed in 2010, an informal lawn area, and an eight -foot wide paved trail. The park is surrounded by single-family residential and Wildwood Elementary School is located to the east. Pedestrian access to the park is located off of 23rd Avenue South. Park issue The park is heavily wooded. Sight lines are limited by native vegetation. Perk Pntnnti:-1f Continue as a locally -focused neighborhood park. Needs Near -Term Upgrade park fixtures. Repair asphalt trail. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Park Information • Off of SW Campus Drive, primary entry is from the Winco Shopping Center parking lot • 1.60 acres • Type: Neighborhood Park Ke Features • Paved plaza • Benches • Trash cans • Landscaping • Pedestrian lighting Parcel Number • 415920-0730 185 WI N CO PARK ................................................................... Park Character & Context This small park is situated between the Winco Shopping Center and West Campus Drive. Half of the site is improved with a small plaza and benches in association with a maintained turf area. The other half is a native woodland area. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan this page left intentionally blank SPACE ALMA BENNET OPEN SPACE ................................................................... Property Description Alma Bennett Open Space is approximately 8.25 acres located along the southern City limits. The open space is comprised of 14 parcels and undeveloped rights-of-way. Alma Bennet is located in a single-family neighborhood. Open Space Value • Habitat. Future Use Potential Explore site as a potential location for future park development to serve the south portion of the City based on need and demand. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan BRIGHTON PARK OPEN SPACE ................................................................... Property Description Park InformationBrighton Place Open Space is approximately 7.64 acres located Parcel lies between 12th along the southern City limits and just east of Alma Bennet Open Avenue SW and 10th Court SW Space. The open space is undeveloped, contains dense tree along the southern City limits cover, and contains environmentally sensitive areas. The open 7.64 acres space was added to City inventory in 2008 through development mitigation and is located in a single family neighborhood. Open Space Value Habitat. Greenbelt. 17! if -1 Ere s Eca nrf-p rif ii t Development potential is limited to passive recreation/trail improvements due to presence of environmentally sensitive areas. " *SSW 364T.H�PL 7 UA LU VIA v. A- 0 75 150 300 , A Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan FISHER'S POND OPEN SPACE ................................................................... Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan FISHER'S POND OPEN SPACE ................................................................. 0 . Park Character & Context Fisher's Pond is approximately 13.43 acres and is located along SW 320th Street. The site primarily consists of Fisher's Pond and associated wetlands. A series of informal trails are located on the west side of the site. Single-family residential uses are located to the north and west and multi -family residential is located to the east. Southwest 320th Street borders the site to the south. Open Space Value Wildlife habitat. Environmentally sensitive areas. Future Use Potential The site could serve to educate the community on the natural history of Federal Way through interpretive signage and displays. Potential picnic rental site could be developed. Needs Near -Term Prepare a Master Plan for the site. Decommission the unused, on-site well. Long -Term Install picnic shelter on concrete pad. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan KENWOOD OPEN SPACE ................................................................... Property Description Kenwood Open Space is located in the southerly part of the City. It is the site of a former gravel operation. The open space is currently in a natural state, with heavy tree cover. The site is located in a single-family residential neighborhood. Open Space Valu, Habitat value. Connects to a larger system owned by a homeowner's association. Future Use Potential Explore potential for future neighborhood park at this site based on need and demand to serve the residential population in the south part of the City. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan LAKOTA WETLANDS ................................................................... Park Information Property Description This 16.85 -acre open space is currently undeveloped with dense * 21stAvenue SW and south of tree cover and wetlands. The site contains environmentally Lakota Park sensitive areas. The open space is surrounded by single-family * 16.85 acres housing and Lakota Middle School. Open Snace Value • Greenbelt. Environmental sensitive area protection. Future Use Potential Passive recreatoin and trail connections. i a 4 M317TH'PL r Sw,318TH"PL N M .tA o 150 sao wF-, n .e. SSW 320TH ST N Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 1017 7 P SW -3 -12TH ST Y W i x i a 4 M317TH'PL r Sw,318TH"PL N M .tA o 150 sao wF-, n .e. SSW 320TH ST N Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan LOCHAVEN OPN SPACE *see ......... 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0* 6 0 0 9 000 *000000000000•• Property Description This 14.43 -acre open space is a linear greenbelt -type open space. The site is currently undeveloped with dense tree cover. The site contains environmentally sensitive area including Joe's Creek. The open space is surrounded by single-family and multi -family land uses. Open Space Value Greenbelt. Environmentally sensitive area protection. Future Use Potential Passive recreation and trail connections. 11 N 0 ,00 200 400 A Feet .r A5W~319TH PL— It L—F�� ..• IL A Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 15TH S #�. + � h ' 11 N 0 ,00 200 400 A Feet .r A5W~319TH PL— It L—F�� ..• IL A Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan MADRONA MEADOWS OPEN SPACE ................................................................... �� Information � Property Description Park Madrona Meadows is located adjacent to the BPA Trail. The - SW 354th Place . . 13th Way open space is accessible from 13th Way SW. The site is currently SW undeveloped. It includes wetlands and associated vegetation. - 7.78 acres The open space is surrounded by single-family residential. Habitat/Oren mace Valt), Environmentally sensitive Adjacent to larger open area. space and BPA trail. Wetland. Future Use Potential A connection from the BPA Trail to this site, and the construction of a loop trail within Madrona Meadows would make this site a destination along the BPA, and create a neighborhood walking route through an interesting ecological setting. �. °"' SW3g8�' SW 348TH P< -UJ SW -349TH ST �� ,� SW 350TH ST W 1,04, > i a SIN QST ST e S A' A. _ O 4) 354TH ST. >"- * 3S4TH PL i A' SW 355TH PL 56 SW 156TH ST 3 , UJ - UJ LU..Yk. n. K A -00 Aliilk 0 . , � � E!�► 1 .fit' li 0 175 350 700 N SEEN= Feet A Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan MARLBROOK OPEN SPACE ...................... Property Description The Marlbrook Open Space is collection of four parcels situated along Redondo Way South between South 288th and South 291st Streets. The parcels are heavily wooded with mature vegetation and are situated on steep slopes. Redondo Creek flows through the open space. Open Space Value Protection of environmentally sensitive areas (steep slopes and Redondo Creek). Preservation of wildlife habitat. Future Use Potential There may be potential to connect pedestrian facilities that are located within the Marlbrook and Redondo neighborhoods overlooking Poverty Bay to the pedestrian boardwalk at Redondo Beach which is in the City of Des Moines. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan POVERTY BAY OPEN SPACE ................................................................... r• 0 175 350 700 N Feet A IL yx N SW 304TH ST i ~. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan POVERTY BAY OPEN SPACE .................................................................. . Park Character and Context Poverty Bay is an undeveloped site located on Puget Sound. The open space includes two parcels totaling 59.34 acres. Approximately 49.38 acres are upland of Puget Sound, while the remaining 9.96 acres are tidelands. The site has dense tree cover, steep slope area, and sits on a bluff overlooking Puget Sound. Open Snare Value • Shoreline access. Wildlife habitat. Informal public access trails. Environmentally sensitive areas (steep slopes and wetlands). FUture 1.1qn Potentia! • Future passive recreation uses such as trail and shoreline access. A feasibility study for Poverty Bay open space would help to identify environmental constraints and the site's potential for passive recreation uses. Potential for Washington Water Association trail access point should be explored. Neegs Near -Term Prepare a feasibility study to evaluate environmental constraints and potential for public use. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan SPRINGVALLEY VISTA OPEN SPACE 00000000 00000 09000000000 sees 0000 0000000000 0* 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 *age sea 000 Property Description The Spring Valley Open Space is an assemblage of parcels totaling approximately 138.59 acres along Pacific Highway South. Acquisition of the sites has been primarily by the Public Works Department for the purposes of protecting the west branch of Hylebos Creek and managing stormwater. Development of the property with active recreation uses in not likely given that the properties are encumbered with wetlands, streams, and their associated buffers. open Cnar-P /alb 1n • Protection of environmentally sensitive areas. Preservation of wildlife habitat. Future Use Potential Opportunities exist for bird watching and other passive environmental appreciation activities. The City desires to acquire additional properties to within this sensitive watershed. S 357TH ST--e�' gTH ST S 3� _ LU ♦A tna"• •-*oJ > 4k J-3 601 S T WPL F �.. Q, RD ST N.. 0 300 600 1,200 1MMM= et Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan TWIN LAKES VISTA OPEN SPACE ................................................................... Property Description Twin Lakes Vista Open Space is approximately 3.93 acres. The site is currently undeveloped and is located immediately south of Dash Point State Park, which contributes to its overall wooded character. The open space is accessed from SW 325th Place. The site contains wetlands throughout. Open Space Valu- Environmentally sensitive areas. Wildlife habitat. Future Use Potential Potential trailhead into the trail system at Dash Point State Park. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan .WEST. CAMPUS.0000 .OPEN. SPACE ..................... Property Description West Campus Open Space is located in the center of the City. It consists of several adjacent parcels, and is surrounded by single and multi -family residential. There are multiple pedestrian access points to this open space from the surrounding neighborhood. Open Snace Value Greenbelt. Environmentally sensitive areas. Public access and trails. Future Use Potential This open space presents an opportunity to provide trail linkages to English Gardens Park, Panther Lake Open Space, BPA Trail, and West Campus Trail to more fully connect trails and sidewalks in the area. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan this page left intentionally blank m I if -- �kl I I&I BPA TRAIL ................................................ . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 . Park Character & Context The BPA Trail is one of the most heavily used recreation facilities in the City. The paved trail measures approximately 3.87 miles in length. Portions of the BPA Trail that extend within other parks are not included within this total. The trail travels from Celebration Park to Madrona Park, and also connects with West Campus Trail and Panther Lake. The BPA Trail has rolling topography with views of Mt. Rainier. Park Issues Extensive invasive species including Scotch broom and blackberry. Except where the trail intersects with major arterials, there is limited visibility into portions of the BPA right-of-way. Safe pedestrian crossings where the trail crosses major arterials. Park Potential The BPA Trail right-of-way includes a large area, yet only the trail is currently usable recreation space. Additional uses that can help to activate the right-of-way should be explored in greater detail. Given the high use and interest in the trail, the BPA trail also has the opportunity to tap into community volunteer/stewardship to clean up and maintain the BPA right-of-way. Needs Near -Term Explore other uses for the right-of-way that can help to activate the space Long -Term Extend the BPA Trail (Phase V) to the southern City limits in coordination with Pierce County's park planning efforts. Add fitness trail/equipment. Install wayfinding signage. Perform asphalt repairs. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Park Information • 1100 South 324th Street/1540 SW 356th Street • 3.87 miles • Type: Trail KeyFeatures • Walking/biking trail • Wetland nature area Other Facilities • Benches Parcel Numbers • 1 721 04-91 03 • 182104-9036 Q • 326070-1190 cj • 542242-0900 a • 542242-0910 pQ • 542350-0640 • 666490-0580 • 666490-0590 • 666491-0440 Of • 666491-0450 • 666491-0460 • • 666491-0470 "Arr 16 00 1,200 Z400 206 WEST CAMPUS TRAIL Park Character & Context This park contains 22.12 acres situated along a wooded hillside and is located off SW 320th Street and SW 336th Street between 1 st Avenue South and 2nd Avenue SW. The trail continues south until reaching the BPA power lines at Panther Lake Open Space. Facilities at the site are limited to an eight -foot wide paved trail that extends approximately one mile. Surrounding land uses include single-family residential and multi -family residential. Park Potentia! Connects residential areas to the larger BPA Trail system and Panther Lake. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan WEST CAMPUS TRAIL ................................................................... V. n lQ: Av," Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan this page left intentionally blank APPENDIX B0 . ATHLETIC FACILITIES NEEDS ASSESSMENT City of Federal Way Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan Update Athletic Facility Needs Assessment In addition to the needs for the different park classifications, an analysis of athletic facilities was also prepared to understand current and projected needs. The analysis of athletic facilities is based on feedback from the public outreach process, recreation staff observations, and level of service calculations. The level of service standards recommended for athletic facilities are based on the 2018 NRPA Agency Performance Review: Park and Recreation Agency Performance Benchmarks. Table B-1 depicts the level of service calculations for baseball/softball, soccer, football, basketball, tennis, and swimming pools. Table B-1 shows the typical number of residents per facility that was reported by the National Recreation and Parks Association in 2018. National Recreation and Parks Association standards are often referred to as a baseline for determining level of service standards, however many jurisdictions find that they do not accurately reflect particular community needs. Softbal` According to the most recent inventory of softball fields, the City is meeting has one field for every 5,413 residents. Currently, there are 18 adult -size softball fields in the City parks and Federal Way Public Schools. By 2024, if no additional facilities are built, the number of adult softball fields will still exceed todays NRPA average of one field for every 14,725 residents. Ynl nth Rasehall There are 22 little youth baseball fields in the City. This represents a ratio of one field for every 4,429 residents, thereby exceeding the level of service that is reflected by the NRPA median number of facilities for similar sized cities of one field per 7,770 residents. Based on projection growth in 2024, the City will continue to exceed the number of youth baseball fields reported as the median number of facilities provided by similarly sized jurisdictions. There are currently 24 soccer fields within the City including Federal Way Public School properties. This represents a ratio of one field for every 4,060 residents, thereby exceeding the level of service that is reflected by the NRPA median number of facilities for similar sized cities of one field per 8,773 residents. Based on projection growth in 2024, the City will continue to exceed the number of soccer fields reported as the median number of facilities provided by similarly sized jurisdictions. Since 2000 the City has been successful in improving usage of existing soccer fields by enhancing turf and lighting conditions. However, according to staff and public input, there are more improvements that could be made in order to increase the year-round use of fields, including improving drainage on some fields and adding additional lighting. Raskethal! There is anecdotal demand for additional basketball courts, especially for informal play/"pick up" play. Similar to soccer field use, groups within the community use the basketball courts at parks and schools regularly, even though they are not associated Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan with a basketball league. There are a total of 27.5 basketball courts in City parks and on Federal Way Public School sites. This represents a ratio of one court for every 3,543 residents, thereby exceeding the level of service that is reflected by the NRPA median number of facilities for similar sized cities of one court per 7,350 residents. Based on projection growth in 2024, the City will continue to exceed the number of basketball courts reported as the median number of facilities provided by similarly sized jurisdictions. Tennis Public parks and schools within Federal Way contain 17 tennis courts. This represents a ratio of one court for every 5,732 residents, which is less the level of service that is reflected by the NRPA median number of facilities for similar sized cities of one court per 4,578 residents. Although this analysis indicates that there is a slight shortage of tennis courts compared with similarly sized jurisdictions, public outreach and national trends indicate a declining interest in tennis. The City has several tennis courts that are not fully utilized. Given current public use and survey responses, tennis does not appear to be a priority in Federal Way. Football There are currently 6 football fields within the City parks and Federal Way Public Schools. This represents a ratio of one field for every 16,240 residents, thereby exceeding the level of service that is reflected by the NRPA median number of facilities for similar sized cities of one football field per 35,453 residents. Based on projection growth in 2024, the City will continue to exceed the number of football fields reported as the median number of facilities provided by similarly sized jurisdictions. Swimming Pooh The Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center offers 3 pools - a 50 meter pool, a 25 meter pool, and a diving tank. The Community Center includes both a six lane lap pool and a zero depth entry leisure pool. The NRPA averages cover outdoor swimming pools only. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Facility Number Baseball Fields (Youth) City of Federal 22.0 Residents pe7r Facility 4,429 7Residents per Meeting Facili Standard? 7,770 Yes Softball Fields (Adult) 18.0 5,413 14,725 Yes Basketball Courts 27.5 3,543 7,350 Yes Dog Parks 1.0 97,440 49,665 No Football Fields 6.0 16,240 35,453 Yes Indoor Track 1.0 97,440 70,757 No Playgrounds 41.0 2,377 3,572 Yes Soccer Fields (Youth) 24.0 4,060 8,773 Yes Tennis Courts 17.0 5,732 4,578 No Table B-2: RESIDENTS PER ATHLETIC FACILITY IN 2024 Facility Baseball Fields (Youth) 22.0 esidents per Facility 4,846 IIIIIIIIIIIII01.47-T Currently Residents per Meeting Facility Standard? 7,770 Yes Softball Fields (Adult) 18.0 5,923 14,725 Yes Basketball Courts 27.5 3,877 7,350 Yes Dog Parks 1.0 106,608 49,665 No Football Fields 6.0 17,768 35,453 Yes Indoor Track 1.0 106,608 70,757 No Playgrounds 41.0 2,600 3,572 Yes Soccer Fields (Youth) 24.0 4,442 8,773 Yes Tennis Courts 17.0 6,271 4,578 No Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan APPENDIX C.0 PARK AND OPEN SPACE EVALUATION MATRICES City of Federal Way Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan Update this page left intentionally blank ACTIVE PARKS Facility Park Type Name Acreage Play Playfields Structures Track Basketball Court NUMBER OF Tennis Rectangular Swimming Baseball Softball Court Field(Multi- Pool Diamond Diamond (Outdoor) Purpose) (Outdoor) Multipurpose Dog Community Soccer Football Lacrosse Synthetic Park Garden Field Field Field Field Sand Volleyball Hiking/ Walking Trail' PRESENT Benches• ON-SITE OR NOT O%- Picnic Restrooms` Street Tables` Parking Water Access Other (list) CITY PARKS Community Park Park Well In nature Community Park Dash Point Highlands Federal Way :arks. Recreation and Open Space Plan ACTIVE PARKS Facility Park Type Name Acreage Tennis Play Basketball Baseball Playrields Track Court Structures Court Diamond (Outdoor) Softball Diamond NUMBER Rectangular Field(Multi- Purpose) OF Swimming Dog Pool Park (Outdoor) Community Garden Soccer field Football field Multipurpose Lacrosse Synthetic Field Field Sand Volleyball Hiking/ Walking Trail• PRESENT BenchesR ON-SITE Picnic Tables- OR NOT Off. Water Restrooms` Street Other (lis[) Access Parking landscape Gardens DU�aS Bay Communityand Centre Park Park Sculpture AM Wetland Nature ■oma■��■��■�■■��000��■� ��■moo■��■�■■�■��o�oo■ ■oma■o��■��■�■�■�oo�o■� ® Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan ACTIVE PARKS Facility :Pla,�Basketball Park Type Acreage Name StCourt Tennis Baseball Diamond (Outdoor) NUMBER Rectangular softball Field (Multi- Diamond Purpose) OF swimming Dog Community Soccer Football Pool Park Garden Field Field (Outdoor) Multipurpose Lacrosse Synthetic Field Field Sand Volleyball Hiking/ Walking Trail- PRESENT Benches` ON-SITE Picnic Tables` OR NOT off - Water Restrooms' Street Access Parking Other(list) Community Saghalie 16.03 2 Park Community Park Community Park 63.62 Federal Way -mrnumty� Community tCemer Center TOTAL 619.87 18 0 3 1 7.5 1 9 3 10 1 1 0 1 1 19121 1 0 2 7T771 26 24 8 11 4 *Not a count (present or not) Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan ACTIVE PARKS Facility Name Park Type Acreage [a StructPuy res Playfields Track NUMBER OF Tennis Rectangular Swimming Basketball Baseball Softball Dog Community Soccer Football Court Field (Multi- Pool Court Diamond Diamond Park Garden Field Field (Outdoor) Purpose) (Outdoes) PRESENT ON-SITE OR NOT Multipurpose Hiking/ Off. Lacrosse Sand Picnic Water i Restrooms* Street Access Synthetic Field Volleyball Walking Benches* Tables* Field Trail* Parking Other (list) COUNTY AND STATE FACILITIES„`":small ;- ■00■000■��■�■■��A��■INE �M■EI�©�■_-■-■■_------■_ beach, picnic area, trails, Dash Point boat. State Park launch, ��■©moo■■��■�■■��■� Weyerhaeuser Community King County Aquatic Center Center TOTAL 235.36 0 0 0 0 o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 1 1 2 2 t ACTIVE PARKS Facility Name Park Type Peak Sdmek Acreage Structures NUMBER OF Tennis Rectangular Swimming Basketball Baseball Softball Dog Playfields Track Court Field(Multi. Pool Court Diamond Diamond Park (Outdoor) Purpose) (Outdoor) Community Soccer Football Garden Field Field Multipurpose Synthetic Field Lacrosse Field PRESENT ON-SITE OR NOT Hiking/ Off - Sand Picnic Water Walking Benches* Restrooms* Street Other (list) Volleyball Tables* Access Trail- Parking - ;- ■00■000■��■�■■��A��■INE �M■EI�©�■_-■-■■_------■_ ��■©moo■■��■�■■��■� ME ME Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan ACTIVE PARKS Facility Name ' Park Type Acreage Play Structures Playfelds Tennis Basketball Baseball Track Court Court Diamond (Outdoar) Softball Diamond NUMBER Rectangular Field (Multi- Purpose) OF Swimming Dog Pool Park (Outdoor) Community Garden Multipurpose Soccer Football Lacrosse Sand Synthetic Field Field Field Volleyball Field PRESENT Hiking/ Walking Benches Trail* ON-SITE Picnic Tables' OR NOT Restrooms• Off - Water Street Access Parking Other (list) F r .��.I� nta ry School TOTAL 23 19 4 20 8 19 8 0 0 0 0 15 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 �0 `Dash Point State Park overall is 398 acres Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Public Camelot Elementary School Public Kilo Middle School School Lake Dolloff Elemen- Public tary School School 2 1 1 0 2 0 Public Lakeland Elementary 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 School Rainier Yew Elemen- Public tary School 2 1 2 0 0 0 Sequoyah Middle Public School School 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 Public Star Lake Elementary 2 1 1 0 1 0 0 School Thomas Jefferson Public 1 0 0 5 1 1 High School School Valhalla Elementary Public School School 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 ® Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan APPENDIX D.0 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION RESULTS City of Federal Way Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan Update Public Participation Results This appendix includes the results of the public participation efforts used to engage the community in the development of this Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan. The City utilized several methods to involve the public and stakeholders in the development of this plan. The City convened a Stakeholder Advisory Committee to provide feedback to the Parks Commission on several aspects of the plan, including a plan vision, policy and goal statements, and programming. The City held several targeted meetings to provide feedback on individual park facilities within the City. To engage with the broader public, the City prepared a Community Survey that was published and posted to the City's website, handed out to community groups, and made available at City Hall and the Community Center. Over 600 responses were collected during the survey window. The materials prepared for these meetings and the results of the Community Survey are included within this appendix. Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 40k CITY •F Federal Way AR* oluir. 0 welwml� � lim omom City of Federal Way John Hutton, Federal Way Parks Director Steve Ikerd, Federal Way Parks Deputy Director Jason Gerwen, Federal Way Parks & Facilities Manager Mary Jaenicke, Federal Way Parks Consultant Wayne E. Carlson, AICP, LEED AP; AHBL Principal & Project Manager Alex Cambell, AICP; AHBL Parks Planner Brittany Port, AICP; AHBL Parks Planner 4ik _0 CITY OF Federal Way 13 Presentation Overview I. Introductions II. What is the Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan? III. Why we are updating the PROS Plan IV. Importance of the Stakeholder Group V. Project Scope VI. Commitment of Stakeholder Group VII. Questions CITY OF Federal Way rww- r t ' IL HAT IS THE FEDERAL WAY PROSP1 AN? A PROS Plan The Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan expresses the community's values and vision for the City's parks, recreation and open space system for the near and long term. The PROS Plan includes: • Policies intended to influence the management of parks, recreation, and open space assets. • Projections of growth and needs expressed as levels of service • Opinions of probable cost for inclusion within City-wide six-year capital improvement programs CITY OF Federal Way R H B L PROS Plan Contents The PROS Plan is currently organized as follows: Chapter 1: Introduction — Plan Purpose — Plan Objectives — Accomplishments — Plan Process — Public Involvement — Core Values — Parks & Open Space Vision — Plan Organization 41k CITY OF Federal Way PROS Plan Contents Chapter 2: Community Profile — Regional Location — Population Characteristics — Natural and Physical Features Chapter 3: Existing Park and Open Space System — Overview and Inventory of Federal Way Park and Open Space System — Parks and Facilities Not Owned by Federal Way 41k CITY OF Federal Way � _ ,'�Ty � { ,' ►11.1 �" V A7, s `{ 1 '� . �i.��,,. � M is ' t• � 1 �i t AN PROS Plan Contents Chapter 4: Recreation and Cultural Arts Programs Overview City Recreation Programs Non -City Service Providers Recreation Demand Chapter 5: Needs Assessment and Recommendations Introduction Needs Assessment Park Classifications and Level of Service Plan Recommendations CITY OF Federal Way ;Ili Oro �, 1310300 PROS Plan Contents Chapter 6: Goals and Policies — Improve Existing Facilities and Provide for Multiple Functions in Parks (Core value 1) — Create Community Gathering Places and Destinations (Core value 2) — Retain and Improve Open Spaces (Core value 3) — Develop a Walking and Biking Community (Core value 4) — Provide a Balance of Services For a Diverse Population (Core value 5) CITY OF Federal Way A H B L } .i. s �ti ,, ` M •: a r» rj 0 PROS Plan Contents Chapter 7: Implementation — Phasing of Implementation — Potential Funding Sources — Six -Year Capital Improvement Plan Appendix A: Park and Open Space Inventory and Assessment Appendix B: Athletic Facilities Needs Assessment Appendix C: Park and Open Space Evaluation Matrices 41k CITY OF Federal Way 1131111100 'ap III. WHY WE ARE UPDATING THE PROS PLAN Reason for the Update The City relies on grant funding for many of its parks facilities and programs. To be eligible for grant funding from the State, a Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office certified plan can be no older than six years in age. Federal Way's existing PROS Plan is set to expire in January 2019 and the RCO indicated that the goals and policies that support the PROS Plan must be reconfirmed. 40k CITY OF Federal Way 8 ©©OO t _IJRF E OF THE STAKERLR iR-OUP AIHIBIL Stakeholder Importance You are experts living, working, and recreating in the City. You have unique perspectives on what is working well, what could improve, and the priorities for future investment. Good plans are not created in a vacuum. CITY OF Federal Way VW e Iluc 707 .....qr.�. iwMMMAr ♦a.s.� F. - . _. .. �OPE .�. .�....r��" -� • _ - A©0ll Project Scope Task 1: Project Kickoff, Data Collection and Analysis agement F; - - Public Engagement Strategy and On SPO' Parks. Recreation, Stakeholder Meetings Open Houses ii"I N CITY 0 F Federal Way [RIH N Project Scope Task 3: Prepare Draft PROS Plan Task 4: Prepare Final PROS Plan Task S: Plan Approval and Adoption CITY OF Federal Way R H B L r �r. VI. COMMITMENT O FJJJ66"J"ER-GROUP_ r RIHIBIL Stakeholder Commitment Preparation for and attendance at three (3) stakeholder meetings. Materials for review and discussion will be distributed at least one week prior to meetings. The timing for the meetings is still being established in conjunction with the Public Engagement Strategy and an overall project schedule. 4ik CITY OF Federal Way [ALKB f Stakeholder Commitment Anticipate that your special familiarity and expertise will be needed in the following areas: • Recreation needs • Inventory of non -City recreational resources • Adopted levels -of -service CITY OF Federal Way A H`B L rx` Stakeholder Commitment • Goals and policies/Core values Core Value #1: Improve Existing Facilities and Provide Multiple Functions in Parks — Core Value #2: Develop a Walking and Biking Community through an Integrated Trail and Sidewalk Network — Core Value #3: Retain and Improve Our Open Spaces — Core Value #4: Create Community Gathering Places and Destinations Core Value #5: Provide a Balance of Services for a Diverse Population 44k CITY OF Federal Way go's O r- Rwl,.... _.... . . i .z. a..^ == VI. QUESTIONS "oi AIHIBIL City of Federal Way 2019 Parks Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Stakeholder Advisory Committee Meeting Approach and Notes Federal Way City Hall 33325 - 8th Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 May 4, 2017 4:00 pm -6:00 pm NOTES FOR FEDERAL WAY PARKS STAFF RELATED TO THE ORGANIZATION AND APPROACH FOR THE STAKEHOLDER MEETING: Meeting Organization/Format • Our intention is to have the stakeholders seated in a round table arrangement like the last meeting. The facilitators will be both sitting and standing. Wayne Carlson, Brittany Port, and Alex Campbell will be on hand to facilitate the meeting. • Using oversized, flip chart paper pad and an easel, one facilitator will be taking notes of questions and action items that arise from the stakeholder meeting. • The existing Vision Statement and Core Values will be printed in large format for the stakeholder's reference and to be marked up if the stakeholder group desires simple wordsmithing. • A PowerPoint presentation may also be provided that includes the agenda for the meeting with supporting materials for the agenda items. Materials/Supplies to be Brought by AHBL • Easel • Paperpad • Markers • Plot existing PROS Plan Vision statement 1 Facilitator Notes/Questions to Keep Conversation Moving a. How do you feel when you visit a Federal Way Park? How would you describe the parks you visit? Goal is to get buzzwords, are they clean, safe, diverse, inviting, etc. b. Questions to Reaffirm/Revise Existing PROS Plan Vision Does the italicized sentence in the vision statement generally summarize your vision for Federal Way's parks, open spaces, and recreational facilities? Is there anything missing? 2. Has anything associated with the growth of the City since 2012 caused you to think something else is needed within the overall vision statement? c. Questions to Reaffirm/Revise Existing PROS Plan Core Values 1. Are the mix of uses and services adequate for your needs? 2. Are the locations of the facilities convenient for you? 3. Are Federal Way Parks easy to access? Have you had any experience reserving parks facilities? 4. Do you feel safe when using Federal Way Parks? Pa n P , CITY OF Federal Way of Fed �lal W Recreation ; i ace (PROS) A01- 0 19) A H B L wn City of Federal Way John Hutton, Federal Way Parks Director Steve Ikerd, Federal Way Parks Deputy Director Jason Gerwen, Federal Way Parks & Facilities Manager Mary Jaenicke, Federal Way Parks Consultant Wayne E. Carlson, AICP, LEED AP; AHBL Principal & Project Manager Alex Campbell, AICP; AHBL Parks Planner CITY OF !e i Federal Way O©00 Presentation Overview I. Introductions II. What is the Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan? III. Why we are updating the PROS Plan IV. Project Scope V. Questions CITY OF Federal Way Rwww; 7r .sem t -- _. -up* ryh • fi .ate w . ;.. s ,. <.. .-„•........ .• ... .•,. WHAT IS THE FE_RS PLAN? 47, '•j. `� .. AIHIBIL PROS Plan The Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan expresses the community's values and vision for the City's parks, recreation and open space system for the near and long term. The PROS Plan includes: • Policies intended to influence the management of parks, recreation, and open space assets. • Projections of growth and needs expressed as levels of service • Opinions of probable cost for inclusion within City-wide six-year capital improvement programs 40k CITY OF Federal Way TH'B L I j� 4t A I H i B I L Reason for the Update The City relies on grant funding for many of its parks facilities and programs. To be eligible for grant funding from the State, a Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office certified plan can be no older than six years in age. Federal Way's existing PROS Plan is set to expire in January 2019 and the RCO indicated that the goals and policies that support the PROS Plan must be reconfirmed. 40k CITY OF Federal Way R H B L f�� poio im mg ,vr OPE RlHiBIL Project Scope Task 1: Project Kickoff, Data Collection and Analysis Task 2: Public Engagement Parks. Recreation,andOPM p a CITY OF Federal Way — Public Engagement Strategy — Stakeholder Meetings — Open Houses Project Scope Task 3: Prepare Draft PROS Plan Task 4: Prepare Final PROS Plan Task 5: Plan Approval and Adoption CITY OF Federal Way :; .1 AIHIBIL t UESTIONS . . . . . . . . . . � loop_ -,.. .,. ► ..- gar. AIHIBIL City of Federal Way 2019 Parks Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Stakeholder Advisory Committee Pre -Meeting Homework Federal Way City Hall 33325 - 8th Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 August 3, 2017 4:00 pm -6:00 pm In order to be fully prepared for our third stakeholder meeting and second workshop on the 2019 Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan, we are requesting that all stakeholders come to the meeting having completed the following: 1. Read Chapter 5 of the 2013 PROS Plan (see attached pages). After reviewing Chapter 5, please re -read Chapter 6 to understand how the Core Values are supported by Goals and Policies. Provide any revisions and recommendations you see fit to the Goals and Policies stated in Chapter 6 with the following questions in mind: o Do the Goals accurately reflect your perception of the needs and desires of the community as they relate to parks, recreation, and open spaces? o Do the Policies reinforce their associated Goal? Can the language be strengthened or altered to be more specific to the Goal? o Are there Goals or Policies that are unclear? How can they be strengthened or altered for clarity? rad L F2 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan Level of Service (LOS) Standards Review - based on National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) benchmarks - CITY OF Federal Way Image Source: NRPA A HB L LOS Standards and Benchmarks • LOS weighs a community's amenities against specific metrics, such as community area (size) and population. • LOS standards and benchmarks help a community identify gaps in assets. • LOS can, and should, vary community to community. It should •• be specific to a community's needs and characteristics. • LOS standards and benchmarks can be determined for a number of characteristics within a community, but our focus is on parks/recreation. 4 Federal Way p How Can LOS Be Used.? • Decision makers can use LOS standards and benchmarks to prioritize development, investment, and future goals. • LOS serves as an analytical basis for the creation of specific policies, goals, and projects. • LOS can help identify where a community is providing an excess of services or where a community could improve service offerings k CITY OF Federal Way A H B L Who Determines LOS Benchmarks.? • The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) issues an annual Agency Performance Review, which summarizes Park and Recreation Agency performance benchmarks from communities of various sizes throughout the country. • A sample of the information provided in the summary includes park land per resident, percentage of communities offering various programs, and operating expenditures per capita. 41k CITY OF Federal Way r si voi --or, O© What Are Other Communities Doing? • It is important to realize that "one - size -fits -all" LOS standards and benchmarks are not appropriate or the nDD�endorsed by M • The LOS should be used as a baseline understanding of how park facilities and programs are being offered around the country, within the state, and within communities. • Using this baseline, communities should alter LOS standards to meet their specific needs based on various factors, including geography and demographics. CITY OF Federal Way AIN A H B L What Are Typical LOS Standards.? • The following slides summarize some of the high-level analysis of the data provided by communities of various sizes throughout the country. 41k CITY OF Federal Way m m m m m m HAS I PARK HAS 7.3 FOR EVERY 1 STAFF MEMBERS PER 10,000 PE'31DENT` 21 266 RESIDENTS 83% OF AGENCIES OFFER SUMMER CA MPS HAS ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES PER CAPITA OF $ 77.32 - AlHiBIL ;; losses 111 r• lolls ii Iii11I' I__ ll losses il Iloilo oil milen m m m m m m HAS I PARK HAS 7.3 FOR EVERY 1 STAFF MEMBERS PER 10,000 PE'31DENT` 21 266 RESIDENTS 83% OF AGENCIES OFFER SUMMER CA MPS HAS ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES PER CAPITA OF $ 77.32 - AlHiBIL Residents and Parks Residents per Park (by Jurisdiction Population) 40k CITY OF Federal Way Figure 2 Acres of Park Land per 1.000 Residents (by Jurisdiction Population! Chart Source: "2017 NRPA Agency Performance Review." NRPA, 2017. nrpa.org. up's OWA "No 0© Outdoor and Indoor Facilities Outdoor Park and Recreation Facilities Playgrounds 90.0% 3.633 Basketball courts 82.4% 7.080 Tennis courts (outdoor only) 71.5% 4.375 Diamond fields: baseball - youth 68.4% 6.453 Diamond fields: softball fields - adult 64.9°% 12.468 Rectangular fields: multi-purpose 64.9% 12.468 Diamond fields: softball fields - youth 60.1% 8.500 Swimming pools (outdoor only) 52.7% 33.040 Dog park 52.1% 42.500 Diamond fields: baseball - adult 49.2% 19,226 Totlots 46.4% 12,195 Community gardens 44.8% 31,000 Rectangular fields: soccer field - youth 44.8% 6.199 Rectangular fields: soccer field - adult 41.0% 12.226 Rectangular fields: football field 37.0% 26.250 Diamond fields: tee -ball 34.5% 15.439 Multiuse courts -basketball. volleyball 32.5% 15,250 Ice rink (outdoor only) 17.1% 16.572 Multipurpose synthetic field 10.9% 34.242 Rectangular fields: lacrosse field 10.3% 27,332 Rectangular fields: cricket field 8.S% 147.500 Overlay field 5.1% 10,820 Rectangular fields: field hockey field 37% 20.340 Indoor Park and Recreation Facilities Recreation centers 58.2% 27.591 Gyms 56.2% 28.856 Community centers 50.7% 29.227 Senior centers 40.1% 48.822 Fitness center 37.0% 40.946 Performance amphitheater 27.0% 48.000 Nature centers 24.8% 105.000 Stadiums 15.3% 77,129 Ice rink 15.3% 30.642 Teen centers 10.5% 51,448 Indoor track 10.3% 50,667 Arena 7.6% 57,300 Note: Some of these facilities may be included as port of another facility, for example, a fitness center may be part of a recreation center. CITY OF �.� Chart Source: "2017 NRPA Agency Performance Review." NRPA, 2017. nrpa. org. Federal Way 131000 Park and Recreation Programming FI(jUir. 5 Gott Natural and cultural history activities Cultural crafts Racquet sports Individual sports Visual arts Performing arts Martial arts Trips and tours Aquatics Safety training Social recreatlon events Themed special events Health and wellness education Fitness enhancement classes Team sports CITY OF Federal Way Programs Offered by Park & Recreation Agencies (Percent of Agencies) 0% lox lox 40% i♦bc i0lc !0� Chart Source: "2017 NRPA Agency Performance Review." NRPA, 2017. nrpa.org.Mjr WON Park and Recreation Programming City of Federal Way Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Plan Update City of Federal Way Comparison to NRPA 2017 Median Metrics (Population 50,000 - 99,999) Residents per Park (34 parks) Acres of Park Land Per 1,000 (City only) Acres of Park Land Per 1,000 (Including Dash Point State Park) Park & Recreation Agency Staffing (Full -Time Equivalents) Park & Recreation FTEs per 10,000 Residents 5 -Year Capital budget Spending (Million) 41k CITY OF Federal Way City of Federal Way Lower Quartile Median Upper Quartile 96,000 2,824 1,567 2,401 4,345 7.10 4.5 9.1 4.1 9.44 4.5 9.1 4.1 35.5 26.5 49.8 103.9 3.70 3.8 7.6 13.9 $2.35 N/A $5.10 N/A Chart Source: "2017 NRPA Agency Performance Review." NRPA, 2017. nrpa.org. Park and Recreation Programming City of Federal Way Comparison to NRPA 2017 Median Metrics (All Sized Jurisdictions) Residents per Park (34 parks) Acres of Park Land Per 1,000 Acres of Park Land Per 1,000 (Including Dash Point State Park) Park & Recreation Agency Staffing (Full - Time Equivalents) Park & Recreation FTEs per 10,000 Residents 5 -Year Capital budget Spending (Million) AVA CITY OF Federal Way City of Federal Way Lower Median Upper Quartile 96,000 Quartile 2,824 1,325 2,266 4,729 7.10 4.6 9.6 16.6 9.44 4.6 9.6 16.6 35.50 12.7 35 93.4 3.70 3.7 7.3 14.9 2.35 N/A $3.00 N/A Chart Source: "2017 NRPA Agency Performance Review." NRPA, 2017. nrpa.org. PRFHBYL Park and Recreation Programming CITY OF Federal Way City of Federal Way Comparison to NRPA 2017 Median Number of Residents per Facility Facility City of Federal Way NRPA 2017 Adult Baseball/Softball Fields 19,200 12,468 Youth Baseball/ Softball Fields 9,600 6,453 Soccer Fields 8,727 12,226 Football Fields 48,000 26,250 Tennis Courts 9,600 4,375 Swimming Pools 48,000 33,040 Indoor Track 96,000 50,667 Basketball Courts 10,667 7,080 Sand Volleyball Courts N/A N/A Difference 6,732 3,147 -3,499 21,750 5,225 14,960 45,333 3,587 Chart Source: "2017 NRPA Agency Performance Review." NRPA, 2017. nrpa.org. 10L ODOD Park and Recreation Programming 41k CITY OF Federal Way NRPA 2017 Programming Averages Contacts per Year 200,000 Number of Programs 175 Programs Offered Programs Agencies Offering City of Federal Way Program Program (/) Team Sports 85% Yes Fitness Enhancement Classes 50% Yes Health and Wellness Education 80% Yes Themed Special Events 72% Yes Social Recreation Event 70% Yes Safety Training 69% Yes Aquatics 66% Yes Trips and Tours 65% Yes Martial Arts 62% Yes Performing Arts 61% Yes Visual Arts 61% Yes Chart Source: "2017 NRPA Agency Performance Review." NRPA, 2017. nrpa.org. AN What is Appropriate for Federal Way.? • Using the LOS summaries provided by the NRPA will allow us to compare national, state, and local trends compared to what Federal Way is providing in the community currently. First, we must refine and update the data we currently have to reflect the City's existing conditions. • We will collaboratively work on updating our spreadsheet to determine appropriate LOS standards and benchmarks that best fit with the City's goals. 41k CITY OF Federal Way 0 si Qz- A H B L Presentation Overview Federal Way Community Center 4:00 pm — 5:30 pm I. Introductions II. What is the Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan? III. Why we are updating the PROS Plan IV. History of the Brooklake Community Center and Park site V. Discuss opportunities for the site and structure A'A M CITY OF S Federal Way 13 P' � , �, t � City of Federal Way Parks Staff I. INTRODUCTIONS John Hutton, Federal Way Parks Director Steve Ikerd, Federal Way Parks Deputy Director Jason Gerwen, Federal Way Parks & Facilities Manager Mary Jaenicke, Federal Way Parks Consultant Wayne E. Carlson, AICP, LEED AP; AHBL Principal & Project Manager Alex Campbell, AICP; AHBL Parks Planner 40k CITY OF Federal Way A H B L INTRODUCTIONS Federal Way City Council Jessie E. Johnson, Position 2 Susan Honda, Position 3 Martin A. Moore, Position 6 Federal Public Schools Federal Way Public Works Department — Surface Water Management Federal Way Parks Commission Federal Way Youth Commission _ori Federal Way 13 4 130 IE FEDERAL WAY PROS PLAN? CITY OF Federal Way City of Federal Way] Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan Final Plan January 2013 v01 "SII s O©� PROS Plan The Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan expresses the community's values and vision for the City's parks, recreation and open space system for the near and long term. The PROS Plan includes: • Policies intended to influence the management of parks, recreation, and open space assets. • Projections of growth and needs expressed as levels of service • Opinions of probable cost for inclusion within City-wide six-year capital improvement programs 44k CITY OF Federal Way so! O� t�� . . Wo a u�, .. PROS Plan Contents The PROS Plan is currently organized as follows: Chapter 1: Introduction — Plan Purpose — Plan Objectives — Accomplishments — Plan Process — Public Involvement — Core Values — Parks & Open Space Vision — Plan Organization 41k' CITY OF Federal Way A H B L 11 f ••r to M k {Iii l ltws all iij �A PROS Plan Contents Chapter 2: Community Profile — Regional Location — Population Characteristics — Natural and Physical Features Chapter 3: Existing Park and Open Space System — Parks and Facilities Not Owned by Federal Way — Overview and Inventory of Federal Way Park and Open Space System 41k CITY OF Federal Way PROS Plan Contents Chapter 2: Community Profile — Regional Location — Population Characteristics — Natural and Physical Features Chapter 3: Existing Park and Open Space System — Parks and Facilities Not Owned by Federal Way — Overview and Inventory of Federal Way Park and Open Space System 41k CITY OF Federal Way A H B L PROS Plan Contents Chapter 4: Recreation and Cultural Arts Programs :x — Overview v — City Recreation ProgramsSM; — Non -City Service Providers �- - Recreation Demand 11"M In II•':i� +vr X11 11 Chapter 5: Needs Assessment and 3.. Recommendations k a+Iw-�sx�•��1++ — Introduction — Needs Assessment — Park Classifications and Level of Service — Plan Recommendations 41k CITY OF Federal Way R H B L PROS Plan Contents Chapter 6: Goals and Policies Chapter 7: Implementation — Phasing of Implementation — Potential Funding Sources — Six -Year Capital Improvement Plan Appendices Appendix A: Park and Open Space Inventory and Assessment Appendix B: Athletic Facilities Needs Assessment Appendix C: Park and Open Space Evaluation Matrices 41k CITY OF Federal Way R H B L ..�.w_ . T a now, c11flow X" ti` h kVA ..�.w_ . T a now, c11flow X" PROS Plan Contents Appendices Appendix A: Park and Open Space Inventory and Assessment Apr d A Park Inventory & Assessmenl HYLEBOS BLUEBERRY FARM Park Character & Context This unique park has a quiet natural seSmg s ..Wing an old bhreberty lens There are no "N"— orger airy bnkldngs left from The larm but rroM rows of Mrenernes remain The park is situation on ftsouK side of Sm RrMklakn pond aM To West HykMos We.Mnds Park. A private C miry Confer and a private school are ave - this park South King Fne D rlrc owns. parrxM adpinirg Kis Park and plans to develop a station in Me fuhne Perk Issues • The unique hanacre selling of btueberrres is Ste man leatne of KIS park. but Ste plants are oU and heavdy infesmd with -as- species of weeds end plants. • The paldrg consist. of an undeveloped gravel area. • No resboorn fao,ines. Park Potential me park furetionaroone. as an open space with an opporkUnlry for the pudic to u pick Mmes m -a--e + . -em ,,in u.P wd, picnic ands. nd.,no,d. Providing Improved Facilities and developing mom d. Farm salting with nrchads and nod trees could enhance the u pick and en".1hen it oxpene . Needs Near Term • SOKw parking issues • Improve Sre blueberry field by weednq mulching. pruning ,it replanting vacant spaces • Renn IM.Nw plant speges. • Co ._ Io encrourege wWnteer groups and grass rod eFbrb to heti redahn me held and prone to ease berry production. Long Tenn • Pmvne an i'"'eved penin area(st. • Master Wen side and develop or liards to wrpirent and give va ,y to ".site • III with the South King Fire Depertrenl on opporlunitles of font knprovemente tike parking or restroone when Key d—,IDp their file A-101 CRY OF FEDERAL WAY PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN CITY OF Federal Way HYLEBOS BLUEBERRY FARM PARK INFORMATION 930 SW 3561h St 334— Typo 31aaosTypo C unM Park KEY FEATURES Naltmal Area 6lusberry PDAs FM Trees NO Trees OTHER FACILMES K osk Pax++: Table II p,j ii; �a •• iaa it ALT { etu ; — JANUARY 2013 IA -11 II p,j ii; �a •• iaa it ALT { etu ; �� /\�\ \<\ � � «� \� �� ^ ^r \d�3�\� /�: 17 111. WHY W E ARE UPDATING THE PROS PLAN 40k s CITY OF OVA Federal Way 1 Reason for the Update The City relies on grant funding for many of its parks facilities and programs. To be eligible for grant funding from the State, a Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office certified plan can be no older than six years in age. Federal Way's existing PROS Plan is set to expire in January 2019 and the RCO indicated that the goals and policies that support the PROS Plan must be reconfirmed. 41k CITY OF Federal Way R H B L 0 i 0 1" HISTORY OF THE BROOKLAKE COMMUNITY CENTER AND PARK SITE AN CITY OF Federal Way p History of the Structure and Site Diana Noble-Gulliford, Board Member Federal Way Historical Society The site and structure have a rich history! 40k CITY OF Federal Way Figure 39 - 13rooklake Hillbillies• cirrn 1952. ((burMsp i15P�1.) A H B L w� ii.rr•.r� q pry of the Structure and Site 11 %l. .. arM°Ar• r I��4d m 0©talm ITUNITIES FOR THE SITE AND STRUCTURE ��Ooklake Overlook, Source: Barbara Peterson CITY OF Federal Way 00013 Recreation and Historic Preservation Bringing Federal Way's history to life through interactive learning for students and the community There are many "founders' parks" throughout the country. In addition to an appreciation for history, the uses often include: • Small-scale Museum • Wedding Rental • Family Reunion Rental • Gift Shop 41k CCTV Of Federal Way [R"H BIL! Environmental Learning Storming the Sound with Salmon City of Federal Way and Federal Way Public Schools 4ik CITY OF Federal Way P F 4,,4 + ��+ Environmen tal Learning SALMON RELE &4E 41k CITY OF Federal Way ORN I V 115mom DISCUSSION OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE SITE AND STRUCTURE • Desired uses on the site as well as those that should not be considered • Physical improvements (e.g., parking, restrooms, etc.) • Partnerships • In a couple of sentences how would you like to describe the existing park/community center and the big -picture vision for its future. Y OF k _M dWA 0M Federal Way 113CIM TO: John Hutton, City of Federal Way DATE: Parks Director FROM: Alex Campbell, AICP PROJECT NO.: Seattle - (206) 267-2425 PROJECT NAME: SUBJECT: PROS 2019 Plan Update - Community Survey Summary Ojos 13 May 29, 2018 2170079.30 Federal Way 2019 PROS Plan Update This memo serves to summarize the results of the Community Survey that was published in association with the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan Update for 2019. The Community Survey was open between March and December of 2017 and was used to compile information from community members to better understand how the public uses the City's park system and gauge their impressions of the existing facilities and recreation programs. The survey was posted on the City's website, handed out to various community groups, and made available at public facilities such City Hall and the Community Center. A total of 640 survey responses were collected throughout the survey window — note that respondents were not required to answer each question. Of the responses, 109 paper surveys were returned to the City and 531 online surveys were recorded. The survey results were analyzed to determine community trends and preferences which, in turn, were used to guide the goals and policies outlined in the PROS Plan. A brief summary of the questions asked, the responses received, and analysis of the responses is provided below. A copy of the survey layout with numeric response amounts is attached to this memo. Survey Questions 0. "What parks or facilities in the City have you visited within the last 12 months?" This question was intended to understand the level of engagement the community has with the various park/facility sites throughout the City. The most popular results included Celebration Park (68% of respondents), the Community Center (63% of respondents), and Steel Lake Park (52% of respondents). The following parks had less than 5% of respondents visiting them within the last 12 months: Alderbrook Park, Alderdale Park, Cedar Grove Park, Coronado Park, English Gardens Park, Heritage Woods Park, Lake Kilarney Park, Laurelwood Park, Madrona Park, Olympic View Park, SW 312th Sports Court, Wedgewood Park, and Winco Park. 1."My age is:" This question was intended to understand what age demographics the survey best represented. Since different age groups tend to prefer different park/facility options (e.g. younger groups may be more active in organized sports and older groups may participate more in passive recreation), it was important to understand the age distribution of survey respondents. 75% of respondents fell within the 35-64 age group. 2. "What age are other members of your household?" This question was intended to provide additional context to respondent's household demographics, specifically regarding age. Understanding if respondents had additional family members in the household provided context to their answers throughout the rest of the survey. For example, respondents who fell into older age groups in question one (55-65+) who did not respond to this question with young household members (0-15) were less likely to support the City dedicating funding to new or expanded park facilities (question ten). Conversely, respondents to this question with young household members were more likely to support new or expanded park facilities. Page 1 of 3 10 _w Fo a 3. "Do you currently participate in recreation or sports programs offered by the City of Federal Way?" This question was intended to understand what percentage of respondents were currently active in recreation programs offered by the City. Of all the respondents to this question, only 32% were active in programs offered by the City. The following question examined reasons why respondents may not be active in City programs. 4. "If you do not participate in recreation or sports programs offered by the City, why not?" This question was intended to understand the reasoning behind respondents who were not actively involved in City recreation programs. As noted above, 68% of respondents to question three were not active in City recreation programs. 19% of respondents to this question were unaware of the programs/facilities offered or were too busy to participate, 17% could not afford the cost to participate, 10% participated in programs not sponsored by the City or were not interested in participating in City programs, 6% needed child care in order to participate, and 3% lacked transportation to participate. 16% of respondents cited other reasons not to participate in City programs, including preferring passive recreation, having physical limitations, and participating in private leagues and/or facilities. Note that respondents were permitted to select multiple options for this question. 5. "When you visit City parks, which of the following activities do you participate in and how often?" This question was intended to understand what activities respondents were involved in at City parks and facilities. The most popular activities included picnicking (barbecuing, birthday parties, etc.), aquatics (lap swimming, water exercise, etc.), and leisure (walking, hiking, relaxing, etc.). This question also asked respondents to identify if they are interested in participating in certain activities, even if they are not currently involved in them. There was an overwhelming majority of respondents who did not participate in sports leagues or non-league sports, but indicated an interest in doing so in the future. 6. "What programs or activities would you like to see more of or get involved in through the City's parks, facilities, or Community Center?" This question was intended to examine opportunities for the City to expand its recreational programming based on community desires. The majority of the options for this question had an equal amount of responses (11-16% range), which could be an indicator of community desire to generally increase the amount to programs/activities that are offered. 5% of respondents identified other desired programs/activities, including additional outdoor sport courts, active clubs (running, geocaching, etc.), and recurring events (festivals, farmers markets, etc.). Note that respondents were permitted to select multiple options for this question. 7. "Which programs or classes do you participate in? This may be either within the City or outside of the City." This question was intended to understand what types of programs and classes survey respondents are currently participating in, both inside and outside the City. This provides additional context to the previous question by quantifying what respondents are spending their time recreation time doing and where they are participating. It also allows the City to view opportunities for program and class growth by showing how many respondents are participating in these activities outside of the City. 8. "How do you hear about services and programs offered by the Federal Way Parks Department?" This question was intended to understand how respondents are made aware of the various services and programs available to them. The overwhelming majority of respondents cited City outreach efforts as their primary method of receiving this information, with the City's quarterly brochure and the Community Center being the top responses Project Memo Page 2 of 3 ©©M ES Federal Way 2019 PROS Plan Update 2170079.30 May 29, 2018 _ L 9. "How should the City focus its recreation program efforts and funding?" This question was used as a quantitative basis to prioritize the community's preference for City recreation programs efforts and funding. The question utilized a scale of 1 to 5 (1 being less focus, 5 being more focus) and averaged all responses to each category. The categories with the highest average (4.2 out of 5) were youth and teen programs. The category with the lowest average (3.4 out of 5) was athletic programs. Other categories respondents identified included cultural events, community gardens, and summer events for children and teens. 10. "How should the City focus its park facilities efforts and funding?" This question was used as a quantitative basis to prioritize the community's preference for City park facility efforts and funding. The question utilized a scale of 1 to 5 (1 being less focus, 5 being more focus) and averaged all responses to each category. The category with the highest average (4.0 out of 5) was preserving wildlife habitat and open space. The categories with the lowest average (2.8 out of 5) were developing new parks and acquiring more land for parks. 11. "How would you rate the parks and facilities that you visit within the City on the following characteristics:" This question was used as a quantitative basis to rate the community's perception of the City's parks and facilities. The question utilized a scale of 1 to 5 (1 being poor, 5 being great) and averaged all responses to each category. The categories with the highest average (3.6 out of 5) were attractiveness and functionality. The category with the lowest average (3.2 out of 5) was amenities. It is worth noting that all categories received a 3.2 average or higher. Other responses to this question included a desire for more drinking fountains/restrooms and an identification of increased homeless population within parks. 12. "How important are the following factors when you choose a City park or program to visit/participate in?" This question was used as a quantitative basis to understand how various park/program characteristics impacted the community's desire to visit or participate. The question utilized a scale of 1 to 5 (1 being less important, 5 being more important) and averaged all responses to each category. The category with the highest average (4.4 out of 5) was safety. The category with the lowest average (2.7 out of 5) was ADA accessibility. Other categories with high averages included natural/scenic qualities, proximity to respondent's home, and availability of parking (4.0, 3.9, and 3.9 averages, respectively). Other characteristics respondents identified included cleanliness, if dogs were permitted, and availability of restrooms. The Community Survey was extremely useful in providing a snapshot of the community's involvement, perception, and preferences in relation to the parks, facilities, and programs that are offered throughout the City. The data collected was used to inform the goals and policies of the PROS Plan update process. Having quantitative data available to reinforce the proposed goal and policy language in the Plan ensures that the update process is reflective of the community's perceptions and desires. Sincerely, Alex Campbell, AICP Project Planner c: Steve Ikerd, City of Federal Way Jason Gerwen, City of Federal Way Mary Jaenicke, City of Federal Way \\ahbl.com\data\Projects\2017\2170079\30_PLN\Deliverables_By_Date\Survey\Survey Results\Survey Results Memo.docx Project Memo Page 3 of 3 01303 ©Q Q Federal Way 2019 PROS Plan Update 2170079.30 May 29, 2018 640 total survey responses Parks, Recreation, and Open Space 2019 Plan Update This survey is also available The City of Federal Way is in the process of updating the Parks, Recreation, and online - scan the code below: Ak Open Space Plan. As a part of the update process, community input was gathered to CITY OF ensure the Parks Department meets the needs and desires of the City. t Federal Way A total of 640 responses were collected between March and December of 2017. Of 0 those responses, 109 paper surveys were returned to the City and 531 responses www.surveymonkey.com were collected from the online survey. /r/PROS2019 What parks or facilities in the City have you visitedO Example p Occasionally (A few times per year) within the last 72 months? (Select all that apply) Frequently (A few times per week) My age is 13, 15, 33, 186, 195, 99, 90 Aquatics (Pool) Lap swimming, water exercise, etc. E3 ❑ El 10-15, 16-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, 65+ F591 Adelaide Park El Lakota Park by El R; Alderbrook Park I; Laurelwood Park © What age are other members of your household? Ms Alderdale Park so Madrona Park Select all 253, 191, 143, 140, 112, 150, 122, 113 ❑ BPA Trail s3 Mirror Lake Park that apply: 0-9, 10-15, 16-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, 65+ Ej Cedar Grove Park z; Olympic View Park © Do you currently participate in recreation or sports R Celebration Park E] Palisades Park sz programs offered by the City of Federal Way? ®o The Community Center i 71 Sacajawea Park ❑ ❑4 Il Coronado Park E3 Saghalie Park ❑ Yes ❑ No 16 Dash Point Highlands Park i0 Steel lake Park O If you do not participate in recreation or sports 12 Dumas Bay Centre Park 6 SW 312th Sports Court programs offered by the City, why not? (Select all that apply) Io Dumas Bay Sanctuary ❑ Town Square Park h E] Not aware of the programs ❑ Not interested in the 12 ❑ English Gardens Park g �� ❑ Wedgewood Park g or facilities offered activities offered loi French Lake Park 3v Wildwood Park 3s Need child care in order ❑ Lack of transportation to Heritage Woods Park 3o Winco Park to participate b�i Hylebos Blueberry Farm West Campus Trail 62 Participate in programs goy Can't afford the cost F3 41 Lake Grove Park X91 West Hylebos Wetlands Park r2 2 not sponsored by the City Too busy; time; loo Other: see memo zs Lake Kilarney Park no not interested © When you visit City parks, which of the following activities do you participate in and how often? Category g ry Example p Occasionally (A few times per year) Often (A few times per month) Frequently (A few times per week) Do not participate, but would like to Aquatics (Pool) Lap swimming, water exercise, etc. E3 ❑ El ,s Sports Leagues League baseball, softball, soccer, etc. s3 El by El Sports & Athletics Basketball, golf, jogging, frisbee, etc. El 39 ss s Water Sports Boating, fishing, swimming, etc. El ss 43 16 Leisure Walking, hiking, relaxing, etc. El El ❑ ss Picnicking Barbecuing, birthday parties, etc. ❑ Eo ❑ s3 Dog Walking/Playing Exercising and/or socializing your dog Ea sz El >z Other Please specify: see memo ❑z ❑ ❑4 El OWhat programs or activities would you like to see more of or get involved in through the City's parks, facilities, or Community Center? (Select up to 3 options) Outdoor Activities ❑ Indoor Fitness 235 Arts El Music (e.g. rock climbing, hiking) (e.g. exercise equipment, pilates) (e.g. music classes, photography) (e.g. concerts, festivals) Environmental Social 204 Education too Other: see memo (e.g. gardening, nature walks) (e.g. sports leagues, bingo) (e.g. botany, languages) OWhich programs or classes do you participate in? This may be either within the City or outside of the City. (Select all that apply. If you participate in these activities within the City, please also check the last box in the row) Category Example Occasionally (A few times per year) Often (A few times per month) frequently (A few times per week) In the City? Arts and Crafts Photography, woodworking, sewing, etc. El 3.5 average, 512 responses zs Es Dance Ballet, jazz, hip-hop, ice skating, etc. s9 3o zz z7 Theatre Arts Acting, musical theatre, private lessons, etc. ss zF E7 z5 Health and Fitness Yoga, weight lifting, judo, tai chi, etc. 7s 73 El s3 Education Preschool, languages, massage, etc. iz 0 Q Sport/Athletic Teams Baseball, soccer, basketball, volleyball, etc. El as 79 43 Musk Guitar, piano, toddler programs, etc. El 33 31 22 Camps Youth, summer camps, etc. El El zo 39 Senior Events Trips, classes, drop-in activities, etc. bo E7 16 36 Special Events 4th of July, festivals, concerts, etc. Q 35 za 9a Special Interests Dog training, cooking, book club, etc. El 30 El zi Other Please specify: see memo ELI Q Q 3s CI How do you hear about services and programs offered by the Federal Way Parks Department? (select all that apply) 292 City's quarterly brochure 170 Online l04 Local newspaper 171 Word of mouth 236 Community Center 12 TV/Radio 70 Local schools So Other: See memo OHow should the City focus its recreation program How should the City focus its park facilities efforts efforts and funding? Scale of 1 to 5, I and funding? Scale of 1 to 5, l:less focus, 5: more focus I less focus, 5: more focus Youth programs: Teen programs: Adult programs: Senior programs: Athletic programs (organized sports) Arts and Cultural programs: Community Center programs: Other: 14.2 average, 463 responses 4.2 average, 441 responses 3.5 average, 419 responses 3.7 average, 421responses 3.4 average, 406 responses 3.7 average, 422responses 3.8 average, 429 responses 32 responses (see memo) Upgrading existing parks: Maintaining existing parks: Developing new parks: Acquiring more land for parks: Adding park facilities (e.g. shelters): Preserving wildlife habitat/open space Expanding the trail system: Enhancing shoreline access: 3.8 average, 474 responses I 4.1 average, 488 responses r2.8 average, 450 responses 2.8 average, 443 responses 3.5 average, 454 responses 4.0 average, 470 responses 3.7 average, 74 responses 3.8 average, 466 responses DHow would you rate the parks and facilities that you ® How important are the following factors when you visit within the City on the following characteristics: choose a City park or program to visit/participate in? Scale of 1 to 5, Scale of 1 to 5, l:poor, 5: great l:less important, 5: more important Cleanliness: 3.5 average, 524 responses Maintenance: 3.5 average, 518 responses Attractiveness: 3.6 average, 516 responses Safety: 3.3 average, 516 responses Comfort: 3.5 average, 512 responses Functionality: 3.6 average, 510 responses Amenities: 3.2 average, 511 responses Other: 50 responses (see memo) Proximity to your home: 3.9 average, 532 responses Availability of parking: 3.9 average, 509 responses Accessible by walking or biking: 3.2 average, 498 responses Natural and/or scenic qualities: 4.0 average, 512 responses Multiple types of activities available: 1 3.6 average, 497 responses ADA accessibility: 2.7 average, 472 responses Safety: 4.4 average, 506 responses Other: 42 responses (seememo) Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey 10-15 ' 16-18 I 19-24 25-40 41-54 55-64 65 or older - 0% 10% ANSWER CHOICES 10-15 16-18 19-24 25-40 41-54 55-64 65 or older TOTAL Q1 My age is: Answered: 526 Skipr- 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 1 /62 RESPONSES 1.90% 1.14% 2.85% 32.32% 33.46% 14.83% 13.50% 10 6 15 170 176 78 71 526 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey Q2 Other people in my household are (include number of individuals within each age range): Answerea- 479 Skippea: 52 0 to 9 years old 10 to 15 years old 16 to 24 years old 25 to 34 years old 35 to 44 years old 45 to 54 years old 55 to 64 years old 65 or older 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2 ANSWER CHOICES AVERAGE NUMBER TOTAL NUMBER RESPONSES 0 to 9 years old 2 413 225 10 to 15 years old 2 285 174 16 to 24 years old 2 194 123 25 to 34 years old 1 138 126 35 to 44 years old 2 301 154 45 to 54 years old 1 184 134 55 to 64 years old 1 103 99 65 or older 2 161 100 Total Respondents: 479 # 0 TO 9 YEARS OLD DATE 1 4 11/13/2017 1:37 PM 2 1 11/4/2017 2:52 PM 3 2 11/3/2017 11:23 PM 4 1 10/30/2017 2:25 PM 2/62 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey 5 1 10/28/2017 7:2.1 PM 6 2 10/28/2017 12:24 PM 7 3 10/28/2017 11:23 AM 8 1 10/25/2017 3:37 PM 9 1 10/24/2017 7:22 PM 10 0 10/20/2017 7:25 PM 11 1 10/19/2017 10:36 AM 12 2 10/16/2017 2:40 PM 13 1 10/12/2017 8:29 PM 14 1 10/11/2017 8:04 PM 15 1 10/2/2017 7:49 PM 16 1 9/29/2017 9:47 AM 17 0 9/28/2017 10:32 AM 18 1 9/26/2017 12:12 PM 19 2 9/23/2017 7:00 AM 20 1 9/22/2017 4:38 PM 21 1 9/19/2017 9:36 PM 22 2 9/18/2017 3:00 PM 23 1 9/18/2017 10:22 AM 24 1 9/17/2017 2:15 AM 25 3 9/16/2017 11:04 AM 26 1 9/15/2017 7:21 PM 27 2 9/15/2017 11:06 AM 28 2 9/11/2017 11:58 AM 29 8 9/5/2017 11:56 AM 30 2 8/28/2017 2:26 PM 31 3 8/28/2017 1:38 PM 32 2 8/28/2017 12:32 PM 33 1 8/26/2017 4:58 AM 34 3 8/25/2017 6:27 AM 35 1 8/21/2017 11:56 AM 36 2 8/16/2017 7:02 AM 37 1 8/15/2017 6:14 PM 38 2 8/14/2017 11:57 AM 39 0 8/13/2017 3:03 PM 40 9 8/12/2017 8:37 AM 41 1 8/10/2017 8:28 AM 42 1 8/9/2017 5:05 PM 43 1 8/8/2017 2:41 PM 44 2 8/3/2017 10:52 PM 45 2 8/3/2017 3:51 PM 3/62 4/62 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey 46 1 8/3/2017 11:12 AM 47 1 8/3/2017 10:21 AM 48 2 8/3/2017 9:31 AM 49 1 8/2/2017 9:36 PM 50 1 8/1/2017 10:37 AM 51 2 7/31/2017 2:37 PM 52 2 7/31/2017 1:44 PM 53 2 7/0/2017 6:45 PM 54 3 7/30/2017 3:20 PM 55 2 7/30/2017 1:28 PM 56 1 7/29/2017 8:44 AM 57 1 7/25/2017 10:30 AM 58 1 7/24/2017 2:45 PM 59 1 7/22/2017 3:55 PM 60 2 7/21/2017 12:34 PM 61 1 7/18/2017 4:14 PM 62 1 7/17/2017 6:10 AM 63 0 7/16/2017 8:42 PM 64 2 7/16/2017 5:53 PM 65 2 7/16/2017 11:14 AM 66 0 7/15/2017 9:24 PM 67 1 7/15/2017 2:02 PM 68 1 7/15/2017 11:34 AM 69 1 7/14/2017 11:53 AM 70 6 7/14/2017 9:07 AM 71 0 7/9/2017 8:36 PM 72 4 7/9/2017 8:28 PM 73 1 7/9/2017 11:50 AM 74 1 7/8/2017 8:46 PM 75 1 7/7/2017 12:25 PM 76 1 7/7/2017 11:24 AM 77 2 7/6/2017 7:42 PM 78 2 7/6/2017 9:53 AM 79 0 7/5/2017 1:09 PM 80 2 7/1/2017 9:39 PM 81 2 6/29/2017 5:41 PM 82 1 6/27/2017 2:50 PM 83 1 6/27/2017 9:09 AM 84 0 6/26/2017 9:01 PM 85 1 6/26/2017 3:31 PM 86 1 6/26/2017 12:19 PM 4/62 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey 87 9 6/24/2017 1:41 PM 88 2 6/23/2017 9:01 PM 89 1 6/23/2017 7:32 AM 90 2 6/22/2017 3:27 PM 91 1 6/21/2017 4:02 PM 92 3 6/19/2017 6:58 AM 93 1 6/18/2017 12:41 PM 94 1 6/16/2017 9:10 AM 95 1 6/15/2017 8:16 PM 96 3 6/15/2017 12:38 PM 97 0 6/14/2017 7:22 AM 98 1 6/13/2017 8:39 PM 99 3 6/13/2017 3:55 PM 100 2 6/13/2017 9:31 AM 101 1 6/13/2017 6:13 AM 102 2 6/12/2017 9:49 PM 103 1 6/12/2017 9:45 PM 104 1 6/12/2017 9:12 PM 105 2 6/12/2017 8:52 PM 106 2 6/12/2017 8:25 PM 107 2 6/12/2017 6:07 PM 108 1 6/12/2017 5:44 PM 109 1 6/12/2017 1:38 PM 110 2 6/12/2017 8:39 AM 111 1 6/12/2017 7:59 AM 112 2 6/11/2017 7:00 PM 113 2 6/9/2017 1:19 PM 114 2 6/9/2017 7:10 AM 115 1 6/8/2017 6:25 PM 116 1 6/7/2017 8:56 AM 117 1 6/6/2017 4:10 PM 118 2 6/5/2017 2:43 PM 119 1 6/4/2017 8:58 AM 120 1 6/3/2017 5:21 AM 121 0 6/2/2017 6:29 PM 122 1 6/2/2017 2:05 PM 123 3 5/31/2017 12:30 PM 124 3 5/31/2017 8:45 AM 125 2 5/30/2017 1:43 PM 126 3 5/28/2017 11:13 AM 127 1 5/28/2017 3:57 AM 5/62 6/62 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey 128 1 5/24/2017 3:09 PM 129 2 5/23/2017 11:32 PM 130 2 5/23/2017 11:33 AM 131 1 5/22/2017 4:51 PM 132 4 5/22/2017 11:09 AM 133 0 5/21/2017 9:16 AM 134 52 5/21/2017 4:41 AM 135 1 5/20/2017 7:44 AM 136 2 5/19/2017 1:41 PM 137 2 5/19/2017 11:13 AM 138 1 5/18/2017 7:34 AM 139 2 5/16/2017 10:49 AM 140 3 5/16/2017 9:43 AM 141 2 5/15/2017 5:21 PM 142 1 5/15/2017 1:59 PM 143 3 5/15/2017 1:17 PM 144 2 5/14/2017 4:05 PM 145 3 5/14/2017 2:54 PM 146 1 5/13/2017 8:27 PM 147 1 5/13/2017 8:21 PM 148 1 5/13/2017 4:26 PM 149 1 5/13/2017 8:07 AM 150 1 5/13/2017 12:26 AM 151 1 5/12/2017 10:57 PM 152 1 5/12/2017 3:19 PM 153 1 5/12/2017 1:09 PM 154 0 5/12/2017 12:53 PM 155 1 5/12/2017 12:45 PM 156 2 5/12/2017 11:51 AM 157 0 5/12/2017 11:37 AM 158 2 5/12/2017 10:57 AM 159 1 5/12/2017 10:05 AM 160 1 5/12/2017 9:46 AM 161 0 5/12/2017 9:38 AM 162 2 5/12/2017 9:00 AM 163 2 5/12/2017 8:55 AM 164 1 5/12/2017 8:09 AM 165 2 5/12/2017 7:58 AM 166 0 5/12/2017 7:53 AM 167 3 5/12/2017 7:48 AM 168 2 5/12/2017 6:43 AM 6/62 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey 169 2 5/12/2017 6:35 AM 170 4 5/12/2017 6:09 AM 171 2 5/12/2017 4:37 AM 172 0 5/12/2017 12:26 AM 173 2 5/11/2017 11:09 PM 174 1 5/11/2017 10:59 PM 175 2 5/11/2017 8:46 PM 176 3 5/11/2017 7:51 PM 177 1 5/11/2017 3:38 PM 178 1 5/11/2017 11:59 AM 179 1 5/11/2017 11:58 AM 180 2 5/11/2017 10:49 AM 181 2 5/11/2017 10:15 AM 182 1 5/11/2017 9:40 AM 183 2 5/10/2017 3:52 PM 184 1 5/10/2017 3:52 PM 185 1 5/10/2017 9:33 AM 186 2 5/10/2017 7:17 AM 187 1 5/8/2017 11:55 AM 188 2 5/8/2017 6:50 AM 189 2 5/5/2017 8:31 PM 190 2 5/5/2017 7:43 AM 191 2 5/5/2017 7:34 AM 192 1 5/5/2017 6:52 AM 193 2 5/5/2017 6:22 AM 194 1 5/2/2017 2:19 PM 195 2 5/2/2017 7:26 AM 196 2 4/28/2017 12:39 PM 197 1 4/28/2017 9:05 AM 198 2 4/27/2017 4:32 PM 199 1 4/27/2017 10:23 AM 200 1 4/27/2017 9:25 AM 201 3 4/26/2017 11:48 AM 202 2 4/25/2017 6:00 AM 203 1 4/19/2017 5:06 PM 204 2 4/17/2017 2:44 PM 205 2 4/15/2017 8:55 PM 206 2 4/13/2017 5:44 PM 207 1 4/12/2017 2:19 PM 208 1 4/10/2017 10:55 AM 209 2 4/10/2017 6:00 AM 7/62 8/62 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey 210 2 4/9/2017 11:48 AM 211 1 4/9/2017 9:38 AM 212 0 4/8/2017 4:24 PM 213 3 4/8/2017 5:21 AM 214 1 4/7/2017 4:07 PM 215 1 4/7/2017 2:56 PM 216 4 4/7/2017 7:02 AM 217 2 4/6/2017 8:26 PM 218 1 4/6/2017 4:47 PM 219 0 4/6/2017 3:44 PM 220 2 4/6/2017 12:49 PM 221 2 4/6/2017 10:43 AM 222 1 4/6/2017 8:18 AM 223 1 4/6/2017 7:12 AM 224 1 4/4/2017 9:41 AM 225 1 3/31/2017 8:55 PM # 10 TO 15 YEARS OLD DATE 1 13 11/11/2017 6:34 PM 2 0 11/4/2017 2:52 PM 3 1 11/3/2017 11:23 PM 4 1 10/29/2017 11:19 AM 5 2 10/28/2017 7:21 PM 6 1 10/24/2017 11:36 AM 7 0 10/20/2017 7:25 PM 8 1 10/17/2017 9:30 AM 9 1 10/12/2017 7:06 PM 10 1 10/11/2017 8:04 PM 11 1 10/8/2017 1:43 PM 12 1 10/4/2017 4:08 PM 13 0 9/28/2017 10:32 AM 14 1 9/26/2017 12:12 PM 15 1 9/22/2017 4:38 PM 16 1 9/19/2017 9:36 PM 17 1 9/18/2017 12:34 PM 18 1 9/16/2017 11:04 AM 19 1 9/15/2017 7:21 PM 20 2 9/9/2017 10:15 AM 21 2 9/7/2017 2:05 PM 22 2 9/6/2017 3:16 PM 23 9 9/5/2017 11:56 AM 24 2 9/1/2017 8:55 AM 8/62 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey 25 2 8/28/2017 12:32 PM 26 1 8/26/2017 4:58 AM 27 1 8/24/2017 6:59 PM 28 2 8/14/2017 10:51 AM 29 2 8/13/2017 3:03 PM 30 15 8/12/2017 8:37 AM 31 1 8/10/2017 8:28 AM 32 1 8/5/2017 5:52 AM 33 1 8/4/2017 3:19 PM 34 2 8/4/2017 1:28 PM 35 2 8/4/2017 12:11 PM 36 1 8/3/2017 3:51 PM 37 2 8/3/2017 10:21 AM 38 3 8/3/2017 9:31 AM 39 1 8/2/2017 9:36 PM 40 1 8/1/2017 6:51 PM 41 1 811/2017 10:37 AM 42 2 7/31/2017 1:44 PM 43 1 7/29/2017 8:44 AM 44 2 7/22/2017 7:49 PM 45 0 7/22/2017 3:55 PM 46 2 7/21/2017 8:29 PM 47 1 7/18/2017 4:14 PM 48 2 7/17/2017 7:06 AM 49 1 7/17/2017 6:10 AM 50 1 7/16/2017 8:42 PM 51 3 7/15/2017 9:24 PM 52 1 7/15/2017 4:02 PM 53 2 7/15/2017 2:02 PM 54 1 7/15/2017 12:22 PM 55 0 7/9/2017 8:36 PM 56 1 7/9/2017 11:50 AM 57 1 7/7/2017 11:24 AM 58 1 7/7/2017 6:15 AM 59 3 7/6/2017 9:53 AM 60 0 7/5/2017 1:09 PM 61 2 7/2/2017 7:58 AM 62 1 7/1/2017 9:39 PM 63 2 6/28/2017 7:17 AM 64 1 6/26/2017 9:01 PM 65 1 6/26/2017 3:31 PM 9/62 10/62 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey 66 2 6/25/2017 2:29 PM 67 3 6/25/2017 10:22 AM 68 11 6/24/2017 1:41 PM 69 1 6/23/2017 7:32 AM 70 1 6/18/2017 12:41 PM 71 2 6/16/2017 9:10 AM 72 3 6/16/2017 9:10 AM 73 2 6/15/2017 12:38 PM 74 2 6/14/2017 7:22 AM 75 1 6/13/2017 8:39 PM 76 1 6/13/2017 3:25 PM 77 1 6/13/2017 9:31 AM 78 3 6/13/2017 8:28 AM 79 1 6/13/2017 6:13 AM 80 1 6/12/2017 9:45 PM 81 0 6/12/2017 9:12 PM 82 1 6/12/2017 1:38 PM 83 1 6/5/2017 2:43 PM 84 1 6/5/2017 12:26 PM 85 3 6/4/2017 9:37 AM 86 1 6/4/2017 8:58 AM 87 0 6/3/2017 5:21 AM 88 2 6/2/2017 6:29 PM 89 1 5/29/2017 12:31 PM 90 2 5/28/2017 11:44 PM 91 3 5/28/2017 11:13 AM 92 1 5/26/2017 12:16 PM 93 2 5/24/2017 3:09 PM 94 2 5/23/2017 11:31 AM 95 3 5/22/2017 11:11 AM 96 2 5/21/2017 9:16 AM 97 17 5/21/2017 4:41 AM 98 1 5/20/2017 7:44 AM 99 1 5/18/2017 7:34 AM 100 1 5/17/2017 1:24 PM 101 1 5/17/2017 12:28 PM 102 1 5/17/2017 9:03 AM 103 1 5/15/2017 1:59 PM 104 2 5/15/2017 11:37 AM 105 3 5/15/2017 10:12 AM 106 1 5/15/2017 8:19 AM 10/62 11/62 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey 107 1 5/15/2017 7:04 AM 108 1 5/15/2017 6:28 AM 109 2 5/14/2017 2:33 PM 110 2 5/13/2017 8:07 AM 111 1 5/13/2017 12:26 AM 112 1 5/12/2017 10:00 PM 113 1 5/12/2017 2:01 PM 114 0 5/12/2017 12:53 PM 115 2 5/12/2017 12:45 PM 116 0 5/12/2017 11:37 AM 117 1 5/12/2017 10:51 AM 118 2 5/12/2017 10:18 AM 119 3 5/12/2017 9:46 AM 120 1 5/12/2017 9:38 AM 121 1 5/12/2017 9:26 AM 122 2 5/12/2017 9:07 AM 123 2 5/12/2017 9:00 AM 124 1 5/12/2017 8:55 AM 125 1 5/12/2017 8:09 AM 126 0 5/12/2017 7:53 AM 127 2 5/12/2017 7:46 AM 128 1 5/12/2017 7:45 AM 129 1 5/12/2017 7:08 AM 130 2 5/12/2017 7:02 AM 131 1 5/12/2017 6:09 AM 132 0 5/12/2017 12:26 AM 133 1 5/11/2017 10:59 PM 134 2 5/11/2017 8:35 PM 135 0 5/11/2017 7:51 PM 136 1 5/11/2017 4:46 PM 137 2 5/11/2017 1:25 PM 138 1 5/11/2017 11:12 AM 139 1 5/11/2017 10:34 AM 140 1 5/11/2017 10:32 AM 141 1 5/11/2017 10:09 AM 142 1 5/10/2017 9:33 AM 143 0 5/5/2017 8:31 PM 144 2 5/5/2017 6:52 AM 145 1 5/5/2017 6:09 AM 146 1 5/3/2017 8:25 AM 147 1 5/2/2017 8:56 PM 11/62 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey 2 5/2/2017 11:36 AM 1 5/2/2017 7:53 AM 1 5/1/2017 8:46 AM 1 4/28/2017 9:05 AM 1 4/27/2017 4:32 PM 2 4/27/2017 1:34 PM 1 4/27/2017 9:25 AM 2 4/26/2017 1:10 PM 1 4/17/2017 7:24 AM 1 4/13/2017 5:44 PM 1 4/12/2017 2:19 PM 2 4/10/2017 10:55 AM 0 4/8/2017 4:24 PM 1 4/8/2017 5:21 AM 1 4/7/2017 4:07 PM 1 4/7/2017 3:57 PM 1 4/7/2017 2:56 PM 3 4/7/2017 7:02 AM 1 4/6/2017 6:12 PM 1 4/6/2017 5:00 PM 1 4/6/2017 4:47 PM 1 4/6/2017 4:25 PM 0 4/6/2017 3:44 PM 1 4/6/2017 3:37 PM 1 4/6/2017 7:12 AM 1 4/4/2017 9:41 AM 1 3/31/2017 8:55 PM 16 TO 24 YEARS OLD DATE 2 12/18/2017 1:27 PM 2 12/14/2017 2:57 PM 0 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8:56 PM 5/1/2017 10:22 AM 4/28/2017 9:05 AM 4/24/2017 7:22 PM 4/20/2017 2:12 PM 4/18/2017 3:58 PM DATE 11 /6/2017 7:47 AM 10/25/2017 2:49 PM 10/20/2017 7:25 PM 10/20/2017 8:13 AM 10/14/2017 6:26 PM 9/30/2017 7:51 PM 9/29/2017 9:47 AM 9/27/2017 7:22 AM 9/20/2017 7:18 PM 9/18/2017 12:34 PM 9/16/2017 10:11 AM 9/14/2017 2:34 PM 9/14/2017 12:38 PM 9/12/2017 12:18 PM 9/9/2017 3:38 AM 9/5/2017 5:25 PM 9/5/2017 11:56 AM 9/2/2017 8:39 AM 8/25/2017 6:27 AM 8/20/2017 8:08 PM 8/13/2017 3:03 PM 8/13/2017 5:49 AM 7/31/2017 1:44 PM 7/30/2017 2:08 PM 7/27/2017 8:11 PM 7/24/2017 4:05 PM 7/24/2017 2:45 PM 7/24/2017 11:43 AM 0 1 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey 29/62 7/22/2017 3:55 PM 7/21/2017 12:34 PM 7/16/2017 8:42 PM 7/16/2017 12:08 PM 7/15/2017 9:24 PM 7/15/2017 4:02 PM 7/13/2017 7:49 AM 7/9/2017 8:36 PM 7/7/2017 11:24 AM 7/7/2017 9:15 AM 7/5/2017 6:10 PM 7/5/2017 5:37 PM 7/5/2017 1:09 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AM 4/26/2017 6:57 AM 4/13/2017 5:44 PM 4/10/2017 6:14 AM 4/9/2017 8:27 AM 4/8/2017 4:24 PM 4/7/2017 9:11 AM 4/7/2017 8:27 AM 4/7/2017 6:28 AM 4/6/2017 7:25 PM 4/6/2017 4:56 PM 4/6/2017 4:47 PM 4/6/2017 4:10 PM 4/6/2017 3:44 PM 4/6/2017 3:43 PM 4/1/2017 12:26 PM 3/31/2017 7:33 PM Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey Q3 What parks or facilities in the City have you visited within the last 12 months? (Check all that apply) Adelaide Park. Alderbrook Park ■ Alderdale Park' BPA Trail Cedar Grove Park ' Celebration Park The Community Center Coronado Park Dash Point Highlands Park Dumas Bay Centre Park Dumas Bay Sanctuary English' Gardens Park French Lake Park Heritage Woods Park Hylebos ■ Blueberry Farm Lake Grove Park . Lake Kilarney Park Lakota Park Answered: 5'11 SKippea tG 31/62 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey Laurelwood Park' Madrona Park ■ Mirror Lake Park Olympic View , Park Palisades Park Sacajawea Park Saghalie Park Steel Lake Park SW 312th, Sports Court Town Square Park Wedgewood Park' Wildwood Park Winco Park , Town Square Park West Campus Trail West Hylebos Wetlands Park Other (please . specify) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Adelaide Park 10.76% Alderbrook Park 6.85% Alderdale Park 2.54% 32/62 55 35 13 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey BPA Trail 52.05% 266 Cedar Grove Park 2.54% 13 Celebration Park 72.80% 372 The Community Center 70.25% 359 Coronado Park 1.96% 10 Dash Point Highlands Park 26.42% 135 Dumas Bay Centre Park 21.33% 109 Dumas Bay Sanctuary 18.40% 94 English Gardens Park 2.15% 11 French Lake Park 14.29% 73 Heritage Woods Park 1.76% 9 Hylebos Blueberry Farm 9.59% 49 Lake Grove Park 5.48% 28 Lake Kilarney Park 4.50% 23 Lakota Park 13.31% 68 Laurelwood Park 2.74% 14 Madrona Park 5.48% 28 Mirror Lake Park 7.24% 37 Olympic View Park 4.50% 23 Palisades Park 8.41% 43 Sacajawea Park 19.77% 101 Saghalie Park 20.74% 106 Steel Lake Park 54.01% 276 SW 312th Sports Court 4.70% 24 Town Square Park 34.83% 178 Wedgewood Park 2.35% 12 Wildwood Park 6.46% 33 Winco Park 4.70% 24 Town Square Park 2.15% 11 West Campus Trail 12.33% 63 West Hylebos Wetlands Park 34.44% 176 Other (please specify) 5.68% 29 Total Respondents: 511 # OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) 1 Lake Geneva 33/62 DATE 10/29/2017 11:19 AM 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey Dash Point State Park 10/12/2017 7:06 PM Five Mile Lake 9/30/2017 7:51 PM Five mile lake park 9/11/2017 11:58 AM Dash Point State Park and Trails 8/3/2017 10:21 AM Redondo 8/3/2017 9:31 AM Five Mile Lake 7/16/2017 7:00 PM Salt Water Park, Light House, 7/16/2017 12:08 PM I don't know the official names of some of the ones we go to, to be honest. Sorry. 7/15/2017 4:02 PM None --I just moved to Federal Way in June 7/14/2017 11:15 AM Former Weyerhaeuser area next to North Lake 6/30/2017 8:28 PM Weyerhaeuser Trails (formerly Weyerhaeuser Campus) 6/21/2017 3:07 PM Also visit Rhody and Bonsai Gardens for walking 6/14/2017 9:00. AM None ..there too far for the kids to go too and be safe without any police near by 6/13/2017 8:28 AM Weyerhaeuser grounds; bonzai garden 6/12/2017 9:45 PM Weyerhaeuser Campus, Sequoyah 6/12/2017 9:00 PM North Lake, former Weyerhaeuser meadow and trails 6/12/2017 4:13 PM 5 -mile lake; ball fields 6/8/2017 6:25 PM N 5/16/2017 9:43 AM Panther lake trail 5/13/2017 12:26 AM 0 5/12/2017 9:38 AM Dash Point Trails (Norpoint Trailhead) 5/12/2017 7:18 AM Five Mile Park 5/12/2017 6:35 AM Karl grosch 5/12/2017 6:09 AM Small duck pond area in Alderbrook 5/10/2017 9:34 AM Brooklake 5/2/2017 7:26 AM Thanks 4/25/2017 6:00 AM angle park 4/15/2017 4:57 PM Dash Point state park, Weyerhaeuser trails, Pickleball/tennis courts at the Lakota treatment plant 4/11/2017 4:08 PM 34/62 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey Q4 Do you currently participate in recreation or sports programs offered by the City of Federal Way? Yes No Answered: 524 SK,ppea. r 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes 31.68% No 68.32% TOTAL 35/62 166 358 524 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey Q5 If you do not participate in recreation or sports programs sponsored by the City, why not? (Check all that apply) Answerea.376 Skipped 161 Not aware of RESPONSES programs/fac... Not aware of programs/facilities offered Need child 96 care in orde... ■ Too busy; no Too busy; no time; not interested time; not... ■ Not interested 15.14% in the... Lack of transportation Lack of, 21 transportation 25.68% Can't afford - the cost 50 Participate in - private... Other (please specify) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Not aware of programs/facilities offered 25.95% 96 Need child care in order to participate 9.46% 35 Too busy; no time; not interested 27.03% 100 Not interested in the activities offered 15.14% 56 Lack of transportation 5.68% 21 Can't afford the cost 25.68% 95 Participate in private clubs/organizations or programs sponsored by other cities instead 13.51% 50 Other (please specify) 23.78% 88 Total Respondents: 370 # OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE 1 but I am now eligible for silver sneakers 11/6/2017 12:26 PM 2 1 have a Service dog. 10/20/2017 7:25 PM 3 i dont like having to call in to reserve a spot, id rather go online, research and pay from there. 10/19/2017 10:36 AM 4 Too busy. But I AM intersested. 10/18/2017 3:30 AM 36/62 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey Classes I'm interested in not available when I want them. We prefer to do exercise on our own like riding bikes around Federal Way and walking the BPA (every day) When kids were living at home we Participated in soccer x 3 baseball x2 fast pitch x 1 for 15 yrs. Used fields from Tacoma to Bellingham Just started working in Federal Way. I live north. I live in Graham (I used to live in Fed Way, and you've got great parks, but it's a long haul) Difficult to schedule, as I still work full time. I do not like the excessively loud music at the Group Sessions. I used to participat, however the music turned me off. facilities personnel are not friendly towards immigrants have just recently joined community center membership and haven't worked out the class schedule with my work schedule yet. I have my personal program. to old to tango.. never looked into them (my own fault) Not a resident of FW, other programs closer programs aren't included in membership and they should be similar to the Y. We moved here 6 months ago and are still learning the area. Times are not convenient Competitive swim team - VAST Schedule conflict; many events seem to be scheduled during work hours you dont offer womens soccer or co-ed. Does not fit into my available time 6-9 pm Medical issues 25 We have participated in community center programs before and probably will register again soon. 26 1 don't. My *child* has taken swimming classes at the community center multiple times in the past. She just finished up a few weeks ago. 27 Need a 1-1 provided for my disabled son to participate. 28 Not enough classes offered for those people who work during the day. Needs to offered mid evening (6'ish). I'd do yoga or swimming, but alas. 29 Plan to rejoin Community Centre 30 Do you mean like softball teams or similar? I have no interest in that. Do you mean things like swimming at the Community Center? I do that regularly. This question isn't clear to me. 31 Just want access only for open swim, 66.00 is alot for kids to just swim a few hours per week 32 Many of the children's classes are not scheduled at times that working parents can arrange to have child there. 33 Currently physically limited 34 poor schedule at pool for lap swimming and too crowded keeps us away. We have complained, and they don't change the schedule 35 We live in Renton. 36 1 do not participate in organized sports. Prefer skiing, walking and hiking. 37 Personal physical limitations which includes walking. 38 1 felt private facilities offered a better value. Their cost was not much more for a better facilities and program.0 37/62 10/17/2017 9:30 AM 10/12/2017 7:06 PM 10/5/2017 2:40 PM 10/4/2017 4:08 PM 9/29/2017 9:47 AM 9/26/2017 10:51 AM 9/18/2017 10:22 AM 9/14/2017 12:38 PM 9/11/2017 3:30 PM 9/9/2017 3:38 AM 9/2/2017 4:41 PM 9/1/2017 8:55 AM 8/28/2017 1:38 PM 8/27/2017 8:43 AM 8/19/2017 9:09 AM 8/3/2017 9:31 AM 8/1/2017 6:51 PM 7/31/2017 2:37 PM 7/17/2017 7:06 AM 7/16/2017 12:08 PM 7/16/2017 11:14 AM 7/15/2017 4:02 PM 7/15/2017 1:09 PM 7/15/2017 11:59 AM 7/13/2017 7:49 AM 6/26/2017 9:46 AM 6/25/2017 2:29 PM 6/23/2017 7:32 AM 6/21/2017 3:07 PM 6/21/2017 1:45 PM 6/16/2017 9:10 AM 6/14/2017 9:00 AM 6/13/2017 5:22 PM 6/13/2017 3:55 PM 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey We take the kids to dash point.kids feel safe out there 6/13/2017 8:28 AM Lack of ability 6/12/2017 5:59 PM I love the community center, but cant afford to use it often. 6/12/2017 5:36 PM Work- but retiring soon so hope to be more active in community 6/12/2017 5:20 PM Federal way football club 6/12/2017 1:38 PM I play golf and busy remodeling my house. 6/12/2017 1:33 PM Scheduling conflicts 6/11/2017 7:00 PM activities I'm interested in don't always work with my work schedule 6/9/2017 7:10 AM participating in other activities. will be joining soon. cost is a factor though. 6/4/2017 8:58 AM I live in Seattle Currently In umping little league BB 6/2/2017 11:19 PM Just moved to the area, still learning what is available. 5/29/2017 12:31 PM Currently a member of the YMCA/Auburn 5/23/2017 9:50 AM I have done more at the Nor point community center because the classes are more affordable and 5/22/2017 11:09 AM there aren't as many kids. Times for swimming would be nice to start a little later afte r school start times. 5/19/2017 1:41 PM Just moved to the area getting to just be informed about these programs. 5/17/2017 1:24 PM I don't live in Federal Way. 5/17/2017 9:03 AM In the past, could not afford the cost 5/14/2017 4:05 PM do hot yoga at elev8 regularly go to la fitness walk the boardwalk in Redondo 5/13/2017 8:27 PM I tend to exercise on my own, like biking or walking when I have time. I also spend time at 5/12/2017 10:00 PM WildWaves in the summer. Activities scheduled for times that we are unavailable... ex: only early monring 5/12/2017 2:01 PM son has special needs so trying to find a program that fits for him and our hours 5/12/2017 1:09 PM I have a more affordable membership at the Auburn YMCA 5/12/2017 11:51 AM Senior citizen and physical restrictions. 5/12/2017 11:01 AM No adult soccer leagues for my age range. All soccer leagues are either teen age or 40-50+ 5/12/2017 10:05 AM As parents who have raised our family in FW, we are seriously concerned of the gun/gang 5/12/2017 9:26 AM violence that has taken over our city. Shootings are now a regular occurrence and the city/mayor are more concerned with lining their pockets, profits, etc. our city is no longer a family city. And, now the the apartments are built on 320th, the traffic is now so bad, you can't use 320th any longer. This is unacceptable and there is nothing families can do other than move out of FW and let the gangs/guns/violence take over. Participate in private clubs not associated with the City. 5/12/2017 7:57 AM The sports/recreation offered by the City that I am interested in are either not offered for adult age 5/12/2017 7:53 AM groups or are not offered at times that work with my schedule. The few options that do offer times that work with my schedule fill up so quickly that I normally can't get in. It is unfortunate as I would love to be able to participate in parks/rec programs. I haven't looked into them recently, but in years past, I haven't been able to provide transportation 5/12/2017 7:45 AM at the specific hours due to my work schedule. Too old. 5/12/2017 7:18 AM Some of the sports programs sound too competitive. 5/12/2017 6:43 AM Most of the sports and private clubs are excessively expensive and the scholarship guidelines are 5/12/2017 6:09 AM very strict so very few can even receive assistance. Many times during fundraising the amount raised by a child had to be split among the group instead of what's being earned going to the children that need it even if they put in the most fundraising efforts Just Community Center. Kids do school sports 5/12/2017 5:33 AM 38/62 39/62 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey 71 Recently moved here 5/11/2017 11:12 AM 72 Boy Scouts in Federal Way 5/11/2017 10:32 AM 73 1 have to seek out the information - even though my kids are in FW school district, we are in 5/11/2017 10:09 AM Unincorporated King w/ an Auburn street address - we don't get FW Parks mailings. We have done many summer camp sessions @ the community center and some programs in the past. 74 no real reason 5/2/2017 8:56 PM 75 class times were only in the evening 5/1/2017 3:24 PM 76 Time of programs... working full time and getting a pre -teen to a program is probably the biggest 5/1/2017 8:46 AM objection to signing up for things then it would be cost. 77 FW Parks and Recreation sponsored programs do not accommodate adults under 30 (specifically 4/26/2017 4:03 PM for soccer) 78 Time conflicts with work schedule kids free play time 4/25/2017 6:00 AM 79 Class times do not fit my schedule. 4/24/2017 7:22 PM 80 no co-ed or womens soccer 4/17/2017 2:44 PM 81 Attended in the past and was not impressed with the skills of the instructor(s). 4/15/2017 8:55 PM 82 Our daughter is too young for some of the sports programs, and some are at inconvenient times 4/9/2017 9:38 AM for our schedule. 83 Always looking for Silver Sneakers Classic - early morning!! I live part time in AZ and pay a 4/9/2017 8:27 AM monthly fee to belong to the gym when I come home to FWCC it's always a disappointment!! 84 1 have other activities that preclude going to the Community Center every week. I do my own 4/8/2017 4:24 PM shopping,cleaning, cooking and am trying to do gardening as well. Will continue with Bridge and exercise hopefully. 85 Taking night classes and working full time. I have taken programs in the past and will do so again 4/7/2017 8:39 AM by summer. 86 the facility isn't offering the programs at the time that works for me. 4/6/2017 5:00 PM 87 Can I be done with this, please? 4/6/2017 2:41 PM 88 Classes at FWCC that I'm interested in are during odd times or are too late for me to participate in 4/6/2017 7:12 AM after work. 39/62 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey Q6 When you visit City parks, which of the following activities do you participate in and how often? Answered 516 Skipped: 15 Aquatics/Pool - 24.70% 49.70% (Example: La... 30 82 165 332 1.09 Organized ■ 12.42% 44.24% Sports... 49 41 146 330 0.95 Sports & 22.15% 47.41% 9.52% Athletics... 107 229 46 483 2.07 Water Sports 15.79% 14.74% 18.95% (Example:... 60 56 72 380 1.26 Leisure 12.70% 29.97% 35.83% (Example:... 39 92 110 307 1.37 Picnicking (Example:... Dog walking/play... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 OCCASIONALLY OFTEN FREQUENTLY DO NOT TOTAL WEIGHTED (1-3 TIMES A (ONCE (MORE THAN CURRENTLY AVERAGE YEAR) A ONCE A PARTICIPATE, BUT MONTH) MONTH) WOULD LIKE TO Aquatics/Pool (Example: Lap 38.03% 11.97% 22.77%, 27.23% swim, water exercise, etc.) 162 51 97 116 426 1.30 Organized Sports (Example: 14.07% 5.20% 18.04% 62.69% Organized team activities - league 46 17 59 205 327 0.79 baseball, softball, soccer, basketball, etc.) Sports & Athletics (Example: Basketball, golf, jogging, frisbee, etc.) Water Sports (Example: Boating, fishing, swimming, etc.) Leisure (Example: Walking, hiking, people watching, hanging out, etc.) Picnicking (Example: Picnicking, barbecuing, birthday parties, etc.) Dog walking/play (Example: Exercising your dog) # OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) 16.57% 9.04% 24.70% 49.70% 55 30 82 165 332 1.09 28.48% 14.85% 12.42% 44.24% 94 49 41 146 330 0.95 20.91% 22.15% 47.41% 9.52% 101 107 229 46 483 2.07 50.53% 15.79% 14.74% 18.95% 192 60 56 72 380 1.26 21.50% 12.70% 29.97% 35.83% 66 39 92 110 307 1.37 40/62 DATE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey I used to go to the Aquatic center for lessons. Would have liked to have an option for does not 11/4/2017 2:52 PM participate instead of I'd like to because of most of these I would not participate. Not interested 10/23/2017 12:45 PM group exercise - do not currently participate, but would like to 10/21/2017 1:14 PM I go to the Community center more than 4 times a week and take classes & swim. 10/12/2017 7:06 PM Why is there no bicycling category? I would do this if it were safe. 10/7/2017 7:00 PM Take grandkids for fun 9/30/2017 7:51 PM All your facilities are hard to schedule, expensive, always booked, unaccessible 9/18/2017 10:22 AM There aren't currently any women's sports activities offered. Also, although we pay dues to the 8/24/2017 6:59 PM community center, the organized workout classes seem either too advanced or boring to me. I'd really like to see a dance class other than Zumba and some yoga options. So far the pool has been great for our special needs child, but it's often very crowded during open swim hours & the smell of chlorine is over -powering for an indoor pool with poor ventilation. I don't think we will be renewing our membership next year unless changes are made. Walk every day. Today there was a group the took over the shelter for themselves, playing loud 8/20/2017 1:09 PM music. On a semi commercial system . Two large speakers. I was at the new Arts Center just opened and it could be heard from there. This is the peoples park not theirs.. Police should monitor this and it should be posted. Anyone not into that music could not go there and enjoy the park. I go to concert events and expect that. But when I don't , I don't expect blaring music. Biking, children's playground, exercising. 8/16/2017 5:30 PM pickleball 8/13/2017 5:49 AM Geocaching--frequently 8/12/2017 1:29 PM I don't have a dog 8/10/2017 8:28 AM Not sure if this falls under play section above, but I often (at least once a week in good weather) 8/8/2017 2:41 PM take my toddler to play on the various playgrounds/parks nearby. zumba in the park 8/1/2017 10:37 AM playground- play dates 7/31/2017 2:37 PM Kayaking 7/30/2017 6:45 PM We both use the lap pool and fitness gym at the Community Center 3 times / week and are 7/28/2017 10:28 AM members. We utilize playgrounds for kids 7/22/2017 3:55 PM I do not have a dog 7/6/2017 7:42 PM Biking 7/5/2017 1:09 PM Pickleball & tennis 7/5/2017 9:08 AM Workout fitness classes at community center 7/2/2017 8:08 PM Yoga class at Community Center Enjoyment of walking on former Weyerhaeuser property 6/30/2017 8:28 PM Community Center Exercise program 6/30/2017 2:56 PM We don't participate in organized sports or athletics, and are NOT interested at this time. 6/28/2017 7:17 AM need response "do not participate, not interested" 6/26/2017 9:46 AM Using the playgrounds. 6/23/2017 9:01 PM I use the BPA Trail, Celebration Park, West Campus Trail everyday. West,Hylebos Wetlands 6/16/2017 2:01 PM several times a month. I go to French Lake Dog Park almost every day 6/13/2017 6:29 AM Group Exercise at the Community Center, Take the kids out to play at the park when it's nice out. 6/2/2017 2:05 PM Do not own pet 5/21/2017 9:16 AM I work in Federal Way and I like to go to Celebration Park to eat my lunch on nice days. 5/17/2017 9:03 AM 41/62 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey 34 Group exercise classes, fitness; daily 5/15/2017 10:12 AM 35 Love the gym at com centre 5/14/2017 9:06 AM 36 So sad that Redondo boardwalk is not a part of Federal Way Parks system 5/13/2017 8:27 PM 37 Playground 5/13/2017 8:21 PM 38 Don't own a dog 5/13/2017 8:07 AM 39 access to the Sound 5/13/2017 7:16 AM 40 The Do Not Currently but would like to option is a false choice. For example, I would never want to 5/12/2017 3:19 PM swim and there is no choice for "And never want to do this". Also, what about "letting the kid run around and play with others" Is that supposed to be leisure? 41 Courses on photography, etc 5/12/2017 2:01 PM 42 Organized events by outside organizations, 4th of July, kids on trucks, halloween, bike helmets 5/12/2017 12:45 PM etc. 43 N/a 5/12/2017 10:05 AM 44 Playing on park equipment (swings, slides, playsets, etc.). 5/12/2017 6:43 AM 45 Not participating and do not want to is my real answers, not given a correct choice 5/12/2017 12:26 AM 46 We use the parks for some Boy Scout Outings 5/11/2017 10:32 AM 47 Dog park 5/10/2017 9:33 AM 48 Playground equipment 5/1/2017 8:46 AM 49 Geocaching 4/27/2017 9:25 AM 50 not actually monthly but at least weekly in the warmer months 4/18/2017 3:58 PM 51 road/mountain biking 4/17/2017 2:44 PM 52 Playing on the playground 4/9/2017 9:38 AM 53 Bridge, aerobics and chair Yoga. 4/8/2017 4:24 PM 54 gym equipment and track at community center 4/7/2017 9:11 AM 55 Play time with my kids and other families 4/7/2017 7:02 AM 56 1 swim at another facility that is less expensive. We do water sports in other places. We'd love to 4/6/2017 5:00 PM picnic in neighborhood parks, but they don't have bathrooms 57 Not applicable 4/6/2017 4:47 PM 58 D 4/6/2017 12:49 PM 59 Senior Exercise Classes at FWCC 3/31/2017 7:33 PM 42/62 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey Q7 What programs or activities would you like to see more of, or get involved in, through the City's parks, facilities, or Community Center? (Check up to 3 boxes) Answered: 480 Skipped. 51 Outdoor Activities... Environmental (e.g.... Indoor Fitness (e.g. exerci... " Social (e.g. sports leagu... Arts (e.g. music classe... Education (e.g. botany... Music (e.g. concerts.... other (please specify) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Outdoor Activities (e.g. rock climbing, hiking) 49.58% 238 Environmental (e.g. gardening, nature walks) 46.25% 222 Indoor Fitness (e.g. exercise equipment, pilates) 37.50% 180 Social (e.g. sports leagues, bingo) 28.54% 137 Arts (e.g. music classes, photography) 40.83% 196 Education (e.g. botany, languages) 36.25% 174 Music (e.g. concerts, festivals) 51.88% 249 Other (please specify) 19.17% 92 Total Respondents: 480 # OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE 1 Kickball league, volleyball 10/20/2017 5:59 PM 2 pingpong... great aerobic and intergenerational fun 10/14/2017 6:26 PM 3 Dance 10/12/2017 2:35 PM 43/62 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey More regulation outdoor basketball courts. More parking at Steel Lake. Advertise summer concerts 9/30/2017 7:51 PM better. Build walkway, bikeway, inline skating all around lakes in FW. Make up 9/20/2017 7:18 PM Have recently gotten into pickle ball and would like to see more court options for people who have 9/14/2017 12:38 PM to work during the day time hours. Stop closing the fucking pool. Dont post on the website that the pool is open if the pool is not 9/12/2017 12:53 PM fucking open. I need child care to fully enjoy our community center membership. As it is, I can rarely use it for me 9/11/2017 11:58 AM because I don't have a way to workout without my toddler:-( Open swim, for adults and kids, after school 9/8/2017 1:17 PM Please build more basketball courts in the city!!!!! 9/6/2017 4:43 AM Golf 9/5/2017 5:25 PM none 8/25/2017 6:27 AM water aerobics in the evening, yoga 8/20/2017 8:08 PM pickleball 8/13/2017 5:49 AM More adult swim times 8/12/2017 11:03 AM More activities geared toward adults without children, singles, empty nesters or couples who do 8/9/2017 10:57 PM not have and will not have children Movies and music in the park 8/4/2017 12:11 PM Family activities 8/3/2017 10:52 PM More time for younger kids with open gym on the basketball court. It's always so crowded and the 8/3/2017 9:31 AM older kids won't let the little kids on the court womens sports leagues- maybe something that offers moms the opportunity to share childcare 7/31/2017 2:37 PM responsibilities, so we could all participate. Outdoor Markets 7/30/2017 6:45 PM Consider outdoor fitness circuits like other Asian countries use - e.g. equipment to create balance, 7/29/2017 6:18 AM arm circles, etc. We enjoy the Seniors 50+ programs and trips offered at the center and also CPR and First Aid 7/28/2017 10:28 AM training and classes like Tai Chi. Senior dancing and perhaps dance classes in general 7/24/2017 4:05 PM Move movies in the park. 7/18/2017 4:14 PM more picnic tables in celebration park to picnic in 7/16/2017 12:08 PM More police presence 7/16/2017 6:39 AM Anything that helps build this great community. 7/15/2017 2:02 PM Yes to all of these, but only after working day shift. 7/15/2017 11:59 AM Dancing 7/9/2017 8:36 PM bigger childrens playgrounds 7/9/2017 8:28 PM Programs for young children. 7/8/2017 8:46 PM Outdoor pickleball courts 7/5/2017 6:10 PM Outdoor pickle all courts 7/5/2017 5:37 PM Day trips 7/5/2017 1:09 PM Pickelball 7/5/2017 9:47 AM Pickleball is a fast growing recreational activity for all ages. Would love to see more courts 7/5/2017 9:08 AM available to play indoors and outdoors 44/62 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey I would like to see more things like plays, music or movies under the stars,etc 7/5/2017 5:44 AM outdoor pickle ball courts 7/4/2017 9:04 AM Pickleball options 7/4/2017 8:21 AM I would love to see yoga or pilates that my children could be a part of with me. Family oriented 6/28/2017 7:17 AM classes would be great! Kids 12 to 16, any activity 6/25/2017 2:29 PM childrens programs and activities 6/23/2017 7:32 AM I want to see more lap time in the pool. It is a drag to share lanes and wait. So I don't go 6/21/2017 1:45 PM Outdoor pickleball 6/14/2017 3:06 PM Drop in location(s) for activities for Jr & Sr High School age kids. 6/13/2017 5:22 PM More kids concerts, or street theater. 6/13/2017 3:55 PM More parks within each neighborhood.. Or add speed bumps to kids can play outside.. Along with 6/13/2017 8:28 AM adding a curfew to keep our neighborhood safe from gangs recruitment... Community events and festivals. 6/12/2017 8:25 PM Encourage people of ALL ages to create and participate in community garden. 6/12/2017 1:33 PM Cultural festivals like the Culture Fest held at Wright Park in Tacoma. We no longer have the Han 6/12/2017 11:42 AM Woo Ri Festival or other cultural festivals in Federal Way. Evening youth robotics/stem 6/11/2017 7:00 PM Better skate boarding Park and play equipment. 6/6/2017 4:10 PM geocaching 6/5/2017 2:43 PM Biking and running clubs 6/4/2017 9:37 AM Arts, music, education, etc. that kids would be interested in and that would be affordable for lower 6/4/2017 8:58 AM income families. Kids 6/3/2017 5:21 AM in Seattle 6/2/2017 11:19 PM Kids under 5 club/activities, STEM program, Martial Arts, Soccer 6/2/2017 2:05 PM Trail riding. Also try to connect parks through walking and biking trails. 5/23/2017 11:33 AM I have talked with many families and we would all like to see a roof over at least one play structure. 5/22/2017 11:09 AM We have amazing parks and only get to use them 3 months of the year because it rains so much. Arizona has roofs over its play structures to protect them from the sun. Why don't we? Self defense classes 5/17/2017 9:03 AM Environmental/Gardening and Outdoor Activities are important too. 5/13/2017 8:27 PM dog friendly initiatives 5/13/2017 7:16 AM I would like to drive remote control model boats in a park. 5/12/2017 10:57 PM Tennis lessons 5/12/2017 10:00 PM group activities for kiddos with autism 5/12/2017 1:09 PM Classes and clubs in support of teenagers 5/12/2017 11:51 AM N/a 5/12/2017 10:05 AM I think all these types of programs are wonderful options but right now, I don't have many schedule 5/12/2017 7:45 AM options to participate in anything. Events aimed at elementary-school aged children (activities, crafts, walks, light sports, etc.), 5/12/2017 6:43 AM similar to what a summer camp would offer, but on Saturdays or Sundays throughout the year, offered for free. 45/62 46/62 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey 72 Unlike Tacoma, fed rarely has festivals that take place. Often it's a farmers markets with lots of 5/12/2017 6:09 AM vendors. Nothing is done in the city that is for the morale of the people it's all about what can the city get out of it, so vendors come with high priced food or you have to pay for expensive sign ups to run a 5k. More activities that are free for the people and the community. Also events that focus on the large amount of 30-40 year olds that currently are in fed. Let's have a motto that federal way is for the people 73 Athletics for working moms - opportunities around 7:00 am. or 3:00-4:00 p.m. Foreign language 5/12/2017 5:33 AM classes 74 More excerise classes for seniors at comm center 5/12/2017 12:26 AM 75 Another area for off -leash dog play. We love French Lake but it's clear on the other side of town 5/11/2017 10:09 AM and with increased traffic, it's not as easy to pop over there in the evening. 76 Would like to see engaging and relevant teen programs to keep them active in the community in a 5/8/2017 10:41 PM healthy way. More art programs would be wonderful. 77 Teen day camps... Keep them busy, keep them out of trouble. 5/1/2017 8:46 AM 78 Mountain Bike education. Washington Student Cycling League 4/27/2017 10:23 AM 79 Archery and Plant Identification Classes would be interesting, and an intro class to firearms or 4/27/2017 9:25 AM Hunter's Education would be great. 80 Adult recreational sports leagues!! That cater to beginner/intermediate players of all ages (not just 4/26/2017 4:03 PM 30+) 81 More kids play time 4/25/2017 6:00 AM 82 More exercise classes for 50+ at after work times. 4/24/2017 7:22 PM 83 kid concerts in the summer 4/18/2017 3:58 PM 84 van service belts 4/15/2017 4:57 PM 85 All the Above 4/12/2017 2:19 PM 86 Outdoor pickleball complex on courts designed for only pickleball. Outdoor complex for 4/11/2017 4:08 PM horseshoes and bocce ball. 87 Practice fields with at least port -a -potties, playgrounds for siblings not practicing, and trails for 4/9/2017 9:38 AM walking the dog, all with good parking available. Our daughter's tee -ball girls have to all go potty on the outside of the field, and we can only park on the busy street. 88 More Silver Sneakers and programs for seniors! 4/9/2017 8:27 AM 89 More day trips - and/or more overnight trips. 4/7/2017 8:27 AM 90 At the Community Center, you have excellent instructors answer Classes. Keep up the good work! 4/6/2017 7:25 PM 91 I'd like to see theater in the parks 4/6/2017 5:00 PM 92 p 4/6/2017 12:49 PM 46/62 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey Q8 Which programs or classes do you participate in? This may be either within the City or outside of the City. (Check all that apply. If you participate in these activities within the City, please also check the last box in the row) Arts and Crafts... Dance (Example:... Theatre Arts (Example:... Health and Fitness... Answered: 383 Skipped: 148 47/62 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey Sports/Athletic Teams (Examp... Music (Example:... Camps . (Example:... Senior Events (Example:... Special Events ■ (Example: 4t... 48/62 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey Special Interests... 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% .Occasionally (a few times per year) ■ Often (a few times per month) Frequently (a few times per week) Also check here if a City program OCCASIONALLY OFTEN (A FEW FREQUENTLY (A ALSO CHECK TOTAL (A FEW TIMES FEW TIMES PER HERE IF A CITY RESPONDENTS TIMES PER YEAR) PER MONTH) WEEK) PROGRAM Arts and Crafts (Example: 61.96% 19.63% 12.88% 9.82% photography, woodworking, 101 32 21 16 163 sewing, etc.) Dance (Example: ballet, jazz, 56.82% 19.70% 12.88% 16.67% hip-hop, ice skating, etc.) 75 26 17 22 132 Theatre Arts (Example: acting, 61.98% 17.36% 11.57% 15.70% musical theatre, private lessons, 75 21 14 19 121 etc.) Health and Fitness (Example: 24.23% 24.23% 47.69% 26.15% yoga, weight lifting, judo, tai chi, 63 63 124 68 260 etc.) Sports/Athletic 31.10% 23.78% 40.24% 21.34% Teams (Example: baseball, 51 39 66 35 164 soccer, basketball, volleyball, etc.) Music (Example: guitar, piano, 48.06% 24.03% 20.93% 13.95% toddler programs, etc.) 62 31 27 18 129 Camps (Example: youth, spring 73.08% 6.15% 12.31% 24.62% break camp, summer camps, 95 8 16 32 130 etc.) Senior Events (Example: trips, 58.82% 12.94% 15.29% 34.12% classes, drop-in activites, etc.) 50 11 13 29 85 Special Events (Example: 4th of 82.13% 9.13% 6.08% 29.66% July, festivals, concerts, etc.) 216 24 16 78 263 Special Interests (Example: dog 59.65% 24.56% 6.14% 15.79% training, cooking, book club, 68 28 7 18 114 etc.) # OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE 1 new to Federal Way 11/6/2017 12:29 PM 2 Special Olympics bowling every Monday 10/14/2017 7:29 PM 3 Sorry, all cost prohibitive;( 10/7/2017 7:02 PM 4 None of the above. 9/14/2017 2:38 PM 5 my family & I mostly do our activities on our own & are looking for a more structured environment 9/14/2017 12:42 PM to expand in. 6 Swimming lessons 9/11/2017 12:01 PM 49/62 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey walking 9/9/2017 3:41 AM We would probably participate if more options were available (women's sports, classes, etc). It 8/24/2017 7:10 PM seems like most of the activities are geared toward seniors. We also have a special needs child, and it sounds like you have good stuff for special needs adults, but not much for kids. Our child attends summer camps through Pierce County and Tacoma programs. None 8/20/2017 1:12 PM pickleball 2-3 times per week. 8/13/2017 5:53 AM Cooking 8/10/2017 8:32 AM Kayaking, Hiking, 7/30/2017 6:49 PM Several of these I don't currently do but would like to - e.g., book club, more senior events for my 7/29/2017 6:25 AM parent, music lessons, etc. concerts in the park 7/16/2017 12:12 PM Special Olympics/Special Needs Inclusion programs are ESSENTIAL for my family. Please, keep 7/15/2017 4:36 PM creating opportunities! Pickelball 7/5/2017 9:51 AM Rock climbing at the community center. 6/23/2017 9:05 PM Pickleball 6/14/2017 3:12 PM Dog training 6/13/2017 8:45 PM I travel around America. 6/13/2017 5:35 PM Pottery 6/8/2017 11:30 AM Sports: mostly Sacajawea MS athletics at Sac Park, but also climbing lessons from Community 5/15/2017 11:43 AM Center, which is city sponsored. Special Events: Miles for Meso, not sure if this is city sponsored... Nautilus Auction annually 5/13/2017 8:38 PM Swimming 5/12/2017 6:49 AM Many church activities that are offered around federal Way are not well advertised if their events. If 5/12/2017 6:24 AM federal way advertised for all religions as a free service then the morale of the community would go up just because they were now informed. Information is empowering. Christian faith center does the best and most of their events are free. Federal Way doesn't deserve the service that CFC is giving it by providing the events that fed should be hosting.... for Shame We used to use Camp Kilworth in Federal Way for activities and camps until it was shut down 5/11/2017 10:37 AM Play Dates for Toddlers 4/27/2017 9:32 AM I don't do any classes, but I enjoy using the community center for exercise 4/20/2017 2:18 PM I do dance, fitness, centurgy, fight and power at the community center 4/18/2017 4:07 PM of 4/15/2017 5:00 PM Swimming lessons at the Aquatic center, Awana at our church 4/9/2017 9:44 AM Have enjoyed Line Dancing with Mary for years but find it's getting harder and harder as I get older 4/8/2017 10:23 PM but try to get there now and then. It is a friendly group. I miss the dancing with the big band and the lunch program! Line dancing on 352nd rarely now. Under languages - I would really like to see Italian offered. 4/7/2017 8:32 AM volunteer with horse program 4/6/2017 4:30 PM Senior Exercise Classes at the FWCC 3/31/2017 7:36 PM 50/62 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey Q9 How do you hear about services and programs offered by the Federal Way Parks Department? (Check all that apply): Answered: 442 bKippea.89 City's quarterly... Community Center Online TV/Radio Local newspaper Local schools Word of mouth -- other (please specify) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES City's quarterly brochure of parks, recreation and cultural services 60.18% 266 Community Center 44.57% 197 Online 33.03% 146 TV/Radio 1.58% 7 Local newspaper 18.55% 82 Local schools 14.03% 62 Word of mouth 30.54% 135 Other (please specify) 9.05% 40 Total Respondents: 442 # OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE 1 1 think I called directly when I was looking for a swimming class. 11/4/2017 2:58 PM 2 Self 10/8/2017 1:54 PM 3 Federal way School District 9/18/2017 11:39 AM 4 Friends share on social media 9/15/2017 11:08 AM 51/62 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey 5 none 9/9/2017 10:09 AM 6 1 did not receive the quarterly procure this year. 9/8/2017 1:23 PM 7 Word of mouth 8/25/2017 6:30 AM 8 Federal Way N channel 8/16/2017 5:34 PM 9 searched it out. 8/13/2017 5:53 AM 10 Searching of a practice space. 8/9/2017 11:02 AM 11 Internet 8/3/2017 10:58 PM 12 Online 8/3/2017 11:15 AM 13 Facebook 7/29/2017 8:50 AM 14 have not 7/16/2017 10:39 AM 15 Social media! 7/15/2017 2:05 PM 16 Don't know yet, just moved here 7/14/2017 11:17 AM 17 1 usually just happen to find them when I google activities for our family. I never see or hear any 7/9/2017 11:54 AM communication. 18 City Council meetings 7/7/2017 9:20 AM 19 Peachjar 7/6/2017 7:47 PM 20 Via emails from the Federal Way Community Center 6/27/2017 2:52 PM 21 website 6/24/2017 4:37 PM 22 Website 6/23/2017 9:05 PM 23 City council meetings 6/13/2017 5:35 PM 24 Facebook 6/13/2017 3:57 PM 25 Its always too late when I find out 6/13/2017 8:39 AM 26 Friends of federal way facebook group 6/12/2017 6:10 PM 27 friends 6/5/2017 4:43 PM 28 social media 6/5/2017 2:45 PM 29 text service would be nice... 6/4/2017 9:02 AM 30 Facebook - Federal Way Moms Group 5/19/2017 11:18 AM 31 Great Staff 5/14/2017 9:24 AM 32 Peach Jar fliers through school. 5/12/2017 10:07 PM 33 Peachjar 5/12/2017 7:51 AM 34 Federal Way schools 5/11/2017 3:41 PM 35 Peachjar fliers through school (email) 5/11/2017 12:02 PM 36 Peachjar via FWSD 5/11/2017 10:18 AM 37 facebook 5/1/2017 8:49 AM 38 City website 4/26/2017 4:07 PM 39 flyers 4/15/2017 5:00 PM 40 1 check out the website often 4/9/2017 8:34 AM 52/62 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey Q10 How should the City focus its recreation program efforts and funding? Answered: 4i5 DKippeQ. ; Youth programs Teen programs Adult programs Senior programs Athletic programs... Arts and Cultural... Community Center programs 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 LESS (NO MODERATE (NO MORE TOTAL WEIGHTED FOCUS LABEL) FOCUS LABEL) FOCUS AVERAGE Youth programs 1.79% 3.33% 24.62% 20.51% 49.74% 7 13 96 80 194 390 4.13 Teen programs 1.34% 1.61% 22.52% 23.32% 51.21% 5 6 84 87 191 373 4.21 Adult programs 4.26% 5.40% 48.86% 17.05% 24.43% 15 19 172 60 86 352 3.52 Senior programs 2.54% 4.51% 41.97% 23.66% 27.32% 9 16 149 84 97 355 3.69 Athletic programs (organized 7.49% 13.54% 38.33% 19.88% 20.75% sports) 26 47 133 69 72 347 3.33 Arts and Cultural programs 5.25% 8.84% 32.87% 20.99% 32.04% 19 32 119 76 116 362 3.66 Community Center programs 2.75% 6.06% 36.09% 21.76% 33.33% 10 22 131 79 121 363 3.77 # OTHER PROGRAM (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE 1 would be nice is senior programs were offered in eveings 11/6/2017 12:29 PM 2 tennis for seniors. 9/26/2017 10:53 AM 3 Inclusive multi cultural events 9/18/2017 11:39 AM 4 Upper body Workouts for adult wheelchair occupants. 9/12/2017 12:46 PM 5 1 would like to see swim lessons for all children. 9/8/2017 1:23 PM 53/62 54/62 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey 6 Stop doing stuff just for the kids have something people age 18+ can do!!! I used to go to the EX3 9/6/2017 4:48 AM TEEN CENTER, but as soon as I graduated theres not much to do in the city, activity wise. 7 senior volunteer in youth programs 9/5/2017 5:29 PM 8 Programs for kids under 5 - like day and summer camps 8/28/2017 2:30 PM 9 Youth/Teen programs to provide "safe" place/environment to combat homelessness and at risk 8/16/2017 5:34 PM youth. 10 good question 8/13/2017 5:53 AM 11 Love Love Love the Fed Way Community Center - need more of it! 7/29/2017 6:25 AM 12 Inclusion Programs for people & children with disabilities 7/19/2017 10:23 AM 13 Special Needs Inclusion Opportunities 7/15/2017 4:36 PM 14 Community gatherings 7/8/2017 9:47 PM 15 Natural enviornment, trail acquisition and development, birding 7/7/2017 9:20 AM 16 trail acquisition and development 6/30/2017 3:02 PM 17 Graffiti art wall 6/27/2017 8:19 AM 18 This is hard to answer when I don't know how much the city funds any of the above nor the 6/26/2017 9:54 AM participation rates of the above. If I don't know the finances and participation rates of, say, teen programs, how can I suggest whether the city should focus more or less on them? 19 more lap swim 6/21/2017 1:48 PM 20 Inclusion Programs 6/15/2017 1:38 PM 21 Community Garden 6/12/2017 1:44 PM 22 Need more affordable programs for families 6/4/2017 9:48 AM 23 AFFORDABLE or FREE youth and teen programs 6/4/2017 9:02 AM 24 enhanced sports complexes and advertising to bring more people and revenue opportunities 5/25/2017 1:34 PM should be considered. 25 outdoor recreation and education 5/18/2017 8:04 PM 26 More programs for at risk youth. 5/15/2017 6:35 AM 27 Need more adult athletics like tennis lessons 5/12/2017 10:07 PM 28 After school pro -social activities for Teens 5/12/2017 11:53 AM 29 Something our teens can afford to do when they are mostly likely to get in trouble. Movie nights 5/12/2017 11:07 AM outside in summer. 30 The community center is its own entity of income. They charge for every service and leave nothing 5/12/2017 6:24 AM for the people. If you want the community center to thrive as a place of representation of our city, take away their thirst for money and give back to the people. Right now it's monopoly and it's the only place people can go so they get all the attention but do not deserve it. I've personally started leaving the city to go to cities with more fair prices like auburn or Tacoma. Federal Way needs to bring in a YMCA 31 Activities for infants/toddlers 4/15/2017 8:57 PM 32 Outdoor complex for Pickleball, horseshoes and Bocce ball 4/11/2017 4:22 PM 33 More toddler classes 4/6/2017 12:58 PM 54/62 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey Q11 How should the City focus its park facilities efforts and funding? Answered: 436 5k, ,. N�,. Upgrading existing parks Maintaining existing parks Developing new parks Acquiring new land for parks Adding park facilities... Preserving wildlife... Enhancing shoreline... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 LESS (NO MODERATE (NO MORE TOTAL WEIGHTED FOCUS LABEL) FOCUS LABEL) FOCUS AVERAGE Upgrading existing parks 3.26% 5.51% 35.84% 22.56% 32.83% 13 22 143 90 131 399 3.76 Maintaining existing parks 0.00% 1.71% 28.12% 24.45% 45.72% 0 7 115 100 187 409 4.14 Developing new parks 23.10% 19.42% 31.23% 10.76% 15.49% 88 74 119 41 59 381 2.76 Acquiring new land for parks 28.91% 16.45% 24.67% 9.81% 20.16% 109 62 93 37 76 377 2.76 Adding park facilities (e.g. 7.25% 12.18% 31.87% 21.76% 26.94% shelters) 28 47 123 84 104 386 3.49 Preserving wildlife habitat and 2.25% 5.75% 24.00% 21.25% 46.75% open space 9 23 96 85 187 400 4.04 Enhancing shoreline access 4.56% 8.35% 28.10% 19.24% 39.75% 18 33 111 76 157 395 3.81 # OTHER FOCUS (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE 1 Beach access at Dumas Bay- stairs 12/14/2017 3:07 PM 2 Ads for getting the word out feature each park separately 10/14/2017 6:30 PM 3 Please, if you focus on acquiring new land for parks, NO MORE TREE CUTTING! Really sick of 10/7/2017 7:02 PM this in FW 4 MORE PARKS. Make Federal Way a city with many parks! And you will have more people living 9/6/2017 4:48 AM here. Im serious! 5 restrooms on bpa trail 9/2/2017 4:45 PM 55/62 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey Bathrooms at Palisades and Dash Point Highlands would be amazing! 7/30/2017 3:23 PM Adding more parking at Steel Lake maybe by using the South West corner of the north side of the 7/29/2017 7:49 AM park. Consider more outdoor exercise circuits like Asian countries have - balance, arm mobility, leg 7/29/2017 6:25 AM strength, etc. more splash parks for kids Current facilities are pretty good. I don't think fed way needs more parks; but I'd like to see more 7/22/2017 4:03 PM shorelines be access. maintaining what we have is important. Lobbying to retain existing land for parks 7/20/2017 9:47 AM adding picnic tables and shelters at existing parks 7/16/2017 12:12 PM We don't utilize the fact that we have a beautiful shoreline enough. I live in a neighborhood with 7/15/2017 9:33 PM beach rights and got yelled at by someone because I walked too far and walked on their beach. The beaches should be public property and we should encourage business development such as restaurants near the water. Community clean up efforts would be good. Trash is a problem in some parks 7/15/2017 11:42 AM Please look into establishing an "adventure park" like the one on Mercer Island! 7/8/2017 9:47 PM Former Weyerhaeuser campus acquistion 7/7/2017 9:20 AM Don't put down gravel on the natural trail around Panther Lake. Yes, clear a path behind the 7/5/2017 1:17 PM baseball field --but leave it natural dirt!! Keep the natural ambiance!! outdoor pickleball courts 7/5/2017 9:13 AM outdoor pickleball courts 7/4/2017 12:08 PM Buy weyerhaeuser! Keep this fantastic jewel of our city untouched by processing plants etc.Buy 7/1/2017 9:48 PM Camp Kilworth for the exact same reasons. Make Federal Way a little Washington that has everything to offer from hotels, music events to nature walks. safety 6/27/2017 8:46 PM Get rid of invasive plants on BPA Trail 6/27/2017 4:13 PM add more walking trails 6/26/2017 7:27 PM So far as I can tell the city thinks that if it buys a parcel of land, removes all the trees and puts in a 6/26/2017 9:54 AM lawn and playground equipment they've got a park. That's all well and good for little kids (and build a skateboard park while you're at it), but I would like to see other types of parks, too. I would like a more natural park with hiking trails. I would like to see a beach park. Dash Point State Park is a state park, not a city park. Maybe some basketball courts in neighborhood parks, since they seem to be popular. How about some tennis courts for the public? Protect the (former) Weyerhaeuser Campus setting as is; trails, gardens, lupine fields, etc. 6/21/2017 3:14 PM Do whatever it takes to preserve the natural habitat and open space of former Weyerhaeuser 6/13/2017 5:35 PM Campus including trails, meadows, forests, Rhododendron Garden, Bonsai Museum. This could be "the" crown jewel of Federal Way Parks. The city need a pier and boardwalk we need a safe place where family can come and enjoy the 6/13/2017 8:39 AM day.. acquire the weyerhaeuser campus or key properties on the weyerhaeuser campus such as the 6/12/2017 9:48 PM north shore of north lake property, bonzai garde, rhododenderon garden. Increase efforts to have tourists who visit the Bonzai and Rhododendron gardens to go shopping and dining in the city before or after their visit. North lake, former Weyerhaeuser Campus trails 6/12/2017 4:17 PM Provide exhibits related to history of Federal Way with emphasis to Native American as first 6/12/2017 1:44 PM residence of this community, flora and fauna unique to FW, and other historic structures in the city. Enhance ADA Accessibility and safety 6/12/2017 11:46 AM Need more bike trails 6/4/2017 9:48 AM 56/62 57/62 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey 32 enhancing security especially Celebration Park, Steel Lake Parks (possibly other parks we don't 6/2/2017 2:10 PM go to) 33 Specially Steel lake bathrooms 5/26/2017 12:21 PM 34 group picnic areas, bmx bike areas, trail connections 5/25/2017 1:34 PM 35 BATHROOMS!!! PLEASE Karl Grosh bathroom is scary! needs to be completely redone. There 5/24/2017 3:21 PM are multiple team functions and they are embarrassing when travel teams comment how awful they are. 36 As previously mentioned, roofs over play structures would attract more families to the city and its 5/22/2017 11:13 AM parks. 37 Park cleanliness and safety 5/15/2017 11:43 AM 38 DON'T create a park to later completely change it.:( 5/13/2017 8:38 PM 39 integrate efforts with state parks and more integration with school facilities 5/13/2017 7:18 AM 40 Build a model boat pond. Bellevue's downtown park pond is a great example 5/12/2017 11:00 PM 41 Upgrade some parks by adding skate parks, where kids can use scooters not just skateboards. 5/12/2017 10:07 PM 42 turf baseball 5/12/2017 7:05 AM 43 Clean up the homeless in the parks, Celebration Park 5/11/2017 10:37 AM 44 We have an extensive parks system already. We do not need to add additional facikities without 4/27/2017 9:32 AM repairing the facilities we already have. 45 expand athletics programs 4/26/2017 4:07 PM 46 Develop waterfront leisure activities 4/25/2017 6:03 AM 47 Use of Dash Point state park beach, camping and trails 4/11/2017 4:22 PM 57/62 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey Q12 How would you rate the parks and facilities that you visit within the City on the following characteristics: Answered: 432 Skipped: yy Cleanliness Maintenance Attractiveness®■ Safety Comfort Functionality Amenities 58/62 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 POOR (NO LABEL) DECENT (NO LABEL) EXCELLENT TOTAL WEIGHTED AVERAGE Cleanliness 2.78% 7.41% 42.36% 30.79% 16.67% 12 32 183 133 72 432 3.51 Maintenance 2.33% 8.62% 44.06% 31.00% 13.99% 10 37 189 133 60 429 3.46 Attractiveness 1.64% 5.61% 43.46% 32.01% 17.29% 7 24 186 137 74 428 3.58 Safety 6.99% 13.29% 40.79% 27.51% 11.42% 30 57 175 118 49 429 3.23 Comfort 2.11% 8.67% 50.12% 28.81% 10.30% 9 37 214 123 44 427 3.37 Functionality 1.41% 6.35% 48.00% 31.53% 12.71% 6 27 204 134 54 425 3.48 Amenities 5.16% 12.68% 51.64% 22.30% 8.22% 22 54 220 95 35 426 3.16 # OTHER CHARACTERISTIC (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE 1 Except for the BPA I have not used any park facilities. 11 /4/2017 2:58 PM 2 Ladies locker/shower area are Community Center needs to be cleaned more frequently. Also, 10/23/2017 7:31 PM water in the lap pool at Community Center is very cold. 3 A little notice would have been nice for the week you were closed!!! And perhaps a $10 9/12/2017 12:58 PM compensation for my time that was wasted. 58/62 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey My wife used the paved trail around this park for 20+ years in her wheelchair. Now she hasn't 9/12/2017 12:46 PM been able to use it for the last 8-9 years due to there being ABSOLUTELY no maintenance on this walkway. How do I know this, our home is adjacent to Alderbrook park. Now that this city has built a arts center maybe you can start watering this park. It use to be watered every week up until the past few years, this year absolutely no watering. So how can you say you are going to improve parks when you can't take care of the ones we now have. Oh yeah if you live in a upscale community you will get your park watered. I won't even start with what MOST people say about the money spent on Celebration park that's taken away form other city parks. Only if you work for the city or at city hall are the here heads in a paper bag. Only nice way I can say it. Ed & Kim Taff Wipe down overhead pipes and rigging that are above eye level. There is a lot of build up in some 9/11/2017 3:36 PM places. PLEASE ADD WORKOUT EQUIPMENT TO ALL THE MAIN PARKS (TOWN SQUARE PARK + 9/6/2017 4:48 AM Sagahalie + BPA TRAIL PARK!!! Trail distance signs would help 8/25/2017 6:30 AM Thank you! 8/16/2017 5:34 PM Drinking Fountains and Clean functional restrooms 7/30/2017 6:49 PM Fed Way has a lot of seemingly homeless and young men hanging about. e.g., the city park. The 7/29/2017 6:25 AM policie are often patrolling the area which is good but it doesn't always feel safe. Some of the parks get scary near/after sundown. 7/25/2017 6:17 AM need more seating though 7/16/2017 12:12 PM Steel Lake needs a lot of upgrading as far as cleanliness, safety 7/7/2017 6:20 AM needs more walking trails 6/26/2017 7:27 PM dog and human waste at Celebration Park -- homeless leave trash and unsanitary conditions 6/24/2017 4:37 PM Bathrooms are disgusting and not safe. 6/13/2017 8:45 PM Homeless people, litter, trash, and drug use makes in unsafe to walk around many of our parks. 6/13/2017 5:35 PM Need more police officers enforcing rules and trespassing druggies/ homeless camps. 6/12/2017 9:48 PM Not enough garbage disposal after major holidays at parks. 6/12/2017 8:00 PM except for occassional homelessness issue (lady peeing outside restroom at celebration park 6/4/2017 9:02 AM bathroom), things are mostly good each park varies - need to focus on security 6/2/2017 2:10 PM it's nice to have seating and shade for adults who want to take kids to the parks but are mobility 5/29/2017 12:37 PM challenged and some of us are sun -challenged, needing shade. Steel lake bathrooms are not kept well and have no soap dispenser like others do 5/26/2017 12:21 PM depends on the park, some are beautiful some are not 5/24/2017 3:21 PM More bathrooms are needed, PLEASE! 5/22/2017 11:13 AM More trees are needed 5/13/2017 8:38 PM Can't have people living in the green belts around parks. Also can't have drug deals/criminal 5/12/2017 7:57 AM dealings going down in parks. I mean if I'm being honest in comparison to other cities, the recent efforts of the creation of the 5/12/2017 6:24 AM town square park, in the bed guess who made it better? The people here I am out there with all of the grips I belong to participating in the beautification. Of this brand new park, soccer club, bout scouts, etc... again for shame. I am truly disappointed. KG had the worst parking situation and the worst park period and so many people spend 3-4 days a week there. Same with celebration people spend so much time there and the access to the park and it's quality is extremely poor. Why? Money probably? Laziness for whoever decided to design. Who really knows, it's just foul. garbage gets piled up at times 5/11/2017 1:29 PM Not familiar with the city parks yet 5/11/2017 11:18 AM We have seen human waste on the trails in Celebration Park, we wont take our Scouts back there 5/11/2017 10:37 AM 59/62 32 33 34 35 36 37 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey I typically have to go to other city to enjoy their parks. Our parks seem dirty, lack of parking and not clean and/or safe Location/Accessibility are also considerations. I only go to the ones have good bathroom access and seem safe. Safety is the first concern Celebration park can be dangerous. Unused irrigation system should be removed. The homeless living in and around the parks create an uncomfortable feeling all refer to FWCC 60/62 5/3/2017 8:28 AM 4/27/2017 9:32 AM 4/25/2017 6:03 AM 4/11/2017 4:22 PM 4/7/2017 6:35 AM 3/31/2017 7:36 PM Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey Q13 How important are the following factors when you choose a City park or program to visit/participate in? Answered: 442 Skipped.8 Proximity to your home Availability of parking Accessibility by walking o... Natural and/or scenic... Multiple types of activitie... ADA accessibility Safety 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 LESS (NO (NO (NO MORE TOTAL WEIGHTED IMPORTANT LABEL) LABEL) LABEL) IMPORTANT AVERAGE Proximity to your home 7.60% 6.22% 21.66% 26.50% 38.02% 33 27 94 115 165 434 3.81 Availability of parking 6.86% 4.49% 18.20% 34.99% 35.46% 29 19 77 148 150 423 3.88 Accessibility by walking or 19.32% 14.73% 22.46% 18.60% 24.88% biking 80 61 93 77 103 414 3.15 Natural and/or scenic 2.35% 5.87% 19.72% 31.46% 40.61% qualities 10 25 84 134 173 426 4.02 Multiple types of activities 7.95% 9.40% 30.12% 26.75% 25.78% available 33 39 125 111 107 415 3.53 ADA accessibility 37.19% 14.07% 23.37% 10.80% 14.57% 148 56 93 43 58 398 2.52 Safety 1.86% 2.78% 12.53% 24.59% 58.24% 8 12 54 106 251 431 4.35 # OTHER FACTOR (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE 1 Heres an idea: STOP LYING ABOUT THE FUCKING POOL HOURS ONLINE AND INSIDE THE 9/12/2017 12:58 PM 2 Get the dam roots out of the blacktop pavement so people in walker, using a cane, or using a 9/12/2017 12:46 PM wheelchair can start to enjoy this path AGAIN. 3 Please who ever is reading this, to some up what I'm saying.. Is develop more parks around the 9/6/2017 4:48 AM city, add more FULL basketball courts, ADD WORKOUT EQUIPMENT to all the main parks! 61/62 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Federal Way 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update Survey Condition of playground and bathroom facilities 8/28/2017 2:30 PM Dog friendly, with or without leash. 8/27/2017 8:48 AM Cleanliness 8/14/2017 12:06 PM Cleanliness and good equipment are important too 8/3/2017 9:34 AM Drinking Fountains and Clean functional restrooms 7/30/2017 6:49 PM Saftey is very important. In parts of Fed Way there are young men hanging about or on bilkes that 7/29/2017 6:25 AM seem to be up to illegal activity. Kudos to the police patrols! It would be nice to have a weekly farmers market and water feature for kids to play in a park 7/22/2017 4:03 PM good for exercising 7/16/2017 7:03 PM Quality if sports fields. Not enough high quality soccer and baseball fields to support youth sports 7/16/2017 5:57 PM leagues. Safety is a primary concern when bringing your children to a public place. Steele Lake Park does 7/16/2017 11:29 AM not feel particularly safe and I no longer feel comfortable bringing my children to play there. walking trails more important 6/26/2017 7:27 PM Tried to use Town square restroom. Was locked out... One man came out and I tried to enter. He 6/25/2017 2:19 PM stepped in my way. He looked around and went back in ... after a few minutes he and another man came out together. They made me feel very Un safe. I will not go back to Town Square Park again. Please please Ann bike racks 6/24/2017 6:20 PM Appropriate for young children and strollers 6/18/2017 9:15 PM Survey too long. We need racquetball courts. 6/14/2017 7:26 AM Restrooms but this also can be an unsafe place to use. 6/13/2017 5:35 PM I have been hearing about an increase in citizens noticing people shooting up everywhere in 6/12/2017 9:48 PM Federal Way including at our parks. This is unacceptable and is not safe especially for kids. The city needs to redouble its efforts to trespass drugies/users/homeless camps from parks. The City needs more officers and likely bicycle patrol. geocaches available 6/5/2017 2:45 PM BATHROOMS! 5/22/2017 11:13 AM Restrooms 5/12/2017 10:07 PM Playground Equipment 5/12/2017 3:21 PM visibility of my child on playground- not a lot of obstuctions in the area 5/12/2017 1:13 PM SAFETY- I don't feel safe here ANYMORE!!! 5/12/2017 9:07 AM Moving out of federal way because costs are so expensive 5/11/2017 7:54 PM restroom availability - our family has a special need in this area so going to a park where a 5/11/2017 10:18 AM restroom is not within a 5 minute walk is a deciding factor. Safety is first 4/25/2017 6:03 AM Airplane noise 4/11/2017 4:22 PM Check out your question number two. There's a mistake in your age bracket!! You left a group 4/9/2017 8:34 AM out!! Senior Programs 3/31/2017 7:36 PM 62/62