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Parks, a division of the Chief Administrative Office, recommends the Commission receive and file an update on the implementation of the Parks and Trails Master Plan Fiscal Year 2025-26 Work Plan.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
On March 25, 2025 (Legistar Item 25-0377), the Board of Supervisors approved and adopted the Parks and Trails Master Plan Update (Master Plan Update) and Fiscal Year 2025-26 Work Plan. The purpose of the Master Plan Update is to provide direction and strategies to guide the acquisition, development, and operations of County-owned and operated parks, trails, rivers, and open space.
The Master Plan Update includes five goals that expand on the guidance found in the El Dorado County General Plan for parks and trails and were derived from stakeholder and community input and reflect needs based on best practices and regional trends:
1. Preserve and enhance access to natural areas and resource-based recreation, including rivers, trails, and open space.
2. Manage recreational opportunities within a regional context to accommodate public access, leverage funding, and provide interconnected trails.
3. Prioritize maintenance of public assets and improvements to existing parks and trails to continue to provide safe and diverse recreational experiences.
4. Engage the community to refine ongoing recreational needs, encourage participation, and promote volunteer support.
5. Invest in and support recreation features in recognition of the importance of recreation as a draw for tourism and quality of life for residents.
Each of these five goals are further expanded into objectives and associated initiatives to guide the implementation of the Master Plan goals.
Staff have made significant progress towards working on year one initiatives and desire to provide an update to the Parks and Recreation Commission to highlight key accomplishments, review ongoing work and challenges, and outline upcoming priorities.
CONTACT
Zachary Perras, Par...
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