2023 Parks and Recreation Aquatics Master Plan

Aquatic Facilities Master Plan EQUITY ASSESSMENT

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SUMMARY OF FINDINGS The social vulnerability analysis indicates that the City of Greensboro’s aquatics facilities are located throughout each of the social vulnerability rankings. The majority of the facilities are located in the highest social vulnerability area with no facilities located in the central, north and southwest portions of the city. Areas with mid-level to high level vulnerability rankings have the highest concentration of aquatic facilities, while areas in the lowest socially vulnerability rankings have few. However, the equitable distribution of amenities could be strengthened by providing a variety of amenities and programming which supports the function and purpose of each facility, ensuring that diverse recreation opportunities are provided more equitably to meet community recreation needs. Facilities in high social vulnerability areas in need of replacement or renovations are Peeler and Windsor Community Parks Outdoor Pools, the later one being scheduled for replacement. Warnersville Community Park Outdoor Pool and Smith Active Adult Center Indoor Pool provide communities of color and senior populations with access to aquatic facilities though crime rates vary from medium to high rates. However, challenges exist for 6-11% of the population without vehicle access to those sites, including Keeley Park sprayground. In mid ranking social vulnerability areas, Barber Park sprayground is in good condition with participant support though vehicle access may pose problems for the 6-11% of the population without cars. Lindley Community Park Outdoor Pool, which needs replacement or renovation, is the only aquatics facility in the lowest ranking social vulnerability area. With less than 1% of the population without vehicle access and medium income levels, this segment maybe able to visit nearby aquatics facilities for temporary or permanent use depending as these should be reviewed to determine future status of aquatic facilities needing repair and/or replacement. No data shown FY 2020-2021 due to facility closures resulting from the pandemic.

upon funding decisions to replace or renovate the facility.

Additionally, assessing the needs and desires of residents regarding the existing aquatic facilities throughout the city will help determine the future of those aquatic facilities needing replacement or renovations. Findings from the public engagement process for citizen input are included in this report to provide the City with data to determine future aquatic needs of residents, priority rankings of repairs and replacements and programming priorities for each aquatic facility. Additionally alternative funding strategies (cost recovery model development, public and private partnerships, future bond program, etc.) should be developed to support priority listing outcomes. Facilities located in high vulnerability areas should develop strategies for creating nontraditional means of public outreach, dual language marketing of recreational materials and facility signage, developing specific programming to increase inclusivity and acceptance of these communities. › Additionally, the following section provides overall summary and considerations for decision making as demonstrated by analysis of the factors measuring the geographic distribution of facilities, social vulnerability, demographics, walkability and funding. › According to the 2022 National Recreation and Park Agency Performance Review which provides benchmarking data to assist park and recreation professionals in the effective management and planning of operating resources and capital facilities, twenty-five percent of agencies with populations over 250,000 reported having at least one aquatics center. Greensboro provides more aquatics facilities than most agencies of its size.

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