Greensboro Plan2Play Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2019

GREENSBORO PLAN2PLAY MASTER PLAN - 127

Expand: Create Transformative Programs SUPPORTING PARTIES + PARTNERS • Art Alliance

KEY PROJECTS & TIMEFRAME Near-term (0-5 years) • Incorporate youth programming

• Expand the Department's mobile programming beyond the Eco Bus. Consider adding mobile recreation for pop-up events related to fitness, arts, or games. Long-term (10-20 years+) • Continue to strategically review METHODS FOR MEASURING GOAL ACCOMPLISHMENT • Cost recovery in accordance with the Department’s developed goals • Percentage of residents who participated in recreation programs offered by the Department each year • Track diversity of age segments represented in program use and registration • Track ratio of programs that “go” (attain adequate enrollment to be program offerings against trends and community needs and adapt as needed. offered) versus total programs originally proposed. The national benchmark is 80-85%

for children ages 0 through 5 in all recreation centers and in parks.

• ArtsGreensboro

• Extend the hours of several recreation centers with open programming to encourage play into the evening hours, geared towards teens. • Launch and pilot three transformational new programs to test out new areas. Do not be afraid to fail, and replace if needed! Seek community partners such as local higher education organizations to assist. • Create a central special events calendar online. • Continue to engage an outside facilitator / qualified strategic planning group with significant experience in recreational practices/national trends to guide Plan2Play implementation. • Create a data-driven staffing plan for the CRS division to address future programming needs. Mid-term (5-10 years) • Create themed transformational program pilots at each recreation center.

• Boys and Girls Clubs of Greensboro

• Guilford County Cooperative Extension

• Greensboro Cultural Arts Task Force

• Greensboro Science Center

• The Dance Project at City Arts

• Local Universities

• Greensboro Curb Market

• Guilford County Special Service for Maternity Programming • Greensboro Sports Commission for Sports Tourism

• Greensboro Public Libraries

• Greensboro Downtown Parks Inc.

• Downtown Greensboro Incorporated

• Downtown Greenway