Greensboro Plan2Play Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2019

GREENSBORO PLAN2PLAY MASTER PLAN - 153

Connect: Make Greensboro Accessible SUPPORTING PARTIES + PARTNERS • Senior Resources of Guilford

Long-term (10 to 20+ years) • Complete accessibility upgrades at all recreation centers. METHODS FOR MEASURING GOAL ACCOMPLISHMENT • % Increase in program offerings for individuals outside of the 12 and under age range • % Increase in accessibility compliance in recreation centers and parks

seniors and individuals with physical and developmental disabilities. • Conduct a feasibility study and master plan to renovate or build a facility to serve as an inclusive hub. • Conduct a feasibility study to renovate and/or build a facility to serve as a new senior / multi-generational center. In addition, explore opportunities to strategically expand senior programming throughout existing facilities. • Continue to make accessibility upgrades to existing parks and facilities. Mid-term (5-10 years) • Establish an ADA self-evaluation and transition plan as a demonstration of Greensboro's commitment to providing equal access to it's public programs, services, facilities, and activities.

• Boys and Girls Club

• PACE of the Triad

• Peace Haven Farm

• Gateway Center

KEY PROJECTS & TIMEFRAME Near-term (0-5 years) • Create a new senior center or convert an existing recreation center to accommodate senior services in western Greensboro. (Refer to Expand: Create Community Hearts ). • Develop Universal Design Standards for parks and facilities and create an Access Plan to establish priorities for inclusion as a Departmental philosophy. • Increase programming in all recreation centers for demographics beyond children age 12 and under to include

• Continue to make accessibility upgrades to existing parks and facilities.