We want to hear from YOU! What parks, amenities, programs, and improvements matter most to you and your family? Your input will help shape the future of Sioux Fall’s parks and recreation system.

To help us plan for the future, please take 10 to 15 minutes and complete the following exercises:

Tell us about your thoughts on parks, recreation, and amenities in Sioux Falls! Your input is a key component to developing a comprehensive system plan.

Provide feedback on your favorite parks and facilities! Drop comments directly onto a map to tell us your ideas about specific areas.

Show us your vision for the future of Sioux Falls Parks & Recreation!

The purpose of the City of Sioux Falls Parks Master Plan is to guide the department for the next five years and provide strategic direction and vision to meet current and emerging public needs, as well as remain the primary steward of the significant natural, cultural, and historic resources.

Project Goals:

• A plan that is grounded in inclusive and accessible community engagement.

• A future strategy for parks, recreation and greenspaces that is equitable to the entire community regardless of socioeconomic, cultural, racial, or geographic differences.

• Utilize a wide variety of data sources and best analytical practices to predict trends and patterns of use, community impact, and how to address unmet needs in the City of Sioux Falls.

• Enhance the environmental resiliency of the City by leveraging parks and greenspaces as green infrastructure equitably distributed throughout the community.

• Shape the financial sustainability and organizational excellence to achieve the strategic objectives, identify revenue opportunities, and ensure future operational and maintenance needs are addressed.

• Develop a dynamic and realistic action plan.

City of Sioux Falls

Mike Patten, Park Development Manager

Mike.Patten@SiouxFalls.gov

PROS Consulting

William Younger, Project Manager

William.Younger@PROSConsulting.com