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Goals and Objectives
Goals and objectives are an important component in the planning process. People and
groups use open space differently, which complicates the task of defining goals and
objectives that apply to a broad spectrum of conditions and programs. The following goals
and objectives are provided to guide city staff and officials in their decision-making
process with regard to open space and recreation matters. The goals set forth in this plan
reflect the City intentions to provide quality parks, recreation and open space
opportunities to its citizens.
Land Acquisition
Goal: Maintain an adequate amount of active and passive recreational lands
to meet current and future recreational needs.
Acquire additional lands for passive park use based on current demand,
projected demand, and environmental significance as recommended by
Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan.
Acquire appropriate, developable land for active recreation facilities in
areas targeted for future park development.
Park Facilities
Goal:
dictated by park use and type (i.e., neighborhood vs. community park
facilities).
Develop and approve a site-specific master plan as soon as park land is
designated or acquired.
begins to be developed.
Develop park facilities in concert with the growth of the population located
near the park.
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Shared Services
Goal: Coordinate development efforts and the use and maintenance of
recreational facilities among the City of Oshkosh, the Oshkosh Area
School District, UW-Oshkosh, Winnebago County, surrounding
communities, and public and private recreation associations.
Coordinate city/school/county/association development projects to
improve and expand recreation opportunities and economic benefits
throughout the community in a cost-effective manner.
Develop formal use/revenue/maintenance agreements among the City,
the School District, and public and private recreation associations to help
operate and maintain public recreation facilities in the city.
Park Development
Goal: Promote the benefits of larger neighborhood and community parks
which provide a wide range of facilities.
Analyze the location, size, and function of existing and proposed parks if
annexations or zoning changes occur.
Determine the location of future park sites to best serve community-wide
needs.
Identify residential districts that are deficient in neighborhood parks and
consider acquiring land for parks in these areas. In central-city areas,
consider in fill lots for privately owned and maintained parks to address
deficiencies.
Preservation
Goal: Preserve environmentally-sensitive and historically significant areas.
Conservancy lands, which can be adequately and appropriately protected
without public expenditure, should be preserved. Public funds should be
used to acquire conservancy lands which cannot be protected through
other means, or where public access is a high priority.
Incorporate and promote natural features such as floodplains, wetlands,
and woodlands as passive recreation areas.
Preserve and/or appropriately develop environmental corridors.
Identify and incorporate historical entities into the development of city
parks.
Incorporate signage identifying the historic significance of certain parks
and areas.
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Amenities
Goal: Provide residents with safe and reliable recreation equipment
throughout the City park system.
Replace unsafe, old and deteriorating recreation equipment at all City
parks.
Continually monitor and maintain existing park equipment to ensure its
longevity and safety.
Identify and replace park facilities that do not comply with the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines.
Identify and replace all playground equipment that does not meet CPSC
(Consumer Product Safety Commission) or ASTM (American Society for
Testing and Materials) safety guidelines. Install poured in place rubber
surfacing.
Funding
Goal: Use all available sources of funds to further enhance the quality of the
Pursue funding from state and federal programs which can assist in the
acquisition of development of desired park system improvements.
Solicit donations from other public and private organizations to aid in park
system development.
Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan every five
years to maintain grant eligibility.
Develop and maintain revenue-generating facilities which can aid in the
development of new facilities and/or the maintenance of existing facilities.
Consider implementing a Parks, Playgrounds, and Land for Athletic Fields
Impact Fee to help develop park facilities to meet future needs.
Review the Parkland Dedication section of the Municipal Code and update
if necessary every five years.
Coordinate with neighborhood associations and the Planning Division on
park improvements to be funded through the Healthy Neighborhoods
Initiative (HNI).
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Subdivision Review
Goal: Coordinate subdivision review with all departments and boards to
ensure adequate park facilities are provided.
Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan and
incorporate the needs identified before subdivision plats are approved.
Continually evaluate and update the Subdivisions section of the Municipal
Code so that it adequately addresses the park and recreational needs of
city residents.
Use extraterritorial plat review powers to ensure that residential
developments outside the City limits are contributing proportionally toward
providing adequate neighborhood park facilities in developing areas.
Coordinate with surrounding townships to ensure adequate park facilities
are being developed in those townships.
Forestry
Goal: Maintain the City-wide urban forestry program.
Review and revise the urban forestry ordinance and management plan
regulating the planting, removal, and management of trees on public and
private lands in the City every five years, to make the City eligible for state
and federal urban forestry grant-in-aid programs.
Establish a tree planting and maintenance program for public lands in the
City.
Update the Emerald Ash Borer Readiness Plan.
Develop a Tree Planting Policy.
Continue implementation of the Taking Root program as funding permits.
Develop roundabout and median landscape plans to reduce maintenance
needs.
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Budgeting
Goal: Adopt an adequate park budget which can financially address existing
park needs and allow for future park land acquisition and future park
facility development.
Comprehensive
Outdoor Recreation Plan as a guide to establish yearly park budgets.
Use funds to develop facilities that will maximize existing park and
recreation areas and increase park use.
Update restroom facilities to meet American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Guidelines and to improve energy efficiencies.
Maintain and renovate parking facilities as recommended in the City of
Oshkosh Parking Lot Study.
Develop an appropriate and equitable user fee system to help offset
maintenance and operations costs.
Trails
Goal: Provide residents with multi-purpose trail systems that utilize
environmental corridors and provide linkages between parks and other
appropriate features within and outside of the City.
Refer to the City of Oshkosh Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation Plan for
trail development and linkages.
Continue to implement the Fox River Corridor River Walk Plan.
Secure additional lands along environmental corridors to ensure public
control.
Develop trail systems that have multiple uses and are barrier-free.
Connect local trails to regional trail systems and adjoining township trail
systems.
Provide adequate directional signage on trails.
Grounds Maintenance
Goal: Maintain parks to provide quality recreation for residents and reduce
the likelihood of hazards.
maintenance
program recommendations as a guide to establish yearly budgets.
Coordinate with neighborhood associations and other volunteers to assist
with routine parks maintenance.
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Planning
Goal: Maintain a current comprehensive park and open space plan.
Continually monitor the park and recreation needs of the community.
Update the action plan and implementation plan on a yearly basis to reflect
changing needs and actual accomplishments.
Update the entire Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan every five (5)
years to reflect changes in community needs and desires, and to maintain
eligibility for state and federal grant-in-aid funding.
Solicit public input in the planning and development of the Plan as well as
park land location and development.
Solicit Input from neighborhood associations for park improvements.
Water-Based Recreation
Goal: Promote water-based recreation such as fishing, boating and swimming
throughout the community.
Enhance and maintain access to the Fox River and Lake Winnebago.
Promote and maintain the city-operated boat launches.
Promote and maintain the Pollock Community Water Park.
Continue development of and maintenance of the River Walk.
Continue water quality testing at Menomonie Park Beach during the
summer months.
Promote shoreline plantings when feasible.
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