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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. These 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
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.
area begins to be developed.
Develop park facilities in concert with the growth of the population
located near the park.
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.
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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 neighborhood 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.
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.
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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.
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 to
determine if updating is necessary.
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.
Forestry
Goal: Maintain the City-wide urban forestry program.
Update the urban forestry ordinance and management plan that would
regulate the planting, removal, and management of trees on public and
private lands in the City, and make the City eligible for state and federal
urban forestry grant-in-aid programs.
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Remove dead trees and/or treat diseased trees on public lands within
the City.
Establish a tree planting and maintenance program for public lands in
the City.
Continually evaluate the Gypsy Moth population and take appropriate
suppression actions.
Develop an Emerald Ash Borer Readiness Plan.
Develop a Tree Planting Policy.
Continue implementation of the Taking Root program as funding permits.
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 which will maximize existing park and
recreation areas and increase park use.
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.
Secure additional lands along environmental corridors to ensure public
control.
Develop trail systems which have multiple uses and are barrier-free.
Connect local trails to regional trail systems.
Provide adequate directional signage on trails.
Refer to the City of Oshkosh Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation Plan for
trail development and linkages.
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.
Develop an appropriate and equitable user fee system to help offset
maintenance and operations costs.
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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.
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.
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