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Home My WebLink AboutCDN 2019-10-29 Item 2A - Plan - Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) PlanCity of Tukwila Allan Ekberg, Mayor TIO AL E 0 DU TO: Community Development & Neighborhoods Committee FROM: Rick Still, Parks & Recreation Director By: Robert Eaton, Parks & Recreation Manager CC: Mayor Ekberg DATE: October 22, 2019 SUBJECT: PROS Plan — Council Update and Engagement ISSUE Council Update and Engagement on the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan Update. BACKGROUND The current 2014 - 2019 Parks, Recreations, and Open Space (PROS) Plan was adopted by Ordinance Number 2207 on February 18, 2014. On May 6, 2019, City Council approved a consultant agreement hiring MIG to assist the City in updating the PROS Plan. Staff are working closely with MIG throughout the process to update the PROS Plan for adoption in early 2020. A significant portion of the work so far focused on Community Engagement. To date, community engagement has include: two Advisory Group meetings, one joint Park and Arts Commission work session, five Park Pop -ups at the See You in the Park events over the summer, three Listening Sessions with community groups, eight One -on -One Interviews with prominent community members representing various ethnic communities, and an Online Community Needs Assessment (in four languages), which just wrapped up on October 12, 2019. Results from all these community engagement activities have led to Key Findings that will be shared with the Council Committee. More thorough information can be found in the "State of the System Summary" also (Attachment A). DISCUSSION MIG will provide a PowerPoint Presentation (Attachment B) focused on process, progress update, key findings, and next steps. From there they will facilitate Council engagement with the plan through discussion focused on the Key Findings and answering questions. FINANCIAL IMPACT Discussion only RECOMMENDATION Discussion only ATTACHMENTS A. State of the System Summary B. PowerPoint Presentation 1 2 TUKWILA ARKS & RECREATION 3 4 Si t Parks and recreation are a bi part of community livability In Tukwila and a major asset and responsibility for the City. Services provided by or coordinated with the Parks and Recreation Department are wide ranging and provide opportunities for physical, mental, and social well-being. This summary describes the different aspects of parks and recreation services to provide a baseline of information for the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan update (the PROS Plan). Along with ideas and feedback gathered from the community engagement opportunities, key findings from this summer will help inform decisions related to community needs, recommendations, and priorities in later steps of the planning process. Planning Context The City has been planning for the future of parks and recreation for decades, providing guidance to base decision -making and future investments. The context for planning is also based on adopted plans, policies, and studies related to comprehensive planning, land use, environment, transportation, and regional and state guidance. The following provides a snapshot of some of the key planning and policy documents related to the parks and recreation system. 5 King County Planning Policies The Countywide Planning Policies (CCPs) supports the regional VISION 2040 by providing guidance for growth management issues in King County. Plans and policies adopted by local jurisdictions must provide conformance with these policies. Comprehensive Plan The Parks, Recreation and Open Space Elements of the Comprehensive Plan guides decision -making that is consistent with state and local policies, and community priorities. The City adopted the 2014 PROS Plan as reference to the PROS Element. The PROS Plan Update process will reexamine these comprehensive goals and policies and compare them with current trends, opportunities, and needs. Appendix A provides a list of relevant policies related to the PROS Plan update. Str art. gic Plan The Strategic Plan provides a guide for actions and investment for the next five to ten years. The Plan outlines five goals and many strategic objectives and strategies based on extensive community outreach. There are several areas that call for improved public spaces, safer parks, stronger partnerships, and more equitable opportunities for residents. Green Tukwila 20-Year Stewardship Plan The City of Tukwila formed a partnership with Forterra to evaluate the condition of forested parks and natural areas and develop a plan for restoration and management of 138 acres of land. Through the partnership, Tukwila is part of a larger network of Green Cities that share resources and expertise to ensure a more livable and healthier region. The Plan provides a framework for assessing conditions and outlining active management strategies to achieve the future vision. Non -Motorized Plan (Wa k and Roll) Adopted as Tukwila's first pedestrian and bicycle plan, the Walk and Roll Plan focuses on created complete streets that are designed for multiple modes and safety for pedestrians and cyclists. The plan outlines bicycle friendly routes and 6 /n�i,gm_r ~�W |w— P., ^m w � Potential public access opportunities ofthe Shoreline Master Program (Source:Shoreline Master Program). designs, as well axneighborhood linkages, programs, specific and projects. Transit Plan Analysis from the Transit Plan found that transit coverage in Tukwila islargely within proximity toresidents that are more likely touse transit and the destinations they need to access. The Transit Plan also described several opportunities tomeet additional needs, including expanded service iu north Tukwila, improved east -west connections, uswell os improved route coverage during off-peak service. Shore6oe Master Program Tukwila has approximately 12.5miles ofCreen/Donvanoisb River. The Shoreline Master Program provides regulatory conditions and guidelines for shoreline restoration and public use. Public access tuthe shorelines ofthe state isone o/the key goals o[the Shoreline Management Act. The 2Ul4 PROS Plan and Shoreline Master Program identify opportunities toadd connections tothe rivers atstreet ends. Adopted inZOl8,the Public Arts & Culture Master Plan describes possibilities for art and culture improvements iu several different priority areas u[the city, including the river, Tukwila International Boulevard, Tukwila Village, and SouLbcenter.The plan notes that parks and open spaces are ideal opportunities for potential art and culture improvements. Urban Center Subarea P�am The Subarea Plan calls for creating great public spaces and to ^uneurtb^Tukwila Pond and neighboring Green River as prominent amenities that enhance the identify of Soutbceutmr.The Subarea Plan calls for new development to beoriented towards the pond, especially along the northern edge, creating an"amenity mncbor" FILA'Aic Safety P|e n {n2U16,city voters approved upublic safety bond for improvements and upgrades 0xfire and life safety resources, and ajustice Center complex. The City also identified funding for anew Public Works facility. Implementation ofthe Plan iy ongoing. SCAIE'8FTHE8Y8TBK43OMNAIAR'A' 1� '�� 8 K� ^�� V °� PROS Plan � ro*ress The 2014Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan established several goals for parks and recreation with arange u[ supporting recommendations and projects tobuild the system. The list ofprojects isaxpirsdoua|,with most projects dependent onsignificant funding opportunity orpartnership beyond available City resources. 20i4Plan accamnm|/shrnents The City has completed orinitiated all the short-term oc ^octh/e^ projects identified in the project list, as well as other projects that were pending aso[Z0l4.These include: • Phases 1and 2o[DuwamisbHill Preserve; ~ Master plan funding for Tukwila Pond Park; ° Off -leash dog park atCrestview Park; * Play area expansion and improvements ztCascade View Park; Development o[DuvvoudsbGardens; * Capital replacements a1Foster Golf Links; • Lake toSound Trail connections (in progrexx);and * Initiation of Ryan Hill Park acquisition (in progress). |naddition tocapital projects, the City has actively pursued many programs nrinitiatives related toparks and recreation such asthe Healthy Tukwila program, expansion o[the After - School KecrczLionPrograou,andinop|onuontatiouo[the2O-- YearGrccuTukwvi|aRcstormtionP|an. Future priorities There are several other projects not yet initiated orthat have changed status orpriority due tochanging conditions over the past five years. The PROS Plan update process will revisit community needs and priorities, aswell asfuture trends, service levels, and resources toupdate the project list for the next six -plus years. Completion ofCrestview Dog Park Completion o[Dowamish Gardens 4|STATP"OU ' C I 1ESY8]E'0|SUNA, DY&RY Commu��~�� K��°�°��8� nity ~~--J' �~~~--~��--~~^~~~~~^ '[Ukn/ilBiS@diverse and dynamic City @tthe crossroads oFmajor transportation routes and the G[e00/[)OlmaDOi5ll River. The City has conducted extensive research outhe composition u[the community in recent years, including the Comprehensive Plan Update, Strategic Plan Amendment, and Transit Plan. This section provides abrief overview ofkey indicators from recent studies and research related tothe people o[Tukwila and general community character. A grma/iriqregion and high share «ofen�ployment Tukwila is the 18thlargest city in King County with an estimated population o[2O'294(Z01O).1Aspart ofKing County and the larger Puget Sound region, the city ix impacted byregional trends iopopulation and employment. Tremendous growth iuthe Seattle area (considered asthe fastest -growing big city in the country') has created a ripple effect oupopulation and employment growth. Based ou regional estimates for 3040,7ukvvi|a'nfuture population will reach approximately Z9,073 residents, gaining roughly 1/2 o/the current population (Figure l). m AV o � � �t � 4 'U.lCensus Annual Estimates ofResident Population, July ZUlK z"Seattle now decade's fastest -growing big city ioall ofU.S.^'Gene Balk, Seattle Times, May Z4,2OIO. SlYU'U()y'|'Ui<S\STEM MAXJ'� Tukwila isalso xcity o[employment, ranking seventh o[all King County cities bvtotal employment. Aoamajor employment center and regional shopping hub, the City estimates that the daytime population reaches between 150,000 to 170,000 resulting in alarge amount ofvisitor spending (see sidebah.3 There are approximately 47'184 employees iuthe city, roughly twice the size o[the residential population. In comparison, total King County employment iyless than half n[the county -wide population ([igureZ). Figure2: Population and Employment Comparison of Tukwila and King County 6wrnd|hopinym^I 1-uimj I'*MUKV.US(�om�^ \\q?u|ohvnVs! mm.s(2o\U)uxJKG iJnaffc,,rda6iiitvand high share of rc,�ntepoccmppied howsing The city also has ahigh share o/denser housing types in various areas zoned for multi -family residential (Figure 9). There are approximately 8,445housing units ioTukwila. O[ these, approximately 5496ofall homes are two ormultiple unit housing. The City'nshare n[this housing type isten percent higher than King County'sperccotage.+ Most people iuTukwila donot own their home. Approximately 62percent n[homes are ronter'occupiod, ` City nfTukwila Strategic Plan, Amended 20l8 ^ Office nfFinancial Management, Base Census and Poxtconsa| Estimate of Total Housing Units '`'^`=`� ~� '`.`. '^^ � ; Ufthe Seattle Snutbsidccities ([ukxi|a,ScaTacand Des Moincx)'Tukwila has the greatest estimated visitor spending ($421'1OO'000iu 2018).1 6|S1A'|]8UP7H|<S Y ST�K4SUINI,A1ABy 10 Percent ofresidents spending 3096ormore n[household income oogross rent (3ouncc: AIS20l]'2027Estimates, and MIG). which is 19 percent greater than the county -wide percentage o[43percent (Figure 3). Figure 3:Housing Tenure Comparison mfTukwila and King County King County Affordability ioa majorissue inthe region wdhichinopads quality o[life and the ability tulive (or stay) iothe city. Based oorecent estimates, 6Upercent o[households pay 30percent ormore oftheir household income oogross rent (considered hvthe D3Census Bureau ashousing-cost hurdcnJ.This isl6 percent higher than King Count/xshare of44percent (see sidebar). A cornrnu�mity ofdifferent cultures and languages Parks and recreation services must strive toreflect the composition ofthe local community, especially when the population ismade o[many different backgrounds. Tukwila is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse cities in the Pacific Northwest, with Asian, Black orAfrican American, Hispanic, and other races orethnicitieshaving agreater share o[the total population than the county average (Figure STATE UF78B3Y8TBNlSDiAl Nil A R',Y17 11 Figune4: Race/Ethnicity Comparison ofTukwila and King County Tukwila 100% 9U% m^ 7 (�'/, b IM, m^ 4Cm � N, 2 011/� 1 M, 0 Y" :0/01 \3'8mk w'nx`x^, m'| Ml(U King County alher, 1.5% Similarly, the city has ahigher percentage o[residents that speak other languages than English. Nearly half (49percent) o[residents speak alanguage other than English, compared Lo27percent county -wide (Figure 5).Asian and Pacific Islander languages and Spanish are ofthe top language groups. Figure 5-Language Spoken atHome Comparison pf Tukvvi|aand King County NEnglish only �snanid` WA Other Indo-European Languages M WngommY Asian and Pacific Islander Languges S"mn:: lx2� AVJ|�miaod"N",|: �31|S1'M]8UP7HIF"SY)T1,`A\/1JHNHVTAKY 12 Higher percentage of kids and an aging j,.)opulation Parks and recreation provide different benefits and require different types n[services depending ondifferent age groups. When compared toKing County, Tukwila has ahigher percentage n[children under age four, and between ages l0 Lo14.There isalso usmaller percentage u[older adults than the county average, especially age 65and greater (Figure 6). Figure 6: Age Comparison for Tukwila and King County 8to4 >o,o 10m14 1sto 19 20to24 2stos4 ssto 4stos4 ssto 59 sotom ssto/4 rsmo85+ Z4 " N King Comity ETokwila 3uurus/3D13-2017��5�i�rBudma��aod�lG Staying healthy and interacting with others isespecially critical tuthe wellbeing o[older residents. The City recently conducted aneeds assessment ofolder adults iobetter understand recreation needs o[this demographic. Based on results o[the study, the percentage ofadults age 55and greater has increased, while adults between age 40to54 decreased between 20U0and 2017(Figure 7). As the population continues inage and asadults live longer than previous generations, parks and recreation services will play aoeven greater role iothe future for this demographic. STATE' OFTFfE SYSTEM SUINO/11ARO(I 13 Figure 7:Change inTukvx|a'sAge Distribution, 2OOO2017 (from OARS Needs Assessment) - EMM 4�9% *u3% uom 5uurc:O8B�Neodu�ea�omm��8K8K 40�3% � mo% uon High(-,.,r inactivity rates Perhaps one o[the greatest benefits ufparks and recreation ispotential tuimprove health. The Tukwila area (Seu?acand Tukwila) is less active than the county and state average. According toarecent county health profile, residents inthe ScaToc/Tokw/Uaarea ranked atthe top o[the list for areas vviibio King County that aren't exercising. The same data source reported that Sea7oc/Tukw'iiaalso ranks second iu the King County area for highest percentage o[residents with essential hypertension. Alack o[physical activity and poor diet are among the primary factors associated with this condition. These numbers have increased since the previous data inZ012. Figure 8: Health Indicators Comparison �,uuxxKiu�[�mn�yO�yBuo|�hPndl|uh,r'016 10 14 \ \ -n FIGURE 9:HIGHER DENSITY ZONING Multi -family residential zoning shown in orange (Source: City of Tukwila and M|G). |5oiated pocl<ets of diverse households ort'iose wvith c h ildren, While Tukwila isadiverse city, key demographic indicators show that not all areas have similar characteristics, Data related tohousing density, households with children, and racial/ethnic diversity are all factors that help to understand community composition. Based oucensus data, there are several pockets ofhouseholds with ahigher percentage u[ children and that are more diverse (uou'vvhiie).Some o[ these concentrations are also iuareas zoned for higher density housing. The next phase o[the planning process will provide acloser look at park access and area demographics. FIGURE 1&HOUSEHOLDS WITH CHILDREN Darker shades show census blocks with higher percentage o[ households with one ncmore people under lOyears nfage (Sourcc: ACS 20lZ'20l7Estimates and y4lC). , FIGURE 11:RACu\IJETHN|[ DIVERSITY Darker shades show census blocks with higher percentage ofnon- white pnpu|ahon(3ourcc:ACS Z0lZ'Z0l7Estimates and K8|C). 15 Fla a r < In m��»� �� ~_�— �. d E aivat~ n Tukwila has three different types o[park land aswell asseveral new sites added tothe system since the 2O14PROS Plan. In total, there are %607acres ofparks and open space. Appendix B provides acomplete inventory o[parks and recreation facilities. Map lshows existing parks and open spaces, axwell asexisting trails. There are 10 developed local parks totoliog477 acres. These parks are mostly located inresidential areas and range iu size from 0.1 acres (Riverton Mini Park] to 1O+acres and provide places toplay, gather, and/or experience nature (7oh|e 2). Table 1: Local Parks Local Parks Acres 57thAve South Park 0.4 Cascade View Community Park 2A Crestview Park 109 Crystal Springs Park 11.0 Duwamish Park 21 Hazelnut Park 0.6 Joseph FosterMemoha|/Lee Philips Park 8.9 Riverton Mini Pork O] Riverton Park 49 Tukwila Park 6.4 Total Local Parks 47.7 Special Use Parks have asingle purpose such asthe golf course ut Foster Golf Links, orfeature xunique facility orfeature that is intended for the entire community, such asCodiQaPark oc DuvvanoinbHill Preserve. There are llSpecial Use Parks totaling l834acres. Some sites are owned oroperated byother providers such usthe school districts. Table 2: Special Use Parks Special Use Parks Acres Bicentennial Park 1.3 [odiga Park 67 DuvvamishGardens 2.2 Dueamish Hill Preserve 87 Fort Dent Park (Starfire Sports Comp|ex) 51.3 Foster Golf Links 63.3 |kawa Park (Japanese Garden) 0.2 Macadam Winter Garden &Wetlands 8.0 Tukwila Community Center 127 Tukwila Pond Park 24.8 Tukwila Pool 1.3 Total Special Use Parks 182A 12 \'��COP1l{OSY��CN3U��0��Y 16 110 10 IN it SeaTac Community Center City Limits Roads Boundary Adjustment Area Existing Trails River / Streams Railway / Rail Branch Local Park Open Space Special Use Park Water Body TUKWILA PARKS & RECREATION Cecil Moses' Memoria Park Duwamish Gardens T± Siccard Parcel i,i South `140th Tukwila Community Center Riverton'-,.. Park - 'Pamela,Drive m;. Riverton 57th` pave Open Space" `� South Park ,Y ti w Mini Park r a' y e LookoutPark fli Foster It 39th Jos ph Foster :Golf.Lmks +4 �a�ori Memial / Lee Phillips Park Tukwila Pool TIB Parcel 6th 158th Crestview Park9 L. 144th Hazelnu Macadam Pam Winter Garden & Wetlands Black River Lot jrlkawa Park`---- apanese, Garden Tukwila �.; Parkway Riverview Plaza Riyerfront Map 1: Existing System Tukwila Pond Park 405- 4 Strander' Bicentennial Park Mile 0 a k 1 For park ownership information see Park and Facility Inventory 2019 Data Source: Tukwila GIS, King County GIS I NAD 1983 Harn StatePlane Washington North ngton 18 Tukwila has several small undeveloped parcels, and open space sites ofvarious sizes totaling 3O6acres that are intended for natural green space preservation, habitat restoration orprotection, orsimilar purpose. For sites that are publicly accessible, open spaces typically allow for nature -based activities and low impact uses such us walking/hiking and wildlife watching. The City is also responsible for maintaining grounds o[four fire station properties totaling approximately six acres. Table 3: Open Space Open Space Acres Black River Lot 0.3 Christensen Road Property/Riverview Interurban Hill Lot 1.7 Lookout Park U North Wind's Weir 2.6 P-17 Pond Siccardi Parcel Southgate Park TIB Parcel Tukwila Hill Tukwila Parkway 10 0.7 Total Open Space 19 Park, Desirynand Character Criteria |nMay and June nf2Ol9,the PROS Plan team conducted park tours and site visits tuseveral developed parks and recreation areas iuTukwila. & goal o/these visits was to document existing conditions and identify potential opportunities for improvements. The team used aqualitative scoring system boequally measure key attributes o[12different parks using the following criteria. Results o[the park evaluations are intended tobuild ouexisting knowledge including the Green Tukwila Plan (see sidebar) and identify potential recommendations for improvement. EASILY ACCESSIBLE w Are there good visibility/sight lines 10and through the park? • Are there sidewalks uroff-street path connections? ° Does the park have adequate lighting? ° |xthe park relatively easy tofind from the street or trail? WELCOMING • |sthe park relatively clean and free nfvandalism? • Dostructures and/or amenities appear toboingood working order? • Are there places torest/sk7 p |othere ocovered area nrshade? FUN AND VARIED ° Are there three nrmore activities offered atthe park? p Was anyone using the park? • |sthere evidence n[community involvement ur volunteerism? � lsthe park flexible indifferent types u[ lh \'��COP'0Y9Y�D�0S\lx1KJAHY 20 Good sight lines into Cascade View Park. Connections tothe adjacent neighborhood atDupmmish Hill Preserve. AS.sessmments Based oothe evaluations many parks had atleast one area with ahigher potential for improvement. Appendix C provides results ofthe assessments and udescription o[ scoring. Map Zshows assessment results and park locations. ARE PARKS EASILY ACCESSIBLE? The evaluations highlighted the potential toimprove visibility and sight lines into and through parks Loimprove safety. There are several activity areas ioparks with dense vegetation orobstructions between the park and adjacent street ornearby use. Several ofthese same areas also lack lighting that might increase visibility into these areas where appropriate. Several parks are hard tofind ornot easily found from the adjacent street ortrail. Parks such us Crestview orHazelnut are accessed from olong access street orparking area that isn't distinctively noticeable from adjacent streets. Figure 12: Easily Accessible Criteria Scoring Visiblity/Sight Lines zs Easy to Fjf�d Lighting ARE PARKS WELCOMING? During the site visits, parks were generally clean during the time o[observation. Many parks provide good resting/seating areas and shade, including several picnic shelters and areas ofmature trees. But several park facilities orstructures need repair orreplacement which had the lowest overall score inthis category. STATT,"8'UTH1",8Y57EIVISOMMARY|17 21 Figure 13. Welcoming Criteria Scoring omnnoos z�5 Condition of suuuv1e, Amenities Resting/Seating Suuu~" 'IN �(G ARE PARKS FUN AND VARIED? Parks scored highest iuthe variety and potential flexibly categories. Many parks provide flexibility iuoffering different types o[programming, such zsopen turf space or underdeveloped park space. Several parks also offer avariety u/activities, such asthe dog park, play area, walking trails, and open turf atCascade View Park. During the site visits, many parks had some level ofuse during the time of observation. But there isalso potential toadd features that showcase the surrounding neighborhood, local history, nr similar unique aspect tocreate astronger sense ofidentity and local pride. Figure 14:Fun and Varied Criteria Scoring 6ovnz��K� Flexible w�ety 2,5 mmmu^ity Use Covered picnic area and seating at Cascade View Park, Volunteer restoration work iuTukwila Park shows a commitment bycommunity volunteers. Open field area provides flexible space for different activities. �� 22 m *mom • .or •Nom •.1 • • ♦ • SeaTac Community Center LIST OF PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES LOCAL PARKS O 57th Ave South Park Q Cascade View Park Q Crestview Park Q Crystal Springs Park Q Duwamish Park Q Hazelnut Park O Joseph Foster Memorial/Lee Philips Park Q Riverton Mini Park Q Riverton Park • Tukwila Park SPECIAL USE PARKS 'D Bicentennial Park f� Codiga Farm Park • Duwamish Hill Preserve m Fort Dent Park O Foster Golf Links • Ikawa Park (Japanese Garden) m Macadam Wetlands & Winter Garden m Tukwila Community Center (grounds) m Tukwila Pond Park m Tukwila Pool CRITERIA SCORING Low (1.0 - 1.8) E) •_ Moderate (1.9 - 2.3) High (2.4+) City Limits Roads River / Streams Railway / Rail Branch Parks Water Body I L. SEATAC TUKWILA PARKS & RECREATION Map 2: Park Evaluations O Mile 0 Yn Yz 1 For park ownership information see Park and Facility Inventory 2019 Data Source: Tukwila GIS, King County GIS I NAD 1983 Ham StatePlane Washington North 24 Community Heritage & Culture Celebration "See You iuthe Park" event at Cascade View Community Park ecreat~onal Proo��rn i�� g The City o[Tukwila ixufull-service provider ofrecreation programs, events, and activities. The Tukwila Community Center isthe customer service hub for recreation programs, community services, and events, and most activities take place atthe center. Through the Community Center, the City provides avariety o[free and low-cost programs and services. The City StrategicPlan has specific objectives toimprove access torecreation programming toserve abroader range o/Tokw/ilo'oresidents. One strategy iatobring programming out of the Community Center into the community. Cana Services The City provides programs iofive program categories. The City also provides various services for mobility and support, including low-cost lunches, and transportation services. Free and Low -Cost Programs: Instructional or educational classes and services, aswell as scholarship assistance, and free orreduced cost meals orfood access. � Community Events: Year-round events that celebrate seasonal events, nature and the outdoors, literacy, film, and youth and family activities. p Preschool, Youth, and Teen Programs: Childcare and after school care, youth education and camps, and recreation and play programs. p Senior Adult Programs: Health education and resources, art and special interest classes, and travel opportunities. � Wellness and Enrichment: Range o[programs for health and life-long learning. 3M7T' OPT883YSTEJNI5OyANIARY|2l 25 . &L~�* nsx Maintenance, and ._-' Projects Changing/d:mmimishingreoenums Thecity-wide budget faces major challenges related to reduced orchanging revenues, limitations onthe rate of revenue growth, and rising costs. Sales tax revenue—oneo[ the largest sources o[revenuc—baxdecreased substantially due tua^desdoudon'based^tax: taxable revenue isnow based on where an item is delivered (not where it's sold). Online sales have also increased and ostatewide funding source for cities impacted bythe sales tax changes will end in 2020. Commpetition with critical services Parks and recreation services must compete with other department budgets based ouvalue tothe community. {uthe Z019'2O20budget cycle, the City o[Tukwila adopted a priority -driven budget (Priority Based Budgeting) that aligns resources with the adopted Strategic Plan and community priorities. The City used auobjective scoring system and allocated the budget accordingly. The Public Safety Bond represents alarge share o[the budget, mostly within the Police and Fire budgets. Nearly all (90percent) o[parks maintenance ixwithin Tier 2,while 64percent ofthe budget for recreation isiothe top two tiers. Yet acomparison o[ three nearby cities in King County shows that Tukwila is dedicating less of its total expenditures on parks and recreation services, showing apotential need for greater resources for operations and maintenance (Table 4). Based oonon-capital operations, the average city expenditures dedicated for parks and recreation is 11.3 percent. Table 4:Percent ofTotal Operating Expenditures for Parks and Recreation Services Kent` Mercer Island' Renton' Average Tukwila m:`x'/`& k`,�`'.'^.� /W^..v`'.`+�^.�`i/.' � ,.�.`//�`�.rY',|..`.```|'.'.'un..''^r^., 22 \'��COP?U[�YSTk�SUN�8�Y 26 The cost tnoperate and maintain the parks and recreation system requires substantial resources, especially tokeep op with growing demand and increasing costs. Since adoption ofthe 2Ol4PROS Plan, the demand onparks maintenance has increased with ugrowing population, maintenance backlog, and new sites added tothe system inventory. Tukwila/sparks maintenance budget for 20Z0ixSl,651,9ll. The Biennial Budget identifies lS9acres ofmaintained park and recreation facilities juthe system, with ouaverage maintenance cost per acre of $]O'40O.Table 5provides o comparison o[park maintenance for nearby cities ioKing County for illustrative purposes. Some nfthe example cities have umuch larger population, tax base, urmore extensive park system. However, the comparison provides obasis to compare 7ukvvi|o'saverage maintenance costs and see what other nearby communities are spending oumaintenance. Iukw/ila'smaintenance cost per acre isapproximately half uf the comparison average, showing uneed toincrease funding for park maintenance and capital investment. The ratio o[maintained acres per full-time employees (F7Es) isanother way tomeasure and compare maintenance workload. /\ higher ratio represents agreater workload or demand onmaintenance staff. With nine PTBsand l59acres tomaintain identified iothe adopted budget, Tukwila has a ratio o[17.6 FTEs per maintained acre. This is higher than the comparison city average, including Mercer Island which has the most comparable park system characteristics. Table 5: Comparison mfPark Maintenance Developed Budget Mairt. Maint Maint. City Park Acres (in0OOs) Cost/Acre FTEs Acres/FTE Kent' 288 $7'730 $36'800 37.5 7.7 Mercer' 165 $2'702 $16'400 119 138 Island Renton' 250 $5,842 $23,400 27 9.3 Average 234 $5'425 $22.200 25.5 10.3 Tukwila 159 $1,652 $10,400 P 176 x`- ..`.'^/:x.»'`n`� /.�x..\djn..`' x, .(� t i' //�`'/`.'h`^ ST)VI`[UF'DO," SY0'ENISDMNAKY'23 27 Recilu,ction of recreation services The City reduced the recreation budget hvthree percent in the 202UBudget, reducing several service levels o[camps, events, and programs. However, most u[the 2019/202O budget for recreation (6496) isdirected toTier 1 and programs. Growing capita�imnprowenmentneeds The Capital Improvement Program (ClMprovides priority projects over asix-year planning horizon, osacompanion to the biennium budget. While the City has made some progress towards initial planning urphased improvements, the City anticipates that nearly all projects will occur beyond the six - year CIP timeframe including park acquisition and trail development. Since adoption ofthe current ClP'several factors have resulted inochange infocus from new development and acquisition tnincreased maintenance needs ofexisting parks and facilities. The PROS Plan update will identify new projects based oucommunity-wide goals, which will result io zoupdated C}9.luthe future, several other projects under different departments, including sewer and water repair projects, could also provide opportunities toco-locate park and green infrastructure projects tocoincide with design, construction, and ongoing maintenance. '�� 8� This summary highlights several key findings and observations that will inform community needs, potential opportunities, and recommendations insubsequent phases o/this update. Next steps include ongoing community outreach and unassessment ofneeds. For more information and to receive updates on next steps, please visit: 714, 28 STATEOFTM,SYSTEM SUMMARY ~ 0N~4:Identify and preserve regionallysignificant opeuspacc networks inboth Urban and Rural Areas. Develop strategies and funding toprotect lands that provide the following valuable functions: • Physical ocvisual separation delineating growth boundaries orproviding buffers between incompatible uses; * Active and passive outdoor recreation opportunities; * Wildlife habitat and migration corridors that preserve and enhance ecosystem resiliency iothe face o[urbanization and climate change; * Preservation o[ecologically sensitive, scenic or cultural resources; * Urban green space, habitats, and ecosystems; * Forest resources; and ° Food production potential. EN'5:Identify and mitigate unavoidable negative impacts of public actions that disproportionately affect people o[color and low-income populations. DPc6:Plan for development patterns that promote public health byproviding all residents with opportunities for safe and convenient daily physical activity, social connectivity, and protection from exposure toharmful substances and environments. DP'8: Increase access tn healthy food in cnnnrouobicy throughout the Urban Growth Area hyencouraging the location ofhealthy food purveyors, such asgrocery stores and farmers markets, and community food gardens in proximity to residential uses and transit facilities. DPc32: Adopt umap ofhousing and employment growth targets incity comprehensive plans for each Urban Center, and adopt policies topromote and maintain quality o[life in the Center through: ... Parks and public open spaces that are accessible and beneficial toall residents inthe Urban 29 |0P'42:Design new development Locreate and protect systems ofgreen infrastructure, such asurban forests, parks, green roofs, and natural drainage systems, iuorder toreduce climate -altering pollution and increase resilience o/ communities toclimate change impacts. 0C-12:Celebrate the cultural diversity oflocal communities as a means to enhance the countvx global relationships. EC-13:Address the historic disparity iuincome and employment opportunities for economically disadvantaged populations, including minorities and women, bycommitting resources tohuman services; community development; housing; economic development; and public infrastructure. EC'17:Promote the natural environment asakey economic asset. Work cooperatively with local businesses tnprotect and restore the natural environment inumanner that is efficient and predictable and minimizes impacts on businesses. �m 30 STATEOFTHESYSTEM SUMMARY Appendix B: City of Tukwila Park and Recreation Facility Inventory 57th Ave South Park Cascade View Community Park Crestview Park Crystal Springs Park Duwamish Park Hazelnut Park Joseph Foster Memorial/Lee Philips Park Riverton Mini Park Riverton Park Tukwila Park Bicentennial Park Codiga Park Duwamish Gardens Duwamish Hill Preserve Fort Dent Park (Starfire Sports Complex) Foster Golf Links Ikawa Park (Japanese Garden) Macadam Winter Garden & Wetlands Tukwila Community Center Tukwila Pond Park Tukwila Pool 0.4 City of Tukwila 2.4 City of Tukwila 10.9 Highline School District 11.0 City of Tukwila 2.1 Tukwila School District 0.6 City of Tukwila 8.9 Tukwila School District, City of Tukwila 0.1 City of Tukwila 4.9 Tukwila School District 6.4 City of Tukwila 1.3 City of Tukwila 6.7 City of Tukwila 2.2 City of Tukwila 8.7 City of Tukwila 51.3 City of Tukwila 63.3 City of Tukwila 0.2 City of Tukwila 9.9 City of Tukwila 12.7 City of Tukwila 24.8 City of Tukwila 1.3 Tukwila School District/Tukwila MPD 54.44044 Total Parks and Recreation Facilities 230.1 444 :WA 13 1 1 • 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ownw Mr 3 0 13 5 2 12 7 5 0 2 2 1 11 - • • • • • • • • 444.4 • • • • • • • • • • • T T • T • • • • • • T • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 44444 • • • • • • • • • 44444 • • • • • B1 W N Appendix B: City of Tukwila Park and Recreation Facility Inventory Black River Lot Cecil Moses Memorial Park Christensen Road Property/Riverview Plaza Riverfront Interurban Hill Lot Lookout Park North Wind's Weir P-17 Pond Siccardi Parcel Southgate Park TIB Parcel Tukwila Hill Tukwila Parkway Wilcox Drive/Pamela Drive Open Space 0.3 3.0 3.0 1.7 0.2 2.6 3.6 0.9 10.9 0.9 1.8 1.0 0.7 City of Tukwila King County City of Tukwila City of Tukwila King County King County City of Tukwila, King County City of Tukwila City of Tukwila City of Tukwila City of Tukwila City of Tukwila City of Tukwila Srg lag *T=Temporary B2 Appendix C: Park Evaluations Matrix Cascade View Community Park 2.4 22-May Easily Accessible 2 3 1 3 Welcoming 3 2 3 3 Fun and Varied 3 3 3 3 Heavily used park requires daily maintenance to playground and plaza. Sloped areas are less utilized than the plaza and playground. Upper section isn't clearly visible from lower/main portion. Shelter needs updating and there is limited picnic tables/seating options. Parks has recently expanded playground and added swings. Users would like improvements to lighting for safety. Crestview Park 10.9 22-May 1 2 1 1 3 2 2 3 3 3 Recently converted lawn area to dog park. Basketball court and playground need renovation/ re- surfacing. Labyrinth is interesting feature but could be relocated to better utilize main lawn area for active uses. Basketball court and playground are tucked away in the wooded area and should have better visibility. Curb cuts needed for ADA access. Crystal Springs Park 11.0 22-May 1 2 2 3 0 2 2 3 2 0 0 2 Heavily wooded neighborhood park with trails and dispersed programming elements. Playground equipment is dated and tennis and basketball surfacing appears worn. Limited ADA access on the site. Duwamish Park 2.1 22-May 3 2 1 3 0 0 2 2 2 0 2 Play structures, surfacing, and fields could use renovation/updates. Park programming, layout, and access in need of updating. Equipment and surfacing needs renovation. Lack of native vegetation and tree canopy. Hazelnut Park 0.6 22-May 2 1 1 1 0 0 2 2 0 2 Park is hard to find with limited recreation options. Turf space offers some flexibility in potential programmable space. Joseph Foster Memorial/Lee Philips Park 8.9 22-May 3 2 1 3 0 0 2 2 3 3 3 Good visibility into site, site construction taking place for lower park section. Open field space allows for programming flexibility. Site is difficult to access due to 1-5 and steep slopes. Riverton Park 4.9 22-May 2 2 1 1 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 Park features a large open lawn with some landscaped beds and a community garden and playground. Playground equipment could be updated with enclosure for porta-potty. Tukwila Park SPECIAL USE PARKS Duwamish Hill Preserve 6.4 8.7 19-Jun 22-May 1 2 1 2 2 1 3 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 Wooded site near City Hall. Some invasive removal taking place. Some site features in need of upgrades including picnic tables. Tennis court in need of resurfacing. Several informal trails and paved pathway in need of resurfacing. ADA accessibility to upper area of site is challenging. Maintenance is challenging for Parks staff due to complexity of planting design and limited maintenance budget. Lack of shade in interpretive area. Excellent views from top. Consider improvements to seating areas and covered areas for environmental education / outdoor learning. Need to better connect site with other nearby parks Fort Dent Park 51.3 19-J u n 3 2 2 1 3 3 2 2 3 3 2 2 Popular park, with multiple and varied programmable spaces. Lack of connections/view points to river. Tukwila Community Center (grounds) 12.7 22-May 3 2 2 2 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 Spray park is very popular. Community center has lots of events. Skate park is DIY and would benefit from a more permanent design. Tukwila Pond Park 24.8 22-May 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 Pond is hidden and not well known due to difficult access and adjacent landuse. Issues with vandalism and dock fires at park has resulted in the removal of dock structures. Bathrooms appeared to be closed off to the public. While the pond has great potential the current landuse turns it's back on the site and the water quality could be improved. Cl 34 PARRS, RECREATION &c OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN Project Update October 29, 2019 W 0) June —July 2019 Tour Community Engagement Plan Pop -ups System Summary August = October Park Commission Survey Listening Sessions Needs Assessment October — November Project List Maintenance/ Operations Strategy Public Workshop December —January 2020 Draft Plan Project Video PC/CC Review Final Plan June —July 2019 Tour Community Engagement Plan Pop -ups System Summary August = October Park Commission Survey Listening Sessions Needs Assessment October — November Project List Maintenance/ Operations Strategy Public Workshop December —January 2020 Draft Plan Project Video PC/CC Review Final Plan W 03 Duwamish Hill Preserve Funding for Tukwila Pond Park * Crestview Park Off -leash dog park * Cascade View Community Park improvements Development of Duwamish Gardens Capital replacements at Foster Golf Links Lake to Sound Trail connections yin progress) initiation of Ryan HIM Park acquisition (in progress) 0710/ of residents live within a 10 minute walk of a park. National average 54% MOD Special Use - Parks 11 sites Open Space 13 sites 31 acres Map 1: Existing System Are parks easily accessible? Easy to Find Visiblity/Sight Lines 2.5 Lighting Are parks welcoming? Connections Cover/Shade Cleanliness 2.5 Resting/Seating Condition of Structures/ Amenities Are parks fun and varied? Flexible Varlety 2.5 Community MOM Use Health Indicators Comparison SeaTaciTukwila • KC WA 30 20 10 0 MOM 0 Changing/diminishing revenues • Corn oetition with critical services Percent of Total Operating Expenditures for Parks and Recreation Services Kent Mercer Island Renton Average Tukwila 11.7% 12.3% 11.4% 11.8% 4.9% MOM Strained maintenance resources Comparison of Park Maintenance City Kent Mercer Island Renton Average Tukwila Developed Park Acres 288 165 250 234 159 Budget (in 000s) $7,730 $2,702 $5,842 $5,425 $1,652 Maint. Cost/Acre $26,800 $16,400 $23,400 $22,200 $10,400 Maint. FTEs 37.5 11.9 27 25.5 9 Maint. Acres/FTE 7.7 13.8 9.3 10.3 17.6 MOM d, s. Growing capital improvement needs Park Pop -ups Interviews 3 Focus Group Meetings 1 Park Commission Meeting 2 Advisory Group Meetings,_, 370 Survey Respondents ', ® "Hidden jewe a Users beyond Tukwila * Excitement! » Tukwila Pond » River access * Safety perceptions » Getting to parks » Using parks • Park offerings » Not enough » More "eyes on parks" CTi • 80% have used a park in the past year • Of those who haven't, 49% don't know where they are located Why don't you use parks in Tukwila? Select all that apply. I don't know where the parks are located I'm too busy It's difficult to access them Don't feel safe or welcome There's not enough to do There is nothing of interest to me 0 10 20 30 Barriers or issues Feels unsafe or unwelcoming Maintenance/ repair/ restoration needed Unsafe or lacking sidewalks/ bike routes No convenient public transit Not enough activities for kids Not enough variety of things to do Not enough seating, shade, or shelter Can't find parking High traffic or street/ crossing is dangerous... There isn't a nearby park or green space Not enough activities for adults or seniors Ptila***.Wilaf a 20 40 60 80 MOM Barrier: Feels unsafe unwelcor Low/LowerLow/Lower Income » Low median HH incom • Households with Children » High % of households with children * Ethnic/Racial Diversity » High % of non -white residents P.., Of., ?g+a:x, nG 3x . Ul A Movable chairs/ tables Dog friendly cafe/beer garden Family -style tables Bean bag social zone Hammocks/temporary seating Seat walls * Detention basins * Trails * Undeveloped parcels 6Transit stops New parking lot park includes chalk boards, a youth library, chess tables, & donated grand piano Q) 6) N a) W 6) WAS: Run-down school tennis courts IS: Two futsal courts Operation ortlan 0) C31 a) v a) co June —July 2019 Tour Community Engagement Plan Pop -ups System Summary August = October Park Commission Survey Listening Sessions Needs Assessment Project List Maintenance/ Operations Strate Public Workshop December —January 2020 Draft Plan Project Vide© PC/CC Review Final Plan PARRS, RECREATION &c OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN Project Update October 29, 2019