A plan for updating the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department's goals was presented to City Council at its Feb. 7 meeting.
As part of the project, the city will seek public input on identifying areas of interest for its Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Master Plan. Richardson’s Parks and Recreation Commission will oversee the project.
Richardson plans to hold four focus group sessions and gain additional stakeholder input. The city will also conduct two communitywide open house meetings for all Richardson residents in addition to developing surveys, both online and at city facilities, to collect community feedback.
Updating the master plan will allow the city to refocus its efforts on what residents need in terms of parks and other recreation uses, allowing council and other departments to plan for future projects based on funding opportunities and other factors, said Lori Smeby, Richardson's director of the parks and recreation department.
