Appendix G
2023-2025 Strategic Plan
2023-2025 Strategic Plan Update — Summary Report
Long-Term Routine Goals
Priority Level
High
Maintain the District’s strong fiscal position and Aaa bond rating.
Implement organizational design and staffing plans depending on indoor space needs assessment findings. Remain flexible/nimble in Park District operations and identify potential areas of innovation, redesign, refinement or other opportunities. Update and expand the District’s current outdoor facilities and open space to support/adapt to the ever-changing demographics in the community. Develop and execute a District-wide plan for natural area maintenance and enhancements.
High
Medium
Lower
Lower
Long-Term Complex Goals
Priority Level
Address and implement recommendations from the District’s indoor space needs assessment. Develop and enhance activities and programs based on community and stakeholder feedback. Based on analysis and assessment of community needs/support, build a new, multi- use facility to serve the broad needs of the community. Foster, explore and implement innovative approaches to boost quality service delivery methods and options district-wide. Leverage technology to promote and enjoy the benefits of recreation and parks focusing on “experiences” for all ages. Expand and sustain collaborative partnerships within the community.
High
High
Medium
Medium
Medium
Lower
Concluding Remarks/Next Steps After the Park District’s development of goals for the new plan, the CGS team met with the District’s management team to develop an action plan that lays the groundwork for implementation. Action planning entails designating responsible departments and staff, key milestones, anticipated resources and completion timeframe for strategic goals. The District’s management team has developed a framework for action, updates and decision points that can be shared with the Board and community at important intervals. As stewards of the plans and programs that serve the community, the district’s leaders will share progress through the District’s various information sources and communication platforms. The October 2022 workshops provided a creative and reflective atmosphere to methodically and strategically determine where the Park District wants to go as an organization. The process the District utilized is representative of the classic steps and exercises that shape a holistic strategic planning process (Figure 3). We applaud the District for its commitment to forward thinking. We encourage the District to use the results of the 2023-2025 update to prepare action plans that can guide the organization’s future direction. This summary document is designed to capture the results of the discussions and assist the District in developing implementation and action plans for the goals and priorities that will shape its future.
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