2020 Parks & Recreation Master Plan

The City of Berkley Parks and Recreation Master Plan conveys a vision for our parks and recreation within the City. The purpose of this plan is to guide the recreation planning and development efforts of the City over a five-year period. Once adopted, the plan is the official document to be used by City staff and the community to guide decisions regarding parks and recreation. Additionally, the plan is intended to meet state standards for community recreation planning and is necessary to gain eligibility for grant programs.
Check out the current
2016 Recreation Master Plan. What is the process?City officials and staff with the consultant team,
Carlisle Wortman & Associates, are committed to a master plan with a compelling vision supported by realistic goals and objectives.
City staff and consultants are facilitating a 9-month process with three phases:
- Vision & Outreach - COMPLETE
- Plan Design & Drafting - COMPLETE
- Final Plan Adoption - COMPLETE
We heard. We listened! With the feedback and responses we received from you, we collectively created this Comprehensive Recreation Plan to prioritize and create a community that is full of enriching, active, and healthy recreation.
We have broken the plan up based on chapters for ease of use below, however, you can also view the entire plan by
clicking here.
Explore Each Section of the Plan Below!
Chapter 1: Executive Summary
Chapter 1: Executive Summary
- Key Plan Findings
- What The Plan Contains
- Planning Process
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Chapter 2: Goals & Objectives
Chapter 2: Goals & Objectives
- Goals For Existing Parks
- Goals For Future Parks
- Goals For Programs
- Goals For Administration
- Goals For Funding
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Chapter 3: Action Program
Chapter 3: Action Program
- Action Plan
- Project Schedule
- Implementation Strategies
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Chapter 4: Needs Analysis & Public Participation
Chapter 4: Needs Analysis & Public Participation
- Comparison To National Standards
- NRPA Metrics
- Ten Minute Walk Initiative
- Public Input
- Public Review & Public Hearing
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Chapter 5: Recreation Inventory
Chapter 5: Recreation Inventory
- Neighborhood Parks
- Community Parks
- School Facilities
- Roseland Memorial Park Cemetery
- Private Recreation Facilities
- Recreation Programs & Services
- Regional Recreation Facilities
- Comparison To Recreation Standards
- Park Facility Comparison
- Non-Motorized Trail System
- Accessibility Assessment
- MDNR Grants
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Chapter 6: Administrative Structure
Chapter 6: Administrative Structure
- City Parks & Recreation
- Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
- Funding & Budget
- Volunteers & Partnerships
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Chapter 7: Community Background
Chapter 7: Community Background
- Regional Setting
- Socio-Economic Characteristics
- Housing
- Ethnicity
- Land Use Patterns & Development Trends
- Transportation
- Natural Features
- Planning Initiatives
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Appendices
Online Survey Results
An online survey was made available to Berkley residents from July 14 through August 14, 2020. The survey was advertised via social media, on the City website, and in C&G News. Hard copies of the survey were available at the Recreation Center upon request. 454 unique responses were received.
The following pages provide a summary of the results. For open-ended questions and “other” responses, answers are provided verbatim and are not edited for spelling or grammar. Where indicated, these responses are organized by subject matter.
Click here to view the Online Survey Results.