Branson Sports Impact 2017
The Impact
The demand from tournament organizers and local residents for athletic facilities in Branson continues to grow. Currently the Branson RecPlex cannot accommodate new requests to host & ACTIONS STRATEGIES tournaments due to a lack of facilities. In addition, events that are successful lack the ability parks and such as plazas, to expand and grow their events, causing them to look at other potential Asoutdoor the spaces, sports Public spaces, sites. & Parks. POS-1: Recreation recreation facilities will be designed to be functional, accessible, attractive, comfortable. and safe market continues to grow, Branson is currently behind the curve at attracting sports visitors to our area as other cities are “stepping up to the plate” to build facilities. POS Strategy 1.1. Provide a diverse range of parks and recreational opportunities for a variety of resident and tourist demographics.
Branson Community Plan 2030 (Page 107):
POS Strategy 1.2. Support the expansion of Branson’s athletic initiatives and development of additional facilities.
Action 1.2.1 Expand and adapt the parks
and indoor/outdoor recreational offerings to continue to serve the local and regional community as well as to meet projected demand.
▫ Action 1.1.1
Continue to promote and expand recreational amenities to maintain outdoor recreation as a key destination driver for all ages.
▫ Action 1.1.2
Continue to recognize the Park Boardʼs role and recommendations.
▫ Action 1.1.3
Continue partnerships with local public agencies and private entities in the area to assure all opportunities are being capitalized upon.
POS Strategy 1.2. Support the expansion of Bransonʼs athletic initiatives and development of additional facilities. ▫ Action 1.2.1
Expand and adapt the parks and indoor/outdoor recreational offerings to continue to serve the local and regional community as well as to meet projected demand.
▫ Action 1.2.2
Explore public-private partnership opportunities for additional ball fields and indoor basketball courts at the Branson RecPlex.
▫ Action 1.2.3
Continue to review and implement non-resident service fees for out-of-town RecPlex users to sustain the Cityʼs Parks and Recreation Departmentʼs ability to provide such amenities for the region.
POS Strategy 1.3 Provide sufficient park land within the City to continue to meet existing and future resident needs. ▫ Action 1.3.1
Develop a Master Plan to evaluate existing parks and facilities, and to identify future needs. The inventory will specifically evaluate each parkʼs type, location and amenities provided. Additionally, the plan will provide recommendations for funding and maintenance needs.
Key Finding ▫ Action 1.3.2
Update regulations that require a minimum percentage of land be dedicated to usable open space in each new residential and non-residential development. Clearly define the term usable in the amended strategy.
▫ Action 1.3.3
Implement minimum park requirements, a factor of the number of new residences added, for new residential developments or require a cash-inlieu payment.
▫ Action 1.3.4
Increase the number of neighborhood parks in residential areas that are currently underserved (i.e. southwest portion of the City).
Branson has everything tournament directors are looking for except sports facilities! 8. Parks, Open Space & Recreation
Sports Facilities Study - Presented May 27, 2014
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