FY2023 Parks & Recreation Annual Report

NATHAN TORRES Parks and Recreation Director

DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

Dear Residents of Goodyear,

I am thrilled to share with you the highlights of a remarkable year in the Goodyear Parks & Recreation Department. As we celebrate another year of serving the residents of Goodyear, I reflect with immense pride on the collective efforts and community spirit that have shaped our city’s recreational landscape.

Green Oasis: With 20 parks spanning a total of 252 acres of developed parkland and 596 acres of landscape in the right of way, Goodyear remains a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and families alike. These green spaces serve as the beating heart of our community, providing a refuge for relaxation, play, and social gatherings.

A Tapestry of Public Art: Our commitment to enhancing the cultural vibrancy of Goodyear is reflected in the diverse tapestry of public art woven throughout our city. From captivating sculptures to vibrant murals, these installations not only beautify our surroundings but also inspire a sense of pride and creativity among our residents.

Dynamic Recreation Programs: The past year witnessed a wide range of recreational programs catering to all ages, interests, and abilities. Whether it was fitness classes in the park, youth sports leagues, or special interest classes, our goal has been to provide engaging experiences that foster a sense of community and well-being.

Home Run Moments: Goodyear’s sports culture soared to new heights with an exhilarating Spring Training season featuring the Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds. These Major League Baseball teams brought a thrill to our community, creating unforgettable memories for fans and reinforcing Goodyear’s status as a premier sports destination.

Knowledge at Your Fingertips: Our commitment to intellectual enrichment continues through our exceptional library services provided by our partner, Maricopa County Library District. The library remains a haven for knowledge seekers, offering a diverse collection of books, educational programs, and community events that empower individuals to explore, learn, and grow.

Navigating Smooth Paths: In our dedication to a well-maintained city, we have prioritized right-of-way maintenance to ensure safe and accessible pathways for all residents. Whether walking, jogging, or cycling, these well-kept routes contribute to the overall beauty and functionality of Goodyear.

Community Events that Unite Us: Throughout the year, we have celebrated the spirit of togetherness with a variety of community events. From festive gatherings to cultural celebrations, these events have provided opportunities for residents to connect, share, and create lasting memories together. As we commemorate another year of service, I want to express my deepest gratitude to the residents of Goodyear. Your active participation, enthusiasm, and support have been the driving force behind our success. Looking ahead, we remain dedicated to fostering a sense of community, promoting well-being, and enriching the quality of life for all.

Here’s to many more years of growth, laughter, and shared moments in our beautiful city.

Warm regards,

Nathan Torres, Director, Goodyear Parks & Recreation Department

PARKS & RECREATION LEADERSHIP TEAM

GOODYEAR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM

LAURA JARA

DAVID SEID

SCOTT DOBBINS

DEANNA ORTIZ

MICHAEL BEADLE

BRUCE KESSMAN

WAYNE SMITH

JEREMY FIGUEROA

GUYLENE OZLANSKI

Management Assistant Deputy Director Parks & Recreation

Ballpark Superintendent Recreation Superintendent

Recreation Superintendent Deputy Director Ballpark General Manager Right-of-Way Superintendent

Parks Superintendent Arts & Culture Administrator

ANDY GRANGER

KINI KNUDSON

WYNETTE REED Deputy City Manager Deputy City Manager

City Manager

JUSTIN FAIR Deputy City Manager

CITY COUNCIL

The City Council represents and serves our community as responsible stewards of the public trust. We envision and shape our future by engaging citizen involvement and fostering City staff innovation.

Goodyear has a Council-Manager form of government. Our charter provides for six councilmembers and a mayor- all elected at large on a non-partisan ballot. The Mayor and Council serve four-year terms. The Mayor has a two-term limit and Council a three-term limit. Councilmembers serve staggered terms to ensure continuity.

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION

The purpose of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission is to function in a volunteer advisory capacity to the Goodyear City Council and Goodyear Parks and Recreation Department to better enable the City to meet the needs of its residents.

ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION

The Goodyear Arts & Culture Commission provides leadership through the Arts, developing a community identity through the arts that embraces, celebrates, and unites all of our diverse histories, beliefs, cultures, and aspirations.

front row (l to r) Vice Mayor Laura Kaino, Mayor Joe Pizzillo, Wally Campbell

Back Row (l to r) Bill Stipp, Vicki Gillis, Sheri Lauritano, Brannon Hampton

SHAROLYN HOHMAN

GERALD WILSON

JOSE GONZALES

CHAD MILLETTE

KIESHA BEARD

ANNA JOHNSON

ERIN MACFARLANE

BRIAN CROSS

FRAN FEE

HOLLY MCKENZIE

JENNIFER BARNES

LOUISE J. PRIVETTE

LISA PAULOS

NANCY LOVE

ROSALIND ROBINSON

BENITA BECKLES BRIAN MURPHY

JOHN COX

HOLIDAYS ON THE SQUARE

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ARTS/ CUL TURE COORDINATOR

La yne Ruiz

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CREATIVE AGING

MICHAEL PHELPS SWIM LESSON

SUMMER RECREATION TALENT SHOW

FALL FESTIVAL

STAR SPANGLED FOURTH

CITY-WIDE STRATEGIC GOALS

The city of Goodyear’s Strategic Plan establishes the city’s vision, mission, guiding principles and identifies four priority focus areas with 14 goals for the next three years.

The City strives to deliver outstanding customer service as we carry out day-to-day services such as public safety and keeping our streets, parks, and water safe and clean. We also carry out strategic goals, those things that are above and beyond the daily delivery of service that help build a great city and provide an excellent quality of life to our citizens. We have limited resources to do our work (financial and staff resources), and that’s why this plan is so important. It helps guide our decisions about how we spend our time and budgets and ensures that we are all operating on the same page. The priorities incorporate feedback we receive from citizens from our Citizen Satisfaction Survey, as well as input from the City Council regarding items they hear from the community and our stakeholders.

The Strategic Plan serves as a road map to advance the vision for the city and will ensure that Goodyear is poised to capitalize on opportunities. This plan is a flexible tool to guide and assist with proactive policy development, and the achievements resulting from this plan will be enjoyed by current residents and future generations. It is a living document, and progress reports are provided to the City Council twice per year.

PRIORITY FOCUS AREAS

FISCAL & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Maintaining a long-term view, we manage our fiscal, human, and physical resources in an efficient and effective manner. This effort is aligned across the organization with an emphasis on transparency. The city’s business practices will be efficient, business friendly, and ensure exceptional customer service to all stakeholders and citizens.

ECONOMIC VITALITY

We will continue to ensure the prosperity of our community by increasing the growth of our economy through diversity of industry, business investment, quality job creation, education, and tourism. To support this growing economy, we will invest in transportation and infrastructure and seek high quality retail and entertainment opportunities.

SENSE OF COMMUNITY

The city will cultivate a sense of pride through programs, gathering places, and events where the community can come together to participate in opportunities of learning and recreation. We will continue to make Goodyear residents feel connected to their city government through community engagement, outstanding customer service, and clear, accessible communication.

QUALITY OF LIFE

We will continue to make Goodyear a place to live, work, and play that provides diverse activities and amenities in a safe and well-maintained environment while supporting the arts and promoting the health and wellness of our community.

To review the entire strategic plan, visit www.goodyearaz.gov

MAYOR SELECT AWARDS

IN SERVICE

LIFEGUARD TRAINING - GOODYEAR AQUATICS CENTER

BODY PUMP GROUP FITNESS

HOW ARE WE DOING? IN 2023, RESIDENTS INDICATED...

The City of Goodyear regularly conducts a survey to gauge residents’ satisfaction with city services and to better understand the perception of our community. The results of the survey provide the city with valuable insight into which services Goodyear residents consider the highest quality, which could be improved, and the overall level of satisfaction. City Council and management utilize the results to make improvements to city services and/or consider new programs.

95%

overall participant/attendee satisfaction for events, programs, and services (Ballpark, recreation programs, recreation campus, arts & culture, special events, parks, and library) as excellent or above average

94%

Parks & Recreation services make Goodyear a desirable place to live

91%

library services are excellent or very good

91%

quality park and trail experiences were important to their quality of life

88%

Parks & Recreation services enhance the quality of life and build a sense of community

82%

overall quality of parks and recreation opportunities were excellent or good and essential or very important

HOP & HOPS

GOODYEAR AQUATICS CENTER

JUNIOR SUNS YOUTH BASKETBALL

HOT COFFEE ART LECTURE

GOODYEAR RECREATION CENTER TEEN ROOM STEM ACTIVITY

FISCAL YEAR 2023 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW

The city-wide Strategic Plan is an integral part of Goodyear’s Performance Management system, which is inspired by City Council and Executive Leadership, feedback from residents, as well as emerging needs and priorities as identified by staff and the community. This Parks & Recreation Department Strategic Action Plan encompasses both the city-wide strategic priorities and the day-to-day operations of the department. This plan, while department-specific, aligns with the city-wide three-year Strategic Plan that is updated and adopted by Goodyear’s Mayor and Council on an annual basis.

Parks and Recreation has identified six strategic pillars to guide day-to-day operations of the department:

PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT TOTAL BUDGET $33,195,800

OPERATING BUDGET $24,571,800

• Administration

• Arts & Culture

• Aquatics

• Ballpark

• Community Facilities District

• Goodyear Recreation Center Operations

• Library

• Park Operations

• Recreation Programming

• Right-of-Way Operations

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN $8,624,000

• Ballpark Safety Repairs

• Foothills Community Park Improvements

• Goodyear Community Park Improvements

• Goodyear Recreation Campus Phase II Study

• Loma Linda Pool Improvements

• Major League Baseball Complex Renovations

• Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update

• Public Art for Bullard Wash

• Right-of-Way Improvements

DEPARTMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Completed and opened Goodyear Civic Square Park

Completed the 2023 Parks & Recreation Master Plan

Hosted 24 signature and community events with over 90,000 in attendance and with a 96% satisfaction rating

Goodyear Recreation Center served over 400,000 visitors in the facility throughout the year

• Completed the transition of library operations to the new Georgia T. Lord Library at Civic Square

• Opened on August 1, 2022

• Averages 15,000 visitors a month

• Attracted more than 180,000 visitors in the first year of operations

180,000

16,000 $36.7 million 90,000

6,000

30,000

5,300

guests visited the Georgia T. Lord Library circulating more than 250,000 materials trees in city right-of-way, medians, and city parks total economic impact from the spring training season participants attended community and signature events with a 96% satisfaction rating volunteer hours supported Parks & Recreation programs recreation program participants facility rentals accommodating over 188,000 patrons

More than 21,000

400,000

More than More than More than More than More than

26 million

art experiences through programs, events, and community engagement visits to the Goodyear Recreation Center square feet of rightof-way with 2.6 million feet of irrigation lines in the city right-of-way

20 parks

11,446

and 252 acres of parks space library program participants

128,000

patrons attended a spring training game

23,000 1.2 million swim lessons taught visits to Goodyear parks

GOODYEAR RECREATION CENTER PRESCHOOL GRADUATION

STEPPIN’ OUT PERFORMING ARTS

GOODYEAR LAKESIDE MUSIC FESTIVAL

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION

GAME ON GOODYEAR

HOLIDAYS ON THE SQUARE

WAG & TAG

CHALK ART IN THE PARK

HEART & SOLE RACE

STAR SPANGLED FOURTH

SUMMER NIGHT MARKET

MIND OVER MAT YOGA FESTIVAL

SPECIAL EVENTS

The city of Goodyear strives to enhance quality of life through engaging events that build a sense of community. Below is a list of events that were held throughout the year:

STAR SPANGLED 4TH – JULY 4, 2022

GOODYEAR ROCKS - OCTOBER 1, 2022

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY SERIES - NOVEMBER 4-25, 2022

FALL CAMPUS CONCERT - NOVEMBER 19, 2022

THE RINQ (SKATING RINK) - DECEMBER 9, 2022JANUARY 8, 2023

WAG & TAG - JANUARY 28, 2023

HEART & SOLE RACE– FEBRUARY 18, 2023

FARMERS MARKET SERIES – MARCH 5-26,2023

NAVY BAND PERFORMANCE - MARCH 28, 2023

SINGAPORE ARMED FORCES BAND - APRIL 27, 2023

FARMERS MARKET - APRIL 30, 2023

JUNETEENTH – JUNE 19, 2023

BALLET UNDER THE STARS – SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

FALL FESTIVAL – OCTOBER 29, 2022

VETERANS DAY TRIBUTE FESTIVAL –NOVEMBER 11, 2022

HOLIDAYS ON THE SQUARE –DECEMBER 2-17, 2022

POP-UP FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY - JANUARY 6, 2023

GAME ON! GOODYEAR BLOCK PARTY –FEBRUARY 11, 2023

MIND OVER MAT YOGA FESTIVAL - MARCH 4, 2023

GOODYEAR LAKESIDE MUSICAL FESTIVAL – MARCH 25, 2023

HOP & HOPS – APRIL 18, 2023

DANCING ON THE SQUARE - APRIL 29, 2023

SUMMER NIGHT MARKET SERIES - MAY 28, 2023 – JULY 30, 2023

GOODYEAR AQUATICS CENTER ADAPTIVE SWIM

JUNIOR SUNS YOUTH BASKETBALL

YOUTH SOCCER AT GOODYEAR RECREATION CAMPUS

GOODYEAR SHARKS SWIM TEAM

GOODYEAR RECREATION CENTER FITNESS FLOOR

PARKS & RECREATION DIVISIONS

The Recreation Division is responsible for the delivery of programs and services that positively impact the quality of life and enhance a sense of community for the residents of Goodyear. The division serves more than 30,000 participants in more than 301 programs such as:

2,180

1,751

2,733

youth sport participants senior activities

301

RECREATION DIVISION AQUATICS DIVISION

1,301

adult sport participants recreation programs offered break camps and summer recreation participants

The Aquatics Division is responsible for the delivery of pool related programs and activities. Aquatics serves two locations in the city, the Goodyear Recreation Campus and Loma Linda Community Pool. These programs enhance the quality of life by teaching and promoting water safety skills. This division also ensures safety standards are met in regard to operational and lifeguarding best practices, general pool maintenance, and compliance with Maricopa County regulations.

23,000

516

swim team participants

543 swim lessons taught gallons of water maintained junior guard participants lifeguard and water safety certifications

900,000

38

teen swim night participants

131

GOODYEAR RECREATION CENTER

The Goodyear Recreation Center is responsible for providing a variety of programs and services for residents which enhance the quality of life, creates a sense of community, and engages a variety of demographics in a safe and welcoming environment. The facility sees over 400,000 guests per year through informal drop-in activities and programs.

400,000

MORE THAN

200

MORE THAN 15,000

46,000

annual visitors facility rentals day passes sold passholders group fitness participants miles traveled on cardio equipment hours throughout the year

MORE THAN 20,000

MORE THAN 40,000

Open to the public

4,722

ARTS & CULTURE DIVISION

The Arts & Culture Division develops a community identity through the Arts that embraces, celebrates, and unites all of our diverse histories, beliefs, cultures, and aspirations. Each year, more than 21,000 participants enjoy a unique arts experience through Arts & Culture programs.

33,236

arts experiences through programs, events, and community engagement

6

840

fine art exhibits held at the library participated in public art outreach

33

art programs and events were held in various locations in Goodyear

98%

satisfaction rating for high quality programs and events

GOODYEAR ROCKS

ARTIST RECEPTION

THEATER IN THE PARK

IMAGINE THIS PLACE ART PIECE

OPEN SPACE

SELF SERVICE CAFE

TEEN ROOM

NORTH ENTRANCE

CHILDREN’S AREA

LIBRARY OPERATIONS

The Georgia T. Lord Library is a brand new 24,000 sq. ft., two-story library boasting a treehouse-themed children’s area, more than 30 public computers, eight study rooms, a dedicated teen space, and a self-service café. Located at Goodyear Civic Square, the new state-of-the-art library offers something for everyone of all ages and abilities! The library is one of 15 branches in the Maricopa County Library District. Customers have access to nearly 500,000 materials district-wide, plus access to more than 16.4 million downloadable books, movies, music, and magazines. The Georgia T. Lord Library also provides access to several current magazines and newspapers including the Wall Street Journal and New York Times.

180,000 MORE THAN

11,446

255,143

16,442,742

16,859

visitors to the library circulation of materials patrons attended a program active cardholders

323

electronic materials available to checkout library programs offered

2ND FLOOR COMPUTERS & STUDY ROOMS

COLLECTION

GRAND STAIRCASE

GOODYEAR BMX TRACK

GOODYEAR RECREATION CAMPUS

FALCON COMMUNITY PARK

BULLARD WASH PARK II

PARKS DIVISION

The Parks Division manages 20 city parks spanning 252 acres and ensures parks are clean, safe, attractive, and functional. This division also oversees park planning/development, renovation, and land acquisition. Park amenities include:

ATHLETIC FIELDS

SPORT COURTS

PICNIC AREAS

OPEN TURF

TOT LOTS

PUMP TRACK

SPLASH PAD

OFF-LEASH DOG PARK

PARK IMPROVEMENTS

Over the course of the last year, several improvements have been completed to various parks throughout Goodyear.

new fitness equipment at Bullard Wash Park I

Goodyear Civic Square was completed

new benches, tables, and trash cans at Goodyear Community Park

new skatepark fence at Goodyear Community Park

Goodyear Community Park maintenance building expansion provided a climate controlled break room for staff

park irrigation “smart” controller conversions throughout parks

PEBBLE CREEK PKWY

ESTRELLA PKWY

MCDOWELL RD

RIGHT-OF-WAY DIVISION

The Right-of-Way Division is responsible for the maintenance and care of more than 23 million square feet of city maintained right-of-way and medians. Staff maintains:

2.6 MILLION

NEARLY 14,000

feet (500 miles) of irrigation pipes large canopy trees

MORE THAN 1,500

palm trees are located in city maintained right-of-way and medians

RIGHT-OF-WAY IMPROVEMENTS

Over the course of the last year, several improvements have been made to various rights-of-way throughout Goodyear.

Irrigation system, tree/shrub replacements, and/or granite replacements were completed at the following locations:

SARIVAL AVE : FROM VAN BUREN ST TO YUMA RD

YUMA ROAD: FROM BULLARD AVE TO 143RD AVE.

Completed the Willis Road CIP project

BULLARD AVE : FROM I-10 FREEWAY TO VAN BUREN ST

ESTRELLA PKWY: FROM MCDOWELL RD TO INDIAN SCHOOL RD

Replaced 100 trees on Pebble Creek Pkwy along with numerous trees lost during seasonal storms

KIDS RUN THE BASES AT GOODYEAR BALLPARK

TEAM MEXICO EXHIBITION GAME

BALLPARK DIVISION

The 108-acre site is the spring training and year-round player development home of the Cleveland Guardians and the Cincinnati Reds. The Goodyear Ballpark was constructed in 2009 on a 3-acre parcel, south of Yuma Road and east of Estrella Parkway. The Ballpark includes 8,000 stadium seats, 1,500 lawn seats, six luxury suites, terrace seating on the third level behind home plate, and more than 300 seats in the Right Field Pavilion. The development complex includes clubhouses, training facilities, and practice fields.

In addition to attracting more than 128,000 fans to Spring Training at Goodyear Ballpark, the facility also hosts more than 85 events annually, including regional and national baseball tournaments, city signature events, graduations, and festivals.

BALLPARK EVENTS

hosted 14 tournaments attracting more than 900 teams from 36 states, Canada and Mexico

12th Annual Arizona Balloon Classic drew MORE THAN 16,500 attendees

Maverick’s Food Truck Festival drew MORE THAN 15,000 people

MORE THAN 1,000 students from the Buckeye Union High School District graduated in front of nearly 15,000 family members and guests

TERRACE

OPENING NIGHT AT GOODYEAR BALLPARK

SPRING TRAINING

THE ZIZ BY DONALD LIPSKI

SPRING TRAINING

Goodyear Ballpark is the spring training and player development home of both of Ohio’s Major League Baseball teams, the Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds. Each team has a year-round presence in Arizona, through spring training, extended spring training, Arizona League, Fall Instructional League, and rehabilitation of injured players at their training complexes.

MORE THAN

128,000

patrons attended a spring training game

36% $36.7

of fans have attended four or more games in 2023 million total economic impact from the spring training season

30

spring training games held in 2023

67%

of spring training attendees were from out of town

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

The 2023 Parks & Recreation Master Plan lays the foundation for parks and recreation planning for the next 10 years. This plan provides guidance on how to meet the demands for future recreational, programming, environmental, and maintenance needs, as well as to establish priorities for facility improvements, future park development, and land acquisitions.

A consistent theme throughout the development of this plan has been the City’s commitment to a parks and recreation system that delivers high-quality parks, trails and recreation programs, facilities, and events for all residents, while contributing to the economic well-being of the city. This plan is organized around the following themes:

providing high-quality parks and recreational facilities keeping up with growth connected, accessible trail system

resilient parks and open space opportunities

economic development through park development

investing in the current park system

The Master Plan was developed through a highly interactive process involving public forums, stakeholder meetings, surveys, site evaluations, benchmarks to like communities and meetings. A variety of community outreach efforts were used to ensure that the plan reflects the needs and desires of the Goodyear community.

Community Involvement

THE 2023 PARKS & RECREATION MASTER PLAN IDENTIFIED THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY PROJECTS:

EXISTING PARKS

• Falcon Park – additional parking, playground improvements, add a maintenance facility, and improve connections to Bullard Wash Trail

• Goodyear Community Park – improve/expand the dog park, renovate restrooms, and improve splash pad

• Portales Park – neighborhood sidewalk connections, looped pathways, and strategic turf reduction

• Wildflower North and South Parks – provide connectivity to Wildflower Elementary School/neighborhood and strategic turf reduction

• Loma Linda Park – replaster pool and deck surfaces, convert baby pool to a splash play feature, enhance turf, legacy tree replacement, and irrigation improvements

FUTURE PARKS

• Goodyear Recreation Campus Phase II – completion of remaining 46 acres

• Bullard Wash Trail Extension – McDowell to Goodyear Ballpark

• Foothills Community Park Phase II – completion of remaining 17 acres

• I-10 Basin Sports Complex Feasibility Study – currently underway in FY24

• Land acquisition – future parks/trails

INTERSTATE 10 BASINS

LIBRARY MASTER PLAN

GOODYEAR RECREATION CAMPUS PHASE II

LOOKING FORWARD FISCAL YEAR 2024

GOODYEAR RECREATION CAMPUS PHASE II

In the spring of 2024, Goodyear will begin planning for the second phase of the Goodyear Recreation Campus. This plan will focus on the remaining 46 acres of vacant land, immediately west of the developed park. The planning efforts will take several months and is expected to be complete by June 2024.

SPORTS COMPLEX FEASIBILITY STUDY

Goodyear will evaluate the feasibility of developing a regional destination sports complex in the retention basins located adjacent to the north side of I-10 between Dysart Rd and Bullard Ave. This study will identify what will be needed to prepare the land for development as well as potential amenities which may include:

illuminated multi-use rectangular fields (suitable for high school and collegiate soccer)

illuminated sport courts

ramadas with BBQ grills

LIBRARY MASTER PLAN

illuminated walking paths

restrooms

Goodyear will be kicking off planning efforts for a 10-year comprehensive Library Master Plan. This plan will guide Goodyear’s library services over the next 10 years and is expected to be complete by June 2024. This plan will:

evaluate the current state of library operations

compare current operations to nationwide best practices

evaluate future library operations

provide recommendations to address current and future community needs