DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
NATHAN TORRES PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR
Dear Residents of Goodyear,
As the Director of the Goodyear Parks and Recreation Department, I am privileged to present our Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024. This report captures our remarkable journey together, highlighting our collective achievements and the vibrant spirit that defines our community.
Our 20 beautiful parks have continued to serve as the heart of Goodyear, offering safe, well-maintained, and accessible spaces for relaxation, play, and social gatherings. These green oases are more than just parks; they are where friendships blossom, families bond and memories are made. We are committed to preserving and enhancing these vital community assets for generations.
Our commitment to enriching the cultural landscape of Goodyear is evident in our expanding public art program. From murals to sculptures, our public art installations not only beautify our city but also reflect the diverse and dynamic spirit of our residents. These works of art serve as landmarks and conversation starters, fostering a deeper connection to our community and its heritage.
Our recreation programs have flourished, offering diverse activities for all ages and interests. Whether it’s youth sports, fitness classes, or arts and crafts, our programs promote physical health, creativity, and social interaction. We are proud to provide opportunities that inspire and engage our residents, contributing to their overall well-being.
The Georgia T. Lord Library has continued to be a vital resource for our community, offering access to knowledge, technology, and lifelong learning opportunities. The library serves as a hub for education, culture, and community engagement, and we are committed to supporting its growth and development.
In addition to our parks and recreation facilities, our attention to the city’s rights-of-way ensures that these areas are wellmaintained and visually appealing. These efforts contribute to our city’s overall beauty and functionality, making Goodyear a more attractive and welcoming place to live.
Spring Training in Goodyear remains a cherished tradition, drawing fans from near and far to enjoy America’s favorite pastime. The energy and excitement that spring training brings to our city are unmatched. These events boost our local economy and strengthen our sense of community pride.
Our achievements would not be possible without the unwavering support of our dedicated staff, volunteers, and partners. Their passion and commitment are the driving forces behind our success. We are also grateful to the residents of Goodyear for their active participation and feedback, which guide us in our mission to improve our services and facilities continuously.
We are excited about the opportunities ahead as we look to the future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to fostering a thriving community through exceptional parks, enriching recreation programs, inspiring public art, and comprehensive library services. Together, we will continue to build a stronger, more connected, and vibrant Goodyear.
Warm regards, Nathan Torres, Director, Goodyear Parks & Recreation Department
PARKS & RECREATION LEADERSHIP TEAM
GOODYEAR EXECUTIVE TEAM
LAURA JARA
DAVID SEID
SCOTT DOBBINS
DEANNA ORTIZ
MICHAEL BEADLE
BRUCE KESSMAN
WAYNE SMITH DIANA VASQUEZ
JEREMY FIGUEROA
GUYLENE OZLANSKI
KINI KNUDSON
JUSTIN FAIR Deputy City Manager Deputy City Manager
WYNETTE REED 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 ADVISORY 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.
SHAROLYN HOHMAN
GERALD WILSON JOSE GONZALES
CHAD MILLETTE
KIESHA BEARD
KYOKO IWASAKA
ANNA JOHNSON
JENNIFER BARNES
LISA PAULOS
BENITA BECKLES
BRIAN MURPHY
JOHN COX
ERIN MACFARLANE
LOUISE J. PRIVETTE
NANCY LOVE
ROSALIND ROBINSON
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
LIFEGUARD RECOGNITION
PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION
RECREATION COORDINATOR Lucas Parker
PARK RANGER Nathan Stewart Alec Pasmant-Estrada
RECREATION PROGRAMMER Mercy Medina
PARKS & RECREATION
PROJECT MANAGER Mike Magyari
PARKS SUPERVISOR Mike Martinez
Programmed Parks GCP
PARKS WORKER II James Quesada
PARKS WORKER I Rick Jaramillo Rudy Taimanglo Steve Cota
NIGHT CREW PWI Gustavo Jones
RECREATION COORDINATOR Taylor Snell
RECREATION PROGRAMMER Fianna Maugaotega
Programmed Parks FCP
PARKS WORKER III Ben Luma
PARKS WORKER II Daniel Martinez
Programmed Parks GRC
PARKS WORKER III Jesse Alvarado
PARKS WORKER II Anastasio Carranza Vacant
PARKS WORKER I Brock Barrows Greg Grittman
NIGHT CREW PWI Davey Spivey
RECREATION PROGRAMMER Ashlie Yingling
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Theodore Jones
AQUATICS TECHNICIAN Daniel Navarro
SAFETY PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR Diane Cano
RECREATION COORDINATOR Dawn Stipe
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Alexus Acosta Heather Ernst Michele Martinez
RECREATION PROGRAMMER Rylee Franks
PARKS SUPERVISOR Jim Coleman
PARKS WORKER III
Anthony Counts
PARKS WORKER II Isaac Hernandez
PARKS WORKER I Hector Baca
PARKS WORKER I Mike Elizondo Nicholas Hernandez
DEPARTMENT
BALLPARK
GENERAL MANAGER
Bruce Kessman
ASSISTANT GM TICKET SALES & OPERATIONS
Cory Patrick
RIGHT OF WAY SUPERVISOR
Ron Huston
MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT
Laura Jara Director’s Office
BALLPARK SUPERINTENDENT Scott Dobbins
ASSISTANT GM MARKETING & BUSINESS OPERATIONS Debbie Diveney
ASSISTANT GM BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT John Brown
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER
Diana Vasquez
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Raeleen Galvan Recreation
GROUNDS EQUIPMENT MECHANIC Wayne Martin
BALLPARK SUPERVISOR Patrick Mejia
Vacant
Drew MacDonald
John Arredondo
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Jacqueline Bentodoo Parks
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Julie Pierce Ballpark
ARTS & CULTURE ADMINISTRATOR
Guylene Ozlanski
ARTS/CULTURE COORDINATOR
Layne Ruiz
RECREATION PROGRAMMER Dalton Attig
FESTIVAL/EVENT COORDINATOR Natalie Reinen
FESTIVAL/EVENT COORDINATOR Kristen Figueroa
RECREATION COORDINATOR MARKETING Hannah Duncan
RECREATION PROGRAMMER Stephanie Chavez Dirzo
BALLPARK FOREMAN Tristin Litherland
CINCINNATI REDS CLEVELAND GUARDIANS BALLPARK
GROUNDS KEEPER III
Stephen Carrera
Tyler Shelton
GROUNDS KEEPER II
Curtis Yenglin
Edward Chappel
GROUNDS KEEPER I
Alex Hernandez
Alejandro Jimenez
Ivan Celis
Christian Medina
BALLPARK SUPERVISOR Andrew Donovan GROUNDS KEEPER III
Steven Esquivel
Jesus Ruiz
GROUNDS KEEPER II
Bradley Leavell Adrian Madrigal
GROUNDS
KEEPER I
Casey Skelly
Victor Fregoso
Matt Dacey
Jose Partida
IRRIGATION SPECIALIST Vacant
GROUNDS KEEPER II Steven Wigner
ADAPTIVE SPORTS
SUMMER RECREATION
PRESCHOOL
CHAIR YOGA
FALL FESTIVAL
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
GEORGIA T. LORD MAYOR SELECT AWARDS
TEEN SWIM NIGHT
ZUMBA
HOW ARE WE DOING?
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.
RESIDENTS INDICATED...
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
Parks & Recreation services make Goodyear a desirable place to live
library services are excellent or very good
quality park and trail experiences were important to their quality of life
Parks & Recreation services enhance the quality of life and build a sense of community
overall quality of parks and recreation opportunities were excellent or good and essential or very important
HOP AND HOPS
SPRING NIGHT MARKET
MOVIE NIGHT IN THE PARK
WAG AND TAG FESTIVAL
FISCAL YEAR 2024 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
ONE-TIME FUNDS
$2.4 MILLION
$43.7 MILLION
• Landscape Maintenance Contract
• Vacant Property Maintenance Services
• Pop-Ups in the Park
• The Rinq – Ice Skating Experience
• Mavericks Food Truck Round Up
• Mosaic Mural at Fire Station 182
• Goodyear Ballpark 15th Anniversary Celebration
OPERATING BUDGET
• Ballpark Capital Replacement
• Civic Square Park Modifications
• Goodyear Community Park Maintenance Yard
• Goodyear Sports Complex (I-10 Basins) Study
• Irrigation Controller Conversion
• Library Services Master Plan
• Palmateer Park Enhancements
• Bullard Wash Park Public Art
$26.7 MILLION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN/ASSET MANAGEMENT $14.6 MILLION
• Administration
• Arts & Culture
• Aquatics
• Ballpark
• Community Facilities District
• Goodyear Recreation Center Operations
• Library
• Park Operations
• Recreation Programming
• Right-of-Way Operations
• Infield Renovations at the MLB Development Complexes
• Granite, irrigation, tree, and shrub replacement a various ROW
• Goodyear Community Park Amenity Replacements
• Goodyear Ballpark Improvements
• Guardians Development Complex Improvements
• Loma Linda Site Improvements
• Plant, trees, granite replacement at Goodyear parks
DEPARTMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Voters overwhelmingly approved a $17M General Obligation Bond for parks and recreation improvements in November of 2023.
Library Master Plan adopted by Council in May of 2024.
2023 Parks and Recreation Master Plan adopted by Council in November of 2023.
Hosted 22 signature and community events.
191,000
guests visited the Georgia T. Lord Library circulating more than 430,000 materials
More than 133,000 More than More than 425,000 596 acres
experiences through programs, events, and community engagement
trees in city right-of-way, medians, and city parks
total economic impact from the spring training season
More than More than 8,000
volunteer hours supported Parks & Recreation programs recreation program participants
Nearly More than 16,000 $36.7 million 35,000 5,300
facility rentals accommodating over 191,000 patrons
20 parks
visits to the Goodyear Recreation Center of right-of-way with 500 miles of irrigation pipe and 252 acres of parks space
28,638
library program participants
150,000 Fans
attended a spring training game
23,500
1.2 million swim lessons taught visits to Goodyear parks
CHALK ART IN THE PARK
THEATER IN THE PARK
STAR SPANGLED FOURTH
GOODYEAR LAKESIDE MUSIC FESTIVAL
JUNETEENTH FAMILY DAY
HEART AND SOLE RACE
HOP AND HOPS
HOLIDAYS ON THE SQUARE
SUMMER NIGHT MARKET
STAR SPANGLED FOURTH
STAR SPANGLED 4TH – JULY 4, 2023
SPECIAL EVENTS
The city of Goodyear strives to enhance the quality of life through engaging events that build a sense of community. Below is a list of events that were held throughout the year:
BALLET UNDER THE STARS – SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
MOVIE NIGHT - OCTOBER 21, 2023
VETERANS DAY TRIBUTE FESTIVAL –NOVEMBER 11, 2023
HOLIDAYS ON THE SQUARE - DECEMBER 1-15, 2023
WEST VALLEY HEART WALK - DECEMBER 2, 2023
HEART & SOLE RACE – FEBRUARY 17, 2024
THEATER IN THE PARK - MARCH 9, 2024
HOP & HOPS - MARCH 29, 2024
GOODYEAR NIGHT MARKET APRIL 28 - JUNE 30, 2024
JULY 2023
JUNE 2024
SUMMER NIGHT MARKET SERIES - JULY 30, 2023
GOODYEAR ROCKS - OCTOBER 7, 2023
FALL FESTIVAL - OCTOBER 28, 2023
POP-UP HOLIDAY MARKET - NOVEMBER 18, 2023
THE RINQ (SKATING RINK) - DECEMBER 1-31, 2023
VISION AND SOUND - FEBRUARY 4, 2024
WAG & TAG - MARCH 2, 2024
MOVIE NIGHT - MARCH 16, 2004
GOODYEAR LAKESIDE MUSICAL FESTIVALAPRIL 13, 2024
JUNETEENTH FAMILY DAY – JUNE 19, 2024
GOODYEAR AQUATICS CENTER
PRESCHOOL
GOODYEAR SHARKS SWIM TEAM
PARKS & RECREATION DIVISIONS
RECREATION DIVISION
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:
2,200 321
youth sport participants senior activities
1,923 3,379 adult sport participants recreation programs offered break camps and summer recreation participants overall participant / attendee satisfaction
AQUATICS DIVISION
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
overall participant / attendee satisfaction
900,000
24
309
1,000 swim lessons taught gallons of water maintained junior guard participants lifeguard and water safety certifications swim team participants teen swim night participants
80
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 more than 425,000 guests per year through informal drop-in activities and programs.
ARTS & CULTURE DIVISION
The Arts & Culture Division develops a community identity through the Arts that embraces, celebrates, and unites the diverse histories, beliefs, cultures, and aspirations of participants. This is accomplished through special events, programming, educational opportunities, and public art. Each year, over 130,000 participants enjoy a unique experience through Arts & Culture events, programs, and art installations.
133,555
12 87
50 experiences through arts programs, events, and community engagement
67
programs and events were held in various locations in Goodyear
art exhibits held featuring 600 artworks from 83 local artists
public artworks with five completed this year
live performances
GEORGIA T. LORD LIBRARY
OPEN SPACE
SELF SERVICE CAFE
TEEN ROOM
NORTH ENTRANCE
CHILDREN’S AREA
LIBRARY OPERATIONS
The Georgia T. Lord Library is a 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, this 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.
MORE THAN
190,000
28,638
432,992
17,786 499 visitors to the library circulation of materials patrons
8,829,732 *
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
COURTS
Decomposed granite, trees, and shrub replacement: Bullard Wash I, Falcon Community Park, & Foothills Community Park
PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Concrete Pavers installed at GSQ Park
Pedestrian pathway with lighting installed at Bullard Wash II Park
88% overall audit rating for park conditions
INDIAN SCHOOL RD
ESTRELLA PKWY
LITCHFIELD 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: of irrigation pipes large canopy trees palm trees are located in city maintained right-of-way and medians rating for right-of-way conditions
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.
VAN BUREN ST: ESTRELLA BLVD TO SARIVAL AVE
VAN BUREN ST: SARIVAL AVE TO 303 FWY
LITCHFIELD RD: NORTH OF MC85
YUMA RD: GOODYEAR BLVD TO SARIVAL AVE
15TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
KIDS RUN THE BASES AT GOODYEAR BALLPARK
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 complexes include clubhouses, training facilities, and practice fields.
In addition to attracting nearly 150,000 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.
GOODYEAR BALLPARK REDS DEVELOPMENT COMPLEX GUARDIANS DEVELOPMENT COMPLEX
BALLPARK EVENTS
hosted 22 tournaments attracting more than 2,025 teams from 30 states, Canada and Mexico and played 1,900 games
TOURNAMENTS
Maverick’s Food Truck Festival drew MORE THAN 13,500 people
13th Annual Arizona Balloon Classic drew MORE THAN 16,500 attendees
MORE THAN 1,000 students from the Buckeye Union High School District graduated in front of more than 15,000 family members and guests
ACE MASCOT & JOSE RAMIREZ PLAYER AUTOGRAPHS
NATIONAL ANTHEM
IN-GAME ENTERTAINMENT
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.
of fans attended four or more games in 2024 at Goodyear Ballpark
million total economic impact from the spring training season
spring training games held in 2024
of spring training attendees were from out of town
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
2023 PARKS & RECREATION MASTER PLAN
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
connected, accessible trail system
economic development through park development
keeping up with growth
resilient parks and open space opportunities
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
SPORTS COMPLEX FEASIBILITY STUDY (I-10 BASINS)
The city of Goodyear conducted a feasibility study to explore the opportunities and challenges of designing and constructing a sports complex within the retention basin on the north side of I-10, between Dysart Road and Bullard Avenue. The intent of this study and report was to conduct a comprehensive site analysis of the proposed location, including exploring programming opportunities and physical site constraints. The study was completed in May 2024, and the findings were presented to the City Council on June 3, 2024. The findings included:
Project Concepts
Land Acquisitions
Utility and Resource assessments
100-year flood capacity
Public/Private partnerships
Economic impact to the city of Goodyear
SPORTS COMPLEX CONCEPTUAL IMAGERY
LIBRARY MASTER PLAN
The City of Goodyear FY2022-24 Strategic Plan identified a goal to develop a library master plan. The primary purpose of the Library Master Plan is to provide an evaluation of the current state of library operations, compare current operations to nationwide best practices and Valley benchmark cities, evaluate future library operations, and provide recommendations to address current and future community needs. Goodyear strives to provide high quality parks and recreation facilities and programs for community residents. The City Council adopted the Library Master Plan in May 2024. It will help develop a clear plan for library operations and future growth over the next 10 years. The master plan includes:
Operational costing
Citizen and customer
Feedback Current state
Future potential
Strategic plan for independent operation
LOOKING FORWARD FISCAL YEAR 2025
BULLARD WASH TRAIL EXTENSION
In the summer of 2024, Goodyear will begin designing the Bullard Wash Trail Extension. The extension will provide an additional 3 miles of 10-foot-wide multi-use pathway along the Bullard Wash corridor from McDowell Road and 150th Avenue to the Goodyear Ballpark at Lower Buckeye Road.
Illuminated walking paths
Biking Paths
Art features
Trail connectivity from GSQ to the Goodyear Ballpark
PROPOSED BULLARD WASH TRAIL ALIGNMENT
