POP-UP AND TARGETED OUTREACH

The planning team conducted a variety of “pop-up” outreach and outreach to community organizations between June and August 2019. We asked:

What do you love about Tracy parks?

What would you like to see?

About 60 community members sounded off with a great range of responses.

There are many things people love about Tracy’s parks. Parks are abundant and convenient, and good places to bring children. People love the friendliness of park staff. In the summer, there is the community pool, splash pads, and 4th of July celebrations. In the spring and fall, there are plenty of recreation facilities and activities for schoolaged children. In the mild winters, everyone can enjoy the all the sunny open spaces.

People also offered lots of ideas for how Tracy can improve our parks. For many, this starts with adding more trees, shade, and water features to make parks more comfortable in the summer. More gathering spaces, picnic areas, and barbecue areas would be great places to bring the whole family. To enjoy the parks even more, a well-marked trail system would enhance the convenience people already love.

People also want to see a wider range of events available for parks and recreation, including block parties, art classes, inexpensive day camps for children, cultural events, fitness classes, and performances.

Some features that already exist are so important, people felt that they needed upgrades or even more attention to maintenance. This applies to water fountains, bathrooms, grass and planted areas. Lighting and cleanliness were areas of concern.