THE FUTURE OF OUR PARKS A VISION SHAPED BY THE COMMUNITY

Listening to the voices of the community was at the forefront of the planning process. Several themes emerged for our parks as we developed the Master Plan Update through our conversations and workshops with the community, including accessibility, maintenance, safety, equity, comfort, variety, and sustainability. These themes form the foundation of the update and are carefully woven into the vision and goals.

With regard to our parks, the majority of residents who participated in the surveys and events as well as our stakeholders agreed that Tracy is fortunate to have many beautiful parks. Residents generally live within ¾ of a mile of a park so these green spaces truly shape our daily lives. The overwhelming desire is to maintain and enhance Tracy’s existing parks while continuing to provide a similar level of park access equitably across the city and to all of Tracy’s growing population. Safety is a top concern and the primary barrier to increasing park usage. It is therefore, front and center in our overarching vision for the future. Another priority is ensuring our facilities are comfortable and attractive with amenities such as well-maintained bathrooms and ample shade so that park users can enjoy the facilities.