KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Kzoo Parks, the City of Kalamazoo’s Parks & Recreation Department is getting set to start a planning process to create a new Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
Kalamazoo City Officials say the process will begin with a public input session on Thursday, July 27 at Upjohn Park from 5 to 7 p.m.
Officials go onto to describe the Kzoo Parks Master Plan as a comprehensive roadmap that will shape the future of Kalamazoo’s parks and recreation services over the next five years and into the future by identifying priorities for the city’s 52 parks and recreation sites. According to the city, the planning process will also include an analysis of the entire parks and recreation system to include programs, amenities, and operations.
“We want to provide a world-class parks system for our community and for everyone who visits Kalamazoo to enjoy,” explained Parks & Recreation Director Patrick McVerry, “and we want to know what would make our parks better or help to include more people in our recreation programs. We’re going to try and make it quick and easy for everyone to share their ideas, so we hope to see you at an input session, in a park, or at one of our events this summer.”
Residents can show up at the July 27th event when they want between 5 and 7 p.m. and stay as long as they would like to share ideas, meet with staff, and enjoy Upjohn Park.
Kzoo Parks will be collecting feedback this summer and fall, with a goal to present a plan to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board late this year and for City Commission approval in early 2024.
For information and updates on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, please visit www.kzooparks.org/plan. Click here to take the survey.
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