GOALS

MEMBERS

RESOURCES

GOAL 1

Increase number of youth using park facilities for physical activities

Objectives:

Identify current park usage in areas with high youth population

Develop or strengthen partnerships to provide physical activity based programming at current parks

Research and implement Parks Rx program

Launch parks awareness campaign

GOAL 2

Allocate sufficient resources to support park activities, staff, capital improvements, and maintenance
Allocate sufficient resources to support park activities, staff, capital improvements, and maintenance

Objectives:

Identify current funding sources

Develop a sustainable funding plan/budget with local decision makers

Secure resolutions of support or other public commitments from local leaders

Convene advisory councils (local leaders, residents, funders etc.) to ensure support for park stewardship

GOAL 3

Ensure policies and practices are in place so all park users feel safe

Objectives:

Survey or review surveys addressing current park locations/equipment and environmental conditions, surrounding neighborhood conditions, and routes to access parks - follow Safe Routes to Parks as a guide

Use CPTED standards for future investments/improvements

Explore additional security measure if needed - cameras, partnerships with Community Police Officers, etc.

Expand to serve multiple locations throughout areas designated as food deserts

GOAL 4

Collaborate with residents and local partners to repurpose vacant green spaces into long-term, sustainable, productive use
Collaborate with residents and local partners to repurpose vacant green spaces into long-term, sustainable, productive use

Objectives:

Identify neighborhoods with a significant number of vacant lots, especially contiguous lots, and lack of access to parks/greenspaces

Revisit previous research and recommendations for neighborhood improvements as basis to develop more in-depth land use plans and strategies

Engage neighborhood groups to develop and implement improvements and maintenance plans

Employ neighborhood youth to assist with the construction of desired improvements and maintenance

MEMBERS

First NameLast NameOrganization
AdamLeeYoungstown City Scape
BobbyReynoldsNortheast Homeowners and Concerned Citizens
DaltonCampanaYSU Campus Rec
DawnTurnageYoungstown Parks and Recreation
DebFloraMahoning County Land Bank
DorisBullockMercy Health Youngstown
ElayneBozickRotary Club of Youngstown
GaryDavenportMahoning County Land Bank
JacobHarverKnox Building
JessicaKingTrumbull County Land Bank
JoshBoyle We Are ECO
JudieZimora Friends of the Mahoning River
LolaLewisODNR Urban Forester (Retired)
MargueriteDouglasLincoln Knolls Community Watch
MarkPallanteCity of Niles Parks and Recreation
MaryDanusBoulevard Park Block Watch
NickGilhaYMCA Youngstown
RyanMcNicholasYSU Campus Recreation
SharonLetsonYoungstown City Scape
ShawnCarvinTrumbull County Land Bank
StephanieDyerEastgate Regional Council of Governments
StuSmithFriends of the Mahoning River
SusieBeiersdorfer Treez Please
YvonneIrvingResident Leader
ZacharySvetteTrumbull County Metro Parks

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RESOURCES

National Parks and Recreation Association

Safe Routes to Parks Action Framework

Vibrant Cities | Urban Tree Canopy

Developing a Parks Prescription Program

Green Pattern Book

Pennsylvania Land Trust Association | Economic Benefits of Parks

Western Reserve Land Conservancy