As the City of Carlsbad kicks off a process to update its parks & recreation department master plan, community members are invited to share their ideas at one of two upcoming workshops:
Thursday, Feb. 20, 6 to 8 p.m.
Alga Norte Community Park
6565 Alicante Road
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Saturday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m. to noon
Pine Avenue Community Center
3209 Harding Street
Carlsbad, CA 92008
The city’s parks & recreation department master plan update is a blueprint that will guide priorities and investments in parks and recreation facilities and services for the next five years. The city’s previous parks and recreation master plan was completed in 2015. The update will cover:
Assessment of current parks, facilities and recreational programs
Demographic and industry trends
Community needs and priorities
Funding needs and revenue opportunities
A five year action plan
Other input opportunities
In addition to the February workshops, the process will include online and mailed surveys, interviews with community members and other outreach.
Key milestones in the parks & recreation master plan update process include:
December – March Public input
April – June Parks and Program Analysis, Needs Assessment and Prioritization
July Draft updated master plan presented to City Council
September Updated master plan presented to the City Council for adoption
More information
Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update website
Mick Calarco, special projects manager, mick.calarco@carlsbadca.gov, 760-434-2859
