UKIAH, CA., 8/28/24 — Part of the City of Ukiah’s look towards the future is to assess how the community views and uses its parks. That assessment will take several forms: an online survey at SurveyMonkey (link below), a community forum on September 10 and tabling at the Ukiah Pumpkinfest on October 18. The analysis is part of the city’s 2040 General Plan.
Here is the official announcement:
The City of Ukiah is conducting a Parks Gap Analysis to assess how well existing parks are meeting community needs, and what might be needed for future parks. In addition to staff analysis, a robust community engagement process will be undertaken. Community engagement will include focus groups, individual meetings, surveys, event tabling, and outreach to City of Ukiah commissions.
An online survey is available at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/EnglishParksAnalysis (English); a Spanish version is available at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/EspanolUkiahParques.
In addition to the online surveys, an outreach table will be open at the Ukiah Pumpkinfest for public comment and an open community forum will be held at the Public Spaces Commission meeting on September 10th at 5:30 PM at the Ukiah Conference Center.
The need for this analysis was identified in the City’s 2040 General Plan, which states the City “shall prepare a parks gap analysis identifying areas of the city underserved by parks and recreation facilities access.” Additionally, the “analysis shall, at a minimum, establish equitable access standards, including the minimum distance between parks and every residence, and potential funding mechanisms.” This will help the City of Ukiah to prepare for population growth, changing demographics, and possible annexations.
The process will include mapping exercises, the identification of appropriate level of service measures, and goals for the City’s Park system. Recreation opportunities and needs will also be assessed. Finally, the document will address potential funding opportunities.
For more information contact Araceli Sandoval at asandoval@cityofukiah.com or 463-6231.