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KIMBER PARK NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 2019 ITEM #1 We went to Sapwi and Northwood ParKs wnicn we understand were given grant money and they are exceptional parks. Since we don't have that benefit, we also went to Banyan and Borchard Parks that it would seem are similar to Kimber in the CRPD budget. Can you explain how money is allocated for each park, as some parks have so much more to offer than Kimber Park. Overall, CRPD has over 60 parks and facilities in the District. As compared to Kimber (completed 2001), some parks are newer (Sapwi 2018, Northwood 2017, Banyan undeveloped portion 2018) and some are larger (Borchard, as well as Sapwi, are community parks and are designed to serve a larger population). As per the CRPD Master Plan, the District is divided into six Community Park Planning Zones with neighborhood planning areas (Kimber is in Zone V and planning area 18). In order to serve each Zone and neighborhood planning areas equally, CRPD uses the national standard of 10 acres per 1,000 population to allocate park acreage in each Zone. There are several layers of parks in each Zone: Neighborhood Parks (such as Kimber, Wendy, Hickory, Cypress, Banyan) generally serve residents who live in close proximity. These parks typically provide both passive and active recreational opportunities such as playgrounds, multi-purpose open turf areas, basketball and volleyball courts, picnic tables and/or picnic shelters, and walking paths. In some instances, sports fields and small parking areas are included. Playfrelds (such as Pepper Tree and Rancho Conejo) generally serve residents who live three quarters to one mile from the park. These parks are typically oriented to day and night -lighted athletic uses. Football, soccer, baseball, softball, tennis courts, basketball, and other competitive team sports are the major uses accommodated. Community Parks (such as Borchard) generally serve residents who live one- and one-half miles to two miles from the park. Each Zone has a community park. These parks are active, drive -to facilities, and like playfields, are designed for day and night -lighted athletic uses. Site amenities include, but are not limited to, baseball and soccer fields, tennis courts, basketball and volleyball courts, major picnic facilities, parking, and a community center building. The center and the additional recreational programming associated with it is the distinguishing feature between a community park and playfield. Districtwide Parks (such as Conejo Creek) generally serve residents of the entire district. These parks offer a wide variety of recreation opportunities. They typically include unique features such as wooded areas, varied topography and water features, and/or special facilities such as a dog - park, equestrian facility, community garden, or lighted sports fields. District -wide parks generally contain more developed amenities than those found at a regional park however they may include boating, swimming, hiking and riding trails, camp facilities and/or a nature center. 11 Page