COMMUNITY & LIBRARY SERVICES COMMISSION
REQUEST FOR ACTION
MEETING DATE: AUGUST 13, 2025
SUBMITTED TO: MEMBERS OF COMMUNITY & LIBRARY SERVICES COMMISSION
SUBMITTED BY: Ashley Wysocki, Director of Community & Library Services
PREPARED BY: Ashley Wysocki, Director of Community & Library Services
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City of Huntington Beach Parks and Recreation Master Plan
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Statement of Issue:
The firm of RJM Design Group has prepared a comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan for the City’s parks and facilities. The Community Services Commission is being asked to review and approve the final draft of the plan and recommend approval by the City Council.
Financial Impact:
Funding for the preparation of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan was included in the Park Development Impact FY 2021-22 budget.
Recommended Action:
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Approve the Park and Recreation Master Plan as presented and recommend approval by City Council.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the recommended action and direct staff on how to proceed.
Analysis:
The completion of a comprehensive citywide Master Plan is included within the Recreational Element of the City’s General Plan. The firm of RJM Design Group, Inc. has prepared a Park and Recreation Master Plan (Master Plan), which identifies and addresses overall objectives for the development, renovation and refurbishing of the City’s park and recreation areas and facilities. Once adopted, the Master Plan serves as a guide and implementation tool for the management and development of parks and recreation facilities within the city boundaries.
The completion of the Master Plan consisted of phases in which RJM worked with City staff to review the scope of services and research the City’s background, demographics and trends; inventoried and classified existing city parks and recreation facilities as well as potential sites for future projects; and analyzed recreation facility and programmatic needs through public outreach. In 2021, RJM conducted various interviews and questionnaires to the community, including three Community Workshops accompanied by virtual surveys. Based upon the comments and input received from the public during the Master Plan process, RJM compiled and provided recommendations for continued program development, and facility and recreation program needs specific to the City.
The draft Master Plan was presented to the Community & Library Services Commission during a study session at the July 9, 2025 meeting.
A copy of the updated Final Draft Master Plan can be viewed on the City Webpage at:
https://huntingtonbeachca.gov/departments/community_services/index.php.
The Master Plan builds on previous planning efforts and provides an up-to-date understanding of the current and future recreation and program needs, and opportunities for parks and other open space and undeveloped areas within the City for the next five to ten years, as the Master Plan is intended to be flexible as the City responds to changes in needs and City priorities. The Master Plan will assist staff, Commission and City Council with prioritizing projects and addressing funding challenges. Staff is therefore recommending Commission approval of the plan as presented.
Environmental Status:
Various projects identified in the Master Plan will be subject to the appropriate environmental process at the time of development.
Attachment(s):
1. Parks and Recreation Master Plan Draft