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H istorically, the development and evolution of the Dublin park system has

been a combination of sound planning, policy-formulated development directives and market/product awareness.

This occurred with an intuitive, non-technical sense of community needs and opportunistic events. With advancements in technology, we now are better equipped to evaluate and assess all components of the park system as we move forward. As a result, this master plan study has produced a more focused, strategic planning document, integrated with the Dublin Community Plan. There are various recommended ongoing study elements (i.e., research data, surveys, etc.) that will be completed in the future and will supplement this study document.

This master plan encompasses three key concepts: Understand the past, assess the present and envision the future. Within each concept, we address the physical aspects (i.e., land, facilities and built environment); recreation services; and operations and maintenance components.

This study planning document has been formatted to easily accommodate internal, ongoing updates. Revised and new information and data can be introduced; recommendations and adjustments can be implemented in real time.

As its primary focus, the Department of Parks and Recreation will continue to deliver a broad range of innovative parks, recreation programs and facilities to provide a variety of life-enriching opportunities that will meet the diverse needs of the community. The growth of consistent and quality mixed-use development throughout the community, along with the emphasis of the parks and recreation infrastructure, offer tremendous returns on investment for a city that values and promotes a healthy, balanced community lifestyle.