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Available for public comment March 8 - April 8.
Use this to comment on the Draft Parks Plan 2040
The City of Sacramento Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment is updating its Parks Plan to guide us in identifying and carrying out the community’s vision and priorities for services over the next 20 years!
Using a combination of professional expertise and public input, the Parks Plan will help Sacramento:
YPCE recently won a California Parks and Recreation Society Award of Excellence for Marketing and Communication for the Parks Plan 2040 youth outreach program. This award recognizes excellence in print, audio visual or electronic communications. The Award of Excellence showcased YPCE’s youth outreach plan to improve community engagement through an art contest, so that the youngest residents of Sacramento have a voice in how parks and recreation develop over the next 20 years. The results of the Youth Art Contest and Expo are featured below. Special thanks to YPCE’s Youth Division, all speaker series participants, and all art contest participants!
“Youth Art Expo and Contest: Your Parks, Your Future!” Winners
Throughout summer 2021, Sacramento youth ages 14 to 24 shared with the City of Sacramento how they would shape the future of parks and recreation through photos, drawings, videos and poetry for the “Youth Art Expo and Contest: Your Parks, Your Future!”
Their recommendations will be included in the Youth, Parks, and Community Enrichment Department’s Parks Plan 2040.
Three lucky winners in age categories of 14 to 15, 16 to 18, and 19 to 24 won $300 each. Another $600 was awarded to 12 honorable mention winners. YPCE’s art contest allowed youth to highlight some of the reasons why open space is important to them, whether it be for socialization, relaxation, physical or mental health.
Age 14-15 winner: Muhammad Riaz
Muhammad was inspired by all Sacramento parks, rather than a specific park. He included diversity, maintenance workers and various park activities.
“I think parks and recreation activities are crucial because they allow an escape from daily stressors,” Riaz said. “For example, you can go to parks just to take walks and have some self-reflection, like a sort of meditation. You could also have picnics or hang out with friends and family, which is very beneficial to mental health and allows you to have fun with little worry!”
Age 16-18 winner: Samantha Ward
Samantha was inspired by North Natomas Community Park which is near her home, and Miller Park where she used to visit with her grandmother.
“Sacramento parks being open and free to everyone means the world to me. It means that everyone can get the same enjoyment out of our parks as I do,” said Ward. “Sacramento's parks provide opportunities for locals to engage and meet one another. They serve as gathering places for family and community groups of all ages, regardless of background.”
Age 19-24: Alexandra Cooke
Alexandra’s work is inspired by McKinley park, where she used to visit with her grandmother as a child and visits now with her younger siblings.
“The best part of visiting Sacramento parks is the sense of camaraderie that you get, the significance of these parks, and the countless visits and memories that were created there. Parks in Sacramento are locations that may help us be better, feel good, and feel more satisfied,” Cooke said.
To get a closer look and browse all of the art submissions, visit the YPCE’s Facebook pages below:
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The YPCE Parks Plan builds on the City’s 2040 General Plan Update. It will include in-depth public engagement in each phase of the process so that the Final Plan will reflect community commitments and priorities.
The residents of Sacramento enjoy access to an extensive parks and recreation system that includes more than 4,265 acres of regional, community-wide, and neighborhood facilities. These facilities offer opportunities for exercise and enjoyment that are available to all. The benefits they provide for social interaction, personal growth, a connection to the natural environment, and wellness are invaluable. The Parks Plan 2040 provides an important opportunity for residents to provide input on prioritization of improvements and identify where new parks and facilities are needed. Based on the priorities and vision of residents, the Parks Plan 2040 will recommend policies to guide in the equitable acquisition, development, and maintenance of parks for the next 20 years.
Did you know?
For more information, visit our Parks page
The City of Sacramento understands and prioritizes the development and enrichment of children, youth, and young adults. The City offers play equipment, sports fields and courts, and other facilities in parks to encourage and support youth health, fitness, and fun. The City also offers a variety of programs ranging from licensed childcare to sports to workforce development and civic engagement, ensuring that youth of all ages and interests are supported into the future. The Parks Plan will evaluate program delivery to identify what programs and services are needed and should be expanded, enhanced, or added by the City or in partnership with other organizations.
Did you know?
For more information, visit our Youth Division page
A healthy and livable community provides recreation, lifelong learning, leisure, engagement, and volunteer opportunities for residents of all ages. Collectively called community enrichment opportunities, these events, programs, activities, and information enrich the lives of diverse residents across Sacramento. The YPCE Department supports accessible leisure programs, arts and cultural activities, specialized classes such as dog obedience training, and critically important community services, such as Meals on Wheels. Not only do these activities provide an opportunity to meet, engage and culturally connect with other members of the community, but they also provide an opportunity for recreation, community support, and civic engagement. The Parks Plan will identify needs for enrichment programs and services to see what types of programs should be offered in the future.
Did you know?
For more information, visit our Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment website
Use the links below to find additional information related to the planning process. New information will be posted throughout the project.
Email us at YPCEParksPlan@cityofsacramento.org to share any other ideas and comments.
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