Parks Policy Framework

The Parks Policy Framework is rooted in our community’s connection to the land: from our agricultural heritage to the river at the heart of our city, from our historic downtown to our open space preserves. It creates a foundation for an expanded, well-maintained, and amenity-rich system of parks, open spaces, and recreational facilities for the benefit of existing and future residents. The framework also identifies strategies that will create a more equitable, sustainable, and resilient parks, open space, urban forest, and recreational facilities network that will result in a healthier, more socially connected population.

To read the Parks Policy Framework, Click HERE.  It includes considerable detail including goals, policies, and implementation actions.

This Policy Framework is structured around the following goal areas.

Goal P-1: Expanded Parks and Recreation Facilities

Goal P-2: Park and Open Space Acquisitions

Goal P-3: Petaluma River Recreation

Goal P-4: Interconnected Parks and Facilities Network

Goal P-5: Well-Maintained and Safe Parks and Recreational Facilities

Goal P-6: Thriving Urban Forest

Goal P-7: Equity-Focused Facilities and Programs

Goal P-8: Parks, Open Spaces, and Facilities Advance Sustainability

Goal P-9: High Quality Recreation

For more information on the related policies and implementation actions for each goal area, please review the Policy Framework document, available HERE.