Recommendation CC.44
Recommendation Status: New
Provide an accessible system of state, County, and municipal park and recreation amenities, including greenways. Support the necessary programs to satisfy the full-range of interest groups within the County, in line with National Park and Recreation Standards.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Complete Communities
Sustainable
Infrastructure
Responsible
Growth
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Provision of accessible public spaces, parks and open space options for all.
Sustainability Considerations
Improved public health and quality-of-life outcomes, increased environmental stewardship and community well-being, and enhanced property values and attract investment.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Supporting Partner(s)
Cost
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
St. Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation
Municipalities
Community Organizations
Trailnet
St. Louis Arc
Sports Leagues and Clubs
Recreation Council of Greater St. Louis
Public and Private Schools
Special School District
Medium
($1-5 mil)
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Timeline
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
St. Louis County CDBG + general operating revenue
Local Municipalities funding
MO_MDC
MO_DNR
GRG
FHWA Bicycle and Pedestrian Funding
Safe Routes to School
MO Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program
MO Land and Water Conservation Fund
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
LEED CC Natural Systems + Ecology
SITES Site Design-Human Health + Well-Being
If overperforming, what should we do?
Keep going and publish the success.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Convene Active Living + Public Health Task Force to develop Action Plan.