To bring world-class recreation and leisure to Paducah’s backyard.
* What’s Important Now
OBJECTIVES
OBJECTIVE
Research, plan, design and construct a sports plex and recreation aquatic facility
DESIRED OUTCOME
Construction of facility to host after school activities, indoor swimming, indoor recreation and Parks and Recreation office.
PRIORITY LEVEL
WIN*
ACTION TIMELINE
FY19 - FY25
OBJECTIVE
Create Friends of the Park organization
DESIRED OUTCOME
Create the Friends of the Park organization to raise money for ongoing maintenance.
PRIORITY LEVEL
WIN*
ACTION TIMELINE
FY20
OBJECTIVE
Promote, design and encourage annual athletic tournaments and competition
DESIRED OUTCOME
Host 5 new competitive athletic tournaments. Baseline FY19.
PRIORITY LEVEL
WIN*
ACTION TIMELINE
FY19 - Ongoing
R-4
OBJECTIVE
Intensify parks maintenance and cleanliness efforts
DESIRED OUTCOME
Establish measurable outcome in FY20.
PRIORITY LEVEL
High
ACTION TIMELINE
FY20
R-5
OBJECTIVE
Create and promote new shoreline and river-based recreation activities/competitions
DESIRED OUTCOME
5 new river-based activities/competitions. Baseline FY19.
PRIORITY LEVEL
Medium
ACTION TIMELINE
FY20 - FY23
R-6
OBJECTIVE
Continue to increase farmers market participation levels
DESIRED OUTCOME
Increase participation and business development by 5% annually. Baseline FY19.
PRIORITY LEVEL
Medium
ACTION TIMELINE
FY20 - FY25
R-7
OBJECTIVE
Continue to support and encourage community festivals, parades and events
DESIRED OUTCOME
Increase attendance and participation by 10% annually. Baseline FY20.
PRIORITY LEVEL
Medium
ACTION TIMELINE
FY20 - Ongoing
R-8
OBJECTIVE
Host city-sponsored special events partnering with community/business partners
DESIRED OUTCOME
Increase attendance and participation by 10% annually. Baseline FY20.
PRIORITY LEVEL
Medium
ACTION TIMELINE
FY20 - Ongoing
R-9
OBJECTIVE
Pursue national recreation and parks association departmental accreditation
DESIRED OUTCOME
Receive national accreditation to ensure professional parks and recreational service standards are administered.
PRIORITY LEVEL
Low
ACTION TIMELINE
FY19 - FY22
R-10
OBJECTIVE
Plan, design and construct recreational trails near residential neighborhoods
DESIRED OUTCOME
Residential neighborhoods will have a trail within a half mile. Baseline in FY25.
PRIORITY LEVEL
Low
ACTION TIMELINE
FY25 - FY30
R-11
OBJECTIVE
Continue enhancement of neighborhood engagement strategies, parks equipment, and signage
DESIRED OUTCOME
80% of parks will be upgraded with new signage and equipment based upon community engagement.
