Park, Facility and Program Analysis Comprehensive Park System Master Plan July 16, 2012 Prepared by: MIG, Inc. 815 SW 2nd Ave., Suite 200 Portland, Oregon 97204 503.297.1005 www. migcom.com In association with Assistance provided by Schlagel & Associates and Bowman Bowman Novick, Inc.
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Table of Contents Executive Summary... 1 Planning Context... 3 Land Use and Planning Initiatives... 4 Park System Overview... 5 Park Land... 6 Recreation Facilities... 17 Recreation Programs and Services... 22 Operations... 29 Organizational Structure... 29 Cost Centers... 30 Budget Overview... 31 Park Maintenance... 37 Maintenance Cost per Acre... 42 Acres Maintained per Employee... 42 Appendices: Appendix A: Demographic Analysis Appendix B: Park System Inventory Appendix C: City Benchmarks Separate Attachment: Existing Park System Map (17"x39") List of Figures: Figure 1: City of Overland Park Organizational Structure (source: 2012 Budget) Figure 2: Park and Recreation Expenditures by Cost Center: 2012 Figure 3: Park and Recreation Revenue by Cost Center: 2012 Figure 4: Park and Recreation Expenditures by Fund (left) and Expenditure Type (right): 2012 i
List of Tables: Table 1: Neighborhood Parks Table 2: Community Parks Table 3: Sub-Community Parks Table 4: Play Parks Table 5: Greenways Table 6: Civic Greens or Squares Table 7: Special Use Sites Table 8: Undeveloped Parks Table 9: Other Public Lands Table 10: Park Land Classification Existing LOS, 2012 Table 11: Outdoor Sports Fields Table 12: Outdoor Sports Courts Table 13: Other Recreation Facilities Table 14: Trails Table 15: Other Support Amenities Table 16: Golf Course Facilities Table 17: Aquatics Facilities Table 18: Park and Recreation Expenditures by Cost Center: 2010-2012 Table 19: Park and Recreation Revenue by Cost Center: 2010-2012 Table 20: Park and Recreation 2012 Debt Service Table 21: Park and Recreation 2012 Debt Service By Cost Center Table 22: Parks and Forestry Workload Measures Table 23: Arboretum Workload Measures Table 24: Community Centers Workload Measures Table 25: Golf Workload and Efficiency Measures Table 26: Farmstead Workload Measures Table 27: Aquatics (Pools) Workload Measures Table 28: Maintenance Cost per Acre: 2010-2012 Table 29: Park Acres Maintained per City Staff FTE: 2010-2012 ii
Executive Summary The Park, Facility and Program Analysis Report addresses the current state of Overland Park s park system. This report is the first in a series that will inform upcoming planning and analysis. Key findings will be incorporated into the final Comprehensive Park System Master Plan. Based on the park, facility and program analysis, there are several key findings that should be addressed in future phases of the planning process. Strong economy and higher income. Overland Park has a strong economy largely based on the presence of several large corporations and major employers. Proximity to nearby cities and a higher income suggest that residents may have more discretionary income for recreation services. Commitment to healthy neighborhoods. Planning initiatives such as Vision Metcalf and the Neighborhood Conservation Program, as well as the recent development of Kessler Park prove that the City is committed to creating stronger neighborhoods. A growing population. The continued growth in the population of Overland Park, especially in the southern portion of the community, will continue to put pressure on all the organizations and entities to provide parks and recreation facilities and services. Service specialization. The City is dedicated to providing nearby places for play and recreation, leaving larger parks and some recreational programming to other providers. Lower park land level of service. Overland Park has a large park land inventory but has a lower overall park land level of service when accounting for population. Lack of natural/conservation lands. The City has a large park system, including a system of interconnected greenways that provide a range of benefits. Yet, the existing park system has no designations for natural or conservation areas as is common with the comparable communities. Diverging maintenance goals and resources. When compared with effectiveness measures and workload goals, employees are responsible for a consistently high level of service. Yet overtime, there are fewer staff responsible for maintaining roughly the same amount of park acres and decreasing funding. Limited service provider coordination. There appears to be little on-going communications to coordinate facilities and services among the many providers. There are limited roles or expectations for most of the organizations in relationship to other providers. Service provider uncertainty. The goals and even the ability to provide recreation facilities and services for certain organizations may change in the future. This is particularly true for school districts that may either close schools or change their use, thus limiting recreational opportunities. 1
Gaps in service. The southern portion of the City lacks park and recreation facilities and services. The Blue Valley Recreation Commission has taken on the role of being the primary provider of recreation services but there is still a very limited number of public parks and facilities in this area. Financial Sustainability. The City has reached a high level of return on the investment in several key cost centers, particularly the Soccer Complex, Farmstead, Golf, Recreation Centers and Leisure Services. The success of these efforts has allowed continued investment in other resources such as aquatics beautification of the city and cultural enrichment. 2
Planning Context Overland Park is located in Johnson County, in the southwestern Kansas City Metro Area, near the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas Rivers. The City is a relatively new city, incorporated in 1960, and is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the nation 1. The second largest city in Kansas, Overland Park s estimated 2012 population is 177,642, Neighboring cities include Olathe, to the west, Shawnee, to the north, Leawood to the east, and Kansas City to the northeast. With a growth rate similar to the Kansas City Metro Area, the increase of population within Overland Park s 75.3 square miles is anticipated to continue, with a projected population of 202,642 by 2022, and 227,642 by 2032. Overland Park was originally home to the Shawnee Tribe and later a stop along the Santa Fe Trail, also known as the Overland Trail. With the growth of the surrounding area, Overland Park appealed to those seeking land and soon developed as a bedroom community along a trolley line connecting with Kansas City. 2 The City s development pattern is characterized by a system of unconnected streets and cul-de-sacs, characteristic of the type of growth that occurred during the 1960 s and early 1970 s, after incorporation. Major transportation infrastructure passes through Overland Park today. Most notable of these are Interstate 435, which bisects the City and provides an east/west route to Missouri, and Interstate 35, which connects to Kansas City. The Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway traverses through the City, and has a large changing yard to the north. Overland Park has had a strong economy, and has attracted the headquarters of major employers. The Overland Park in Relation to the KC Metro Area communications industry (Sprint/Nextel and Century Link) and professional/management firms (Black & Veatch) make the City their home. The local school districts (Shawnee Mission and Blue Valley), and community college (Johnson County Community College) and regional medical center are also major employers. The business climate helps make Overland Park a city of young families with children and young educated working professionals. Residents have a higher median income than the state and national level, suggesting that many residents may have a higher level of 1 CNN Money and Money Magazine 2 Kansas State Historical Society 3
discretionary income for recreation activities. A complete demographic analysis is included as part of this report (Appendix A: Demographic Analysis 3 ). Land Use and Planning Initiatives Overland Park has conducted numerous specific plans that focus on the future of unique neighborhoods and street corridors within the city. Three key recent efforts are: Vision Metcalf. One of the most recent plans is for the Metcalf Corridor, and calls for integrated open and green spaces, parks, plazas, natural amenities and a continuous green streetscape to revitalize this key corridor. Neighborhood Conservation Program. The City s Neighborhood Conservation Program is another initiative directed towards creating strong neighborhoods, with affordable housing and improved communication between residents and the City. Through the program, the City is aiming to create economic development through more inviting and thriving public spaces. Kessler Park. Most recently, the City completed its newest park in an area that had been experiencing increased crime. Dedicated in Spring 2012, Kessler Park began as a collaborative effort between the City of Overland Park, the Police Department and the Timberland Creek Neighborhood Group. Since its construction, the park has provided a much needed place for children and families and has already begun building stronger ties among neighbors. 3 This report will be fully utilized as part of the Recreation Needs Assessment Summary Report during Phase 2 of the planning process. 4
Park System Overview While this is the City s first comprehensive park system planning effort, Overland Park has proven its commitment to improving neighborhoods and creating a more complete community through parks and recreation. Appendix B: Park System Inventory includes a complete inventory of the City's existing park system and the recreational facilities managed by the Parks Department. Park Land. Today, the City owns over 2,434 acres of park land and maintains an additional 506 acres of other public lands. Included in this acreage is the City s interconnected system of greenways. Residents enjoy miles of trails and greenways, which also offer important natural benefits related to flood mitigation and wildlife habitat. The City has followed an approach that they will provide neighborhood-focused parks as well as premiere facilities that draw the entire community, but leave the provision of larger regional parks to Johnson County. Recreation Facilities. In addition to park land, the City also operates and manages a variety of recreation facilities. Recreation facilities such as sport fields, playgrounds and pools contribute to the user experience and add diversity to the park system. Yet, an initial evaluation of these facilities indicates that the neighborhood-focused parks in particular would benefit by appealing to a wider group of users. For example, most playgrounds are composed of a typical post and deck system which do not challenge older youth and don t contribute to park identity. The City has also focused on providing premiere facilities that have unique characteristics and may even attract users from outside of Overland Park. This has resulted in the development of the Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, the Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead and the Overland Park Soccer Complex that attracts regional and national tournaments that create a very strong economic impact. The Role of Other Providers. There are also a significant number of other providers serving the community as well. The City has taken the approach that they cannot and will not attempt to be the sole source of parks and recreation services acknowledging that no one agency or governmental unit can fill this role; that the city is growing at a rate that requires multiple providers; that the capital and operational costs are simply too high; and there are other providers present in the market that are better positioned for certain roles. 5
Park Land As the City s park system developed, park lands were assigned categories as part of the City s inventorying process. Over time the classifications were never considered systematically. One of the first steps in preparing this Comprehensive Park System Master Plan is the establishment of a classification system for Overland Park. A strong classification system will facilitate park planning and assessing need for parks and recreation, and also guide improvements and ongoing operations. The proposed classification system is presented in this report, and has been applied to the existing parks inventory. Parks by Classifications Park systems are composed of a hierarchy of various park types, each offering recreation and/or natural area opportunities. Separately, each park type may serve only one function, but collectively the system will serve the entire range of needs of the community. By classifying park land by its function, a community can evaluate its needs and plan more easily, providing a more efficient, cost effective and usable park system that minimizes conflicts between park users and neighbors. Overland Park s parks are organized into nine classifications and each is defined on the following pages. Neighborhood Park Civic Green or Square Community Park Special Use Site Sub-Community Park Undeveloped Park Play Park Other Public Lands Greenway The Existing Park System map illustrates the park inventory by classification and is provided as a separate attachment. 6
Neighborhood Park Neighborhood parks are a combination playground and park, designed primarily for non-supervised, nonorganized recreation activities. They are intended to serve nearby residents. Typically, facilities found in a neighborhood park include a children's playground, picnic areas and shelters, pathways, open grass areas and outdoor sports courts. Size generally ranges between five and ten developed acres, with some sites containing additional acreage functioning as a greenway. Examples include Kensington Park, Sapling Grove Park, Osage Park, Brookridge Park and Antioch Acres. The City maintains 16 neighborhood parks distributed through the northern and central areas of the City. Table 1: Neighborhood Parks Park Name Acres Park Name Acres Antioch Acres Park 10.8 North Park 3.9 Brookridge Park 4.5 Osage Park 6.5 Cherokee Park 3.5 Pinehurst Estates Park 9.6 Hickory Hills Park 10.0 Sapling Grove 20.5 Kensington Park 11.5 Strang Park 10.7 Linwood Park 3.1 Summercrest Park 13.1 Maple Hill Park 9.2 Wilderness Lake Park 16.9 Nall Park 13.5 Windham Hill Park 14.0 Neighborhood Park Total 161.2 7
Community Park Community parks are larger, multi-purpose parks offering active and passive recreation opportunities that attract people to spend several hours or an entire day. These sites typically support organized, active recreation and large-group recreation opportunities and include a mix of facilities such as sports fields, outdoor courts, group picnic shelters, large playgrounds, fishing lakes, internal or looped pathways, community centers or even aquatic centers. Support amenities, such as restrooms and off-street parking and trails are also provided to support a high level of community use. In addition to developed park areas, community parks may also include unique landscapes, natural areas and gardens. Community parks are 35+ acres in size and draw people from the entire community. Overland Park has one example of a community park, Roe Park located at Roe Avenue and 103rd Street, however this park has limitations to development due to the majority of the park being located within a floodplain. Table 2: Community Parks Park Name Count Roe Park (Pool) 41.0 Community Park Total 41.0 8
Sub-Community Park Sub-community parks support active recreation and recreation opportunities. These parks are similar to community parks in terms of function and potential features, but they are smaller in size and offer fewer recreation options than the larger community parks. Subcommunity parks are typically 15+ acres in size and draw people from multiple areas of the community, and may incorporate streams and creeks, floodplain lands or lakes that limit the potential uses of the site. Examples include South Lake Park, Bluejacket (Pool) Park, Youngs (Pool) Park, Quivira Park and Corporate Woods Founders' Park. The City maintains 11 sub-community parks distributed through the northern and central areas of the City. Table 3: Sub-Community Parks Park Name Acres Amesbury Lake Park 56.8 Indian Valley Park 23.5 Bluejacket Park (Pool) 9.9 Kingston Lake Park 21.5 Corporate Woods Founders' Park 52.0 Quivira Park 43.3 Foxhill North Park 20.7 Regency Lake Park 13.7 Indian Creek Recreation Center 24.7 South Lake Park 14.4 Youngs Park (Pool) 14.5 Sub-Community Park Total 294.9 9
Play Park Play parks are small parks offering a play area, seating areas and sometimes a small lawn area or sports court if space permits. Play parks range between 0.25 and three acres in size. Examples include Kessler Park, Brown Park and Empire Estates Park. The City maintains 12 play park locations located primarily north of I-435. Table 4: Play Parks Park Name Acres Park Name Acres Brown Park 1.7 Louisburg Square Park 2.1 City Hall* 0.3 Oak Park 2.7 Crestview Park 2.3 Prairie View Park 2.2 Empire Estates Park 1.0 Robinson Park 0.3 Gregory Meadows Park 1.0 W. Jack Sanders Justice Center* 0.2 Kessler 0.4 Westbrooke 2.4 Play Park Total 16.5 * These are outdoor basketball courts located on a larger administrative site. 10
Greenway Greenways are the linear open spaces set aside for public use that provide a connection between two or more locations, following natural areas (running adjacent to a stream or the base of a bluff) or those developed by man (running adjacent to a street or fence line). Greenways can protect creek and stream corridors and provide vegetated buffers that preserve habitat and improve water quality. Greenways contain the city's bike and hike trails and within the greenway classification, there is a further categorization Greenways with Play Parks. The play parks are found within the greenway system situated along trail alignments. The play parks contain small playgrounds and are typically less than an acre in size. Examples of Greenways without play parks include Nottingham Downs Park, South Creek Park and Deer Creek Linkage. Examples of greenways with play parks include Green Meadows Park and Pinehurst West Park. The City maintains a total of 46 greenways of which 13 have play parks. The greenways vary in size and are located within the central area of the City following the stream and creek corridors. 11
Table 5: Greenways Greenway Name Acres Greenway Name Acres Greenways with Play Parks Greenways without Play Parks Brittany Park 15.3 Beth Torah Park 12.1 Cobblestone Park 4.9 Fairway Woods Park 6.5 Creekside Park 19.8 Forest Creek Park 38.4 Cross Creek Park 54.6 Foxhill South Park 5.5 Green Meadows Park 18.0 Hawthorne Valley Park 13.8 James Place Park 16.1 Nottingham Downs Park 14.3 Lexington Park 3.9 Nottingham Forest Park 11.4 Nall Hills 28.0 Nottingham South Park 45.5 Pinehurst West Park 8.6 Oak Park 14.1 Rosehill East Park 7.2 Pinehurst East Park 12.3 Rosehill West Park 11.8 South Creek Park 6.5 Shannon Valley Park 17.5 Tomahawk Valley Park 23.9 Windham Creek Park 32.7 Valleybrooke Park 18.2 Greenways with Play Park Total 238.5 Wellington Park 8.7 127th Street Linkages 0.1 133rd Street Linkages 10.1 137th Street Linkages 2.3 139th Street Linkages 0.9 141st Street Linkages 0.6 156th Street Linkages 0.7 Brandon Place Linkage 5.8 Community Park Greenway Linkage 40.8 Corporate Woods Linkage 0.5 Deerbrook Park 13.3 Deer Creek Linkage 5.0 Edgewater Linkages 1.6 Conser Linkages 2.6 Lamar Linkages 3.2 Miller's Woods Linkage 2.1 Nieman Linkages 2.2 US 69 Linkages 34.8 Wellington Linkages 4.6 Westgate Park 53.9 Greenways without Play Parks Total 416.2 Greenway Total 654.7 12
Civic Green or Square These are small parks with modest open spaces situated in residential, business, commercial or office areas that provide public space for rest, relaxation and socializing. Civic greens and squares do not include active recreation facilities but have more passive recreation features such as fountains, picnicking facilities, historical and cultural elements. Civic squares are small park sites that have a primarily paved surface area. Civic greens are formally configured small public lawns or parks that are primarily unpaved. The City maintains three civic greens or squares. Clocktower Plaza and Santa Fe Commons Park, located in downtown Overland Park, and Molamphy Park located off of Conser Street and north of 110th Street. Table 6: Civic Greens or Squares Park Name Count Clocktower Plaza 0.2 Molamphy Park 1.0 Santa Fe Commons 3.8 Civic Greens or Squares Total 5.0 13
Special Use Site Special use sites include single-purpose or specialpurpose sites that may serve a citywide audience such as sports complexes, indoor recreation facilities, stand alone pool sites and golf courses. Their size and service area vary depending on their use. Examples include the Overland Park Soccer Complex, Matt Ross Community Center, Farmers Market Plaza, Sykes/Lady Overland Park Golf Course, Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead, Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens and Stonegate Pool. The City maintains 13 special use sites distributed throughout the city. Table 7: Special Use Sites Site Name Acres Site Name Acres Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead 31.6 Overland Park Soccer 91.4 Farmer's Market Plaza 1.6 St. Andrews Golf Course 187.4 Highland View Park 11.6 Stonegate Park (Pool) 2.3 Marty Park (Pool) 1.7 Sykes/Lady Overland Park Golf 211.8 Matt Ross Community Center 5.2 Tomahawk Ridge Community 8.2 Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens 297.1 Tomahawk Ridge Park (Pool) 7.7 Westlinks Golf Course 80.6 Special Use Site Total 938.2 14
Undeveloped Park Undeveloped park land includes properties that have been acquired for future park development. These sites are not managed as natural areas, and have not been designated or developed for another park use. The City maintains three undeveloped parks: Crosby Kemper Farm, Antioch Square and Hanover Park. Table 8: Undeveloped Parks Site Name Acres Antioch Square Park 0.5 Crosby Kemper Farm 321.7 Hanover Park 0.5 Undeveloped Park Total 322.6 Other Public Land The Parks Department maintains a variety of public properties that do not serve park and recreation functions. This category includes landscaping areas, medians in street rights-of-way 4, trails, a cemetery, park maintenance headquarters and easements. Table 9: Other Public Lands Public Land Type Acres Administrative Sites 40.1 Brookridge Square 0.4 Glenwood Square 0.5 Multi-use Trails (10' wide outside of park land) 53.0 Landscaping Areas (outside streets and admin. sites) 107.5 Park Maintenance Headquarters 11.0 Street Medians and Islands 214.2 Street-side Maintenance 79.0 Tomahawk Cemetery 0.4 Other Public Land Total 505.9 4 In some communities street medians and rights-of-way are maintained by departments other then Parks and Recreation, such as Public Works, Community Services and Transportation. 15
Park Land Level of Service A common measure of service is park acreage per 1,000 residents. Though this figure has many limitations, it is a way Calculating Level of Service (LOS) of tracking the provision of park land over time, and a means for comparing a community s level of park land service to other cities, regardless of population size. Formula: The City s parks and greenways range widely in size, and Acreage/Population X 1,000=LOS include areas that provide both recreation and natural resource value. Overall, the City's parks provide a level of Example: service (LOS) of 13.7 acres of park land per 1,000 residents. Total Park Acreage: 2,434.2 The LOS calculation can also be applied to the park classifications. Table 10 lists the City's total number of parks Estimated 2012 Population: 177,642 by classification and the current LOS based on the City's 2012 population estimate of 177,642 residents. As indicated in Table 10, special use sites account for the largest percentage of the park system followed by greenways and undeveloped parks respectively. The undeveloped park LOS is a result of the larger size of the Crosby Kemper Farm property adjacent to Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Appendix C: City Benchmarks provides a complete summary of the City's LOS for parks and recreation facilities with comparable communities. Table 10: Park Land Classification Existing LOS, 2012 Facility Type # Sites Acres LOS Play Parks 12 16.5 0.1 Neighborhood Parks 16 161.2 0.9 Sub-Community Parks 11 294.9 1.7 Community Parks 1 41.0 0.2 Civic Greens or Squares 3 5.0.03 Special Use Sites 13 938.2 5.3 Greenways 46 654.7 3.7 Undeveloped Parks 3 322.6 1.8 Total Park Lands 105 2,434.2 13.7 Note: The City's 2012 population is 177,642. 16
Recreation Facilities In addition to providing and maintaining park land, the City of Overland Park is responsible for the development and maintenance of various recreation facilities within the city. Currently, the City provides a wide variety of outdoor sports fields, sport courts, park amenities and other recreation facilities. The recreation facilities within the City of Overland Park have been designed and developed to serve particular functions. Similar to the classification of park types discussed previously, park facilities can also be defined by type. These may be facilities that the City either currently provides or may provide in the future. Sports Fields Sports fields are an important resource for both organized and informal play. While some sports can be played on any open turf area, the following sports require either specific field development or dedicated space to ensure enough field time to support sports programs. Table 11 summarizes Overland Park s available outdoor sports fields. Soccer Fields - Soccer fields can vary in dimension according to the intended age group. However, in order to support regulation play, a soccer field must be at least 50 yards x 80 yards for youth and 60-75 yards x 110-120 yards for adults. Portable goals may be used. Fields must be level without holes or mounds. Often, soccer fields are used for other sports, such as ultimate Frisbee or football. The city maintains 23 soccer fields distributed among special use sites, community, sub-community and neighborhood parks. Baseball/Softball Fields - Baseball fields must have a backstop and dugouts, and may have a grass infield. Outfield and baseline dimensions vary according to intended age group and league. An adult baseball field is approximately 3.2 acres and a softball field or a youth baseball field is 2.5 acres. An outfield fence, although desirable, is not required. Fields must be level without holes. The City's 13 facilities are located within special use sites, community, sub-community and neighborhood parks. Table 11: Outdoor Sports Fields Facility Type Count Soccer 23 Softball/ Baseball 13 Outdoor Sports Courts In addition to sports fields, other active recreation facilities are included throughout the City's park system. Table 12 summarizes Overland Park s available outdoor sports courts. In general, the City's outdoor courts are first-come-first-serve facilities with no fees 5. Tennis - Tennis courts are generally constructed in pairs or groupings of four or more. Courts must have adequate fencing, net and color-coated surface. No major cracks or 5 Reservable sports courts are noted by court type. 17
surface regularities should exist. The City maintains 30 tennis courts with courts available for group reservations at the Overland Park Soccer Complex (three lighted courts) and Indian Creek Recreation Center (eight courts, two of which are lighted). Basketball - Outdoor basketball courts may be half-court or full-court, and are generally used for informal pickup games. Basketball courts are usually constructed in pairs at larger parks. Courts must include regulation hoops and lines. The playing area should be covered with asphalt or some other hard surface. No major cracks or irregularities should exist. The City maintains five full-court and 11 half-court outdoor facilities. Sand Volleyball - Outdoor volleyball court surfaces can be turf or sand. Regulation volleyball courts should be 60' by 30' in size, with a net height that varies with age and gender (Courts may be accompanied by seating areas). The City maintains six sand volleyball courts. Roller Hockey - Outdoor roller hockey rinks are enclosed with boards and safety glass. Regulation rinks are 185' long and 85' wide. The rink surface should be smooth without cracks and marked with a center line and two goal lines with netted goals at each end. Roller hockey rinks also have penalty boxes and player benches. The City maintains one roller hockey rink at Indian Valley Park. Table 12: Outdoor Sports Courts Facility Type Count Tennis Courts 30 Basketball - Full 5 Basketball - Half 11 Sand Volleyball 6 Roller Hockey 1 Other Recreation Facilities In addition to facilities focused on organized recreation, the City provides facilities for nonorganized recreation. Playgrounds - Playgrounds come in all shapes and sizes, and may contain multiple design components. Playgrounds can also be designed to incorporate thematic areas with interpretive and educational elements. Playgrounds can be constructed using a variety of materials, but must include impact-attenuating surfacing. Playgrounds are typically designed for either ages two to five years and five to twelve years. When the play areas are combined there are barriers to differentiate play areas to keep children safe from traffic and conflicting uses. The City maintains 55 playgrounds throughout the park system, located within parks of all classifications. Open Grassy Areas - Open grassy areas, also known as open play areas, are informal open areas that accommodate a variety of activities. These areas are not scheduled and are available for playing catch, informal games of soccer, Frisbee and many other drop-in 18
activities. The open grassy areas must be level without holes or mounds. The City of Overland Park maintains 18 open grassy areas distributed at various park sites. Skate Parks - Skate parks vary in size, with 20,000 sq. ft. as a general standard for a fullsize, dedicated facility. Skate parks must have a concrete or other hard surface, and may include half pipes, quarter pipes and handrails. A skate park may also contain other features designed for tricks, such as ramps, stairs, trick boxes or pyramids. There is one skate park located at the Overland Park Soccer Complex. Fishing Lakes - Fishing Lakes are excavated or natural lakes stocked with sport fish. Fishing lakes can also provide access to the waterfront by trail, piers or docks. There are six lakes within the City's park system. Three of the lakes house the City's seven fishing piers: Kingston Lake (3), South Lake (2) and Regency Lake (2) Parks. These lakes are periodically stocked with fish by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism through the Community Fisheries Assistance Program 6, which provides free fishing access to anglers with a valid state fishing license. Table 13: Other Recreation Facilities Facility Type Count Playground 55 Open Grassy Area 18 Skate Park 1 Fishing Lake 6 Fishing Pier 7 Trails Trails are hard-surfaced or soft-surfaced off-street routes throughout the City. Trails follow the greenway corridors, and may also follow power lines, roadways, abandoned railroad rights-ofway or waterways. Trails usually have support amenities along the route such as benches and picnic tables. Some trails may have associated trailheads, parking and interpretive signage. Trails provide opportunities to pursue active recreation and transportation (walking, biking or running). Multi-use Trails - Multi-use trails are used by pedestrians and bicyclists, and link points inside and outside of the City. These trails are hard-surfaced and for the most part at least 10' wide to accommodate bicycles and provide accessibility for people with disabilities. Other users may be accommodated as appropriate. The City maintains a network of multi-use trails throughout the City. Within the network some of the trails have mile markers and trail identification, and are designated as Bike and Hike Trails: Indian Creek Trail (11.0 miles) and Tomahawk Trail (7.8 miles). The remaining multi-use trails (54.4 miles) are located within and outside of 6 http://kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/fishing/special-fishing-programs-for-you/community-fisheries-assistance- Program/Program-Overview 19
the City's inventory of park land. Forty percent (29.4 miles) of the multi-use trails are located within the City's park land. Multi-use trails run through 70 of the City's park sites. Internal Pathways - Internal pathways are hard or soft surface trails within a park that connect the recreation facilities within the park site, but do not directly link the multi-use trails network. Internal pathways are located within 35 of the City's park sites. Table 14: Trails Facility Type Miles Multi-use Trails 73.1 Bike Hike Trails: Indian Creek & Tomahawk Creek 18.7 Other Multi-use Trails 54.4 Internal Pathways 17 Total Miles Trails & Pathways 90.1 Other Support Amenities With the park system there are amenities that support the enjoyment and use. Picnic Facilities - Picnic facilities provide opportunities for eating and gathering within a park setting. Picnic facilities may be situated under shade structures or in permanent pavilions, in which case, they are referred to as group picnic areas. Often, barbecue pits or grills are provided. Drinking water and restrooms should be located within easy walking distance. Usually, group picnic areas can be reserved for a fee by groups for family or business events, weddings and other gatherings. Forty-four of the City's parks provide picnic facilities, with 42 picnic shelters at 35 of the parks, of which 14 are reservable. Restrooms - Restrooms can be unisex/single occupant facilities, multiple single occupant facilities within one structure or gender-separated facilities of varying capacities. They can be either self-contained or part of a larger community facility. Restrooms are a highly valued facility, particularly at park sites that are distant from home and for activities that last multiple hours. The City maintains 18 restrooms located across a variety of park sites. Concessions - Park concession areas are locations where food and beverages are sold. Vendors can be contracted or food services provided by the City's recreation programs. Concessions are typically available at facilities where people will stay an extended period of time, such as pools or sports events. The City maintains 11concession locations at nine of the City's special use sites. Off-Street Parking/Bus Parking - Off-street parking is provided at parks where there are large events or facilities that draw people from a distance and that require the use of a car. Off-street parking is typically provided at locations such as community centers, sports fields, aquatic centers, trailheads and large community and sub-community parks. 20
Table 15: Other Support Amenities Facility Type Count Picnic Facilities 44 Picnic Shelter 42 Reservable Available 14 Restroom 18 Concessions 11 Off-Street Parking 3,608 Bus Parking 3 Golf Courses Golf courses may consist of either nine or 18 holes. Golf courses generally include supporting facilities, such as clubhouses, equipment storage, parking and trails. Overland Park maintains three golf courses: St. Andrews Golf Course, Sykes/Lady Overland Park Golf Course and Westlinks Golf Course. These facilities are included in the inventory as special use sites and are managed under separate contract with the City. There are two 18-hole courses, located at St. Andrew s Golf Course and Sykes/Lady Overland Park Golf Course. Nine-hole courses are located at St. Andrews, Sykes/Lady Overland and Westlinks. Table 16: Golf Course Facilities Facility Type Count Golf 9-hole Par3 4 Golf 18-hole 2 Golf Clubhouse 2 Golf Driving Range 2 Paved Cart Path 3 Aquatic Facilities Overland Park has seven swimming pools, six seasonal outdoor pools and one year round facility contained within the Matt Ross Community Center. As part of this planning effort, aquatic facilities will be evaluated in greater detail during the Aquatic Needs Assessment task. Table 17: Aquatics Facilities Facility Type Count Swimming Pool 7 25-50m Swimming Area 7 Bathhouse/ Changing Area 7 Diving Area 4 Special Aquatics Facility 3 Wading Training Pool 6 21
Indoor Recreation Facilities Overland Park has two indoor facilities integrated within its system. Matt Ross Community Center: The Matt Ross Community Center is one of Overland Park s state-of-the-art facility for rentals, recreation programs and fitness activities. Amenities include exercise studios and a cardio weight room, a walking/jogging track and gym, a large indoor playground and four pools (lap pool, hot water spa, physical therapy pool and leisure pool). Tomahawk Ridge Community Center: The Tomahawk Ridge Community Center offers a cardio weight room, gymnasium and exercise rooms, as well as a game room and art gallery. Recreation Programs and Services Overland Park offers indoor and outdoor recreation activities and programs spread between a wide variety of location. Recreation Centers Parks and recreation has taken the approach that recreation centers will be developed on a regional basis throughout the city, realizing that there are a number of other providers in the market that can augment this approach. Recreation Programs and Activities The Recreation Department has purposely concentrated its programming efforts in the following areas: o o o o o o Fitness and Wellness The indoor centers have significant fitness elements. Aquatics With the number of pools that are operated by the City, there are a wide range of aquatic programs and services offered. Cultural arts Limited programs are provided that primarily focus on adults. There is also a summer concert series. Youth The City has limited recreation programming in this area with an emphasis on summer camps and youth focused events. Adult Sports Leagues are offered by the City in basketball, volleyball and softball. Special Events The City provides a small number of special events that are provided by the city. Role of Other Providers With Overland Park s geographical location in the Kansas City metro area and its overall size and population base, there are a significant number of other parks and recreation service providers in the market. The following assesses the relative role of each of the major entities. These other providers have been grouped as public, non-profit and private, for ease of evaluation. 22
Public There are three other major public entities that are providing parks and recreation facilities and/or programs in the City of Overland Park. This includes Johnson County Park and Recreation District, the Blue Valley Recreation Commission, and three school districts. Johnson County Park and Recreation District The district was established using the county s boundaries, and as a result it overlays the entire City of Overland Park. There is an ongoing partnership with the City where the district operates the 50+ senior program at the Matt Ross Community Center. In addition, the district also owns and operates Thomas Stoll Memorial Park in Overland Park. This 79 acre sub-regional 7 park features seven athletic fields that support softball leagues and the Johnson County Youth Soccer Association. The district conducts a number of summer youth programs as well at this location. Beyond Thomas Stoll Memorial Park, the district has a number of other parks that are in relative close proximity to Overland Park. Blue Valley Recreation Commission The Commission was formed in 1986 as an outgrowth of the Blue Valley School District with the expressed mission of providing improved recreation programming for individuals living in the district. The commission makes strong use of Blue Valley School District gyms and other facilities to deliver their programs and also operates the Activity Center and the Recreation Complex. The indoor Activity Center which includes classrooms, a dance studio, gymnastics center and an indoor pool hosts a wide variety of recreation programs. The Recreation Complex is a large park that has 24 baseball/softball fields, sand volleyball courts, two climbing rocks, shelters and playgrounds. The Recreation Complex is the primary site for adult and youth baseball/softball leagues and tournaments in the Overland Park area, and this facility provides a strong economic impact to the region. The Blue Valley Recreation Commission Program at the Blue Valley Activity Center serves almost all of the City of Overland Park south of I-435. School Districts The City of Overland Park is serviced by three different school districts. The two primary districts are the Shawnee Mission School District north of I- 435 and the Blue Valley School District south of I-435. In addition, a small portion of the western edge of Overland Park is served by the Olathe School District. Currently the parks and recreation department does not utilize school facilities for many programs or services so there is no formal intergovernmental agreements with any of these entities. However, school facilities are utilized extensively by the general public and by other organizations (especially youth sports groups) for their recreation needs. Most of the 7 The Johnson County Parks and Recreation District classifies a sub-regional park as 40-250 acres in size. 23
facilities that are used tend to be at the elementary and middle school level with less use of high school facilities due in part to their heavy use for school functions. School gyms, pools, multipurpose spaces and performing arts facilities as well as outdoor playing fields are the areas that are used the most for recreation activities. Due to the number of indoor competitive pools that are present in the school districts, the City of Overland Park has not felt the need to construct indoor competitive pools for the general community. o o o Shawnee Mission School District In addition to the gyms and other amenities noted above, it is significant that each of the three high schools located in Overland Park (Shawnee Mission North, Shawnee Mission South, and Shawnee Mission West) has an indoor six-lane x 25 yard pool that is used extensively by local swim teams. Blue Valley School District With the unique relationship with the Blue Valley Recreation Commission, they are the primary users of school facilities but there is also extensive use by the general public of school amenities on a rental basis. Each of the five high schools that are located in Overland Park has an indoor pool, four with six-lane x 25 yard and one with a six- lane x 25 meter tank. Olathe School District The district only has two elementary schools that are actually located in the City of Overland Park. As a result there are limited opportunities for use of school facilities in the district. Other Providers Overland Park is surrounded by other communities that all have extensive public parks and recreation amenities from simple parks to aquatic facilities and recreation centers. These cities also provide a number of recreation programs and services that can be utilized by Overland Park residents. Some of the major facilities and services are noted below. o o o o o Lenexa The City is known for its special events and these often draw users from throughout the area. In addition, a new community outdoor pool (Flat Rock Creek Pool) will open at 103 rd and Hauser which is only blocks from Overland Park s city limits. Leawood They operate the Leawood Aquatic Center on Lee Blvd. that attracts users from the southeast portion of Overland Park. Mission The Sylvester Powell Community Center is a full service indoor recreation center located just west of Metcalf Blvd. Merriam The community has a small community center and also an outdoor aquatic center that is open to all users. Shawnee The City has the Shawnee Civic Center and also the Thomas A Soetaert Aquatic Center, but both of these facilities are a considerable distance from Overland Park. 24
o o Prairie Village The City is exploring the feasibility of building a community center that could serve their community as well as a portion of Overland Park. The community also has a significant outdoor aquatic center. Olathe The City has an extensive parks system as well as four outdoor pools. The Black Bob Bay facility is located in relative close proximity to Overland Park and it draws users from the community as a result. The City is also developing a large recreation center as well. Non-Profit Although not as numerous as the other public parks and recreation facilities in Overland Park, there are a number of non-profit providers as well. Youth Sports Associations The Overland Park area is serviced by a number of youth sports associations that conduct leagues and tournaments for the community. Many of these groups use city facilities and/or school district amenities for their programs. Some of these associations include: o o o o o Blue Valley Football Club Blue Valley Soccer Club Blue Valley Wrestling Club Heartland Soccer Overland Park Soccer Club o o o o Great American Basketball League Nall Hills Baseball Johnson County Youth Soccer Association Johnson County 3 and 2 Baseball Club Jewish Community Center Located just south of I-435, the Jewish Community Center is a full-service recreation facility that includes a gymnasium, fitness area, indoor track, indoor pool, racquetball courts and drop-in child care. The facility also features a number of classrooms, community and cultural arts amenities as well as a full time day care center. The JCC provides a wide variety of recreation programs and services including, aquatics, fitness, youth programs, youth and adult sports, cultural arts and general programs. This facility has a definite market presence in the southern portion of Overland Park. Paul Henson Family YMCA The YMCA is located in close proximity to Prairie Village City Hall and Shawnee Mission East High School. Even though the facility is not actually in Overland Park, due to its proximity it does draw members and program participants from the northern portion of the community. The facility includes an indoor five-lane lap pool, outdoor wading pool, three racquetball courts, fitness area, and a small conference room. The building does not have a gym. The Y has long range plans to upgrade or replace this facility. The YMCA also provides after school programs for a number of schools in Overland Park. Paul Henson Family YMCA 25
It is recognized that there are a large number of youth sports teams and leagues that are present in Overland Park and this is a representative listing only. Private 8 There are a substantial number of private recreation, sports, fitness and aquatic providers that serve the residents of Overland Park. There are a variety of private facilities from private health clubs to specialty use facilities, churches, homeowner associations and even corporate wellness centers. Some of the key private providers include: Health Clubs Overland Park has an extensive number of private health clubs. This includes the following notable facilities: o Life Time Fitness Perhaps the premier sports, recreation and fitness facility in the area, this large full-service club is located in the southern portion of Overland Park. The club features a gymnasium, large fitness area, indoor and outdoor pools, racquetball courts, spa, cafe and drop-in child care. The club has a strong family orientation. o 24 Hour Fitness Also located in Overland Park are two 24 Hour Fitness Centers (one located in the northern portion of the city and the other in the south). These are full-service adult fitness centers. o The Athletic Club of Overland Park This club features nine racquetball courts, two squash courts, an outdoor four-lane lap pool that is bubbled in the winter and a large fitness area. o o o Midtown Athletic Club This is an older center that was recently renovated. It is primarily an indoor tennis club (9 courts) but it does have a large fitness area, walk/jog track, indoor and outdoor lap pool, racquetball courts and drop-in child care. Prairie Life This large, full-service, club has a gym, large fitness area, walking track, indoor and outdoor pools as well as racquetball courts and drop-in child care. 68 Sports Located on the northwest side of Overland Park, this older club has a gym, large fitness area, small indoor pool, racquetball courts and drop-in child care. They also operate a sports specific training center as well. In addition to these clubs, there are also a significant number of smaller fitness facilities such as Planet Fitness, Snap Fitness, Anytime Fitness and Curves. There are also a number of dance, martial arts and yoga studios. Special Use Facilities In addition to private health clubs, there are a number of indoor specialty facilities in Overland Park that offer a variety of sports facilities. Several of these facilities are noted below: 8 The following is a representative listing of private recreation, fitness and sports facilities in Overland Park and is not meant to be a total accounting of all service providers. 26
o o o Overland Park Racquet Club This is a primarily an indoor tennis club that has 14 indoor and eight outdoor courts. Midtown Athletic Club As has been noted above, this club has nine indoor tennis courts. Epic Indoor Sports This indoor basketball/volleyball and field sports facility has struggled financially in recent years and its long term viability is in doubt. HOA s (homeowner associations) There are a large number of homeowner associations in Overland Park, especially in the southern portion of the community. Many of these associations maintain not only open space and rights of way in their developments but also provide small neighborhood parks and outdoor pools. It is estimated that there are over 75 such pools in existence in the community and some are quite extensive. Country Clubs There are a number of country clubs located in Overland Park that provide sports and social activities. These include: o o o Milburn Golf & Country Club offers golf, tennis, fitness and swimming Brookridge Golf & Fitness features golf, swimming and fitness. Deer Creek Golf Club only has golf. Churches Overland Park has a large number of churches, many of which have some type of recreational amenities from multi-purpose space that can be utilized for classes and other functions, to small gyms and outdoor fields. Corporate Wellness Facilities The Sprint Corporate Headquarters has a full-service recreation facility for their employees. Other In addition to the facilities noted above, there are also private organizations that provide recreation activities to the residents of Overland Park. One example is i9 Sports which is a company that offers youth sports leagues and camps for basketball, cheerleading, flag football, soccer and baseball. They use a variety of facilities including schools and private centers. The following map identifies the location of the other major public, non-profit and private sector providers of parks and recreation facilities in Overland Park. 27
1. 24 Hour Fitness 2. Paul Henson YMCA 3. Stoll Memorial Park 4. Matt Ross Community Center 5. 68 Inside Sports 6. 68 Inside Sports 7. Athletic Club of Overland Park 8. Prairie Life Fitness 9. Health Plus Fitness & Rehab Center 10. Midtown Athletic Club 11. Jewish Community Center 12. 24 Hour Fitness 13. Blue Valley Recreation Complex 14. Life Time Fitness 15. Blue Valley Activity Center 28
Operations Overland Park has established an effective structure to manage and operate the inventory of parks, recreation facilities and programs. Park system management is based on divisions in labor and responsibility (known as cost centers) and operations and maintenance goals (known as performance indicators). Organizational Structure City services in Overland Park operate through a multi-faceted department structure. The City Manager provides overall direction for the City s six service divisions (Figure 1). The parks and recreation system is housed in two of these divisions: Park Services and Recreation Services. The Park Services Department includes Parks & Forestry and the Arboretum/Botanical Garden, while Recreation Services is responsible for leisure services (programs and events), community centers, the art programs and collections, golf courses, the Farmstead, aquatics and the soccer complex. Additional support from other service areas includes planning (Planning & Development Services) and maintenance (Public Works). Figure 1: City of Overland Park Organizational Structure (source: 2012 Budget) 29
Cost Centers For budgeting and goal setting purposes, Overland Park s numerous service divisions, or cost centers, are categorized into one of four goal areas: Finance and Administration, Public Safety, Public Works and Community Development. The Park Services and Recreation Services divisions are housed within the Community Development goal area. The City s annual budget establishes goals and performance measures for each cost center. Based on the most recent 2012 Budget, the recession has created an impact across all cost centers, including parks maintenance. Yet one of the priorities identified in the budget is to continue to maintain quality infrastructure and to provide excellent parks, recreation and cultural amenities. The 2012 Budget provides for increased personnel and operational funding to support the Overland Park Farmers Market and the Deanna Rose Children s Farmstead General Store and Ice Cream Parlor. Both of these amenities are new to the city organization, and related operational expenses are funded through new revenues associated with these amenities. Park Services Park Services is the department responsible for park land and the arboretum/botanical garden. The Parks and Forestry Division is responsible for maintaining and improving parks, recreational areas, public grounds, street islands and medians, easements and all facilities located on these sites. The Arboretum/Botanical Garden Division is responsible for operating and maintaining the City s 300-acre Arboretum and the 322-acre undeveloped Crosby Kemper Farm site. Recreation Services Recreation Services provides public recreation programming, and operates the City s specialized recreation facilities including golf courses, farmstead, swimming pools and soccer complex. The Leisure Services Division is responsible for providing and promoting a year-round program of community recreational services, which includes: arts programming, promotional events, sports leagues, recreational lessons, training, games and classes. The Community Centers Division is responsible for providing and promoting a year-round program of community recreational services to enrich citizens quality of life through the operation of the City's community centers. The Arts (City Art Collection) is an increasing inventory of fixed assets in city facilities, parks, gardens and thoroughfares for the benefit of the populous, includes sculpture, paintings, photography, mosaics, collages, textiles and other permanent artistic expressions. 30
The Golf Course Division is responsible for operating and maintaining 54 holes of golfing facilities at St. Andrews and Sykes/Lady Overland Park Golf Courses. The Farmstead Division is responsible for operating and maintaining the 12-acre reproduction of a 1900 s Kansas farm, which provides leisure and educational experiences concerning the care of domestic farm animals and basic farm operations. The Aquatics Division is responsible for operating and maintaining Young s, Roe, Bluejacket, Stonegate, Marty, Tomahawk Ridge and Matt Ross swimming pools The Soccer Complex Division is responsible for operating the City s 12-field soccer complex. Budget Overview Overland Park s City budget is organized by the cost centers to provide clear information about the performance of each area. Expenditures The City Budget outlines expenditures for each of the nine park and recreation cost centers. Between 2010 and 2011, the largest expenditure is for the Parks and Forestry Division, while the largest growth in expenditures is in the Farmstead Division (Table 18). All cost centers are budgeted to increase in 2012. Table 18: Park and Recreation Expenditures by Cost Center: 2010-2012 Expenditures Cost Center 2010 2011 2012 % Change Actual Estimate Budgeted (2010-2012) Parks and Forestry $2,696,334 $2,799,561 $2,904,036 7.7% Arboretum $662,195 $676,770 $731,559 10.5% Leisure Services $646,498 $633,972 $654,392 1.2% Community Centers $1,510,258 $1,520,731 $1,635,801 8.3% Arts $156,909 $164,229 $172,797 10.1% Golf Course $2,327,090 $2,350,000 $2,473,696 6.3% Farmstead $1,269,646 $1,623,156 $1,689,404 33.1% Aquatics $1,233,293 $1,304,356 $1,323,187 7.3% Soccer Complex $950,117 $910,760 $999,884 5.2% Total $11,452,340 $11,383,535 $12,584,756 9.9% Source: Statement of Expenditures 2012 Annual Budget 31
Parks and Forestry expenditures are the largest part of the total budget for parks and recreation (Figure 2). The remaining cost centers all also generate revenue that at least partially offsets the operating investment. The details of these revenues are presented in the next section. In addition to the operating expenses, many of the largest cost centers, including the Farmstead, Community Centers, and particularly the Soccer Complex were funded by debt that is being paid back over the long term., this expense is discussed further in the Capital Projects section of this document. Figure 2: Park and Recreation Expenditures by Cost Center: 2012 Budget Figures Parks and Forestry $2,904,036 Golf Course $2,473,696 Farmstead $1,689,404 Community Centers $1,635,801 Aquatics $1,323,187 Soccer Complex $999,884 Arboretum $731,559 Leisure Services $654,392 Arts $172,797 $0 $500,000 $1,000,000 $1,500,000 $2,000,000 $2,500,000 $3,000,000 $3,500,000 The total expenditures for the nine park and recreation cost centers budgeted for 2012 equal 63 percent of all the Community Development budget, and nearly 12 percent of the total operating expenditures for the City as a whole (including contracts with outside service providers). This percentage has grown slightly (under one percent) over the past three years. 32
Revenues There are seven revenue sources organized by cost center (Table 19). The park and recreation system generated a total of $9.1 and $9.3 million between 2010 and 2011, and is budgeted to generate $10.2 million for 2012. This represents an approximate increase in revenue of 6.7 percent for the three year time period. Yet, the change in revenue for individual cost centers varies. While revenue for Aquatics, Leisure Services and the Soccer Complex Divisions are all decreasing, revenue for the Golf Course, Arboretum and the Farmstead Divisions are all increasing. Table 19: Park and Recreation Revenue by Cost Center: 2010-2012 Revenue Cost Center 2010 Actual 2011 Estimate 2012 Budgeted % Change (2010-2012) Golf Course $2,907,711 $3,000,000 $3,413,950 17.4% Aquatics $850,400 $828,863 $843,000-0.9% Leisure Service $2,879,880 $2,944,972 $2,845,000-1.2% Soccer Complex $1,382,133 $1,214,506 $1,345,600-2.6% Arts $22,602 $22,500 $22,500-0.4% Arboretum $28,574 $32,000 $37,000 29.4% Farmstead $1,055,308 $1,330,000 $1,687,000 59.9% Total $9,126,608 $9,372,841 $10,194,050 11.7% Source: Statement of Revenue 2012 Annual Budget 9 9 The revenue totals reported for each cost center vary slightly between the Statement of Revenue and the individual cost center performance measures 33
The Golf Course and Leisure Services Divisions generate the largest share of revenue for parks and recreation, representing approximately 61percent of the total revenue (Figure 3). This is largely due to the number of citywide programs and events offered by these divisions, as well as higher relative fees collected by the golf courses. The Golf Course, Leisure Services and the Soccer Complex cost centers are budgeted to generate net revenue in 2012 while the Farmstead will essentially cover operating expenditures. Conversely, the Aquatics, Arboretum and Arts will bring in less than their respective expenditures in 2012. It is important to note that all of these net figures are before debt service is considered. The total for the seven park and recreation cost centers that generate revenues is 6.7 percent of the revenues for the City as a whole (based on the budgeted 2012 numbers). Figure 3: Park and Recreation Revenue by Cost Center: 2012 Budget Figures Golf Course $3,413,950 Leisure Service $2,845,000 Deanna Rose Farmstead $1,687,000 Soccer Complex $1,345,600 Municipal Pool $843,000 Arboretum $37,000 Arts $22,500 $0 $500,000 $1,000,000 $1,500,000 $2,000,000 $2,500,000 $3,000,000 $3,500,000 $4,000,000 34
Figure 4 shows park and recreation expenditures by fund and expenditure type. As shown by the figure, the General Fund provides the most support for parks and recreation. Of expenditures, the majority (70 percent) are directed to personal services (staff). Contractual services for facilities such as the golf courses represent 20 percent of all expenditures, while only 0.4 percent are directed to capital projects. Figure 4: Park and Recreation Expenditures by Fund (left) and Expenditure Type (right): 2012 Golf Course Fund 12% Soccer Operations Fund 5% Business Improvement District 1% Contractual Services 20% Capital Outlay 0.4% Stormwater Utility Fund 1% Commodities 10% General Fund 81% Personal Services 70% An additional source of funding not reported as direct revenue is the share of the County liquor tax that is directed to the Special Parks and Recreation Fund. The mandated third of all liquor tax collections dedicated to parks and recreation is used mainly for capital funding, but can also be applied to services, programs or facilities. The annual amount collected has passed the $1 million mark and is budgeted for $1,250,000 in 2012. Capital Projects Between 2001 and 2010, capital projects costs for parks and recreation accounted for an average of eight percent of the City s total capital projects. The current Capital Improvement Plan has this average decreasing to five percent over the 2012-2016 planning period. Two types of funding are projected to be regular contributions to funding capital projects, the State collected Liquor Tax (Special Parks and Recreation Fund) and private contributions. In addition, 2012 planned projects are funded by general obligation bonds, Johnson County funds, Kansas Department of Transportation and other Federal financing. The City also continues to pay for the capital investments made in major facilities. Most of these investments have been made with long term debt, specifically bonds, that require regular payments of principal and interest called debt service. The City s budget separates debt service from the operating expenses of each cost center but there is an important connection between the current debt service costs and the resources available for City operations and future capital projects. The City s primary method of issuing bonds is the General Obligation bond (or GO bond) which is paid for out of the general resources of the City (rather than an additional bond- 35
specific tax levy). There is both a legal and a practical limit on how much money the City can raise in bond funding due to the need to pay back the amount borrowed, with interest, and continue to fund City services and operations. The current (2012) debt service for all outstanding park and recreation related bond issues totals $6,577,429. The following table breaks down this total by the relevant bond issue. The amount of debt service on these bonds will continue to decline each year until maturity due to the repayment of the principal. Table 20: Park and Recreation 2012 Debt Service Bond Issue 2012 Annual Debt Service Associated Cost Center Arboretum Maintenance Facility $44,748 Arboretum Deanna Rose Children s Farmstead $43,091 Farmstead Deanna Rose Children s Farmstead 20 Year $99,638 Farmstead Overland Park Community Center $1,634,554 Community Centers Park & Rec Pool $10,362 Aquatics Parks Headquarters Parking Lot Renovation $83,529 Parks and Forestry Stonegate Pool Reconstruction $111,959 Aquatics Stonegate Pool Reconstruction-20 Year $258,880 Aquatics Tomahawk Ridge Community Center $804,431 Community Centers Young's Pool Renovation $259,106 Aquatics Land Acquisition Community Center $159,477 Community Centers O P Community Park Parking $103,854 Parks and Forestry OP Youth Soccer Complex (Fund 220) $250,000 Soccer Complex OP Youth Soccer Complex (Fund 224) $2,668,969 Soccer Complex Westlinks Golf $44,832 Golf Course Total $6,577,430 Source: Parks and Recreation Debt Service Report, City of Overland Park Table 21 breaks down the debt service by cost center. The largest amounts of annual debt service result from soccer complex and community center construction. Most of this debt will continue for at least five years and as much as 15 more years before being paid off. Table 21: Park and Recreation 2012 Debt Service By Cost Center Cost Center 2012 Debt Service Soccer Complex $2,918,969 Community Centers $2,598,462 Aquatics $640,307 Parks and Forestry $187,383 Farmstead $142,729 Golf Course $44,832 Arboretum $44,748 Total $6,577,430 36
Park Maintenance Park maintenance is critical for the success of both existing and future parks and facilities. While it is important to acquire new park land and facilities to meet the needs of the community, it is equally important that parks receive adequate staff and funding for maintenance, so that the community can enjoy them and the public investment is preserved. This section describes Overland Park s existing park maintenance structure and identifies how the park system is maintained. In Overland Park, park maintenance responsibilities are primarily the responsibility of the Parks Services Department. Maintenance Responsibilities and Performance Indicators To guide the effectiveness of maintenance, the City Budget outlines effectiveness measures and targets for operating each cost center. The following is a summary of the 2012 City Budget that relates to park land and facility maintenance 10 measures. Parks and Forestry The Parks and Forestry Division is responsible for maintaining and improving parks, recreational areas, public grounds, street islands and easements and all facilities located on these sites. The City Budget outlines nine effectiveness measures that establish guidelines for park and facility maintenance. For 2012, the target for all measures is 90 percent of residents rating the following as good or very good: Adjacent property owner satisfaction (city and contract crews) Quality of turf Mowing frequency Trash pick-up frequency Condition of amenities Signage Damage and vandalism response Patrol Overall quality Overall, the 2012 Budget calls for a total of 1,460 acres of park land to be maintained by the City, as well as 337 acres of street islands and easements. Table 22 on the following page summarizes the 2012 workload measures, which are slightly higher than 2011. 10 Leisure Services, Arts and the Soccer Complex measures are not included since their measures are programmatic. 37
Table 22: Parks and Forestry Workload Measures Facility Type and Amount 2012 Target Maintained Park Acres 1,460 Maintained street islands and easements (acres) 337 Flower beds 28 Restrooms/park shelters 13 Playgrounds and fitness courses 53 Park and stream way trails (miles) 41 Greenway linkage trails (miles) 32 Irrigation systems 40 Soccer Fields 9 Basketball courts 10 Baseball/Softball Fields 12 Arboretum The Arboretum Division is responsible for operating Overland Park s 300-acre arboretum and botanical garden and the Crosby Kemper Farm site located in southern Overland Park. About 85 percent of the arboretum property is dedicated for the preservation and restoration of natural ecosystems. The remaining portion includes traditional botanical gardens, the Environmental Education Visitors Center (EEVC), maintenance facilities and space for a future conservatory and visitors' center. The City Budget outlines seven effectiveness measures that establish guidelines for arboretum operations and maintenance. For 2012, the target for all measures is 95 percent of visitors indicating they are satisfied with the following. Appearance Cleanliness Staff friendliness and assistance Grounds and gardens Trail system Identification and directional signage Overall arboretum and botanical gardens The workload goals for the Arboretum in 2012 (Table 23) are the same as those for 2011. Table 23: Arboretum Workload Measures Facility Type 2012 Target Nature trails (miles) 6 Visitors (estimated) 110,000 Identified plants 550 Volunteer hours 20,000 38
Community Centers The Community Centers Division is responsible for operating programming of the City s two community centers. The City Budget outlines three effectiveness measures that establish guidelines for community center operations. For 2012, the target for all measures is 98 percent of patrons rating the following good or very good: Appearance of the rooms Set-up of tables, chairs and equipment Overall facility rating Staff assistance and responsiveness The 2012 workload targets (Table 24) are the same as those for 2011. Table 24: Community Centers Workload Measures Facility Type 2012 Target Matt Ross Community Center Visitors 360,000 Event Rentals 15,000 Tomahawk Ridge Community Center Visitors 160,000 Event Rentals 4,500 Golf Course The Golf Course Division oversees and operates 54 holes of golfing facilities at St. Andrews, Westlinks and Sykes/Lady Overland Park Golf Courses. The City Budget outlines two categories of effectiveness measures, the percent of 18 hole rounds completed in four hours 48 minutes or less and a series of satisfaction ratings. The 2012 target for completion time is 90 percent. For 2012, the target for all satisfaction measures is 95 percent of patrons rating the following good or very good. Green fee prices Course maintenance And overall satisfaction as satisfied or very satisfied 39
The 2012 efficiency and workload targets (Table 25) are the same as 2011 but reflect some changes since 2010. Notably the 2012 targets (and 2011 estimates) include 25,000 more rounds than 2010 actual figures. Table 25: Golf Workload and Efficiency Measures Facility Type 2012 Target Rate of total costs recovered 100% Cost to golfer per round of golf $24.77 Cost to City per round of golf $0.00 Number of golf patrons served 5,000 Number of rounds played 145,000 Number of acres maintained 463 Square feet of buildings maintained 54,980 Total golf revenue $3,399,000 All golf course operations are under an enterprise fund. All of the revenue generated by the golf course goes back into the golf course, except for $300,000 which pays for overhead. There is management agreement for the clubhouses Farmstead The Farmstead Division is responsible for operating and maintaining the 12 acre reproduction of a 1900 s Kansas farm. The effectiveness measures include the percent of visitors rating the following items good or very good: Staff friendliness and assistance Facility (landscaping, maintenance and cleanliness) Overall rating of Farmstead experience The key workload measures for 2012 (Table 26) are the targeted at the same level as 2011. Table 26: Farmstead Workload Measures Measure 2012 Target Visitors 425,000 Guided Tours Provided 7,000 The maintenance of the Farmstead is covered by revenues generated on-site and is separate from the maintenance covered in the Parks and Forestry budget. 40
Aquatics The Aquatics Division oversees and operates the City s seven swimming pools. The City Budget outlines seven effectiveness measures that establish guidelines for pool operations. For 2012, the target for all measures is 97 percent of patrons rating the following good or very good. Pool cleanliness and condition Staff friendliness and performance Child learned intended skills Instructor preparedness Child enjoyed class Child challenged by the class Would recommend program For 2012, workload goals for pools are based on visitor and participant numbers and costs (Table 27). Overall, the cost recovery goal for operating the pools is 63percent, with a total cost of $1.3 million and total revenue of $810,000. The 2012 goals have changed from 2011, with a higher cost recovery goal and fewer participants and admissions. Table 27: Aquatics (Pools) Workload Measures Facility Type 2012 Target Cost to City per swim lesson participant ($6.8) Cost to City per recreational swimmer $2.32 Percent of operating cost recovered 63% Number of recreation swimmers 180,000 Number of swim instruction participants 2,500 Number of pool memberships 3,500 Number of daily fee pool admissions 59,500 Total revenue $810,000 Total pool operations $1,300,000 41
Maintenance Cost per Acre The maintenance cost per acre is a ratio that helps measure the relative costs to maintain park land. Tracked over time, this ratio also shows changes in the level of park system maintenance. Table 28 provides an overview of Overland Park s maintenance costs per acre for 2010-2012. According to the 2012 Budget, the cost to maintain an acre of park land has increased slightly since 2010, from $1,503 to $1,616. Although the 2012 Budget calls for high maintenance standards for parks and recreational facilities, it will be important to consider whether future goals can be sustained with the existing budget 11. Table 28: Maintenance Cost per Acre: 2010-2012 2010 2011 2012 Parks 1,460 1,460 1,460 Street islands and easements 334 336 337 Total Acres Maintained 1,794 1,796 1,797 Expenditures* $2,696,333 $2,919,147 $2,904,036 Cost/Acre $1,503 $1,625 $1,616 *Includes personal services (staff). Includes acreage maintained by Parks and Forestry Division. (Source: 2012 Budget) Acres Maintained per Employee The number of staff available to maintain park land per acre is another ratio to help quantify the relative resources for maintaining parks. Table 29 summarizes full time equivalent (FTE) employees for the years 2010-2012. For 2012 park maintenance staff includes the Park Services Director, two parks maintenance supervisors, a forester, equipment mechanic, and 17 park facilities technicians and attendants. There are also 7.31 part time employees. In total, there are 29.31 FTE that maintain parks, representing a ratio of 61.3 acres per employee. The workload per staff person has increased, by nine percent since 2010. This is due to a reduction in staff combined with an increase n maintained acres. As noted earlier, citywide goals are held at a high level for 2012, with fewer staff responsible for maintaining roughly the same amount of park acres, and decreasing funding. Table 29: Park Acres Maintained per City Staff FTE: 2010-2012 2010 2011 2012 Park s and Forestry Services (FTE) 32.78 29.72 29.31 Maintained Acres* 1,794 1,796 1,797 Acres/Employee 54.7 60.4 61.3 *Includes parks and street islands and medians 11 This will be explored further during the Needs Assessment. 42
Appendix A: Demographic Analysis Comprehensive Park System Master Plan July 16, 2012 Prepared by: In association with
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Demographic Analysis One of the key steps in developing a parks and recreation master plan is an analysis of the demographic characteristics of the community that the plan must represent. As a result, on the following pages is a detailed analysis of the demographics of the City of Overland Park. This includes an analysis based on 2010 census data, estimates for 2011, and projections for 2016. The information for this analysis was developed from the 2010 census data as well as projections from ESRI, a national demographics firm. It should be noted that there are slight variances from the information that has been developed by the City of Overland Park s Planning and Development Services Department in 2011. APPENDIX A: DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS A - 1
Map A City of Overland Park Boundaries PARKS AND RECREATION COMPREHENSIVE PARK SYSTEM MASTER PLAN - DRAFT PARK, FACILITY AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS APPENDIX A: DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS A - 2
Table A Overland Park Demographic Characteristics Summary Chart: City of Overland Park Kansas City, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area Population: 2010 Census 173,372 2,035,334 2011 Estimate 175,265 2,051,278 2016 Estimate 187,483 2,141,252 Households: 2010 Census 71,443 799,637 2011 Estimate 72,199 805,980 2016 Estimate 77,639 842,480 Families: 2010 Census 45,516 527,927 2011 Estimate 46,168 532,477 2016 Estimate 49,252 552,057 Average Household Size: 2010 Census 2.41 2.51 2011 Estimate 2.41 2.51 2016 Estimate 2.40 2.50 Ethnicity: (2010 Census) Hispanic 6.6% 8.5% White 84.3% 78.4% Black 4.3% 12.4% American Indian 0.3% 0.5% Asian 6.3% 2.3% Pacific Islander 0.05% 0.2% Other 2.3% 3.4% Multiple 2.5% 2.8% Median Age: 2010 Census 37.7 36.5 2011 Estimate 37.9 36.6 2016 Estimate 38.2 37.0 Median Income: 2011 Estimate $77,881 $54,393 2016 Estimate $88,928 $63,623 Household Budget Expenditures 1 : Housing 152 105 Entertainment & Recreation 153 107 1 This information is placed on an index with a reference point being the National average of 100. COMPREHENSIVE PARK SYSTEM MASTER PLAN - DRAFT PARK, FACILITY AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS APPENDIX A: DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS A - 3
Median Age and Household Income The median age and household income levels are compared with the Kansas City Metro Area and national numbers. Table B Median Age: 2010 Census 2011 Projection 2016 Projection City of Overland Park 37.7 37.9 38.2 KC Metro Area 36.5 36.6 37.0 Nationally 37.1 37.2 37.6 Chart A Median Age The median age in the City of Overland Park is considerably higher than the KC Metro Area and slightly higher than the national number which would indicate an older population base. However, when the median age is mapped (see next page) the southern and western portions of the city generally have a lower median age while the northern area is higher. COMPREHENSIVE PARK SYSTEM MASTER PLAN - DRAFT PARK, FACILITY AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS APPENDIX A: DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS A - 4
Map B 2010 Median Age by Census Tract COMPREHENSIVE PARK SYSTEM MASTER PLAN - DRAFT PARK, FACILITY AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS APPENDIX A: DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS A - 5
Map C 2010 Population Density by Census Tract COMPREHENSIVE PARK SYSTEM MASTER PLAN - DRAFT PARK, FACILITY AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS APPENDIX A: DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS A - 6
Table C Median Household Income: 2011 Estimate 2016 Projection City of Overland Park $77,881 $88,928 KC Metro Area $54,393 $63,623 Nationally $50,227 $57,536 Chart B Median Household Income Based upon 2011 projections the following narrative can be provided for the City of Overland Park: In the city, the percentage of households with median income over $50,000 per year is 69.8% compared to 50.3% on a national level. Furthermore, the percentage of the households in the city with median income of less than $25,000 per year is 11.7% compared to a level of 24.7% nationally. These statistics indicate there may be a significantly higher level of discretionary income for recreation activities within the City of Overland Park. Again, when mapping the median household income level (see next page), the northern portion of the city has a lower income level than the southern area. COMPREHENSIVE PARK SYSTEM MASTER PLAN - DRAFT PARK, FACILITY AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS APPENDIX A: DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS A - 7
Map D 2010 Median Income by Census Tract PARKS AND RECREATION COMPREHENSIVE PARK SYSTEM MASTER PLAN - DRAFT PARK, FACILITY AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS APPENDIX A: DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS A - 8
Age Distribution Population Distribution by Age: Utilizing census information for the City of Overland Park, the following comparisons are possible. Table D 2011 City of Overland Park Age Distribution (ESRI estimates) Ages Population % of Total KC Metro Area Difference -5 10,936 6.2% 7.1% -0.9% 5-17 31,203 17.8% 18.2% -0.4% 18-24 13,769 7.9% 8.5% -0.6% 25-44 48,915 27.9% 27.6% +0.3% 45-54 26,980 15.4% 14.8% +1.4% 55-64 21,488 12.3% 11.7% +0.6% 65-74 11,199 6.4% 6.6% -0.2% 75+ 10,773 6.1% 5.6% +0.5% Population: 2011 census estimates in the different age groups in the City of Overland Park. % of Total: Percentage of the City of Overland Park population in the age group. KC Metro Area: Difference: Percentage of the KC Metro population in the age group. Percentage difference between the City of Overland Park population and the KC Metro population. COMPREHENSIVE PARK SYSTEM MASTER PLAN - DRAFT PARK, FACILITY AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS APPENDIX A: DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS A - 9
Chart C 2011 City of Overland Park Age Group Distribution The demographic makeup of the City of Overland Park, when compared to the characteristics of the KC Metro Area population, indicates that there are some differences with a larger population in the 25-44, 45-54, 55-64 and 75+ age groups and a smaller population in the -5, 5-17, 18-24 and 65-74 age groups. The largest positive variance is in the 45-54 age group with +1.4%, while the greatest negative variance is in the -5 age groups with -0.9%. COMPREHENSIVE PARK SYSTEM MASTER PLAN - DRAFT PARK, FACILITY AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS APPENDIX A: DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS A - 10
Population Distribution by Age Over Time: Utilizing census information from the City of Overland Park, the following projections for changes in the age distribution are possible. Table E 2011 City of Overland Park Population Estimates (U.S. Census Information and ESRI) Ages 2010 Census 2011 Projection 2016 Projection Percent Change KC Metro Area -5 11,016 10,936 11,776 +6.9% +4.3% 5-17 30,937 31,203 32,861 +6.2% +2.9% 18-24 13,648 13,769 13,967 +2.3% -0.4% 25-44 48,644 48,915 51,587 +6.1% +3.9% 45-54 26,877 26,980 26,323-2.1% -4.7% 55-64 20,873 21,488 24,471 +17.2% +13.6% 65-74 10,728 11,199 14,562 +35.7% +26.6% 75+ 10,683 10,773 11,935 +11.7% +8.9% Chart D City of Overland Park Population Growth Table-E, illustrates the growth or decline in age group numbers from the 2010 census until the year 2016. It is projected that all of the age categories except 45-54 will see an increase in population. The KC Metro Area has similar growth projections but at a lower rate for youth and seniors. Nationally it is not unusual to find negative growth numbers in the younger age groups and significant net gains in the 45 plus age groupings in communities which are relatively stable in their population numbers. COMPREHENSIVE PARK SYSTEM MASTER PLAN - DRAFT PARK, FACILITY AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS APPENDIX A: DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS A - 11
Race and Ethnicity Below is listed the distribution of the population by race and ethnicity for the City of Overland Park based on 2011 demographic estimates. Table F City of Overland Park Ethnic Population and Median Age (Source U.S. Census Bureau and ESRI) Ethnicity Total Population Median Age % of Population % of KC Metro Area Hispanic 11,565 26.2 6.6% 8.5% Table G City of Overland Park Population by Race and Median Age (Source U.S. Census Bureau and ESRI) Ethnicity Total Population Median Age % of Population % of KC Metro Area White 147,750 40.3 84.3% 78.4% Black 7,557 30.3 4.3% 12.4% American Indian 574 31.3 0.3% 0.5% Asian 11,006 32.4 6.3% 2.3% Pacific Islander 85 28.7 0.05% 0.2% Other 3,954 26.9 2.3% 3.4% Multiple 4,339 16.6 2.5% 2.8% Chart E City of Overland Park Non-White Population by Race COMPREHENSIVE PARK SYSTEM MASTER PLAN - DRAFT PARK, FACILITY AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS APPENDIX A: DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS A - 12
Educational Level The educational level of the adult population (age 25+) for the City of Overland Park is shown below. Overall educational attainment is much higher than the KC Metro Area or nationally. Table H Education Levels Age 25+ 2 Overland Park KC Metro Nationally Area High School Grad, GED, or Alternative 14.4% 28.8% 29.3% Some College (less than 1 year) 5.9% 7.4% 6.3% Some College (1 or more years, no degree) 14.1% 15.0% 14.0% Associate s Degree 6.6% 6.8% 7.4% Bachelor s Degree 35.7% 20.9% 17.4% Master s Degree 14.3% 8.0% 7.0% Professional School Degree 3.2% 2.0% 2.0% Doctorate Degree 1.8% 0.8% 1.1% Chart F City of Overland Park Education Level 2 Information is from the 2005-2009 ACS (American Community Survey) estimate. COMPREHENSIVE PARK SYSTEM MASTER PLAN - DRAFT PARK, FACILITY AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS APPENDIX A: DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS A - 13
Household Budget Expenditures In addition to taking a look at the basic demographic characteristics, it is important to examine Household Budget Expenditures. In particular examining housing information; shelter, utilities, fuel and public services along with entertainment & recreation can provide a snapshot into the cost of living and spending patterns in a community. The table below looks at that information and compares the City of Overland Park to the Kansas City Metro Area. Table I Household Budget Expenditures 3 City of Overland Park SPI Average Amount Spent Percent Housing 152 $30,909.09 31.0% Shelter 154 $24,370.27 24.4% Utilities, Fuel, Public Service 144 $6,538.82 6.5% Entertainment & Recreation 153 $4,937.92 4.9% KC Metro Area SPI Average Amount Spent Percent Housing 105 $20,653.38 30.6% Shelter 105 $16,022.05 23.7% Utilities, Fuel, Public Service 105 $4,631.33 6.9% Entertainment & Recreation 107 $3,330.09 4.9% SPI: Spending Potential Index as compared to the National number of 100. Average Amount Spent: Percent: The average amount spent per household. Percent of the total 100% of household expenditures. Note: Shelter along with Utilities, Fuel, Public Service are a portion of the Housing percentage. 3 Consumer Spending data are derived from the 2004 and 2005 Consumer Expenditure Surveys, Bureau of Labor Statistics. ESRI forecasts for 2010 and 2015. COMPREHENSIVE PARK SYSTEM MASTER PLAN - DRAFT PARK, FACILITY AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS APPENDIX A: DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS A - 14
Chart G Household Budget Expenditures Spending Potential Index Chart G, illustrates that the Household Budget Expenditures Spending Potential Index in the KC Metro Area is slightly higher than the national level indicating that as a metro area more dollars are being spent for those services as compared to a national level. The Household Budget Expenditures Spending Potential Index of the City of Overland Park would indicate that the dollars being spent is considerably greater than what is being spent in the KC Metro Area and on a national level. This would indicate a higher cost of living in the City of Overland Park. COMPREHENSIVE PARK SYSTEM MASTER PLAN - DRAFT PARK, FACILITY AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS APPENDIX A: DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS A - 15
Recreation Expenditures Spending Potential Index: In addition to the more general spending potential index, ESRI also measures more specific recreation expenditures in a number of different areas and then indexes this against national numbers. The following comparisons are possible. Table J Recreation Expenditures Spending Potential Index 4 City of Overland Park SPI Average Spent Fees for Participant Sports 160 $170.17 Fees for Recreational Lessons 167 $227.32 Social, Recreation, Club Membership 161 $263.76 Exercise Equipment/Game Tables 130 $106.89 Other Sports Equipment 152 $14.41 KC Metro Area SPI Average Spent Fees for Participant Sports 106 $109.86 Fees for Recreational Lessons 105 $138.36 Social, Recreation, Club Membership 105 $166.49 Exercise Equipment/Game Tables 89 $70.84 Other Sports Equipment 108 $9.91 Average Amount Spent: The average amount spent for the service or item in a year. SPI: Spending potential index as compared to the national number of 100. 4 Consumer Spending data are derived from the 2006 and 2007 Consumer Expenditure Surveys, Bureau of Labor Statistics. COMPREHENSIVE PARK SYSTEM MASTER PLAN - DRAFT PARK, FACILITY AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS APPENDIX A: DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS A - 16
Chart H Recreation Spending Potential Index The SPI index indicates that in the City of Overland Park the rate of spending is significantly higher than the KC Metro Area and the National Spending Potential Index (SPI) of 100. This information is very important when determining a price point for activities and cost recovery philosophy. Again the SPI number is much higher in the southern section of Overland Park. COMPREHENSIVE PARK SYSTEM MASTER PLAN - DRAFT PARK, FACILITY AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS APPENDIX A: DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS A - 17
Map E 2010 Entertainment & Recreation Spending by Census Tract COMPREHENSIVE PARK SYSTEM MASTER PLAN - DRAFT PARK, FACILITY AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS APPENDIX A: DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS A - 18