Culver City Parks Task 8.1 Final Plan - Flipbook - Page 71
4| PLANNING FRAMEWORK
At the core of the proposals for the Culver City
Parks Plan are the vision, mission, goals, actions,
and methods. These elements provide a framework
that the entire plan is built around. While specific
facilities and parks needs may change over time,
the vision is more enduring and represents the ideal
future condition. The mission statement outlines
how Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
(PRCS) will operate to achieve the vision.
VISION: AN ASPIRATIONAL STATEMENT OF WHAT
THE IDEAL FUTURE IS LIKE.
Parks are the heartbeat of Culver City, bringing
together people of all ages and backgrounds
to recharge and inspire joy in vibrant natural
environments that honor our shared history
and community.
MISSION: DEFINES WHAT THE ORGANIZATION
DOES OR STANDS FOR DAY TO DAY.
To provide for the wellbeing of Culver City
residents by supporting diverse, safe, and
equitable opportunities for recreation, learning,
and arts while protecting our most valued natural
and cultural resources.
In addition to the vision and mission, this chapter
outlines the goals set during the planning process
based on community feedback and priorities.
Each goal includes a rationale of why the goal is
important and a series of actions and methods that
support the fulfillment of the goal.
GOALS:
1. Provide equitable access to parks and parks
facilities.
2. Integrate sustainability and climate resiliency
into parks management, design, and construction.
3. Strengthen recreational, arts, and cultural
programming for all ages.
4. Preserve and enhance natural habitats
by supporting biodiversity and ecosystem
connectivity.
5. Increase capital budget funding and staff
longevity.
CULVER CITY PARKS PLAN 71
