REDMOND, OR -- Redmond is working to update its Parks Master Plan to determine the direction of outdoor recreational space over the next 10 years. And, the city is looking for more public input.
Parks Division Manager Annie McVay says an open house last month provided some good feedback on what Redmond is missing. "We heard a lot about trails; people want more connectivity. They want more experiences like the Dry Canyon, which is a little difficult because the Dry Canyon is pretty unique. But, they really like that idea of recreational trails and connecting our parks together." She says others want more youth sports fields and pickleball courts.
She's hoping for more ideas at the next and final open house, Monday afternoon at 4:30, at City Hall. "We've done a survey, we've taken a lot of public input. So, now we're actually forming some solid recommendations that people can respond to. Then we'll have a draft master plan after that, that people can comment on. But, this is the last sort of like input gathering session." McVay tells KBND News getting ideas from the community is key to the entire process, "I think most of it will be guided all by public input. There are some certain maintenance items that aren't as much fun for residents. But, as far as growing the system and adding new things, it'll be almost entirely public input."
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