bainbridge island park comprehensive plan

identifying community priorities

The Bainbridge Island Park District and its partners steward 1000s of acres of open space, park lands, trails, and facilities. This planning cycle was an opportunity to discuss the tradeoffs of park expansion versus investment into existing facilities. Framework worked closely with the Parks Board and public to create a plan that reflects community priorities, including a new Level of Service tool that assess the Quantity, Quality, and Distribution of park system areas.

Framework led a successful engagement effort starting with a statistically-valid survey distributed by RRC associates. We also hosted multiple community meetings that spurred meaningful discussion, including a bespoke boardgame that invited players to balance the park budget.

This feedback was woven into an updated Level of Service tool that addresses the Quantity, Quality, and Distribution of park facilities. Utilizing a peer cities comparison, an internal quality assessment, and distribution data from ArcGIS analysis, we provided a metric that reflects the immense investment into the park system and highlights opportunities for targeted future improvements. The final plan includes compelling maps and graphics and an action-oriented implementation matrix.