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SEATTLE PARKS AND RECREATION STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN Summary of Public Feedback Phase 1: Plan Development and Visioning 1.0 SUMMARY OF SAP PHASE 1 PUBLIC PROCESS AND FEEDBACK Seattle Parks and Recreation is developing a Strategic Action Plan (SAP) to establish a vision and guide decision-making over the next five years. Public and staff participation are integral parts of this process to ensure that the Plan reflects the needs of the Seattle community. Purpose of the SAP. Over the past decade, there has been a substantial expansion in Seattle’s park and recreation system. In the face of continued growth, changing demographics, and emerging parks and recreation trends, Parks must strategically evaluate its facilities, services, and operations in order to continue to meet its commitments to Seattle citizens to create community through people, parks, and programs. The SAP will identify emerging issues and policy questions relating to Parks and Recreation’s current strengths, challenges and opportunities. The purpose of the Plan is to focus and prioritize Parks and Recreation’s activities to ensure the most efficient and effective use of public tax dollars. The SAP is not intended to be a laundry list of proposed services and facilities, but rather a roadmap that will express Parks and Recreation’s vision and mission. It will also guide budget, capital development and investment decisions, and provide a planning framework for partnerships with other ...