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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Page 132 <br /> Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan <br />In 2016 Kittitas County adopted a Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan via Resolution Number <br />2016-076 and the Plan is hereby adopted by reference into the Comprehensive Plan. <br />The PROS Plan analyzes the supply, demand and need for open spaces, trails, and park facilities throughout <br />Kittitas County. The Plan included a varied public participation process that included internet surveys, <br />surveys conducted at the County Fair, and public workshops and forums. <br />The PROS Plan establishes a detailed list of goals and policies that were developed in the following <br />categories: <br />Kittitas County’s strategic role – The purpose of this goal is to establish a strategic approach to determine <br />when and where Kittitas County should assume a lead role in the provision of recreation opportunities and <br />when it can and should participate in the coordination of the efforts of other entities with similar missions. <br />Recreation Program goals – The purpose of this goal is to establish policies that will assist in the promotion of <br />healthy lifestyles for Kittitas County residents. <br />Cultural arts goals – This goal is intended to promote diversified cultural arts facilities and programs <br />throughout Kittitas County. <br />Resource conservation goals – The focus of this goal is to plan, coordinate and preserve unique environments <br />including wetlands, fish & wildlife habitat, opens spaces, forestlands, and scenic areas. <br />Historical preservation goals – This goal seeks to assist in the planning, coordination and preservation of <br />places and areas of historical significance when it is appropriate for the County to do so. <br />Goals for the establishment and maintenance of trail systems – This goal covers the planning, development and <br />operation of a wide variety of trail types, including hiking, bicycle, ORV and horse riding opportunities. <br />Goals for the establishment and maintenance of resource-oriented park sites and facilities – This goal focuses on <br />the planning, development and operation of facilities to encourage resource-oriented recreation such as <br />fishing, hunting, boating, camping and swimming. <br />Goals for playgrounds and fields – This goal supports the development of an integrated system of <br />playgrounds, courts and fields throughout Kittitas County. <br />Goals for recreation facilities – This goal focuses on providing an array of indoor facilities, ranging from <br />swimming pools, and gymnasiums to facilities for arts and crafts, classrooms and meeting rooms. <br />Goals for special purpose facilities that may not be provided or managed by other entities, such as the Ellensburg <br />Water Park – The goal is to provide a coordination or support role to public and private agencies that provide <br />services and opportunities that are not clearly defined or provided by traditional County services or agencies, <br />ranging from the Nature Conservancy to the Washington State Horse Park. <br />Goals for establishing design standards to ensure safety and accessibility – This goal is intended to ensure that <br />all Kittitas County facilities are designed to be safe, accessible and easy to maintain throughout the life of the <br />facility.