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