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The memorandum discusses the Citywide Sustainable Park Maintenance Annual Report, detailing the status of San José's park system, which includes 215 parks and 65 miles of urban trails. It highlights the environmental, health, social, and economic benefits of parks, while also addressing challenges such as aging infrastructure, limited funding, and increased usage. The report includes data from the Park Condition Assessment (PCA), showing a slight decrease in average scores, and emphasizes the importance of community feedback in shaping maintenance strategies. The Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is committed to sustainable stewardship and improving park conditions through collaborative efforts and targeted resource allocation.
Key points
San José has a park system of 215 parks covering 3,621 acres.
The parks provide environmental, health, social, and economic benefits.
Challenges include aging infrastructure, limited funding, and increased usage.
The average Park Condition Assessment (PCA) score decreased from 87.8% to 87.4%.
Community feedback is integral to shaping maintenance strategies.
PRNS aims to enhance park conditions through collaboration and targeted resource allocation.
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COMMITTEE AGENDA: ITEM: 2/13/25 (d)1 TO: NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES FROM: Jon Cicirelli AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE SUBJECT: See below Approved DATE: January 27, 2025 Date: 2/6/2025 SUBJECT: Citywide Sustainable Park Maintenance Annual Report RECOMMENDATION Accept a status report on citywide sustainable park maintenance, including current service levels and areas of improvement. BACKGROUND The City of San José (City) boasts a park system comprising 215 parks covering 3,621 acres (1,801 developed) and 65 miles of urban trails, which are responsibility of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS). The City's parks provide significant environmental, health, social, and economic benefits, enhancing quality of life and community well-being while supporting Climate Smart San José goals.1 Parks improve air quality, manage stormwater, and mitigate urban heat through green infrastructure, such as trees and native gardens, which also foster biodiversity. They encourage physical activity, mental wellness, and community connections through recreational spaces, events, and programs. Economically, wellmaintained parks increase property values and attract businesses and...
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The document outlines the Park Maintenance Standards for the City of San Jose, detailing responsibilities, maintenance requirements, and specific standards for various park features. It includes sections on park maintenance, definitions, policies, and detailed standards for attributes such as athletic courts, fields, benches, dog parks, and more. The standards emphasize cleanliness, safety, functionality, and aesthetic conditions across all park sites.
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The responsibility for park maintenance lies with the Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS).
Maintenance standards specify minimum workmanship requirements and are used for annual assessments and inspections.
Policies include health and safety measures, graffiti management, and cleanliness standards.
Detailed standards cover various park features including athletic courts, fields, benches, dog parks, and more.
Each section specifies cleanliness, functionality, and aesthetic requirements for park features.
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2023 Park Maintenance Standards Table of Contents 01 1. Introduction; 2. Park Maintenance; and 3. References 02 4. Definitions 03 5. Policies Across Park Site Features 04 6. Detailed Standards 21 04 6.1 Athletic Courts 05 6.2 Athletic Fields 06 6.3 Benches, Tables, & BBQs 06 6.4 Bike Parks 07 6.5 Developed Unirrigated Land 08 6.6 Dog Parks 09 6.7 Drinking Fountains 10 6.8 Exercise Stations/Par-courses 11 6.9 Hardscape 12 6.10 Miscellaneous Buildings (Not Restrooms) 13 6.11 Ornamental or Landscaped Beds 14 6.12 Parking Lots 15 6.13 Playgrounds 16 6.14 Restrooms 17 6.15 Skate Parks 18 6.16 Trees 19 6.17 Turf (Natural Turf only) 20 6.18 Undeveloped areas within Parkland 20 6.19 Waste Receptacles 20 6.20 Water Management Additional Notes PARK MAINTENANCE STANDARDS 1. Introduction The responsibility for the City of San Jose’ park system lies with the Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services, PRNS. The Parks Division of PRNS maintains and operates the park system, connecting people to healthy lifestyles and nature, offering equitable access to public life, and contributing to San José’s identity with unique destinations and events. Parks and trails are maintained by...
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This document contains the 2024 Park Condition Assessment Scores by Park, organized by Council District. It lists various parks along with their assessment scores from 2021 to 2024, showing the percentage scores for each year.
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The document is titled '2024 Park Condition Assessment Scores by Park'.
It includes parks from multiple Council Districts.
Each park has assessment scores listed for the years 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Scores are presented as percentages.
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2/13/2025 NSE Sustainable Parks Maintenance Memorandum ATTACHMENT B 2024 Park Condition Assessment Scores by Park Council District 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 Page 1 of 7 Name Calabazas Park Frank M. Santana Park Gleason Park Gullo Park Hathaway Park John Mise Park Marijane Hamann Park Murdock Park Payne Ave Friendship Park Rainbow Park San Tomas Park Saratoga Creek Park Starbird Park Basking Ridge Park Charlotte Commons Chynoweth Park Coy Park Danna Rock Park Edenvale Community Center Edenvale Garden Park Golden Oak Park Great Oaks Park Meadows Park Melody Park Metcalf Park Miner Park Palmia Park Parkview I Park Parkview III Park Piercy Park Raleigh Park Ramac Park Shady Oaks Park Silver Leaf Park Vista Park Waterford Park Backesto Park Bestor Art Park Bonita Park Brenda Lopez Memorial Plaza 2021 67% 92% 100% 100% 85% 74% 89% 80% 2022 91% 81% 91% 89% 83% 95% 87% 88% 2023 95% 99% 96% 94% 80% 82% 90% 75% 54% 91% 80% 83% 94% 90% 79% 95% 81% 100% 97% 73% 71% 76% 84% 94% 95% 88% 98% 98% 77% 89% 71% 85% 81% 94% 96% 85% 94% 87% 97% 74% 80% 78% 77% 96% 99% 91% 82% 95% 95% 87% 86% 89% 86% 89% 97% 83% 89% 96% 97% 58% 91% 66% 46% 86% 95%...
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The document is titled '2024 Park Condition Assessment Analyses' and is part of the 'NSE Sustainable Parks Maintenance Memorandum' dated 2/13/2025. It provides an overview of the assessment of park facilities, indicating that a total of 266 facilities were assessed. The citywide PCA average is reported at 87.4%, while the parks PCA average is 86.9%. In 2024, 72 park facilities were maintained under contract, while 153 were maintained by park maintenance staff.
Key points
Total facilities assessed: 266
Citywide PCA average: 87.4%
Parks PCA average: 86.9%
72 park facilities were contract maintained
153 park facilities were maintained by park maintenance staff
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2/13/2025 NSE Sustainable Parks Maintenance Memorandum ATTACHMENT C 2024 Park Condition Assessment Analyses 266 Total Facilities Assessed 87.4% 20 Citywide PCA Average Amenities Measured 86.9% Parks PCA Average Page 1 of 3 2/13/2025 NSE Sustainable Parks Maintenance Memorandum ATTACHMENT C 2024 Park Condition Assessment Analyses Page 2 of 3 2/13/2025 NSE Sustainable Parks Maintenance Memorandum ATTACHMENT C 2024 Park Condition Assessment Analyses In 2024, 72 Park facilities were Contract maintained and 153 were maintained by Park Maintenance Staff. Page 3 of 3
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This document outlines the Trail Maintenance Standards for the City of San José's trail system, managed by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS). It details maintenance responsibilities, cleanliness standards, and safety policies for various park amenities, including trails, benches, drinking fountains, landscaped areas, and waste receptacles. The document emphasizes the importance of health and safety, cleanliness, and the absence of graffiti across all park features.
Key points
The responsibility for the trail system lies with the Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS).
Maintenance standards specify minimum workmanship requirements for park-maintained amenities.
Unsafe litter and graffiti are not tolerated and must be reported.
Cleanliness standards are set for trails, benches, drinking fountains, landscaped areas, and waste receptacles.
Health and safety are prioritized, with a 'safety first' policy in place.
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2/13/2025 NSE Memorandum: Sustainable Parks Maintenance Attachment D Trail Maintenance Standards 1.0 Introduction The responsibility for the City of San José’s trail system lies with the Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services, PRNS. The Parks Division of PRNS maintains and operates the park system, connecting people to healthy lifestyles and nature, offering equitable access to public life, and contributing to San José’s identity with unique destinations and events. Parks and trails are maintained by park maintenance employees and contractors working seven days per week and through partnerships with Public Works and Capital Maintenance. 2.0 Parks Maintenance This provides the maintenance standards or requirements employed by parks maintenance personnel in performing their daily work. It specifies minimum workmanship requirements. These standards are also employed in the annual Trail Condition Assessment, TCA, and for periodic inspection of trails. This covers maintenance items only for park-maintained amenities. Capital features are covered in other documents. 3.0 References 4.0 Definitions 4.1 Debris: limbs, rocks and various natural and/or organic materials....
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The document is a Citywide Sustainable Park Maintenance Annual Report presented to the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee. It includes information on the park system, benefits of parks, assessment standards, and survey results. The report highlights the importance of parks and outlines various assessments conducted to measure park conditions and maintenance efforts.
Key points
The report covers a city park system with 3,621 acres of parkland and 215 parks.
It discusses the environmental, health, social, economic, and educational benefits of parks.
Each park amenity has measurable standards that are assessed in multiple ways.
Annual park condition assessments are conducted across 20 categories with a pass/fail standard.
A public survey aligned with parks maintenance standards received responses from 292 individuals.
Trail condition assessments are being piloted with 10 categories across eight trail reaches.
The report mentions ongoing feedback loops including monthly inspections and daily maintenance.
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Citywide Sustainable Park Maintenance Annual Report Neighborhood Services and Education Committee (NSE) February 13, 2025 Avi Yotam, Deputy Director Torie O’Reilly, Division Manager Claire Cioni, Program Manager Steven Castillo, Gardener Snapshot of City Park System 3,621 Acres of Parkland 215 Parks 65 Miles of Trails 2 Why Parks are Important Environmental Benefits Health and Wellness Benefits Social and Community Benefits Economic Benefits Educational Benefits 3 Standards • Each park amenity has a standard • Each amenity is assessed in multiple ways • Standards are measurable • Standards are the same at all parks 4 Measuring Our Efforts Annual Park Condition Assessments • 20 Categories • Pass/Fail Standards • Teams of 2-3 Staff • 266 Facilities 5 Public Survey • 17 Categories aligned with Parks Maintenance Standards • 1-5 Scale • 292 Respondents Trail Condition Assessment (Pilot 2024) • 10 Categories • Eight Trail Reaches Ongoing Feedback Loop • Monthly Inspections • Daily Park Maintenance • Park Concerns • Council Office Meetings Park Condition Assessment Results 6 Park Condition Assessment Results 7 Park Condition Assessment Results 8 Striving for Equity 9 Public Survey...
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The letter from San Jose Parks Advocates addresses the inadequacies in park funding and maintenance in San Jose. It highlights issues such as lowered maintenance standards, historic inequities in funding calculations, the need for more intense maintenance in heavily used parks, and the lack of funding for increased vandalism and environmental cleanup. The letter emphasizes that current funding levels are insufficient to meet the needs of the parks, which are crucial for community health and safety.
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Lower maintenance standards were implemented in 2021 due to funding limitations.
New parks receive higher budget allocations compared to older parks, leading to underfunding.
Heavily used parks require more maintenance than is currently funded.
Funding does not account for costs related to vandalism, camping, or drug use cleanup.
Fire risks on undeveloped land are increasing and require additional funding.
Public art lacks a repair budget, leading to further unfunded costs.
San Jose's park maintenance system is fragile and reactive due to inadequate funding.
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Yes on Parks! February 11, 2025 Chairman Ortiz and Vice Chair Doan Councilmembers Cohen, Candelas and Campos RE: NSE 2/13/25 Item 1 Councilmembers, San Jose Parks Advocates is an alliance of park passionate people who live throughout the city. The mission of our park alliance is to champion the public’s interest in outstanding parks, recreation, and open spaces - key to making San Jose a healthy, vibrant and sustainable city for all. Our vision of a great San Jose is one with both great parks and great community and recreation centers. The Business Intelligence (BI) serves staff well in managing limited resources. Frontline maintenance staff is to be commended for their heroic efforts. The Park Condition Score is a limited point-in-time measurement tool that serves for council accountability. However, the new lower 2021 scoring standards masks a fundamental problem—San Jose’s parks are inadequately funded. Key points: • Lower Standards with Higher Scores Mask Problems. The park maintenance standards were lowered in 2021 to match current funding levels. Maintenance staff was unable to reach acceptable levels on the prior standards, so standards were reduced. When old-timers say...