Project Timeline & Tasks
Our approach includes two phases of work comprised of a total of seven tasks, between January and December of 2025
Phase 1
DATA INVENTORY/ ANALYSIS & NEEDS ASSESSMENT
(January - April)
TASK 1
Project Discovery
WHAT: Kickoff the project, collect relevant data, review previous plans, launch this website, assemble base mapping, meet with our Focus Group for the first time.
January - March
TASK 2
Engagement (Phase I)
WHAT: Facilitate roundtable chats with stakeholders, host a first community meeting, conduct a statistically-valid survey.
February - April
TASK 3
Data Collection
WHAT: Summarize what we heard from the community, conduct a demographic and recreation trends analysis, benchmark best practices related to national trends, meet with our Focus Group a second time.
March - April
Phase 2
VISIONING/ STRATEGY & DEVELOPMENT
(April - November)
TASK 4
Data Analysis & Summary of Findings
WHAT: Compare BGPR Department with peer agencies, develop a SWOT Analysis, review/edit park type classifications, review outdoor and education programming, conduct a department organizational review, look at partnerships.
April - May
TASK 5
Engagement (Phase II)
WHAT: Facilitate follow-up roundtable chats with stakeholders, host a second community meeting, host events/gatherings at BGPR Parks.
May - November
TASK 6
Draft Master Plan
TASK 7
Final Master Plans & Presentations
WHAT: Draft the Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Master Plan document, outlining recommendations, summarizing the analysis conducting, and detailing the community’s vision for BGPR based on engagement results.
August - November
WHAT: Compile and edit the plan’s ideas into an understandable, highly graphic, and action-oriented document. Share with the Focus Group and the community through this website.