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FACILITIES
Complete Recreation Center Renovations per Indoor Space Needs Facility Study (if approved)
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Upgrade restrooms and locker rooms
Renovate Park and Recreation Department offices
Replace damaged and outdated furnishings and materials
Consider repurposing existing space to serve the highest demand
Description
The Recreation Center was frequently described by the Connect Phase participants as outdated, too small, and lacking the necessary amenities and spaces. When
asked why they were unsatisfied with indoor space, the most common reasons reported in the online survey were that it needed improvements to modern
amenities/technology, restrooms/locker rooms, and program and rental space appearance (over 15% of responses each). Stakeholders and staff members also
commented on the need to modernize indoor space. In addition to improvements and upgrades, a number of new and expanded amenities were identified that
necessitate an Indoor Space Needs Study to determine the future of all Department of Parks and Recreation facilities including future changes to the Recreation
Center. If the results of the study recommend that the current facility maintain its current use, the second phase of renovations to address restroom and locker room,
office, and furnishing and materials renovations can be completed. If the study suggests major changes to the Recreation Center such as a replacement of the facility
or change of use, these renovations may not be necessary as the needs will be met in other ways.
ENVISION: STRATEGIES
CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN
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