Parks and Recreation Master Plan

2026-11-03

Introduction The City of Spring Hill , Tennessee is requesting Statements of Qualifications from qualified consulting firms to assist the City in preparing a comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan . The selected consultant will work collaboratively with City staff , the Parks and Recreation Commission , and the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to develop a strategic plan to guide the future development , maintenance , and programming of the City ’ s parks and recreation system . The purpose of this project is to establish a clear vision , goals , and implementation strategies for parks , open space , trails , recreation facilities , and programming over the next ten ( 10 ) years . Project Overview The Parks and Recreation Master Plan will serve as a strategic planning tool for guiding policy decisions , capital investments , land acquisition , park development , and recreational programming for the next decade . The selected consultant will analyze existing park assets , identify gaps in service , engage the community , and develop implementable recommendations for the future growth and management of the City ' s parks and recreation system . Scope of Work The scope described below represents the minimum expected services . Respondents are encouraged to expand upon this framework based on their experience and best practices . Following selection , the City reserves the right to refine the final scope of work through negotiations with the selected consultant . 4 . 1 Project Administration The consultant shall : • Conduct an on - site project kickoff meeting with City staff . • Establish project goals , roles , communication protocols , and timeline . • Provide regular progress updates throughout the project . • Participate in periodic meetings with the Parks and Recreation Director . • Co - present project progress and findings with City staff to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen . 4 . 2 Community Engagement A robust public engagement process is essential to the success of this project . The consultant shall : • Review previous engagement materials and planning documents . • Develop a comprehensive public engagement strategy . • Facilitate stakeholder meetings , workshops , and / or focus groups . • Conduct outreach to residents , stakeholders , and park users . • Implement strategies designed to ensure participation from diverse and underrepresented populations . • Provide summaries of engagement results . 4 . 3 Resource and Data Collection The consultant shall evaluate the current state of the City ' s parks and recreation system by : • Reviewing relevant planning documents such as the Comprehensive Plan , prior Parks Master Plan , greenway plans , and Capital Improvement Plans . • Conducting an inventory and assessment of existing parks , trails , green spaces , and recreation facilities . • Comparing current resources against national park planning benchmarks . • Conducting a statistically valid community needs assessment survey . • Evaluating demographic trends using U . S . Census and other relevant data sources . • Assessing programming participation , land use trends , and opportunities for future acquisitions . 4 . 4 Needs Assessment and Analysis The consultant shall analyze collected data to : • Identify service gaps in parks , recreation facilities , and programming . • Evaluate park accessibility and geographic distribution . • Determine level - of - service standards for parks and recreation facilities .

Tennessee

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