Strategic Plan

Mission Statement

The purpose of the Montgomery County Parks & Recreation Department is to develop and maintain quality parks and facilities; preserve open space and natural areas; protect environmental resources; promote healthy lifestyles; and provide recreational opportunities for all visitors and residents of Montgomery County.

Goal Statements

• By, July 2021, the Parks and Recreation department will plan, develop and provide new recreational opportunities to better serve the community needs.

Parks and Recreation Operations Program

Purpose Statement

The purpose of the Parks and Recreation Operations Program is to provide Parks and Recreation services to visitors and citizens of Montgomery County so they can enjoy clean, safe, usable, and well-maintained park facilities and recreation opportunities.

Performance Measures

Results

• Percent of facilities that are Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant (GOAL 1)
• Percent of safety inspections completed without finding a safety violation (GOAL 2)
• Percent of accident reports where injury can be attributed to the facility (GOAL 2)
• Percent of facility fees refunded due to complaints about condition, appearance and/or cleanliness of the facility (GOAL 3)
• Ratio: Number of acres per 1,000 county residents (GOAL 4)

Outputs

• Number of facilities maintained (GOAL 1)
• Number of safety inspections completed (GOAL 2)
• Number of accident reports completed (GOAL 2)
• Number of complaints responded to (GOAL 3)
• Number of acres utilized for parks and recreation activities (GOAL 4)

Demands

• Number of facilities required to be maintained (GOAL 1)
• Number of safety inspections required (GOAL 2)
• Number of accidents reported (GOAL 2)
• Number of complaints received (GOAL3)
• Number of acres of park land (GOAL 4)

Efficiencies

• Park & Recreation expenditures per capita (per Montgomery County resident)
• Expenditure per park acre