![]() What can we do to make them more inviting to the community, whether it be something passive like just relaxing in the green space or some of them do have ball fields and basketball courts and such,” Wilson said.įeedback from the community also showed that people want indoor facilities like an indoor ice rink or pools that are accessible year-round. “Now we need to focus on what we can do to improve them. Wilson said she was surprised to see that so many people use the smaller parks in Ithaca, like Baker Park and Strawberry Fields. More than 2.5 million people play the paddle sport in the U.S., according to the USA Pickleball Association. ![]() Two people who attended the draft plan meeting Wednesday suggested the city add pickleball courts since the sport continues to grow in popularity. Related: Kickoff event sparks initiative to bring focus to Ithaca’s public parks Hochstetler said there was a lot of desire to see the waterfront area improved and restored in Ithaca. People also said they want to see Cass Park improved and Stewart Park restored. People also want parks to be more accessible, safe and clean, low cost, with amenities year-round. ![]() So what’s missing? People surveyed said they want a natural swimming location, public restrooms downtown, trash receptacles and recycling bins in parks and more sports fields. Based on the feedback, the firm has drafted recommendations for improvements of city parks and recreational programs.Īustin Hochstetler, senior project manager for Pros Consulting, said some of the strengths of local parks are the lakefront park access, the local trail system, dedicated staff and that the local parks are well used. They have conducted surveys and held focus groups and met with local boards, groups and commissions. For about nine months, the consulting firm has been gathering feedback from residents in Ithaca and Tompkins County. ![]()
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