Components of a Master Plan

Master Plan's vary with the community or organization which produces it but most have a common core of information. The common components of a Master Plan are shown below. An example of a Master Plan can be viewed at American Falls Master Plan. Complete the readings and assignments which appear as hyperlinks in the information below.

I. Goals and Objectives
bulletSponsoring Agency
bulletParks & Recreation Department
bulletMaster Plan

II. Supply Analysis
bulletParks & Recreation Department
bulletOther agencies offering recreation services

III. Population Analysis
bulletPopulation growth and distribution
bulletAge, ethnicity, income, education, gender and occupation

IV. Needs Assessment
bulletRandom citizen demand for recreation services
bulletNonrandom citizen demand for recreational services
bulletProgram participation data

V. Standards Analysis
bulletStandards for park & recreation agencies

VI. Agency Action Plan
bulletSpecific agency action plan
bulletTime frame for agency action plan

VII. Cost Analysis & Financial Strategies
bulletPark and Recreation Department budget history
bulletBudget comparisons with other similar departments in other cities
bulletEstimated costs for Master Plan recommendations

VIII. Implementation Plan
bulletActions of highest priority
bulletOther recommendations

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