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| Sponsoring Agency | |
| Parks & Recreation Department | |
| Master Plan |
II. Supply Analysis
| Parks & Recreation Department | |
| Other agencies offering recreation services |
III. Population Analysis
| Population growth and distribution | |
| Age, ethnicity, income, education, gender and occupation |
IV. Needs Assessment
| Random citizen demand for recreation services | |
| Nonrandom citizen demand for recreational services | |
| Program participation data |
| Standards for park & recreation agencies |
| Specific agency action plan | |
| Time frame for agency action plan |
VII. Cost Analysis & Financial Strategies
| Park and Recreation Department budget history | |
| Budget comparisons with other similar departments in other cities | |
| Estimated costs for Master Plan recommendations |
VIII. Implementation Plan
| Actions of highest priority | |
| Other recommendations |
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