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Join us in shaping the future of Modesto's parks and recreation! This 10-year Master Plan will serve as a clear, user-friendly framework to guide the planning, programming, operations, maintenance, and development of our parks, open spaces, trails, and recreational facilities.

Mission Statement

We want your feedback! Please explore our project website and share your feedback using our engagement tools including a survey, ideas wall, interactive map, and a budget prioritization tool. The Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department serves the citizens of Modesto through quality recreational programming, welcoming community centers, active neighborhood engagement, a variety of cultural awareness events, inviting destinations and attractions, and planning and operation of the City’s vibrant park and trail systems.

Guiding Principles

The Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department offers numerous services and programs based on the following guiding principles: Accessibility, Inclusivity, Affordability, Equity, Diversity, Sustainability, and Flexibility.

Survey

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Budget Prioritization

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In this exercise, imagine you have been given $100 to spend across a variety of categories. We want to learn how community members allocate these funds so that we can better understand future budget priorities.

Interactive Map

Interactive map engagement tool

This interactive map is your place for sharing thoughts and suggestions on specific parks, amenities, facilities, historical & cultural services and recreation managed by the City of Modesto. Select the button in the top left corner of the map to filter the layers to see the boundaries for the city, parks, and quadrants. To add a pin, select Add Marker in the bottom right corner and drop the pin or enter the address for the location you are referencing.

Drop a pin and tell us:

  • What park do you use most often and why? (Category: Park Most Used)
  • What amenity(s) are missing from the park you use? (Category: Missing Amenity)
  • Where do you recreate? (Category: Where I Recreate)
  • Where are we missing opportunities to recreate? (Category: Places to Recreate)
  • Park or amenity needing improvement/updates? (Category: Improvement/Update)