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Strategic direction 5. Ensure program offerings continue to respond to changing user needs.

Action 5.1. Regularly evaluate program demand and adjust offerings.

Responsible Parties Potential Partners Potential funding Sources Time frame Cost Range Est.
5.1.1. Undertake a demand and capacity analysis of existing programs offered by DPR and program partners in Arlington County.
DPR Program partners Operating budget short term (0–5 $
years)

5.1.2. Continue to monitor local and national recreation trends and best practices and incorporate new and innovative recreation programs
to sustain community participation.
DPR Neighboring jurisdictions, Operating budget continuous $
regional and national park/
recreation organizations

5.1.3. Conduct public input processes to assess and implement new program innovations.
DPR DHS Operating budget continuous $$

5.1.4. Promote and increase the availability of programming that caters to diverse ages, interests, and abilities.
DPR DHS, senior and teen advocacy Operating budget continuous $$
groups

5.1.5. Increase drop-in opportunities to allow more flexibility for residents and improve program participation.
DPR APS Operating budget continuous $

Action 5.2. Implement best practices in program life cycles to maintain a culture of quality program delivery.

Responsible Parties Potential Partners Potential funding Sources Time frame Cost Range Est.
5.2.1. Document the program development process to maintain program consistency and assist in training staff.
DPR Operating budget short term $
(0–5 years)

5.2.2. For each program area, update key service attributes to reflect what is most important to users.
DPR Operating budget continuous $

Action 5.3. Periodically evaluate each program’s participation, finances, and outcomes.

Responsible Parties Potential Partners Potential funding Sources Time frame Cost Range Est.
DPR Operating budget continuous $

Action 5.4. Periodically evaluate which programs are using indoor and outdoor spaces to identify needs for
additional space and opportunities to reallocate space.

Responsible Parties Potential Partners Potential funding Sources Time frame Cost Range Est.
DPR Operating budget continuous $

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