Hillsborough County Comprehensive Plan
Recreation and Open Space Element (ROSE)
Update
Parks, Recreation & Conservation Board
April 22, 2021
Melissa Dickens, AICP
 Background and context
 Overview of process and language
updates
 New language highlights
 Future steps and timing
 Feedback and comments on draft
language
Today’s Discussion
 Part of the adopted Unincorporated
Hillsborough County Comprehensive Plan
 Comprehensive Plan provides long-range
policy direction for the County and the
overall community
 Last major update to overall Comprehensive
Plan was 2008, Recreation and Open Space
Element language had limited updates at
that time
 Opportunity for innovation, collaboration and
modernization
Recreation and Open Space Element Introduction
Background
• Phased approach to update
• Developed collaboratively with Parks &
Recreation and Conservation &
Environmental Lands Management
teams
• April plan amendment cycle
• Significant updates:
• Modernize and update the language
• Incorporate best practices
• Integrate and support master
planning efforts
Parks and Comprehensive Planning
Best Practices
Update Incorporates Other Planning Efforts
Parks Master Plan 2017-2027
CELM Master Plan
Other Parks Planning Documents
Other Parks-Related Comp Plan
Language
Current adopted ROSE
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 Equity and inclusivity incorporated into all aspects of
parks planning
 Access for all community members
 Integrating parks within the built environment and
coordinating with other aspects of planning
 Programming to enhance community health and
tailored to community needs
 Inclusive engagement and feedback opportunities
 Ecotourism and sports tourism
 Balancing maintenance vs. acquisition, criteria for
acquisition
 Green practices and environmental protection
Updated ROSE Language - Highlights
Ensure an integrated system of recreation and
resource-based parks that are accessible,
inclusive, equitable, and enhance quality of life
for residents and visitors in the community
Overall Goal
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1. Provide an adequately sited and maintained system of recreational parks, conservation
parks, preserves and trails
2.
Integrate parks with other aspects of the built environment to enhance the overall
community
3. Promote strategic and complementary public and private partnerships
4. Provide diverse recreational programming opportunities that reflect community needs,
promote community health, facilitate athletic and outdoor activities, and support tourism
5. Ensure safe and equitable access for all members of the community
6. Continue an inclusive engagement strategy enable and opportunities for ongoing
community feedback and input.
7. Ensure the long-term fiscal sustainability of parks and recreation facilities via traditional
and innovative funding and financing tools
Summarized Objectives
Amendment Timeline
April
•Finalize draft
•Parks, Recreation
& Conservation
Board review
•Crosswalks
developed showing
new vs. old
language
May
•Project website
•Solicit feedback
and input from the
community
•Public and
stakeholder review
and meetings
June
•Planning
Commission Briefing
•BOCC Workshop
•Make any
recommended
changes to language
August
•Planning
Commission
Recommendation
•BOCC Transmittal
October
•Plan Amendment
Adoption
 Comments on update components or draft
language
 1 goal, 7 objectives and 60 policies
 Future engagement opportunities
 Written comments: dickensm@plancom.org
Draft Language – Feedback and Discussion
Hillsborough County Comprehensive Plan
Recreation and Open Space Element (ROSE)
Update
Parks, Recreation & Conservation Board
April 22, 2021
Melissa Dickens, AICP