1. City of Hillsdale & Hillsdale Township

2.  Location  Socioeconomic Summary  Population History & Projections  Age & Sex of the Population  Household & Family Composition  Racial & Ethnic Composition  Disabilities of Residents  Income  The Health of Residents

3.  Authorization  Organizational Structure  Sources of Funding  Parks and Recreation Budgeting  Relationships with Other Recreation Providers  Awareness of Recreational Opportunities & Facilities CITY RECREATION STRUCTURE HILLSDALE CITY COUNCIL DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES RECREATION DEPARTMENT PLANNING COMMISSION JOINT RECREATION PLANNING STRUCTURE CITY OF HILLSDALE PLANNING COMMISSION JOINT RECREATION PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE HILLSDALE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

4.  Municipal Facilities  County Facilities  School Facilities  Private and Quasi-Public Facilities  State Parks  Other Local Parks  Trails and Sidewalks  Shopping and Eating  National & State Historical Sites

5.  Recreational Programming  Soils  Topography  Land Use  Water Resources

6.  Description of the Planning Process  Description of the Public Input Process  Surveys  Residential Recreation Survey  Student Recreation Surveys  3rd through 8th graders  Kindergartners through 2nd graders  Senior Recreation Surveys  Proposed Trail Network  One Month Review Period  Joint Recreation Planning Advisory Committee Meetings  Hillsdale County and the Region 2 Planning Commission  Public Hearing

7.  Mission Statement  To work collaboratively to provide diverse, year-round recreational opportunities for all, enhance our natural setting and make the Hillsdale area a destination for recreation.  Goals & Objectives  Enhance current and develop new opportunities for Hillsdale area residents and visitors to participate in a variety of recreational activities.  Create a community identity that enhances the City's and Township's positive attributes and natural resources.  Improve the area park system by enhancing existing facilities and planning for expansion of additional recreational spaces.  Expansion and improvement of trails in the City and Township.  Background Information

8.  Action Program  Develop viable/informational website with links to other sites within the County  Create and promote a signature festival in the area  Work with schools on the development of nature centers and environmental projects  Continue to work on expansion of recreational programs and opportunities  Develop a way finding signage system throughout the community  Continue renovation and development in the Baw Beese Park System as well as other area parks  Work on trails connectivity throughout the county  Background Information