1. Lindsay Woods Administrative Operations Manager l_woods@hesperiaparks.com (760) 244-5488

2. What is the Hesperia Recreation and Park District? HRPD is an independent special district created in 1957 by Hesperia area residents to provide recreation facilities and programs for the proper use of leisure time and conservation of the recreational and open space resources of the area. HRPD is located in the High Desert region of Southern California and encompasses approximately 125 square miles, primarily within the City of Hesperia, but including some of the unincorporated areas of Summit Valley and Oak Hills.

3. Joint Use Agreement Overview Formal JUA’s are great if they are kept simple. The process may kill or greatly delay the project. Informal JUA’s can have a higher degree of risk, exposure or feeling of vulnerability. Remember the KISS principle.

4. The Road to Success Positive Attitude Committed Politicians and Decision Makers Ability to work together and through the issues. Keeping Focused Greatest Good for the Greatest Number

5. Bringing it all Together Tri Agency Committee Committee Makeup Purpose Community Service Shared Resources Increased Benefit Reduced Expenses

6. Recreation is…. Essential to personal health. Key to balanced human development Reduces anti-social behavior Builds strong families and healthy communities. Reduces social service, police and fire costs. Parks, open space and natural areas are essential to ecological survival.

7. “Great cities are known for their great parks, and one measure of any city’s greatness is its ability to provide recreation, natural beauty, and signature open spaces for its citizens.” Will Rogers, Trust for Public Land

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