POLICY and REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
The Grass Valley Parks and Recreation Master Plan was developed under the guidance of the City's Parks and Recreation Commission.  The Master Plan is part of an ongoing General Plan update.  Additionally, the Master Plan addresses planned annexations, which will create additional demand for recreation needs as well as opportunities for providing parks and recreation resources.

PURPOSE OF THE MASTER PLAN
Grass Valley's parks and recreation function has historically consisted of acquiring, developing, and maintaining traditional parks.  Future recreational needs will be assessed and accommodated more effectively by following the Grass Valley Parks and Recreation Master Plan.  The Master Plan will guide the City's response to demographic changes in the community, and new developments in the field of parks and recreation management.

The purpose of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan is; to establish policy, set standards, identify and prioritize capital investments, and address operational and fiscal issues regarding parks and recreation facilities and programs in Grass Valley.  The Master Plan will become a working document for parks and recreation staff, to be used for budget planning, developer guidelines, and coordination efforts with other county agencies and districts.

NOTE:  The City Council offically changed the name of Mulcahy Field, the community park on Alta Street, to DeVere Mautino Park. 

Chapter  I	Introduction
Chapter 2	Needs Assessment
Table 3	Parkland Definitions
Table 6	Comparison of Recreational Facility Standards
Table 8	Park Standards and Needs
Table 9	Recreation Facility Standards and Needs
Chapter 3	Vision
Chapter 4	Recommendations Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4
Table 10	Bikeway and Trail Categories
Chapter 5	Funding Program