Presentation and discussion regarding the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and of the final recommendations by Kimley-Horn and Associates. Summary: In January 2024, the City kicked off the process to

2.A
CITY OF BUCKEYE
Council Workshop Agenda
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
MEETING DATE: 05/20/25
AGENDA ITEM: 2.A. CSD Parks &
Recreation Master Plan
DATE PREPARED: 05/15/25
DISTRICT NO.: All
STAFF LIAISON: Miranda Gomez, Community Services Director,
mgomez@buckeyeaz.gov, (623) 349-6353; Robert Wisener, Deputy Director,
rwisener@buckeyeaz.gov, (623) 349-6621
DEPARTMENT: Community Services
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Workshop Item
TIME NEEDED: 1 hour
ACTION/MOTION: (This language identifies the formal motion to be made by the Council) 
Presentation and discussion regarding the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and of the final
recommendations by Kimley-Horn and Associates. 
SUMMARY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
In January 2024, the City kicked off the process to update the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, which
was last adopted by Council in 2016.  Since beginning the process, the consultant Kimley-Horn and
Associates conducted a robust public input and engagement process to ensure the plan reflected the
needs of Buckeye residents and stakeholders.  The public input process included a variety of methods,
including attending city special events, issuing both statistically valid and non-statistically valid surveys,
holding focus group and stakeholder meetings, and two rounds of public meetings with the first round in
spring 2024 followed by the second round in fall 2024.  The input received shaped the plan's
recommendations that will provide the vision and framework for how the City grows parks and recreation
facilities and programs over the next ten years and beyond.
The plan's themes and overarching goals were presented to Buckeye City Council on September 17,
2024.  The draft plan and executive summary were both submitted to Mayor and Councilmembers for
their review and feedback in early April 2025.  
The Community Services Advisory Board made a motion to recommend approval to Buckeye City
Council on May 7, 2025 and the Planning and Zoning Commission likewise passed a motion on May 13,
2025.  
BENEFITS:
The Parks and Recreation Master Plan provides the blueprint for the growth and expansion of the parks
and recreation system, which includes such parks as Skyline Regional Park, Sundance Park, and Earl
Edgar Park along with three recreation facilities and the aquatic center in downtown Buckeye.  These
parks and facilities enhance the quality of life for Buckeye residents.  The Parks and Recreation Master
Plan forecasts the growth in population and the associated need for additional parks and recreation
facilities and programs.  
FUTURE ACTION:
The Parks and Recreation Master Plan will be brought back to Council with a possible motion to approve
the plan on June 3, 2025.  
After approval, the Community Services Department will begin working on the strategic implementation

items recommended in the plan. 
FINANCIAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
NA
CURRENT FISCAL YEAR TOTAL COST:
NA
Items related to a project or facility location must include an attached vicinity map for Council
Review.
ATTACHMENTS:
Buckeye Parks & Recreation Master Plan Executive Summary Final 5-5-2025 Reduced.pdf
Buckeye Parks & Recreation Master Plan Entire Final 5-5-2025 Reduced.pdf