Title
2025 OPARD Year in Review
Recommended Action
Information only.
Report
Issue:
Receive update on Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation's 2025 Performance Metrics.
Staff Contact:
Sylvana Niehuser, Director of Parks, Arts and Recreation, 360.753.8068
Presenter(s):
Sylvana Niehuser, Director of Parks, Arts and Recreation
Background and Analysis:
The Department uses performance measures to determine and communicate levels of success in delivering services to the community. This data-based approach measures whether the Department is meeting expectations in many different areas such as park acres, park condition, recreation activities, and access to art. The Department uses the performance metrics to help inform data-centered decisions, improve ability to tell data stories, improve performance, and demonstrate progress towards achieving the community's vision.
The City of Olympia Performance Measures Dashboard went live last year on the City's website. This online data dashboard showcases the city-wide metrics categorized by Comprehensive Plan Focus Area as well as Department measures. The Department has 20 measures that will be updated annually. The 2025 data has been uploaded and will be reviewed in more detail with the Committee.
Climate Analysis:
Performance metrics related to both parks and art pieces being located within a 1/2 mile of residents encourages fewer vehicle miles for people to access recreation and art amenities in Olympia.
Equity Analysis:
Performance measures related to equity, inclusion and belonging for OPARD are currently under development.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Community members in general are interested in Olympia's parks, arts and recreation services. The ability to showcase OPARD's performance metrics on an interactive, virtual platform is conducive to easier access for community members.
Options:
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Financial Impact:
The software cost is a shared expense between multiple city depa...
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