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Chapter 2: Existing Conditions and Community Needs
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Bikeways, Trails, Parks and Recreation Master Plan
RECREATION FACILITIES
Recreation Facilities: Key Findings
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There is strong demand for additional field capacity, gymnasium spaces
and aquatic facilities
. The City already enjoys high levels of aquatic service
on a per capita basis but peak hours at the pools are often crowded.
Community members support joint use agreements with schools to help
address these needs.
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Morgan Hill is planning to expand its regional sports park facilities
including improved OSC /AC parking and expansion of the CRC. This will
support its continued growth as a tourism destination.
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The City is well-positioned to develop a sand volleyball complex.
Sand
volleyball is a fast-growing sport. However, few dedicated facilities have been
developed in Northern California or the country at large.
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There is strong support for further developing the City’s historical and
cultural resources,
including adapting and enhancing Villa Mira Monte as a
History Park to preserve and educate the community.
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Local access to regional facilities
is critically important to Morgan Hill.
Access to existing facilities should be protected and enhanced, and local access
should be guaranteed for any new developments.
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Balancing cost recovery and community access is essential
for operation
of the City’s recreation facilities. Given the City’s limited discretionary general