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Calling all residents! Join a Resident Working Group to craft goals, policies and implementation actions that lead to real results in the community. Don't wait, sign-up now to help shape OV's future.JOIN HERE!
An online kick-off event for all Resident Working Group is scheduled for January 28, 2025, from 5:30-7:30 PM.
Resident working group members are encouraged to attend to meet other group members, learn about your important role and how to participate.
The OV's Path Forward Background Report, available HERE, provides key trends and conditions that should be considered when planning for OV's future.
Activities that appeal to a wide range of people and offer a low cost for entry, such as pickleball will continue to grow in popularity. Additionally, youth sport clubs will continue to grow as more focus on preparing athletes for collegiate and professional level intensifies. Exploring options to accommodate an increased demand for sports facilities will be critical.
Focus on wellness for older adults was a key trend over the past 10 years. Providing accessible programs and activities for older adults will continue to be a need in OV.
Oro Valley has a dynamic trail system for hikers, bikers, in line skaters, runners, equestrians, and other users.
Oro Valley will need to focus on renovation and redevelopment of older infrastructure using the 2021 Parks and Recreation Master Plan document as a guideline
During Phase 1 (October 2023 - October 2024), residents shared their ideas, priorities and expectations for OV's future through the BIG Community Survey, 93 events, and online discussions. The phone survey method is statistically projectable to all OV adults. This means 50% represents 20,593 residents.
The percentages represent responses to various question types. Higher percentages relate to questions where residents rated specific options. Low percentages relate to open-ended questions that allowed a wide variety of responses.
A summary of resident responses is available HERE with key points shown below:
Statistically projectable survey responses
Common phrases from
events and online
Describing OV
74% think OV should be known as an outdoor/recreational community
Priorities
68% prioritized increasing bike or pedestrian connections
Sidewalks everywhere, more bike paths, better connectivity, more hiking trails, walkability
58% prioritized increasing the number of trails
56% increasing bike or pedestrian routes
4% of suggestions were related to improving parks
Indoor options, shade, accessibility, amenities for all ages, amenities to support various sports and activities
The draft guiding principle is based on the community guidance provided during Phase 1. Underlined words were derived directly from resident responses.
Grow OV’s outdoor and recreational opportunities:
Increase opportunities and improve the user experience at park and rec facilities, especially during the hot summer months
Provide accessible recreational options for all ages and abilities
Support a variety of sports and activities
Expand bike, pedestrian, and trail connectivity
Calling all residents! Join a Resident Working Group to craft goals, policies and implementation actions that lead to real results in the community. Don't wait, sign-up now to help shape OV's future.JOIN HERE!
An online kick-off event for all Resident Working Group is scheduled for January 28, 2025, from 5:30-7:30 PM.
Resident working group members are encouraged to attend to meet other group members, learn about your important role and how to participate.
The OV's Path Forward Background Report, available HERE, provides key trends and conditions that should be considered when planning for OV's future.
Activities that appeal to a wide range of people and offer a low cost for entry, such as pickleball will continue to grow in popularity. Additionally, youth sport clubs will continue to grow as more focus on preparing athletes for collegiate and professional level intensifies. Exploring options to accommodate an increased demand for sports facilities will be critical.
Focus on wellness for older adults was a key trend over the past 10 years. Providing accessible programs and activities for older adults will continue to be a need in OV.
Oro Valley has a dynamic trail system for hikers, bikers, in line skaters, runners, equestrians, and other users.
Oro Valley will need to focus on renovation and redevelopment of older infrastructure using the 2021 Parks and Recreation Master Plan document as a guideline
During Phase 1 (October 2023 - October 2024), residents shared their ideas, priorities and expectations for OV's future through the BIG Community Survey, 93 events, and online discussions. The phone survey method is statistically projectable to all OV adults. This means 50% represents 20,593 residents.
The percentages represent responses to various question types. Higher percentages relate to questions where residents rated specific options. Low percentages relate to open-ended questions that allowed a wide variety of responses.
A summary of resident responses is available HERE with key points shown below:
Statistically projectable survey responses
Common phrases from
events and online
Describing OV
74% think OV should be known as an outdoor/recreational community
Priorities
68% prioritized increasing bike or pedestrian connections
Sidewalks everywhere, more bike paths, better connectivity, more hiking trails, walkability
58% prioritized increasing the number of trails
56% increasing bike or pedestrian routes
4% of suggestions were related to improving parks
Indoor options, shade, accessibility, amenities for all ages, amenities to support various sports and activities
The draft guiding principle is based on the community guidance provided during Phase 1. Underlined words were derived directly from resident responses.
Grow OV’s outdoor and recreational opportunities:
Increase opportunities and improve the user experience at park and rec facilities, especially during the hot summer months
Provide accessible recreational options for all ages and abilities
