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
Residents, help craft OV's goals, policies and actions by completing the steps below:
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
Share 1. Residents stated that they would like more recreational opportunities during the hot summer months. In what ways do you think this could be achieved? on FacebookShare 1. Residents stated that they would like more recreational opportunities during the hot summer months. In what ways do you think this could be achieved? on TwitterShare 1. Residents stated that they would like more recreational opportunities during the hot summer months. In what ways do you think this could be achieved? on LinkedinEmail 1. Residents stated that they would like more recreational opportunities during the hot summer months. In what ways do you think this could be achieved? link
Resident Guidance: According to a statistically projectable survey, 74% of OV residents think OV should be known as an outdoor/recreational community. Through a survey conducted for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 36% of OV residents prioritized general improvements to existing park facilities.
Existing Conditions: Oro Valley owns and maintains 3 parks, an aquatic centers, trails, historic/cultural resources and 2 special use facilities.
Share 2.In an effort to increase recreational offerings what organizations or groups would you recommend the Town explore partnership opportunities with? on FacebookShare 2.In an effort to increase recreational offerings what organizations or groups would you recommend the Town explore partnership opportunities with? on TwitterShare 2.In an effort to increase recreational offerings what organizations or groups would you recommend the Town explore partnership opportunities with? on LinkedinEmail 2.In an effort to increase recreational offerings what organizations or groups would you recommend the Town explore partnership opportunities with? link
Resident Guidance: According to a statistically projectable survey, 74% of OV residents think OV should be known as an outdoor/recreational community. Through a survey conducted for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 36% of OV residents prioritized general improvements to existing park facilities.
Existing Conditions: Oro Valley owns and maintains 3 parks, an aquatic centers, trails, historic/cultural resources and 2 special use facilities.
Share 3. What volunteer programs could OV explore to assist in helping maintain the quality of its parks? on FacebookShare 3. What volunteer programs could OV explore to assist in helping maintain the quality of its parks? on TwitterShare 3. What volunteer programs could OV explore to assist in helping maintain the quality of its parks? on LinkedinEmail 3. What volunteer programs could OV explore to assist in helping maintain the quality of its parks? link
Resident Guidance: According to a statistically projectable survey, 74% of OV residents think OV should be known as an outdoor/recreational community. Through a survey conducted for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 36% of OV residents prioritized general improvements to existing park facilities.
Existing Conditions: Oro Valley owns and maintains 3 parks, an aquatic centers, trails, historic/cultural resources and 2 special use facilities.
Share 4. In what ways could parks, facilities and programs be more accessible to all age groups and abilities? on FacebookShare 4. In what ways could parks, facilities and programs be more accessible to all age groups and abilities? on TwitterShare 4. In what ways could parks, facilities and programs be more accessible to all age groups and abilities? on LinkedinEmail 4. In what ways could parks, facilities and programs be more accessible to all age groups and abilities? link
Share 5. What program or recreational activities are desired that are not currently being offered by the Town? on FacebookShare 5. What program or recreational activities are desired that are not currently being offered by the Town? on TwitterShare 5. What program or recreational activities are desired that are not currently being offered by the Town? on LinkedinEmail 5. What program or recreational activities are desired that are not currently being offered by the Town? link
Share 6. How should OV fund or leverage funding to increase facilities, programing and recreational activities in OV? on FacebookShare 6. How should OV fund or leverage funding to increase facilities, programing and recreational activities in OV? on TwitterShare 6. How should OV fund or leverage funding to increase facilities, programing and recreational activities in OV? on LinkedinEmail 6. How should OV fund or leverage funding to increase facilities, programing and recreational activities in OV? link
Share 7. What do you like best about OV’s trails, the Loop and multi-use paths? on FacebookShare 7. What do you like best about OV’s trails, the Loop and multi-use paths? on TwitterShare 7. What do you like best about OV’s trails, the Loop and multi-use paths? on LinkedinEmail 7. What do you like best about OV’s trails, the Loop and multi-use paths? link
Resident Guidance: According to a statistically projectable survey, 58% of OV residents prioritized increasing the number of trails, 68% prioritized increasing bike or pedestrian connections, and 54% prioritized increasing bike or pedestrian routes.
Existing Conditions: Oro Valley maintains 54.5 miles of dirt trails. Part of the Chuck Huckleberry Loop is also in Oro Valley.
Share 8. What are some challenges for OV’s trails, the Loop and multi-use paths? on FacebookShare 8. What are some challenges for OV’s trails, the Loop and multi-use paths? on TwitterShare 8. What are some challenges for OV’s trails, the Loop and multi-use paths? on LinkedinEmail 8. What are some challenges for OV’s trails, the Loop and multi-use paths? link
Resident Guidance: According to a statistically projectable survey, 58% of OV residents prioritized increasing the number of trails, 68% prioritized increasing bike or pedestrian connections, and 54% prioritized increasing bike or pedestrian routes.
Existing Conditions: Oro Valley maintains 54.5 miles of dirt trails. Part of the Chuck Huckleberry Loop is also in Oro Valley.
Share 9. How can OV’s trails, the Loop and multi-use paths be improved? on FacebookShare 9. How can OV’s trails, the Loop and multi-use paths be improved? on TwitterShare 9. How can OV’s trails, the Loop and multi-use paths be improved? on LinkedinEmail 9. How can OV’s trails, the Loop and multi-use paths be improved? link
Resident Guidance: According to a statistically projectable survey, 58% of OV residents prioritized increasing the number of trails, 68% prioritized increasing bike or pedestrian connections, and 54% prioritized increasing bike or pedestrian routes.
Existing Conditions: Oro Valley maintains 54.5 miles of dirt trails. Part of the Chuck Huckleberry Loop is also in Oro Valley.
