Ord 2019-012/adopting the 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan

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Action A-1.3. Evaluate opportunities to increase the number of rugby and lacrosse fields. As set out in Figure 3.24, Participation in Athletic Association or Recreation League, on page 86,there is a demand for both rugby and lacrosse fields in San Marcos,with roughly two percent of survey respondents currently participating in these sports. Moreover, Figure 3.25, Importance of Providing or Adding Athletic-Related Facilities in San Marcos Parks, shows that almost half of respondents would like to see multi-purpose recreation fields for field hockey, lacrosse, kickball, and other similar activities. Action A-1.4. Identify additional opportunities for increasing recreation practice space in the City's park system. Around 14 percent of survey respondents participate in adult softball leagues, adult volleyball leagues, and adult rugby leagues (see Figure 3.24, Participation in Athletic Association or Recreation League).Additionally, almost half of respondents stated that adult baseball and softball fields are needed in the City(see Figure 3.25, Importance of Providing or Adding Athletic-Related Facilities in San Marcos Parks). Action A-1.5. Initiate discussions with local youth sports leagues to reexamine partnership responsibilities. ® Discussions between the City and local youth sports leagues are needed to reexamine partnership obligations, particularly to ensure adequate City funds are available to perform tasks that serve the needs of the San Marcos community. Items to discuss include who is responsible for maintaining the in-fields and end of season cleaning. Leagues should be encouraged to increase their supplemental assistance for tournaments(i.e., restrooms,trash pickup, and supplies). Action A-1.6. Evaluate opportunities to establish a public private partnership(PPP)to increase the provision of tournaments in the City. By increasing the number of baseball and softball tournaments in the City,visitors will need to stay over night in hotels for these events. As a result, the City would benefit from this partnership between the San Marcos CISD and the PARD through the hotel occupancy tax. Action A-1.7. Evaluate opportunities to locate and create a consolidated activities district. The proposed activity district would contain adult sports such as unicycle football, basketball,volleyball, roller derby, and bicycle polo.The district would also contain a music venue, skating rink, and space for farmers markets.The consolidated district would be a unique destination amenity for tournaments and regional league play. Chapter 3 I System Analysis, Needs, and Recommendations 89