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Exhibit 1 <br />Shade Shelters Add shade to all new and • seating with shade through structures or <br />and Elements existing parks. Consider plantings <br />covering new play areas <br />shade shelters (with movable tables/chairs, <br />and outdoor fitness <br />picnic tables, or other seating) <br />equipment, adding shade <br />shade sails over play areas <br />to seating areas, and/or <br />• pergolas, gazebos, or other shaded structure <br />covering picnic areas. <br />• Canopies, umbrellas and temporary shade <br />elements in high -use parks, plazas and events <br />Identify needs to improve <br />spaces <br />shade in existing parks <br />' Added tree canopy <br />upon renovation or facility <br />replacement. <br />Improved <br />Update amenities and <br />• variety of seating options and groupings <br />Comfort & <br />furnishings to create <br />• restrooms where appropriate <br />Amenities <br />welcoming, inclusive, safe, <br />• drinking fountains/ bottle fillers/ dog drinking <br />and comfortable parks <br />dishes <br />for people of all ages and <br />• lighting <br />cultural groups. Integrate <br />• trash/recycling receptacles <br />amenities to reflect park <br />• parking <br />character. <br />• permeable paving <br />• bike racks, docking stations <br />• alternative transportation pickup/drop offs <br />• art (playable, integrated, stand-alone, and/or <br />temporary displays) <br />• signage and wayfinding <br />• interpretive elements, information kiosks <br />• WIFI <br />• co -working stations/outdoor work space <br />• multilingual or icon -based signage" <br />Integrated <br />Introduce a pollinator <br />• native plantings <br />Natural <br />patches with interpretive <br />• natural area protection/restoration <br />Areas and <br />signage in parks to <br />• habitat enhancements <br />Vegetation <br />support nature education. <br />• bioswales <br />Enhancements <br />• lawn reduction <br />Integrate natural <br />• invasive plant removal <br />elements into parks <br />• tree preservation and protection (including <br />upon renovation or <br />orchards, park forests) <br />development. <br />• successional tree plantings <br />• pollinator patches, gardens and corridors <br />• bee hives <br />Reduce turf areas where <br />. bird habitat, baths and houses <br />not used for recreation. <br />Consider replacing with <br />a range of alternative <br />plantings while <br />considering maintenance <br />needs. <br />X X X =J,,, <br />Xz X X X X X X <br />PROGRAMS AND SERVICE NEEDS <br />Santa Ana has become known for its events and recreation programs including Movies in the Park, <br />the 4th of July Celebration, scheduled classes and camps, sports league play and activities, and <br />community services. The City's facilitates these types of programs and services, including: <br />• Sports <br />• Aquatics <br />• Health, Wellness & Fitness <br />• Arts, Music & Culture <br />• Special Events <br />• Zoo Programs <br />• Special Interest & Enrichment <br />• Preschool Programs <br />• Youth Programs <br />• Teen Development & Leadership <br />• Senior Services <br />• Volunteerism <br />While the availability of recreation programming is strong in Santa Ana, there are several opportunities <br />for the City to strengthen and diversify other programs and services to meet the needs of the community. <br />Program needs are noted below. An increase in both indoor and outdoor programs will be needed. <br />Expand Special Events: As noted in outreach findings, special events are the top type of program <br />desired. More citywide, community and neighborhood -scale events, fairs, festivals, markets, and social <br />activities are needed. Specifically, community events celebrating the culture of Santa Ana are desired, <br />including exhibits, competitions, movies, garden days, parades, and local art showcases. <br />SANTA ANA PARKS MASTER PLAN CHAPTER 5: FACILITIES, TRAILS, AND PROGRAM NEEDS <br />