Cincinnati Recreation Commission
Recreation Commission Business Plan
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| Cincinnati, Ohio | 2019 | Business Plan | ETC Institute |
In 2019, PROS Consulting, Inc. completed a Recreation Business Plan for the Cincinnati Recreation Commission, a CAPRA accredited agency and a winner of two NRPA Gold Medal awards. CRC boasts a network of citywide recreation centers which complement CRC’s variety of aquatic facilities, 2,500+ acres of CRC outdoor athletic, and playground facilities. Each year, millions of people visit CRC’s recreational facilities and enjoy many programs at indoor recreation centers and outdoor play areas. In addition, tennis attractions and premier public golf courses make CRC a top-notch organization.
The CRC desired a Programs and Facilities Business Plan to serve as a road map for the next five years and to recommend program direction, facility operations, maintenance, and capital improvements based on community needs. The plan provided an extensive overview of the system including historical context regarding CRC’s rich history and national prominence; in addition to clearly stating its current condition, needs, cost for meeting needs, and future challenges.
This Business Plan created a clear set of objectives that provided direction to CRC staff and the Board of Commissioners for a short-term, mid-term and long-term range. There were numerous steps in the project, with the following key areas of focus being foundation components.
The Business Plan was developed to equip the CRC with government business principles to guide the process. The final deliverable included a dynamic and realistic strategic action plan that created a road map to ensure long-term success and financial sustainability for the CRC, as well as action steps to support cultural vibrancy, strong social connections among communities, and quality of life for the community and businesses that make Cincinnati a great place to live.
