Parks & Recreation Master Plan

Widefield School District 3 Parks and Recreation Department is soliciting proposals from qualified professional planning consultants to prepare a comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan, with proposals due September 30, 2026.

The scope encompasses needs assessment, community engagement, facility inventory and analysis, and development of a strategic master plan with recommendations for parks and recreation facilities and programming. The consultant team must demonstrate experience in comprehensive park master planning, community planning processes, and recreation facility assessment. Deliverables include planning materials, reports, and associated work products; the consultant is expected to present findings to the District's Parks and Recreation Board and attend public meetings throughout the planning process.

The anticipated project timeline spans 12–18 months from contract execution through final delivery, with an initial kickoff meeting, multiple community engagement phases, and draft plan review periods. The District anticipates funding this project through existing Parks and Recreation Department budgets or grant funding sources.

Selection will be based on qualifications, experience with similar projects, proposed methodology, and fee structure. Cost proposals are evaluated as part of the selection criteria. Pricing is to be determined through the proposal submission process; no fixed budget range or contract value is specified in the available materials.