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83 <br />8. Expand the city’s capacity to maintain and grow the park <br />and trail system <br />• 8.1 - Explore partnerships to supplement the city’s capacity <br />for maintenance, programming, and improvements (work with <br />recreation clubs and associations, businesses, and other public <br />agencies) <br /> »8.1.1 - Explore opportunities for revenue generation <br /> »8.1.2 - Explore opportunities for the use of volunteers to support <br />maintenance or programs <br /> »8.1.3 - Investigate the use of bonds or tax levies to support the <br />system <br /> »8.1.4 - Work with private property owners who may be <br />interested in donating land or granting easements <br />• 8.2 - Explore staffing and departmental updates to respond to <br />increased demands on the system <br /> »8.2.1 - Create dedicated Parks and Forestry departments <br /> »8.2.2 - Create a program manager position to begin offering <br />programming in parks and preserves to activate parks, such as <br />yoga in the park or stargazing events <br />Figure 5.35: Dedicated parks and forestry <br />departments are vital to the longevity of <br />park and trail systems <br />Figure 5.36: “Yoga in the Park” allows <br />community members to enjoy nature <br />while engaging in recreational activity <br />Figure 5.37: “Movies in the Park” improve <br />social connections and provide a respite <br />from the busyness of day to day life.