2026 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan

Welcome to the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan update project!

Parks, open space, and recreation are essential to Renton’s vibrant and healthy future. Every six years, the Parks and Recreation Department collaborates with the community, partners, and stakeholders to update Renton's Parks, Recreation, and Natural Areas Plan. As part of this update, we're also renaming it the "Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan" (or PROS Plan).

This PROS Plan update will assess the current state of our facilities and programs, incorporate community input and feedback, identify service gaps, and propose strategies, projects, and programs to address those gaps. These strategies, along with a prioritized capital improvement plan, will be finalized in the PROS Plan, which we aim to complete and adopt in early 2026.

What's Guiding this PROS Plan Update?

As Renton’s population grows and changes, so do the challenges and opportunities in supporting community well-being. In late 2025, the Parks and Recreation Department developed a new mission statement, guided in part by the National Recreation and Park Association’s (NRPA) three strategic pillars and aligned with park investments in the 2025–2026 biennium.

Parks and Recreation Mission: To provide exceptional parks and recreational opportunities that enrich the health, wellness, and quality of life for all Renton residents, while ensuring equitable access and preserving our natural resources and city’s history.

As part of this PROS Plan update, the mission statement, as well as the programmatic vision and goals for the future, will be revisited and refined.

Where Are We Now?

PROS Plan Development Underway! Work is actively underway on the updated PROS Plan, which will capture the process behind the update and dive into key findings such as community needs, park conditions, and recommendations for meeting those needs over time.

So far, we’ve taken a close look at our current park system, programming, revenue streams, and other important factors to understand how well Renton’s parks and recreation system and program is serving the community today. This analysis, paired with the significant feedback we’ve received through a robust community engagement process, will guide recommendations for both short- and long-term investments, along with funding strategies to support them.

All of this work will come together in a draft plan, available for public review in fall 2025.

Additional Information

Check out the PROS Plan Update FAQs for additional information.

CLICK here or the image below for a StoryMap that will be updated throughout the project with even more information!

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We’re entering the final phase of the PROS Plan update! Click the “SUBSCRIBE” button below to receive updates as we release the draft plan this fall (2025) and the final plan in early 2026.