The Erie PROST Playbook is an update to the Town's Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails (PROST) Strategic Plan, last revised in 2016. Since then, Erie has experienced significant growth. To continue providing high-quality services to the expanding community, the Parks and Recreation Department is developing the Playbook that will outline the Strategic Plan for the next decade.
This project is taking place alongside a feasibility study for a Performing Arts Center (PAC).
Purpose of the Playbook
- Establish a comprehensive PROST Strategic Plan for the Town of Erie.
- Serve as a guiding framework to ensure programs, facilities, and amenities are balanced and equitably distributed.
- Include measurable strategies for recommendations, goals, and policies aligned with the National Recreation and Park Association’s (NRPA) standards.
- Incorporate community engagement to address residents’ priorities, unmet needs, and satisfaction levels.
- Deliver a final strategic plan with clear implementation strategies, financial planning, and a prioritization schedule for the next decade.
Key Components of the Playbook
- An update to the 2016 PROST Plan.
- Community engagement and outreach initiatives.
- PROST inventory and analysis.
- Current and future needs assessment.
- Operations and programs evaluation.
- Recommendations and implementation strategies.
Performing Arts Feasibility Study
While separate from the PROST Playbook update, the PAC study aligns with its overarching goals and reflects the community’s growing interest in arts and cultural programming.
Purpose of the PAC Study
- Assess the feasibility of developing a Performing Arts Center in Erie.
- Analyze market demand, community interest, and gaps in existing performing arts facilities.
- Evaluate financial feasibility, including cost estimates, funding strategies, and potential economic impact.
- Explore possible locations, community benefits, and operational considerations.
- Deliver a standalone feasibility study as part of the overall project.
