Tiffin Comprehensive Plan – Updated 2018

Parks and Recreation Green Space and Park System Plan Parks and public green space are vitally important to cities and their overall quality of life. They help contribute to a city’s character with friendly, open environments. In addition, they also provide important active and passive recreational resources. The following section examines the city’s park and recreational system, including all city- owned and operated facilities. In addition, this section will provide a vision for Tiffin’s open space and park system. The city’s enhancement of its parks and recreational opportunities ranked very high in the community-wide survey and town meetings for this plan. Over 71% of the survey respondents agreed that the city should promote small, neighborhood parks throughout the community. Nearly 60% of respondents agreed that the city should provide more recreational opportunities. The maintenance of these public spaces and their extension into new sections of the community should be part of Tiffin’s future. As the city grows and takes advantage of new development opportunities, its park system will become important to unite the new residents with the established community. New playground, Tiffin, 2014 Additionally, as Tiffin grows, there will be a substantial need to expand public recreational activities. Families in the community will look to the city to provide safe and accessible services for both children and adults. Tiffin is currently expanding the park area available to residents, as well as the community’s walkability with new trails and sidewalks throughout the city. City of Tiffin 2018 City of Tiffin, Comprehensive Comprehensive Plan Plan 43