Tiffin Comprehensive Plan – Updated 2018

Parks and Recreation In addition to linking Tiffin parks and activity centers with trails and sidewalks, the city should also integrate new regional parks and open space into the community. As shown in the Land Use chapter of this plan, the city will need to create approximately 85 acres of new park space to accommodate the population growth projected within the next 20 years. The new, regional parks should be linked to the city’s trail and sidewalk system. The concept of a linked pedestrian system, connecting neighborhoods, natural areas and parks, schools, and activity centers would establish a unified community. Perhaps even more importantly, small neighborhood parks should be incorporated into each new subdivision. These areas, generally an acre or smaller, would provide open space for residents of each new subdivision. While they would not feature ball fields and other active recreational opportunities like the larger regional parks, the small, neighborhood parks would provide space for playgrounds, to run around and perhaps even a neighborhood picnic spot. These parks should also connect to the city’s regional trail and sidewalk system. To facilitate the extension of the city’s park system, Tiffin recently adopted a Master Park Land that could support open space and recreational areas Plan. The park plan should be used in conjunction with this comprehensive plan and updated as necessary to ensure the growing population has access to quality parks and recreation opportunities. City of Tiffin 2018 City of Tiffin, Comprehensive Comprehensive Plan Plan 45