The City of Redlands, settled against the striking backdrop of the San Bernardino Mountains and scenic canyonlands, is located approximately 60 miles east of Los Angeles, and 45 miles northwest of Palm Springs, making it an easy drive to reach mountains, beaches and deserts. The city is known for its Victorian and historical architecture, weekly farmers’ market events, Lincoln Memorial Shrine, and the Redlands Bowl.

Redlands is a distinctive city in the Inland Empire and is unique from other communities in the region. It has a charming, walkable Downtown surrounded by historical and coveted neighborhoods; many exquisitely crafted buildings; expansive streets; prominent institutions; and a rich arts and culture scene.

The city maintains and operates over 450 acres of parks and open-space, two senior centers, a community center, and numerous special events throughout the year for the benefit of our residents and guests.

Mission

“Providing superior services to elevate the quality of life, to cultivate community and encourage a thriving economy while preparing for the future.”

Vision

“In Redlands, we envision a connected, conscientious, safe community with a small town feel in which all people and businesses can thrive.”

Redlands City Values

We strive for excellence and are innovative

We aim to deliver the best service possible and measure quality outcomes and results.
We strive to exceed expectations and to bring out the best in each other.
We are flexible and adapt to the ever-changing needs of our community.
We seek traditional as well as non-traditional solutions and embrace creativity.

We are accountable and make sound decisions based on clear rationale

We take responsibility for our decisions and actions.
We are accountable to our community and to each other so that future generations will have as many opportunities available to them as we do today.
We encourage and practice servant leadership.

We are fiscally responsible

We take seriously financial stability and our stewardship in carefully managing and constantly ensuring the best use of all public funds and other resources.

We treat everyone with respect

We acknowledge the dignity of every employee, citizen, resident, and visitor in our City.
We work actively to eliminate barriers to full participation in community life.
We conduct City business with courtesy, civility, and respect.

We seek sustainability

We pursue sustainability as the key to optimal use of all resources.
We measure progress through improvement to the health and well-being of our residents, environment, and local economy.

We embrace diversity and inclusiveness

We value the strengths that result from varied experiences, ideas and perspectives.
Our collective histories, both employee and citizen, and natural setting create the fabric that makes Redlands a special place to live, work, and play

We are responsive

As public servants we exist to serve Redlands citizens and to exceed expectations. That is and should always be our constant focus.
We listen, are empathetic and take appropriate action.
We pursue good and timely solutions, and are alert to modifying strategies in response to unintended consequences.

We communicate openly, clearly and frequently

We seek shared understanding with our community and across City organizations.
We are engaged and our interactions are meaningful.
We engage in participatory governance and transparent processes.
We strive to create a culture of collaboration that encourages innovation, sharing of resources, and jointly shared accountability for results.

We are fair, honest, and act with integrity

We align our values, words and actions.
We are honorable, trustworthy and sincere.
We consistently go not just beyond the legal minimum to do what is right, but strive for the highest moral and ethical behavior.

We take pleasure in the work we do while maintaining a professional environment

We recognize the importance of building and maintaining an enjoyable workplace that will attract and retain employees.
We value a sense of humor and remember not to take ourselves too seriously.

Redlands' Strategic Priorities

Quality of Life
- Ensure Redlands continues to be a vibrant community that honors its heritage and provides a broad range of opportunities to live, work and play.
Public Health and Safety
- Enhance services and programs so that all community members are safe, sheltered and have access to Redlands’ core services.
Equity and Inclusion
- Cultivate wide-ranging community engagement and a work force that strives to ensure everyone in the community has access to City services and facilities.
Sustainability
- Preserve and protect what makes Redlands special by maintaining core services, infrastructure and community values.

What is a Parks Master Plan?

It is a journey to discover the community’s values and unmet needs and then develop a roadmap and a shared vision for the future of parks and recreation in Redlands.

How does this affect me?

Did you know that spending time in parks and participating in recreation activities can improve you and your family's health? Research has consistently shown that even moderate exercise, a 30-min walk, and just time outdoors in nature boosts your physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being. From property values to economic impact and rebuilding a sense of community pride, parks and recreation provide a tremendous benefit to Redlands.

How can I share my vision for the future?

The community engagement process offers a variety of ways to provide your input starting with the open-ended comment box on this digital engagement platform
Share your feedback through the statistically valid or online survey
Participate in community and neighborhood focus groups
Attend the community listening sessions
Email us at parksplan@cityofredlands.org

Who is responsible for this master plan?

The City of Redlands staff is leading this work internally and are collaborating externally with Riverside-based RHA Landscape-Architects and Planners Inc. a Riverside-based firm and Next Practice Partners, a national leader in inclusive and innovative planning.

What is the timeline for this project?

The Parks Master Plan is anticipated to be completed by March 2025.

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