The vision of the City of San José’s Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department (PRNS) is to be a national leader in cultivating healthy communities through quality programs and dynamic public spaces.  We envision a reality where all San José residents view parks and community centers as valued and cherished places and experiences.  PRNS realized the need to develop a financially sustainable approach to delivering services if it is to realize its vision as well as fulfill its mission to build healthy communities through people, parks and programs.

This case study was submitted to the Alliance for Innovation for consideration at the 2010 Transforming Local Government Conference