Lynnwood partnered with the University of Washington Livable City Year program to provide research, analysis, and recommendations regarding level of service methodologies for the City to consider when updating its Parks, Arts, Recreation and Conservation comprehensive plan.
Lynnwood has an adopted park level of service that uses acres of parkland per 1,000 residents. Lynnwood reduced its LOS from 10 acres/1,000 residents to 3.5 acres/1,000 in 2016 due to rising land values, limited buildable ...