Pierce County Parks and Recreation Services' Capital Improvement Program supports projects that are needed to support the vision, goals, and objectives of the department's Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan (PROS Plan), through planning, acquisition, design, construction and renovation of parks and/or their amenities within the park system.

These criteria are:

• Improves maintenance efficiency. Projects that improve maintenance efficiency or that will reduce life-cycle costs.
• Utilizes alternative funding or partnerships. Projects that have the potential to be funded through grants, donations, or partner contributions.
• Ensures equitable distribution. Projects distributed equitably throughout the County, based on the Service Regions concept presented in the PROS Plan.
• Provides the `biggest bang for the buck.` Projects where the cost/benefit ratio is favorable.
• Implements existing master plans. Projects called for in adopted site master plans.
• Strengthens the community. Proposed projects should be prioritized based on their ability to strengthen community identity, foster interaction between citizens, and build true community.

Pierce County Parks Resource Stewardship Division is responsible for managing design and construction contracts for new capital improvements, renovation of existing facilities, and replacement of major building systems.