Lawrence Parks and Recreation will hold two public meetings this month to gain input on the department’s master plan — a document that will prioritize which facilities and services need upgrading in the future.

The first meeting will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. April 14 in the Legacy Room of Sports Pavilion Lawrence, 100 Rock Chalk Lane. The second is scheduled from 7 to 8:30 p.m. April 21 in the commons area of Lawrence High School, 1901 Louisiana St.

Besides getting feedback on the future of parks and recreation facilities and services, staff will explain at the meetings the process of updating the master plan, which has remained unchanged since 2000.

The City Commission appointed a 16-person committee last month to help in the process. In February, the city hired parks and recreation management consulting firm GreenPlay LLC to lead the effort. Costs of GreenPlay’s services are estimated at $69,500.

It’s been 16 years since Parks and Rec’s master plan has been updated.

The update will include plans for upgrading or building facilities over the next several years and the timing and funding for those projects.

According to a news release, the process of changing the master plan will include a “comprehensive community-input process.” In May, the city will conduct a statistically valid, random survey of Lawrence residents to help with the updates.