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The Strawberry Recreation District has launched a newly redesigned website that modernizes how residents access programs, facilities, meetings, and community resources online. Serving the residents of the Strawberry community in Marin County, the new platform delivers a more accessible, mobile-friendly, and streamlined digital experience designed to better connect the district with the public it serves.

About Strawberry Recreation District

Located in Marin County, the Strawberry Recreation District plays an important role in supporting community wellness, recreation, and neighborhood engagement. The district manages local parks, recreation facilities, events, and public programs that serve residents of all ages. As community expectations for digital services continue to evolve, the district recognized the need for a website that reflects the professionalism, accessibility, and responsiveness of the organization while making information easier to find and maintain.

Project Goals

• Improve public access to recreation programs, meetings, facilities, and district information through a simplified website experience.
• Create a modern mobile-friendly platform that performs consistently across desktop, tablet, and smartphone devices.
• Strengthen website accessibility and usability to better support all users and align with evolving ADA compliance expectations.
• Provide district staff with a streamlined content management experience that simplifies ongoing website updates and publishing.

Planeteria’s Solution

Planeteria partnered with the district to deliver a modernized website focused on usability, accessibility, and long-term flexibility. The new platform features a refreshed design system, improved information architecture, responsive layouts, and a content management experience tailored for district staff. Accessibility best practices were integrated throughout the project to support WCAG compliance goals, while the flexible CMS foundation allows the district to efficiently manage news, meetings, documents, programs, and community updates moving forward.

Key Features & Functionality

• Mobile-optimized responsive design built for residents accessing information on any device.
• Streamlined navigation focused on quick access to parks, programs, facilities, and district services.
• Improved meeting and public information organization for easier community engagement.
• ADA-conscious design and development practices integrated throughout the website experience.
• Flexible content management tools that allow staff to manage updates internally.
• Enhanced visual presentation that better reflects the identity and character of the Strawberry community.
• Improved page layouts and content structure designed to reduce user confusion and improve discoverability.
• Secure and scalable website foundation built for long-term growth and maintainability.

Project Highlights

One of the standout aspects of the project was balancing modernization with community familiarity. The new website introduces a cleaner, more contemporary experience while preserving the approachable and community-oriented feel residents expect from the district. The result is a platform that not only improves usability today, but also provides the flexibility needed to support future programs, communications, and digital accessibility initiatives.

Looking Ahead

The new Strawberry Recreation District website establishes a stronger digital foundation for ongoing community engagement and public service delivery. With a flexible CMS, improved accessibility, and a mobile-first user experience, the district is well-positioned to continue evolving its online presence as community needs grow. Planeteria remains committed to supporting the district with ongoing website maintenance, optimization, and digital strategy support moving forward.

Visit the new website: strawberry.marin.org