The Columbus County Parks and Recreation System Master Plan is a long-range planning document that will help shape the direction and development of the County’s recreation offerings throughout the system over the next 10 years. This plan considered previous planning documents, department goals, existing park conditions, and an assessment of community and departmental needs as a basis for developing a strategic vision for recreation opportunities in Columbus County.
Earlier planning documents included the 2012 Comprehensive Land Use Plan and its subsequent Health and Wellness addendum. The process incorporated community meetings and surveys to identify recreation opportunities needed and gaps in the level of service.
As the first system-wide master plan undertaken by the Parks and Recreation Department, it provides a point for the beginning of future decision-making and serves as a comprehensive guide for facility improvements, acquisition of land, operations, and recreation programs throughout the County.
The Master Plan’s recommendations provide a guideline and identify priorities that will assist County staff in the future formation and provision of parks and recreation facilities and programs.
