This page is a resource for you as we work through the process of developing this 10-Year Master Plan. You will find information about the master plan, periodic updates on the progress and opportunities for you to be part of the process.
Welcome to the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Master Plan
About the Master Plan:
The Parks and Recreation Department has engaged Weston & Sampson to develop a comprehensive plan identifying current and future community needs for recreation programming, parks, greenways, and recreational facilities. The plan will provide a framework for future development or redevelopment of the parks and recreation system over the next ten years and serve as a road map for policy development concerning location, park usage, resource allocation and levels of service.
We Need Your Help!
Community engagement is vital to a successful plan. We cannot and will not do this without your input on what the needs are in your communities. We have a series of community meetings scheduled to gather your ideas and thoughts. Locations, Dates, and Times are listed below. Please register below to select which meeting you plan to attend and if you aren’t able to attend you can still take part in the process by leaving a question or suggestion for the planning team.
COMMUNITY INPUT MEETING 1
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1: Councilwoman Tina Herbert
Location: Leroy Moss Community Center at Hyatt Park- 950 Jackson Avenue
Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
COMMUNITY INPUT MEETING 2
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 4: Councilman Peter Brown
Location: Woodland Park Community Recreation Center- 6500 Olde Knight Pkwy
Date: Thursday, April 25, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
COMMUNITY INPUT MEETING 3
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 2: Councilman Ed McDowell, Jr.
Location: Charles R. Drew Wellness Center- 2101 Walker Solomon Way
Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
COMMUNITY INPUT MEETING 4
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 3: Councilman Will Brennan
Location: Ben Arnold Community Recreation Center- 1100 S. Holly Street
Date: Thursday, May 16, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm -7:30 pm
Please register below to select which meeting you plan to attend.
Project Objectives:
1. Develop a Vision: Preparing for the future, while retaining the past.
2. Develop Implementable Goals and Priorities: Focusing efforts on transforming conceptual goals into achievable priorities.
3. Develop an Implementation Strategy for Park Facilities and Operations
4. Develop a Financially Sustainable and Innovative Parks & Recreation System