On Tuesday, November 5th, the Greeneville Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan was adopted by the Greeneville City Council at their regularly scheduled meeting. Butch Patterson, Parks & Recreation Director and Brandon Norton, Athletic Coordinator, presented the plan to the council.
The purpose of the Master Plan is to:
1. Identify opportunities for growth over the next 10 years
2. Guide decision-making and prioritize resources
3. Obtain grant, state, and federal funding
Public input played a vital role in the success of this master plan, ensuring that the Parks and Recreation department's objectives are aligned with the community’s needs, values, and priorities. The Master Planning process, which spanned approximately nine months, gathered data through various methods such as census analysis, online surveys, assessments of current parks and facilities, community input meetings, and open discussions with key stakeholders and local leaders.
Key findings indicate a need to expand current facilities, modernize and enhance existing equipment and outdated facilities, and broaden programming and facilities to include aging populations. Additionally, there is a intermediate need to expand the walking trail system and new outdoor opportunities to promote community health and well-being.
The Greeneville Parks and Recreation Department aims to be strategically equipped to address the changing needs of the community it serves by the creation of this ten-year master plan.