Durham Reporter

DPR is excited to be working on the new Durham Comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Open Space Systems Plan! This plan will recognize current needs and plan for flexibility to incorporate future facilities that will address trends and needs of residents as the city continues to grow.  DPR is dedicated to ensuring all residents have opportunities for a balanced system of services. The current City of Durham Parks and Recreation Master Plan, a 10-year plan, was adopted in August 2013.  As this plan expires, the city recognizes that much has changed since that time.  The City’s population has increased by more than 55,000 in the past 10 years. 

The study process will include a park and recreation needs analysis and community assessment.  The Comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Open Space Systems Plan will help Durham Parks and Recreation carry out its goal to develop quality parks and recreational facilities throughout the City of Durham.  The future programs, services, events, and facilities will create economic impacts, advance conservation efforts, rejuvenate health and wellness, enhance quality of life, and sustain social equity. 

DPR is committed to a strong community engagement process that provides all populations of the city opportunities to provide input. 

Opportunities will include: 

• Staff interviews
• Public meetings and workshops
• Attendance at PAC meetings
• Focus groups
• Set ups at parks and other locations around the city
• Tabling at local events
• Surveys
• Social media posts 

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