2003-2007
Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Master Plan

City of Evansville, Indiana/ Department of Parks & Recreation /April 2, 2003

Immediate Priorities identified as targets for accomplishment within the next five-years are summarized below:

• to sustain the strong system of parks and facilities that are already in place and develop a higher level of maintenance

• develop system connectivity through the continued development of a greenway network and consolidation of existing and adjacent park sites to achieve critical mass and image

• strategic expansion of the park system with emphasis on serving the under-served areas within the Evansville City limits and the unincorporated areas of Vanderburgh County

• renovation and upgrade of the neighborhood aquatic centers to balance resource demands and increase participation

• general improvement recommendations to maintain quality facilities

• maintain and expand sports programs and policies

• maintain and expand special and recreations programs

• maintain and improve the summer concert series and other cultural events

• reorganize management structure for efficiency

• public information and visibility

• planning strategies