Oakland County Parks and Recreation Seeks Input on Five-Year Recreation Plan
(OCPR, Nov. 29, 2022)
Pontiac, MI – Oakland County Parks and Recreation’s (OCPR) Five-Year Recreation Plan Draft is now online and open for public comment. The plan sets the course of the park system over the next five years and stakeholder input helps OCPR leaders shape the goals and objectives for parks and programs.
“The survey opened in mid-November, and we have been receiving great feedback so far,” Supervisor of Planning and Resource Development Donna Folland said. “People are passionate about their local parks, and we know how much Oakland County residents rely on their parks for fitness, mental well-being, relaxation and personal recreation. The Recreation Plan outlines the values and goals that will guide us as a public park system to provide quality, equitable experiences for all.”
The 2023-2027 Recreation Plan includes the addition of four Core Values that interact to build a sustainable and resilient future for Oakland County Parks:
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Evaluate all actions and decisions through the lens
of equity and justice and provide parks and recreation services that feel safe and
welcoming to everyone
Health and Wellness – Increase access to the spaces and experiences that promote
physical, mental and social health for all
Environmental Sustainability and Natural Resources Stewardship – Plan, build and
operate our parks and services in a sustainable manner while collaborating with local
communities. Care for the natural environment, preserve land and open space for future
generations, meet current recreation needs without compromising the future and build
community resilience to climate change
Fiscal Responsibility and Organizational Excellence – Implement our mission with a
robust, innovative and diverse parks and recreation organization and ground our
decisions in sound fiscal policy
Public comment is open until Dec. 20. Interested persons are invited to review the plan and
provide feedback in one of four ways:
Completing the online survey
Calling Folland at 248-736-9087
Emailing Folland at [email protected]
Visiting the Waterford Oaks Administration Office to review a printed copy and fill out a comment card. The office is located at 2800 Watkins Lake Road in Waterford In addition to the public comment period, interested persons are invited to attend a public hearing for the Recreation Plan that will be held as part of the Oakland County Parks Commission’s monthly meeting at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023.
“We are grateful for the people who have participated so far. If you haven’t yet done so, we hope that you will soon. We look forward to hearing from you,” Folland said.
View the plan and survey at https://www.oakgov.com/parks/getinvolved/Pages/recplan.aspx
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