FAQs

A master plan is a document that provides a roadmap for the development of recreational facilities, open spaces , and opportunities over the next 10+ years.  

Parks and recreation master planning is a comprehensive process that provides guidance and policy direction to local government decision-makers. The planning process, which engages stakeholders and garners public input, provides a foundation for understanding and responding to a community's parks and recreation needs. It involves strategically examining a community's vision, existing services, facilities, and resources and assessing future needs concerning parks, recreation, and open space.

The Parks and Recreation Master Plan will provide a foundation for: 

1. Building credibility, support, and consensus from community members and stakeholders 
2. Informing community members about parks' needs and community assets
3. Identifying capital improvement goals to assess fiscal requirements and funding needs
4. Guiding critical decisions about parks and recreation facilities, open space, infrastructure, programs, and services 
5. Developing recommendations and an implementation strategy 

The Parks and Recreation Master Plan process will transform the community's vision into a tangible plan to create excellent recreation opportunities, well-maintained facilities, and a customer-focused and responsive park system. 

There will be multiple opportunities to get involved and provide input. Please use the Ideas Wall, Map, and Budget Exercise to provide your feedback.  Additional in-person engagement opportunities will take place at the Timnath community events listed above. You can also share your ideas by emailing us.