Public Works
Countywide Recreation Master Plan
The recreation providers of Alachua County will provide services to all people in the most efficient and effective manner.
". . . an important aspect in a community's quality of life."
Recreation is an important aspect in a community�s quality of life. When parks and urban green spaces are carefully integrated into land use patterns, sustainable communities and livable neighborhoods are created. In this backdrop, the Alachua County County-wide Recreation Master Plan was drafted with the objective of achieving high quality communities through better recreation facilities programming.
A Collaborative Process
The Master Plan is based on a collaborative effort of stakeholders, county residents, and a diverse steering committee comprising of recreation providers and interested citizens. The following course of action furthered the collaborative process:
- User and interest group interviews: One-on-one interviews with 20 recreation user groups totaling 143 people
- Public Workshops: 5 workshops held in February 2001 to get the public�s opinions
Questions? Contact Rob Avery, Alachua County Park/Open Spaces Superintendent, at (352) 374-5245 x247 or ravery@co.alachua.fl.us.
Phase 1
- Final Report (10MB) (Herbert Halback, Inc.)
Phase 2
- Project Announcement
- Park Locations Map: (JPEG Image) or (PDF Document)
- Community Workshop Schedule - Please join us!
Relevant Links
- City of Gainesville: Recreation & Parks Department
- Devil's Millhopper
- Florida Trails Association
- Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail State Park
- O'Leno State Park
- Scenic U.S. 441
