PARK AND RECREATION
MASTER PLAN
Hickory, North Carolina
February, 1997

Gardner Gidley & Associates
Park, Recreation & Resort Planning
4350 Woodbourne Drive
Clemmons, North Carolina 27012
Telephone (919) 766-6730


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PREFACE

PART ONE – ASSESSMENT

CONTEXT

Background

Trends in Public Recreation

Public Participation

CONCEPT OF SERVICE

Introduction

Role of the Municipalities

Role of the County

Role of the Schools

Volunteers

Other Suppliers

Other Considerations

POLICY GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS OF SERVICE

Introduction

Recommended Policy Guidelines

Standards of Service

INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS – EXISTING AREAS AND FACILITIES

Introduction

Land Use Analysis

Projected Land Needs

Facility Inventory and Analysis

Evaluation of Existing Areas and Facilities

Matrix

SPECIFIC ISSUES

Management Issues

Service Issues

PART TWO – ACTION PLAN

CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Conclusions

Recommended Improvements – Immediate Phase (1-5 Years)

Recommended Improvements – Intermediate Phase (6-10 Years)

Recommended Improvements – Long-Range Phase (10 Years and Beyond)

Financing the Projects

MEASURING PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS

Appendix A: Swimming Pool

Appendix B: Recreation Center

Appendix C: Typical Neighborhood Park

Master Plan Map