The Department of Recreation, Parks & Open Space is now working with a consulting firm to develop a Recreation Master Plan. This process is being led by the firm of Glatting Jackson Kercher Anglin of West Palm Beach, Fla.

The master plan process will involve an analysis of Norfolk’s existing recreation centers, parks, open spaces and recreational amenities, an assessment of needs and priorities, creation of a conceptual vision for the city, and implementation strategies. A long-term goal of the Recreation Master Plan is to obtain accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA), an essential piece to producing top-quality recreational facilities for Norfolk’s citizens.

A critical component of the Recreation Master Plan process is public participation in the form of mail and telephone surveys, which were conducted in September. Glatting Jackson Kercher Anglin also conducted two evening forums for the public, allowing citizens to dialogue with the consultants about current parks and recreation facilities and their ideas and priorities for future facilities.

Glatting Jackson will return to present their findings to the public -- date and time TBA.

For more information on the Recreation Master Plan, contact Chad Morris at 441-2400 ext. 228 or chad.morris@norfolk.gov.