In 1998, Galveston County adopted the Galveston County, Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan. This plan was updated in September 29, 2003. The purpose of the update is to:
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Provide guidance for orderly and consistent park, recreation and open space enhancements in Galveston County. |
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Provide guidance for the Senior Services Program, including the development of new programs and facilities. |
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Establish priorities and recommendations for the development of new Parks and Recreation facilities, Senior Services programs and facilities, based on the community based needs analysis. |
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Establish priorities and recommendations for improvements to existing County owned parks and senior citizen facilities, based on the community based needs analysis. |
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Provide recommendations and guidance for the acquisition and preservation of quality open space and wildlife habitat in Galveston County.
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Role of the County in Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
Before establishing Master Plan Goals, the County defined its role in providing Parks, Recreation and Senior Services:
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Focus on regional parks rather than neighborhood or community parks. |
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Provide parks, recreation, open space amenities and senior services to residents in unincorporated areas as well as incorporated areas which do not have the resources to provide these services. |
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Facilitate partnerships between public agencies and private resources to deliver services, particularly with respect to senior services.
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Master Plan Goals:
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Provide a geographic distribution of quality parks and recreation opportunities, throughout the County, to fairly serve residents of all ages and socioeconomic status. |
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Provide park and recreation facilities and opportunities using available resources and participation from as many public and private partners as possible to avoid duplication of expenditures and resources. |
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Develop new facilities which meet identified needs of residents to state or national standards of quality. |
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Acquire, protect and preserve open space and natural resource areas within Galveston County for the benefit of current and future residents.
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For more information about our Master Plan, please
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