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The County addresses recreation, conservation, and open space planning as a multi-disciplinary approach across several Departments.
The Parks and Recreation Department maintains and oversees the master planning of the County’s district park facilities. You can find copies of the Master Plans for Nike Park, Heritage Park, and Hardy Park at their Master Plans page.
The County also operates a Purchase of Agricultural Conservation Easements (PACE) program to preserve working farm and forest lands. The PACE program is operated by the County’s Rural Economic Development Manager, through the Economic Development Department.
The Planning and Zoning Department also participates in several unique initiatives related to Recreation and Open Space, including bike and pedestrian transportation improvements and trail development projects.
Current Recreation and Open Space Initiatives
Park to Park Trail
Courthouse Trail
Blackwater River Trail
For more information on these projects, please contact:
Richard Rudnicki, Planner (757) 365-6276 rrudnicki@iwus.net
