Paulding County Comprehensive Recreation, Parks, Greenspace, and Trail Master Plan

The Challenge

Paulding County needed a comprehensive parks and recreation master plan to guide the development of its parks and recreational resources, especially in light of its growing population and aging demographics.

The Solution

The county contracted Barge Design Solutions and PROS Consulting to develop a master plan. The team conducted a thorough assessment, including inventories, public outreach, and comparisons to national standards. The result of the public engagement revealed demand for community events; outdoor programs like hikes; indoor classes like yoga, tai chi, arts, and water fitness programs; and a need to increase facilities like restroom facilities at parks, walking and hiking trails, picnic pavilions, and indoor pools.

The Result

The master plan provides a roadmap for Paulding County to improve its parks and recreation system. It includes recommendations for staffing, maintenance, programming, facility improvements, funding, and future growth. The plan also highlights the challenges facing the department and prioritizes steps to address the growing demand for parks and recreation services.