Consultant presents 195‑page Parks & Recreation master plan; council to consider adoption in November
A McGill consultant gave an overview of the Parks & Recreation master plan, highlighting Oak Ridge’s above‑average park acreage and trail system, public input themes (centralize athletics, more events, facility upgrades) and a capital list aligned to state/federal grant priorities; formal adoption is planned for the November council meeting.
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The council received an overview of a 195‑page Parks & Recreation master plan prepared with McGill. Consultant Nate Halukka summarized benchmarking results (Oak Ridge ranks high in park acreage and trail mileage) and public engagement findings: the community values trails and greenways, wants more special events and centralized athletic facilities, and seeks upgrades to restrooms, lighting and recreation facilities.
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