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County told parks acreage has fallen while growth accelerates; commissioners eye 4–5 acre level‑of‑service
Summary
Consultants showed Citrus County's parkland per 1,000 residents declined from about 5 acres in 2000 to 3.4 today; commissioners debated a 4‑ or 5‑acre LOS, use of impact fees and strategic land acquisition to avoid losing ideal park parcels to development.
A consultant presentation to the Citrus County Board showed the county’s park acreage per 1,000 residents fell from roughly 5 acres in 2000 to about 3.4 acres today, and that continued residential growth will widen the shortfall unless the county establishes a new level of service and an acquisition strategy.
The consultant walked the board through acreage shortfalls under various LOS choices. Using a…
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