Post on 18-Jan-2016
A perfect place to grow…
Presentation Outline
MissionOverviewBudgetParksProgramsSpecial EventsProjectsFutureQuestions
Mission
The mission of the Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Commission is to provide diverse, year round opportunities by creating and providing recreation, leisure and community services necessary to promote and improve the overall quality of life for the citizens of Jefferson County, West Virginia.
OverviewThe Jefferson County Parks & Recreation
Commission is a non-profit organization.Made up of a 11 member volunteer board,
appointed by the Jefferson County Commission6 Full Time Staff100 + part-time, seasonal, contracted staff
OverviewSignificant Facts
Grown from 7 to 10 parks since 2002Own and/or Manage 9 County Parks and operate Morgan’s
Grove Park, which is owned by the Shepherdstown Community Club
371 Acres5 Miles of Trails25 + Partner Organizations8,000 Participants in JCPRC Programs300 + ProgramsOver 10,00 visitors to parks each year
BudgetThe JCPRC operates on a budget of about
$900,000 per year. Funding Sources
Jefferson County CommissionHotel/Motel TaxImpact FeesUser FeesGrants
Parks1. Morgan’s Grove Park
2. Hite Park
3. Leetown Park
4. Harvest Hills Park
5. Sam Michael’s Park
6. Bolivar Nature Park
7. South Jefferson Park
8. Moulton Park
9. Heather Marriott Park
10. Mount Mission Park
Bolivar Nature Park Located in Bolivar6.8 acresWalking TrailGazeboPicnic Tables
Leetown Park
Located in Leetown 10.4 acresPlaygroundTennis Courts2 lighted softball fieldsPicnic PavilionRestroom FacilityConcession Stand
Mount Mission Park
Located in Harpers Ferry
1.9 acresPlaygroundPicnic PavilionSoftball FieldHorseshoe PitsVolleyballHistoric Church
Moulton Park • Located in
Charles Town• 1/2-mile river
frontage• Camping• Fishing• Picnic
Tables/Benches• Access to the
Shenandoah River
Morgan’s Grove Park Located near
Shepherdstown 20 acresPlaygroundPicnic PavilionConcession StandRestroomVolleyballHorseshoe Pits¾ Mile Walking Trail
Sam Michael’s ParkLocated near Harpers
Ferry138 acres2 PlaygroundsLittle League FieldsConcession StandVolleyballHorseshoe Pits½ Mile Paved Walking Trail3 Mile Running TrailJefferson County
Community Center
South Jefferson ParkLocated in Summit
Point 72 acresPlayground7 Little League FieldsTennis CourtsBasketballVolleyballConcession Stand
Jefferson County Community Center• 18,600 Sq. feet• Built in 2006• Gymnasium• Activity Room• Preschool Room• Fitness Room• Concession
Stand• JCPRC Offices
Undeveloped Properties
Harvest Hills Shenandoah Junction21.9 acres
Heather Marriott Park Harpers Ferry10 acres
Hite Park Near Leetown119 acresProjected to break ground
Spring 2013Master plan includes
Soccer Fields, Football Field, Baseball/Softball Fields, Playground, Dog Park, Picnic Pavilion
ProgramsSeniors & Adults
Fitness classesTeens
Dances, Cheerleading, Soccer, Basketball
ChildrenGymnastics, Dance, Karate,
Basketball, Soccer, Camps, ArtPreschool
Preschool, Gymnastics, Art, Dance, Sports
Toddler/BabyToddler Learning Time, Art,
Gymnastics
ProgramsProgram Growth
Since 2002, the JCPRC has expanded program offerings from 50 programs to over 300 programs to residents of Jefferson County.
Since 2009, the JCPRC has seen an increase in new family participation of about 1000 participants.
Special Events
Father/Daughter Valentine Dance
Breakfast with Peter Cottontail
Learn to RideYouth Fishing DerbyHalloween HappeningWee Warrior DashChili Cook-Off & Holiday
Craft FairLunch with SantaMovie Nights
Projects
Recently Completed…Bolivar Nature Park Gazebo
& Trail UpgradesLeetown Park Restroom RenovationMoulton Park UpgradesTree Planting at Sam Michael’s
Dog Park Addition of Play Equipment at
Mount Mission, Sam Michael’s and South Jefferson Parks
Projects
Soon to be completed…Community Center Storage AdditionLeetown Park Road UpgradesSouth Jefferson Park Road UpgradesPicnic Pavilion at Sam Michael’s Park
Playground
Future The JCPRC future goals and
objectives include completing a Master Plan for the county park system by 2014.
The JCPRC completed a 5 year Capital Improvement Plan in 2012 to prioritize projects and goals for the Department.
5 Year CIP System Wide Needs
AssessmentPark Master PlanCommunity Center Phase II
(Gymnasium) Indoor Swimming PoolLand AcquisitionDevelopment of Hite Road Park
Questions
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