Johns Creek Wants Your Input on Parks Master Plan

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The city of Johns Creek is working on a parks master plan, and wants to know what you think should be included in the recreational blueprint for the next 10 years.

“Rather than just applying the National Recreation and Parks Association standards to determine the number of parks facilities we need, we will be taking a holistic view of recreation amenities provided in and around our community,” said Assistant City Manager Kimberly Greer, the project manager. “Our approach will be driven by a community-based, in-depth public involvement process and by data gathering.”

Last month, a consulting team of parks and recreation experts gathered data and spoke with recreation providers and athletic organizations.

To hear from park users, the city this week is mailing 4,000 postcards to randomly selected households citywide. Recipients are urged type in the link, access code and take the survey. An open access version of the survey is also available.

The public is also invited to participate in workshops on Monday, May 18. A daytime session is scheduled between 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. at the Johns Creek Fire Station 62 Community Room at 10925 Rogers Circle.

An evening workshop is planned for 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Park Place at Newtown Park at 3125 Old Alabama Road. Sessions will begin with a short presentation followed by small-group exercises and discussions designed to solicit input and suggestions.

The consultants, Mack Cain Design Studios at Travis Pruitt and Associates, will also be available to hear from the public at Newtown Park at the Farmer’s Market on Saturday, May 9, during pre-movie festivities at Movies at Newtown Park on Saturday, June 13 and during pre-concert festivities at the Amphitheater at Newtown Park on Saturday, June 20.

After analyzing the feedback, the team will craft preliminary recommendations, which will be presented at another public workshop double-header on Tuesday, July 21, at 10 a.m. at Johns Creek Fire Station 62, and again at 6:30 p.m. at Park Place at Newtown Park.

Feedback can also be emailed directly to the project team, led by Greer, by emailing Kimberly.Greer@JohnsCreekGA.gov or by calling 678-512-3200.

Johns Creek conducted a parks master plan in 2009, but with a history of operating recreation programs and facilities, the city wants to re-assess and update its plans for capital improvements for the next 10 years.

The draft report is tentatively expected to be presented to the Mayor and City Council on Aug. 24 with a final plan possibly ready by the Sept. 14 regular City Council meeting. Both meetings will include opportunities for public comment.

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