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Attachment 4 17 <br /> [DRAFT] September 19, 2013 ■ <br /> Orange County Parks and Recreation <br /> Master Plan 2030 - Public Input Session Handout <br /> September 24 / October 3 / October 10 <br /> What's Going On? <br /> Orange County's master plan for parks and recreation is 25 years old and in need of <br /> update. The plan, which includes recommendations and planned actions for the future, <br /> has served the county well and many of the things called for in 1988 have come to <br /> pass, but it is time to chart the course for the future and develop a new plan. <br /> What Do We Know? <br /> As part of the new master plan creation, three different community needs assessment <br /> surveys have been conducted, and 832 persons have responded. Here is a brief <br /> summary of what the results show: <br /> • The most commonly-used County facilities are the Sportsplex and Central <br /> Recreation Center in Hillsborough, Little River Regional Park, and Eurosport <br /> Soccer Center. <br /> • 82% of those surveyed think the County should expand active outdoor <br /> recreation opportunities. <br /> 79% think the County should expand low-impact/passive recreation <br /> opportunities. <br /> • 89% said the County should expand or provide a trail system linking various <br /> areas of the county. <br /> • Between 89% and 94% feel County facilities are safe, well-maintained and <br /> well-operated. <br /> • 93% think that parks and recreation programs enhance economic health of the <br /> community, and 96% think they enhance the physical and mental well-being of <br /> residents. <br /> Most Popular Recreation Programs <br /> 1. Youth Soccer <br /> 2. Youth Basketball <br /> 3. Open Gymnasium <br /> 4. Little River Trail Run <br /> 5. Volleyball <br />