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5/ 26/ 99 ... A All I . BA A GROUND AND HISTORY t . �: ........ > . . r . �. .+:. . /. .mvp.x.. .......:.i ...N. a . : .. . ..F «. ... r...y c:..�.S.i ...vJui ant .ii v....< kv<.�M.xil�nmml...J.:.:.n.J.. . : _. . . . .. . . A...... . Over the last decade , several recreation and parks planning efforts have been undertaken across Orange County , with policy recommendations covering a spectrum of related issues . Committees , citizen work groups , and local governments have worked together in developing guidelines for the future recreation and open space needs of our County . Through these efforts , we can ensure the provision of a wide range of recreational opportunities and venues for all citizens . This section includes the overarching rationale for the creation of a framework for joint planning of recreation and parks , as well as a listing of the primary recommendations of these various working groups from 1988 to the present . A . Rationale for Intergovernmental Plan Guiding policies for the update include : • Explore the relationship between existing and proposed school sites and parks • Explore strategies for the preservation of natural and cultural resources through acquisition and open space design , including the relationship of these resources to active and low - impact recreational uses • Update Master Plans of County and Municipalities ( See Appendix A ) These policies provide the impetus for much of the current update effort and are largely based upon a combination of current and past concerns and efforts . B . Joint Recreation Planning Efforts : 1996 - 97 Report of the Recreation and Parks Work Group 1996 ) The Recreation and Parks Work group developed recommendations to serve multiple purposes . The recommendations are intended to , " establish principles for coordinated county - wide recreation and park facility planning , foster greater cooperation in use of existing facilities , and support private recreation providers and public/ private partnerships . " The work group developed the following recommendations for Orange County and its municipalities in its recreation planning , which were presented to the Assembly of Governments : • Set standards based on ranking with other Triangle Area counties . Determine type of park and recreation facilities to be surveyed . Develop mechanism for annual review of park and facilities standards by all jurisdictions .