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5/ 18 / 99 <br /> Appendix A <br /> Summaries of Existing Recreation and Parks Plans <br /> 1988 - Orange County Master Recreation and Parks Plan <br /> The primary recommendations for the provision of County - wide <br /> recreation services focus on specific policies for park development <br /> within the townships in the County . The majority of land for the <br /> proposed parks shall be provided by public agencies throughout the <br /> County . . Generally , the Master Plan recommends . <br /> • The development of community parks within Bingham , Cheeks , <br /> Cedar Grove , Eno , and Little River townships <br /> • Four district parks scattered throughout county <br /> • Construction of swimming pools at Chapel Hill and Orange High <br /> Schools <br /> In determining the priorities of park development and land acquisition , <br /> the Plan cites the requirement to consider immediate or pressing <br /> needs of the community first . Priorities for land acquisition and <br /> development include the following <br /> 1 . Providing equitable distribution of recreational opportunities <br /> 2 . Providing for areas of the County not currently being served <br /> 3 . Providing for the greatest number of possible users <br /> Chapel Hill Master Park and Recreation Plan <br /> To be provided by Chapel Hill staff <br /> Carrboro Master Park and Recreation Plan <br /> To be provided by Carrboro staff <br /> Hillsborouah Park and Recreation Plan <br /> The Town 's Master Plan goals would : . <br /> A . Use the Town 's natural and historical heritage as a recreational <br /> resource <br /> B : Acquire and maintain a neighborhood park for informal use in each <br /> neighborhood <br /> Co Meet the recreational needs of the Town 's diverse population <br /> D . Acquire and maintain playing fields , courts and other facilities for <br /> organized sports and fitness <br />