Shape the Future of Our Parks

Your voice is the foundation of the Master Plan. Use the tools below to share your ideas, track our progress, and help us build a more vibrant Shawnee County together.

What is a Plan?

A Parks and Recreation Master Plan serves as a long-range vision and strategic roadmap for a community’s public spaces, trails, and facilities. It is a comprehensive document that analyzes existing assets, identifies gaps in service, and establishes a clear set of priorities for the next 10 to 20 years.

More than just a checklist of repairs, the plan acts as a blueprint for growth and investment, ensuring that land acquisition and recreational programming keep pace with population changes. By blending technical data with direct community feedback, the Master Plan ensures that every dollar spent aligns with the residents’ needs for health, wellness, and environmental stewardship, ultimately creating a vibrant and sustainable park system for future generations.




Why do We Plan?

We plan to ensure that the future of Shawnee County Parks + Recreation isn't left to chance. As our community grows and evolves, our recreational needs change with it. Systematic planning allows us to move beyond reactive maintenance and toward proactive growth. By creating a Master Plan, we can identify underserved areas, protect our natural resources, and ensure that every tax dollar is invested in projects that provide the highest value to our residents. Ultimately, we plan to build a legacy. This process allows us to align our budget with community values, ensuring that our parks and trails remain safe, accessible, and vibrant spaces for health and connection for decades to come.