A perfect place to grow…

Presentation Outline

MissionOverviewBudgetParksProgramsSpecial EventsProjectsFutureQuestions

Mission

The mission of the Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Commission is to provide diverse, year round opportunities by creating and providing recreation, leisure and community services necessary to promote and improve the overall quality of life for the citizens of Jefferson County, West Virginia.

OverviewThe Jefferson County Parks & Recreation

Commission is a non-profit organization.Made up of a 11 member volunteer board,

appointed by the Jefferson County Commission6 Full Time Staff100 + part-time, seasonal, contracted staff

OverviewSignificant Facts

Grown from 7 to 10 parks since 2002Own and/or Manage 9 County Parks and operate Morgan’s

Grove Park, which is owned by the Shepherdstown Community Club

371 Acres5 Miles of Trails25 + Partner Organizations8,000 Participants in JCPRC Programs300 + ProgramsOver 10,00 visitors to parks each year

BudgetThe JCPRC operates on a budget of about

$900,000 per year. Funding Sources

Jefferson County CommissionHotel/Motel TaxImpact FeesUser FeesGrants

Parks1. Morgan’s Grove Park

2. Hite Park

3. Leetown Park

4. Harvest Hills Park

5. Sam Michael’s Park

6. Bolivar Nature Park

7. South Jefferson Park

8. Moulton Park

9. Heather Marriott Park

10. Mount Mission Park

Bolivar Nature Park Located in Bolivar6.8 acresWalking TrailGazeboPicnic Tables

Leetown Park

Located in Leetown 10.4 acresPlaygroundTennis Courts2 lighted softball fieldsPicnic PavilionRestroom FacilityConcession Stand

Mount Mission Park

Located in Harpers Ferry

1.9 acresPlaygroundPicnic PavilionSoftball FieldHorseshoe PitsVolleyballHistoric Church

Moulton Park • Located in

Charles Town• 1/2-mile river

frontage• Camping• Fishing• Picnic

Tables/Benches• Access to the

Shenandoah River

Morgan’s Grove Park Located near

Shepherdstown 20 acresPlaygroundPicnic PavilionConcession StandRestroomVolleyballHorseshoe Pits¾ Mile Walking Trail

Sam Michael’s ParkLocated near Harpers

Ferry138 acres2 PlaygroundsLittle League FieldsConcession StandVolleyballHorseshoe Pits½ Mile Paved Walking Trail3 Mile Running TrailJefferson County

Community Center

South Jefferson ParkLocated in Summit

Point 72 acresPlayground7 Little League FieldsTennis CourtsBasketballVolleyballConcession Stand

Jefferson County Community Center• 18,600 Sq. feet• Built in 2006• Gymnasium• Activity Room• Preschool Room• Fitness Room• Concession

Stand• JCPRC Offices

Undeveloped Properties

Harvest Hills Shenandoah Junction21.9 acres

Heather Marriott Park Harpers Ferry10 acres

Hite Park Near Leetown119 acresProjected to break ground

Spring 2013Master plan includes

Soccer Fields, Football Field, Baseball/Softball Fields, Playground, Dog Park, Picnic Pavilion

ProgramsSeniors & Adults

Fitness classesTeens

Dances, Cheerleading, Soccer, Basketball

ChildrenGymnastics, Dance, Karate,

Basketball, Soccer, Camps, ArtPreschool

Preschool, Gymnastics, Art, Dance, Sports

Toddler/BabyToddler Learning Time, Art,

Gymnastics

ProgramsProgram Growth

Since 2002, the JCPRC has expanded program offerings from 50 programs to over 300 programs to residents of Jefferson County.

Since 2009, the JCPRC has seen an increase in new family participation of about 1000 participants.

Special Events

Father/Daughter Valentine Dance

Breakfast with Peter Cottontail

Learn to RideYouth Fishing DerbyHalloween HappeningWee Warrior DashChili Cook-Off & Holiday

Craft FairLunch with SantaMovie Nights

Projects

Recently Completed…Bolivar Nature Park Gazebo

& Trail UpgradesLeetown Park Restroom RenovationMoulton Park UpgradesTree Planting at Sam Michael’s

Dog Park Addition of Play Equipment at

Mount Mission, Sam Michael’s and South Jefferson Parks

Projects

Soon to be completed…Community Center Storage AdditionLeetown Park Road UpgradesSouth Jefferson Park Road UpgradesPicnic Pavilion at Sam Michael’s Park

Playground

Future The JCPRC future goals and

objectives include completing a Master Plan for the county park system by 2014.

The JCPRC completed a 5 year Capital Improvement Plan in 2012 to prioritize projects and goals for the Department.

5 Year CIP System Wide Needs

AssessmentPark Master PlanCommunity Center Phase II

(Gymnasium) Indoor Swimming PoolLand AcquisitionDevelopment of Hite Road Park

Questions

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