Over the past year, thousands of residents and community stakeholders have helped shape the future of parks, recreation and open space managed by Wake County. Through surveys, public meetings and community events, residents shared ideas and priorities that directly informed the vision and goals of the County’s updated comprehensive master plan.
The draft plan is now complete—and Wake County is asking for one final round of input before it’s finalized.
“We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who took time to share their thoughts this past year,” said Wake County Commissioner Shinica Thomas. “Your feedback has been essential in creating a plan that reflects the needs of our growing and evolving community. Now we want to be sure we heard you correctly.”
Residents are encouraged to review the draft plan and complete a short survey to share their thoughts on key recommendations, priorities and proposed improvements.
Some of the key components include:
- Protecting natural and cultural resources
- Supporting everyday outdoor recreation
- Ensuring the parks system remains responsive to community needs
The draft plan and survey are available at wake.gov/parks/masterplan.
Feedback collected during this final review phase will help guide decisions that shape the county’s parks and open spaces for years to come.
