Shaping Our Shores: 2019 Master Plan Update – Meetings and Survey!
Shaping Our Shores -2019 Master Plan Update
The Shaping Our Shores (SOS) Master Plan was adopted and implemented in 2009 to guide the revitalization of 3 of James City County’s waterfront park facilities–Chickahominy Riverfront Park, Jamestown Beach Event Park and the James City County Marina.
Meetings:
Attend one of the two Community Meetings:
James City County Recreation Center, 5301 Longhill Road
Thursday, Nov. 21, 2-3:30 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 25, 6:30-8 p.m.
Take the survey by Nov. 20th. HERE
If you’re unable to attend a meeting, let us know your thoughts on these important questions:
What amenities should be added or considered in these three parks? If any, why?
What amenities or features should be removed? If any, why?
Any additional comments on these three waterfront parks?
Are you a resident of James City County, Williamsburg or York County? If not, in which other locality do you live?
You can email, write, visit or call us with your responses by Nov. 20.
Email Us:
parks.rec@jamescitycountyva.gov
Write Us:
James City County Parks & Recreation, 5320 Palmer Lane, Suite 2A, Williamsburg, VA 23188, Attn: Shaping Our Shores
Visit Us:
Stop by the James City County Recreation Center “Listening Board” and complete a printed copy of the survey. The survey is also available online at jamescitycountyva.gov/recreation, under “Quick Links,” Shaping Our Shores
Follow Us:
Join us on social media at facebook.com/jccparks and view our Shaping Our Shores event pages
Call Us:
Carla Brittle, Shaping Our Shores Project Manager, 757-259-4171
Shaping Our Shores Master Plan was crafted from extensive public input from citizens, businesses and the County offices of Economic Development and Parks & Recreation. The master plan has been used to guide the development of these parks over the past 10 years.
Since 2009, improvements to amenities and infrastructure have been made at each park. With the enhancements to these parks and our parks overall, we welcomed over 3.9 million visitors in 2018. During the summer months, many of our park amenities such as campgrounds, boat slips and shelter rentals are filled beyond capacity.
These waterfront parks have become celebrated treasures to James City County and its citizens. The update of the SOS Master Plan is to maintain the facilities and to keep them viable in serving the needs of our community. Our goals:
- Recognize the existing park amenities which are successfully meeting community needs
- Determine unmet needs or opportunities and challenges to improve upon existing amenities
- Evaluate maintenance, conditions and longevity of park features
- Learn from the community if certain facilities are no longer needed, feasible or should be built in other parks
- Create an updated master plan to guide development for the next decade and beyond
Get Involved, We Need Your Help!
Share your vision as we begin the SOS Master Plan update process. It’s an opportunity of a lifetime to shape the future of Chickahominy Riverfront Park, Jamestown Beach Event Park and the James City County Marina. Help us determine how to provide the services important to you and your family over the next 10 years and beyond. For more information.
Take the survey by Nov. 20th. HERE
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