Ellettsville Parks & Recreation

sified passive and active recreational programs, designed to enrich the quality of life for residents and visitors to Ellettsville. One of the key components of planning and designing a park site is the determination of community needs, values and desires as they relate to the development of a park. Additional key components to designing a park site include the analysis of the land, its physical features and its ability to support the recreational needs of a community, as well as, the overall vision the community holds and wishes to achieve. These values may center on:

~ Community Enrichment and Strength-Parks and recreational facilities, as well as, educational programs and community events are key factors in strengthening community image and creating a sense of place.

~ Protect Natural Resources-By acquiring, managing, and restoring valuable resources as open space such as: streams, greenways, forests and other habitat areas, natural resources are protected and preserved for the survival of diverse species.

~ Foster Human Development-Parks and recreational services foster social, intellectual, physical, and emotional development through the promotion of healthy lifestyles.

~ Strength Safety and Security-Parks and recreational opportunities provide safe environments for recreation.

~ Support Economic Development-Recreational programs and facilities attract and retain businesses and residents, as well as attract tourists, which benefits the local economy.

~ Stewardship Preserve and Conserve Cultural, Natural and Historical Resources-Parks and recreation professionals preserve our historical and cultural heritage for the enjoyment of citizens and future generations.