1. A perfect place to grow…

2. Presentation Outline Mission Overview Budget Parks Programs Special Events Projects Future Questions

3. 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.

4. Overview The Jefferson County Parks & Recreation Commission is a non-profit organization. Made up of a 11 member volunteer board, appointed by the Jefferson County Commission 6 Full Time Staff 100 + part-time, seasonal, contracted staff

5. Overview Significant Facts Grown from 7 to 10 parks since 2002 Own and/or Manage 9 County Parks and operate Morgan’s Grove Park, which is owned by the Shepherdstown Community Club 371 Acres 5 Miles of Trails 25 + Partner Organizations 8,000 Participants in JCPRC Programs 300 + Programs Over 10,00 visitors to parks each year

6. Budget The JCPRC operates on a budget of about $900,000 per year. Funding Sources Jefferson County Commission Hotel/Motel Tax Impact Fees User Fees Grants

7. Parks 1. 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

8. Bolivar Nature Park Located in Bolivar 6.8 acres Walking Trail Gazebo Picnic Tables

9. Leetown Park Located in Leetown 10.4 acres Playground Tennis Courts 2 lighted softball fields Picnic Pavilion Restroom Facility Concession Stand

10. Mount Mission Park Located in Harpers Ferry 1.9 acres Playground Picnic Pavilion Softball Field Horseshoe Pits Volleyball Historic Church

11. Moulton Park Located in Charles Town 1/2-mile river frontage Camping Fishing Picnic Tables/Benches Access to the Shenandoah River

12. Morgan’s Grove Park Located near Shepherdstown 20 acres Playground Picnic Pavilion Concession Stand Restroom Volleyball Horseshoe Pits ¾ Mile Walking Trail

13. Sam Michael’s Park Located near Harpers Ferry 138 acres 2 Playgrounds Little League Fields Concession Stand Volleyball Horseshoe Pits ½ Mile Paved Walking Trail 3 Mile Running Trail Jefferson County Community Center

14. South Jefferson Park Located in Summit Point 72 acres Playground 7 Little League Fields Tennis Courts Basketball Volleyball Concession Stand

15. Jefferson County Community Center 18,600 Sq. feet Built in 2006 Gymnasium Activity Room Preschool Room Fitness Room Concession Stand JCPRC Offices

16. Undeveloped Properties Harvest Hills Shenandoah Junction 21.9 acres Heather Marriott Park Harpers Ferry 10 acres Hite Park Near Leetown 119 acres Projected to break ground Spring 2013 Master plan includes Soccer Fields, Football Field, Baseball/Softball Fields, Playground, Dog Park, Picnic Pavilion

17. Programs Seniors & Adults Fitness classes Teens Dances, Cheerleading, Soccer, Basketball Children Gymnastics, Dance, Karate, Basketball, Soccer, Camps, Art Preschool Preschool, Gymnastics, Art, Dance, Sports Toddler/Baby Toddler Learning Time, Art, Gymnastics

18. Programs Program 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.

19. Special Events Father/Daughter Valentine Dance Breakfast with Peter Cottontail Learn to Ride Youth Fishing Derby Halloween Happening Wee Warrior Dash Chili Cook-Off & Holiday Craft Fair Lunch with Santa Movie Nights

20. Projects Recently Completed… Bolivar Nature Park Gazebo & Trail Upgrades Leetown Park Restroom Renovation Moulton Park Upgrades Tree Planting at Sam Michael’s Dog Park Addition of Play Equipment at Mount Mission, Sam Michael’s and South Jefferson Parks

21. Projects Soon to be completed… Community Center Storage Addition Leetown Park Road Upgrades South Jefferson Park Road Upgrades Picnic Pavilion at Sam Michael’s Park Playground

22. 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 Assessment Park Master Plan Community Center Phase II (Gymnasium) Indoor Swimming Pool Land Acquisition Development of Hite Road Park

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