Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Project Overview
The Town of Morrisville is in the process of creating a parks and recreation master plan that will guide the Town's next 10 years of growth. Throughout the planning process, there will be public meetings and surveys to allow the community to provide input on the future of Morrisville's recreation, parks, and cultural assets.
Community Engagement Opportunities
Input Sessions
- Western Wake Farmers Market: Saturday, May 16 (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.) at Indian Creek Trailhead
- Morrisville Aquatics & Fitness Center: Wednesday, May 20 (8:30 to 11:30 a.m.) at 1301 Morrisville Parkway
- Cedar Fork Elementary School and Cedar Fork Community Center: Tuesday, May 26 (4:30 to 7 p.m.) at 1050 Town Hall Drive
Community Survey
The Town would love to understand your park system needs, please follow the link below to take our recreational needs survey. The survey is estimated to take between 5-10 minutes.
Project Process
Background and Analysis
During the planning process, a comprehensive review and analysis of Morrisville Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources will be conducted to develop a detailed understanding of existing programs, facilities, and operational conditions. This phase establishes the baseline knowledge required to evaluate current service levels and identify system strengths, gaps, and opportunities.
Public Input
The Town's tagline is "Live Connected. Live Well," and because of that, we will use multiple public input methods to understand public preferences for parks recreation and culture resources. These methods will include: a statistically valid survey, a survey that is open to the entire population, public input meetings, and input meetings with local leaders and staff.
Implementation
After assessing the existing parks, recreation, and cultural resource offerings, we will compare the findings with the collective results of the public engagement process. These data sets will be analyzed to identify unmet or underserved needs. Recommendations and actionable strategies will be developed to address community priorities and guide future decision‑making.
Review and Adoption
In the final phase, the completed plan will be presented for local review. Formal adoption signifies that the plan will serve as an official guiding document for elected officials and staff, which will support informed decisions that help Morrisville remain an exceptional place to live, work, and play.