RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

During the process of creating the draft Golf Improvement Plan, several other recreational opportunities have been championed by various interests. JIA Conservation staff have successfully carved out 88 acres of Oleander for passive recreational use. Several groups, beyond the JIA Conservation Department, have shown interest. Croquet advocates and pickleball enthusiasts have lobbied for some of the greenspace previously used by golf to be converted to match their recreational endeavors. Considering these requests, JIA staff are looking into the potential of converting limited acreage to other recreational opportunities. Independent studies of the sport will vet these opportunities, its demands on acreage, and infrastructure. Many variables are associated with these requests, such as opposing views on site selection, size, and the number of facilities. It would be prudent to remain aware but to defer these decisions until the Golf Improvement Plan comes into focus as a deliverable that is planned and financed before solidifying ancillary recreational uses of golf course acreage.