Parks & Recreation Mission & Vision

INTRODUCTION

The recommendations for the master plan update include priority projects based on the existing conditions inventory, public input, benchmark analysis, and level of service study. The recommendations are divided into specific park and trail projects, system-wide improvements, and recreation programming improvements. The action plan included in the following chapter lists the priority projects and programs for the next five years and includes financial implications with funding options.

VISION

The mission statement for the West Lafayette Parks and Recreation Department was developed during the previous master plan update. The updated vision statement reflected a more accurate vision for the direction of the department. The updated vision statement included increased emphasis on the correlation of quality parks, facilities, and programs with resident’s quality of life.

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Recommendations

The mission of West Lafayette Parks and Recreation Department is to enhance the quality of life in the city by connecting its citizens to the best possible parks, recreational facilities, and programs.