Meck Playbook Executive Summary (Dec. 2021)

The Meck Playbook Executive Summary is now posted below!

In the Fall of 2018, the Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department, or Mecklenburg Park & Rec, embarked on an exciting effort to plan for the future of the county's greenways, parks and open spaces, facilities, and programs. The plan, most recently updated in 2015, guides the development and enhancement of Mecklenburg’s extensive system while creating the foundation for individual park plans and capital projects. It establishes four guiding principles, each with a clear set of goals, strategies and recommendations for Mecklenburg County’s recreation facilities, greenways, nature preserves, recreational programming, and land acquisition for the next ten years.

Please note that Meck Playbook sets the vision for the next 10-20 years of investment in Mecklenburg Park & Rec. Specific projects and programs will be funded through the annual County budget process and/or future Capital Improvement Plans (Fiscal Years 24-28 and 29-33).

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20211210_Meck Playbook Executive Summary.pdf

Which three Meck Playbook goals do you think should be the top priority?

Land Acquisition

52%

Inclusion

27%

Connections

26%

Funding

25%

Reinvestment

23%

New Investment

21%

Stewardship

20%

Partnerships

16%

Engagement

14%

Collaboration

12%

Communicate

10%

Staffing

Programming

Leadership

Celebrate

Hospitality

Reflect

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What are you most excited about in the draft Meck Playbook Executive Summary?

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The highlighting of land acquisition and connectivity. If we don't act now on these issues, we may not ever have a chance to in the future.

Reply 7 Agree4 years ago

Emphasis on land acquisition. Charlotte is in a race to become the next Atlanta with more congestion and traffic. Why that's a good thing no one has been able to explain. So preserving as much open space as possible- even to leave it as open space- is vital

Reply 7 Agree4 years ago

Building connections within the greenway system. It is my dream to be able to navigate Charlotte without a car.

Reply 7 Agree4 years ago

Commitment to land acquisition and permanent protection of open space to mitigate climate change impacts. Filling gap areas in park poor areas such as the dramatic park deserts in East and South Charlotte.

Reply 4 Agree4 years ago

Nathan No offense, but acquiring a little bit of land here and there for parks on Meck isn’t going to make a difference on climate change. Sure it is nice to think that building a few parks will make a big impact, but really it’s an excuse not based in reality.

1 Agree4 years ago

Sara RohrerI would like to see new equipment an update in the low income neighborhoods like Grier Heights. The kids have a brokendown outdoor theater, no baby swings, no access to water play, swimming, dog runs. bathrooms ect...Please spend money on the older delapidated parks in poor neigh...See More

Reply 2 Agree4 years ago

Do you think anything is missing from the draft Meck Playbook Executive Summary?

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EllenHandicapped Usability/ Handicapped and Elderly

Reply 1 Agree4 years ago

Security, Programming and Maintenance Staffing needs will increase and is vital to the comfort, success and usability of all parks, facilities and greenways.

Reply 1 Agree4 years ago

A statement from the County Manager supporting the plan.

Reply 1 Agree4 years ago

Priority areas - focus areas should be places that have no greenway systems now. The northwest side of the county is lacking in both parks and greenways. Areas like this should be prioritized for buying land and development of new projects

Reply Agree3 years ago

ZuriI think for the time frame and addressing what is needed now without being overwhelming, this summary sums up well what Park and Rec needs to focus on first.

Reply Agree4 years ago

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Hopefully somewhere will be a list of all allied and support organizations that assist with the mission and contact information for people who want to get involved. From Advisory Councils, sustainability, greenways, funding and financial support, there are many non-profits that ...See More

Reply 2 Agree4 years ago

Not every park has to be one of grandeur. Pocket parks are amazing features of a large city - especially when there is one <10 min (safe) walk from every household in the city.

We want quality + quantity; but size =/= quality

Reply 1 Agree4 years ago

Cynthia HarrisonAs long as we keep in mind that equity should always be at the forefront of any conversation.

Reply 1 Agree4 years ago

We would love to support parks and rec more, but do not know how. It would be great to have a friends of parks and rec program in Charlotte.

Reply 1 Agree4 years ago

ZuriI'd be interested in reading the Master Plan document. I don't have questions about the summary because it provides an overview and doesn't get into more detail. Understanding how words like "access gaps" are defined, knowing a more specific timeline for achieving the different g...See More

Reply Agree4 years ago

Additional questions? Contact:

Katie Lloyd, Senior Planner

Katie.Lloyd@MeckNC.gov or 980-266-0691

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Meck Playbook Executive Summary (Dec. 2021)

Meck Playbook Executive Summary (Dec. 2021)

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Question title

Which three Meck Playbook goals do you think should be the top priority?

Question title

What are you most excited about in the draft Meck Playbook Executive Summary?

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Do you think anything is missing from the draft Meck Playbook Executive Summary?

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What is your zip code? We use this information to make sure that we are getting feedback from people all over the County.

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Do you have any additional comments or questions about the draft Meck Playbook Executive Summary?

What is your zip code?

We use this information to make sure that we are getting feedback from people all over the County.