Merrillville Parks Master Plan Update

Merrillville, IN

The Merrillville Parks and Recreation Master Plan is the Town’s official document that guides allocation of resources for the parks and recreational services for the community. The plan further directs the department’s acquisition, development and expansion of facilities for the next five years and beyond.
The Arsh Group was commissioned by the Merrillville Parks Department to update its earlier plan with the goal of setting up of new investment strategy. The downturn in the economy and local tax conditions warranted a new vision for sustainability and a more in-depth analysis of budget and development objectives. The update plan therefore considers not only the immediate concerns of the residents, but also the projected needs based on a sustainable model of investment.
The Arsh Group worked closely with the staff, the Park Authority and the stakeholders to develop several strategies which assured long term viability while embracing prudent investment. The final plan supports use of sustainable practices in operation, marketing and facility maintenance. It also supports an investment strategy which meets the economic conditions and budgetary constrains of the Town.

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