“The in-depth study, completed in early 2008, employed several planning techniques that included meetings with recreation and planning staff, booster club presidents, public input workshops, resource inventories, demographic analysis and a public opinion survey,” said Ken Ayoub, Recreation Deputy Director.

On July 31, 2008, the Town of Mount Pleasant, SC unveiled the new Recreation Plan for the town. The following was obtained from the Town of Mt. Pleasant Web Site:

“The master plan will guide the Town in developing appropriate recreation facilities through 2017,” said Town Administrator Mac Burdette. “Our master plan, when approved by Council, will be incorporated into the Town’s Comprehensive Plan Update, and will assist present and future policy makers in reaching decisions that will continue to keep Mount Pleasant at the forefront of recreation. It is important for everyone to understand that the plan offers a roadmap for the development of facilities that will allow us to provide our recreation services. It is not intended to be a wish list. Our financial resources are restricted and we must plan accordingly.”

The plan includes a current resource inventory, a map of existing parks and facilities, a listing of recreational programs offered, maps and graphs delineating anticipated growth within the corporate limits, and proposed park development options with associated costs for capital improvements and upgrades.