A park master plan is a document that provides a road map for the future of parks, recreational facilities, open spaces and opportunities over the next 10-15 years.

Parks master planning is a comprehensive process that provides guidance and policy direction to local government decision-makers. The planning process, which engages stakeholders and garners public input, provides a foundation for understanding and responding to the park and recreation needs of a community. The process involves strategically examining a community’s vision; existing parks, services, facilities, and resources; and assessing future needs concerning parks, recreation, and open space.

The Park Master Plan will provide a foundation for:

• Building credibility, support, and consensus from community members and stakeholders
• Informing community members about parks' needs and community assets.
• Identifying capital improvement goals to assess fiscal requirements and funding needs.
• Guiding critical decisions about parks, recreation facilities, open space, infrastructure, programs, and services
• Developing recommendations and an implementation strategy

The Parks Master Plan process will transform the community’s vision into a tangible plan to create excellent recreation opportunities, well-maintained facilities, and a customer-focused and responsive park system.

There will be multiple opportunities to get involved and provide input. Please use the Interactive Map, Survey, and Budget features to provide your comments. Additional engagement opportunities will be posted on the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation site, and this site. You can also share your ideas by emailing using the contact information below.