The Powhatan County Parks and Recreation Department seeks to provide safe and enjoyable recreation and leisure opportunities for a diverse population, increase tourism, initiate beautification projects, and promote environmental awareness. Recreation plays an important part in keeping our minds and bodies fit and active. We invite you to visit our parks, participate in our special events or recreation program soon. More...

The mission of the Department of Parks and Recreation is to provide exceptional well-planned parks, facilities, open space, programs and services that are economically and environmentally sound. It is also the mission of this department to reach out and supply necessary channels for wholesome recreational opportunities that will benefits the individual, family, and community.

The mission of the Department of Parks and Recreation is to provide accessible, attractive, enjoyable and safe park facilities and recreational activities for the County of Powhatan citizens.

The mission of the Department of Parks and Recreation is to develop and administer the highest quality of diverse, safe, well-rounded community programs and facilities that enhance the quality of life of all County of Powhatan citizens while managing the County’s natural and fiscal resources.

The mission of the Department of Parks and Recreation is to enhance the quality of life of all Powhatan County Citizens by creating diverse recreational, educational, cultural, fitness, human service, and environmental opportunities while managing the County’s natural resources.

The mission of the Department of Parks and Recreation is to acquire, develop, operate, and maintain a park and recreation system which enriches the quality of life for County of Powhatan residents and visitors alike, and preserves it for future generations.

The mission of the Department of Parks and Recreation is to enhance the well being of the County of Powhatan citizens and their guest by providing the best

The County of Powhatan Department of Parks & Recreation strives to provide quality park and recreation facilities and services in an effort to meet the leisure needs of citizens. The community shall benefit...

• Socially - with programs that develop character in youth; allow the elderly and handicapped to maintain independent living, provide entertainment, education, and positive social environments;
• Physically - with programs that improve one's level of physical fitness, and overall sense of of well-being;
• Environmentally - by being pedestrian and biker friendly; by preserving natural areas for the benefit of native plants and animals; by protecting open green spaces;
• Economically - by increasing tourism; by providing opportunities for citizens to improve their health and consequently their productivity and longevity; by creating a quality of life that attracts prospective citizens , business, and industry.
• Through the creation and maintenance of high quality programs, facilities and community special events. Dedication and preservation of natural resources will insure the opportunity for high quality leisure experiences for generation to come.

Our Vision
"Connecting Communities Through People, Parks and Programs"

The Department’s mission is:
To acquire, develop, operate, and maintain a park and recreation system which enriches the quality of life for residents and visitors alike, and preserves it for future generations

Goals and Objectives

The following goals and objectives represent the action plan for the Department.

Goal 1: Instill community pride and ownership

It is in the community where we must focus a majority of our attention. Ensuring that the community is satisfied with the services we provide is paramount. We must improve avenues for community input and feedback in order to produce the most effective and valuable services. The Department will move toward accomplishing this goal by focusing on the following objectives.

Provide inviting facilities and faces for the community
Increase and diversify community involvement
Improve public awareness of park successes, programs and activities
Increase volunteerism of children, youths and young adults in the park system

Goal 2: Invest in environmentally-sensitive programs and practices

It is our duty to ensure that future San Diegans enjoy the rich environment we enjoy today. As a result, we strive to take part in environmentally-sensitive practices that promote protection and preservation. The Department will move toward accomplishing this goal by focusing on the following objectives.

*Expand environmentally-sensitive management and maintenance practices
*Protect public lands and utilize best management practices for environmental preservation.

Goal 3: Maintain public safety and quality park maintenance

Safety and cleanliness are the two most important and transparent issues that the community has when visiting the park. It is our goal to maintain our parks’ condition through scheduled maintenance and responsive repairs and create the safest environment for park goers. The Department will meet this goal by focusing on the
following objectives.

Maintain grounds in good condition
Maintain facilities in good repair (maintenance and management)
Work to ensure that the public is safe in parks and surrounding areas

Goal 4: Provide high quality services

In order to keep pace with the demands of our ever-changing community we are committed to enhancing the quality of services we provide. The Department will move toward accomplishing this goal by focusing on the following objectives.

Create a culture of high-quality customer service
Expand the use of service-enhancing technologies

Goal 5: Deliver innovative, responsive programs

With the changing environment and conditions in our diverse City, it is important for us to be responsive of our community’s needs. Developing community partnerships and a more intimate relationship with the community will assist us in becoming more responsive and effective. The Department will move toward accomplishing this goal by focusing on the following objectives.

Develop recreation programs that are responsive to community needs
Improve relationships with community service organizations

Goal 6: Develop and retain committed, valued employees

Part of achieving excellence in any organization is the development of its employees. As we strive for a more efficient and effective organization, we must focus on developing our workforce. The Department will move toward accomplishing this goal by focusing on the following objectives.