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Morgan County Parks & Recreation Board
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MISSION
Develop and maintain a system of high quality parks and recreation areas in Morgan County by providing constructed facilities, open spaces, natural environments, programs, and services in a thoughtful and cost effective manner.
VISION
The quality of life in Morgan County will be improved by a system of parks and recreation areas easily accessed by all county residents that will enhance their physical, social, and emotional well being, while preserving unique environmental and historic areas of the County.
PURPOSE
• Develop master plan for county parks and recreation
• Organize the Morgan County Parks System
• Acquire and develop county parks to meet local park and recreation needs
• Improve outdoor education opportunities
• Preserve unique environmental and historic areas in Morgan County
• Utilize development of parks and recreation opportunities as a catalyst for enhancing economic development and the overall quality of life in Morgan County
WHY A STRONG PARK SYSTEM IS IMPORTANT TO MORGAN CO.
Morgan County is one of the most rapidly growing counties in Indiana. With that growth comes increased demands placed on our current recreational lands that exceed their planned use capacity.
A strong recreational park system enhances Morgan County quality of life standard. If quality of life is high, the population is healthier, more culturally enriched and more vested in the overall strengthening of its communities. Strong, vibrant communities encourage population retention and ultimately become an important catalyst for greater economic development.
BOARD MEMBERS
The MCPRB consists of seven appointed members. These board members serve staggered four-year terms on a totally volunteer basis. The current board members for the year 2006 are:
• Trena Trusty - Clay Twp.
• Clint Cragen - Washington Twp.
• Lou Feagans - Washington Twp.
• Greg Howard- Brown Twp.
• Joe Ramey - Ray Twp.
• Gary Swaim - Madison Twp.
Joe Tutterrow, President
Deb Verley, Administrative Assistant
180 South Main Street, #112
Martinsville, IN 46151
Phone: (765) 342-1007
dverley@morgancounty.in.gov
