PARKS, RECREATION, OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS PLAN UPDATE
Below you will find various documents related to the Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Plan in *.pdf file format that you can print on your home computer. To do so requires Adobe Acrobat which is a free and easy to down load and install program that you can find at www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html . Just follow the instructions at the Adobe site and you will be printing at home in no time.
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Introduction
The Manitowoc Parks and Recreation Department began updating the Manitowoc Recreation and Open Space Plan in November, 2002. The Parks and Recreation Committee made up of five elected officials along with the Parks and Recreation staff decided to update the plan by conducting a series of Public Input sessions. Four different sessions will be held in various sections of Manitowoc in January and February, 2003. The Manitowoc Planning Department is providing technical assistance with mapping and reviewing various aspects of the plan.
The updated plan will identify long-term needs for parks, recreation, open space, and trail acquisition and development and propose recommendations to obtain funding for each of them. Additionally, it will allow the City to remain eligible for State and Federal grants. The plan update is scheduled for completion in the Spring of 2003.
For more information regarding this plan update, please contact Joe McLafferty, Recreation and Parks Director, Manitowoc Parks and Recreation Department at (920) 683-4530. Top
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Opportunities for Public Input Top
The Committee is extremely interested in getting feedback from Citizens of Manitowoc on the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Plan. Therefore, four different public input sessions will be held throughout the City of Manitowoc. Each section represents a quadrant of the City and residents of that area have an opportunity to give their opinion on park maintenance, recreational opportunities, park acquisition and development, open space possibilities, and trail enhancements proposed for 2003 to 2008.
Input sessions will be held on:
| Date | Time | Location | City Area |
| January 13, 2003 | 7:00pm | Manitowoc City Hall Council Chambers | Southeast |
| January 27, 2003 | 7:00pm | Manitowoc Senior Center | Southwest |
| February 10, 2003 | 7:00pm | Jackson Elementary School | Northwest |
| February 24, 2003 | 7:00pm | Madison Elementary School | Northeast |
Meeting Agendas Top
Please use the links below to view and print the meeting agendas for each of the public input sessions:
 | January 13, 2003 |
| January 27, 2003 |
| February 10, 2003 |
| February 24, 2003 |
Meeting Minutes Top
Please use the links below to view and print the meeting minutes for each of the public input sessions:
| January 13, 2003 |
| January 27, 2003 |
| February 10, 2003 |
| February 24, 2003 |
Benefits of Parks & Recreation Top
Well known as, "The Lady of the Lighted Schoolhouse," former Director of Recreation and Adult Education in Milwaukee, Dorthy Enderis once said, "During working hours, we make a living. During leisure hours, we make a life."
There are many benefits derived from well maintained Park facilities and Recreational programming. Please view the Benefits area of our web page.
City of Manitowoc Outdoor Recreation and Open Space Plan (1997-2002) Top
To get your copy of Manitowoc's current plan, please contact our office at 930 North 18th Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220, (920)683-4530. Copies will also be available at all public input sessions.
Public Opinion Survey Top
We'd like to know what you think. Please take a moment to print, fill out and return this Public Opinion Survey. You can mail your survey to MPRD, 930 North 18th Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220. Copies of the survey will also be available at all public input sessions.