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Grenada County Build Better Together 2040 Plan

Park Classifications

Facilities that serve the entire Service Area Example Features
community or broader area Available to all persons (may  Unique additions to a traditional parks
for specialized recreational or draw visitation from long and recreation system (e.g., civic
leisure activities (e.g., distances depending on center, amphitheater, water park,
performance venue). nature and scale) museum, arboretum, professional
Desirable Size sports stadium or amateur
Varies by type tournament complex)
 Typically emphasize one or two
specific uses (e.g., golf) versus a mix of
active and passive facilities

Public Parks Needs Assessment

Needs assessment begins with consideration of benchmarks for park acreage relative to population. This is
followed by consideration of the geographic coverage of park service areas based on where various types of
parks are currently located across the community.
As discussed in the Growth Capacity section of this Plan, Grenada County had a Census 2020 population of
21,629 residents. The midpoint population projection for 2040, also provided in the Growth Capacity section,
anticipates the possibility of just over 30,000 residents by 2040 (30,076).

Population Implications for Park Acreage Needs

A common benchmark is for communities to have, on average, 5-6 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents. When
some communities aim to achieve a higher standard, a typical benchmark is 10-12 acres of parkland per 1,000
residents. The table below applies these benchmarks for evaluating the adequacy of existing public parkland in
Grenada County relative to the current and projected populations.

Park Acreage Need Based on Varying Population-Based Standard

Developed 5 Acres per 6 Acres per 10 Acres per 12 Acres per
Population Acres 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
in 2022 Residents Residents Residents Residents

21,629 (2020) 332.9 108 acres 130 acres 216 acres 260 acres
30,076 (2040) -- 150 acres 180 acres 301 acres 361 acres

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