A Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP) is a formal document designed to assist communities in the development of park and open space amenities that will satisfy the needs of their citizens. Good planning is critical in ensuring the outdoor recreation facilities and services are located, developed, and maintained in a logical, efficient, and cost-effective manner. A Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan provides: - An inventory of existing park and recreational facilities.
- A list of town goals and objectives as well as past accomplishments.
- A review of physical and environmental resources and constraints of the planning area as well as demographic trends.
- An analysis of parkland and recreational needs based on several metrics, including the guidelines set by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), with a strong emphasis on community input.
- General recommendations based on the above data regarding park and open space facility planning and maintenance.
- Park-specific recommendations, including locations, sketches, and general, high-level estimated costs for various park and recreational features. *
- A list of implementation strategies, including funding programs, both existing and potential.
*Please note that the CORP represents plans and guidelines. In nearly every case, more detailed planning, engineering, studies, budgeting, and discussions will be necessary before decisions are made to acquire land or construct recreational facilities.
The 2024-2028 update to the Town of Grand Chute's Comprehensive Outdoor Park and Recreation Plan (CORP) was a cooperative effort based on previous CORPs, other adopted Town plans, and input from Town staff, municipal groups, and citizens. This plan is intended to guide the Town in continuing to meet the open space and recreation needs of its citizens over the next five years, and also maintains Town eligibility to apply for and receive federal and state grants. |
