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A Comprehensive Master Plan Update helps DeKalb County take a thoughtful, informed look at its parks, recreation facilities, trails, and cultural spaces to ensure they continue meeting the needs of a growing and diverse community. By assessing current conditions and identifying future opportunities, the plan provides a clear direction for how the county can improve and expand its offerings to support wellness, connection, and quality of life for all residents.

For DeKalb County, this update strengthens decision-making by prioritizing projects, guiding investments, and helping the department allocate resources in ways that deliver maximum community benefit. It supports long-term sustainability, enhances operational excellence, and ensures that improvements to parks and facilities align with local values, environmental goals, and the evolving expectations of families, youth, seniors, and visitors.

Most importantly, the Comprehensive Master Plan Update is shaped by the people of DeKalb County. By inviting residents, partners, and stakeholders into the planning process, the department ensures that every strategy and project reflects community input and supports a more vibrant, equitable, and connected future for all who enjoy and depend on DeKalb’s parks and recreation system.