After nine months of meetings, research, public workshops, and community surveys the Hyde County Office of Planning and Economic Development is pleased to announce the completion of the 2014 Hyde County Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The Hyde County Board of Commissioners officially adopted the plan on Monday, July 7, 2014.

Long-range plans are excellent comprehensive tools for guiding community development. The updated plan is complete with an existing asset summary, state recreation guidelines, community identified needs, and potential grant funding sources. Results from Ocracoke and mainland Hyde are clearly separated, and countywide trends are also identified.

While Hyde County staff will use the master plan extensively to identify future projects, residents are also encouraged to utilize the plan. A copy of the 2014 Hyde County Parks and Recreation Master Plan is available online here.

County staff would like to extend special thanks to the Recreation Committee, and all other participants, for their assistance in the planning process and ongoing commitment to active living in Hyde County.