The county will hold drop-in public sessions on Oct. 23 and 24 to gather feedback from Hatteras Islanders on park programs.

The Dare County Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce the launch of a needs assessment survey, as well as a series of public drop-in sessions to discuss future projects, programs and community initiatives , and to gather feedback from residents and property owners on community preferences and priorities for recreational offerings in Dare County.

Attending these public consultation sessions provides a great opportunity for community members to engage with McGill Associates, the company that was hired to conduct the assessment. Public consultation meetings will be held without appointment from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the designated locations listed below.

Those who cannot attend any of the public consultation sessions are nevertheless strongly encouraged to give their opinion by participating in the needs assessment survey. Feedback collected from the results of this needs assessment survey will be used to help prioritize future Dare County parks and recreation projects, programs and initiatives.

Please click here to complete the survey and attend one of the drop-in public consultation sessions listed in the calendar to share your vision, concerns and ideas for improving recreation in Dare County!

“This is a valuable opportunity for community members to voice their ideas and help prioritize future projects that will benefit the entire community,” said Spencer Gregory, director of public services for the Dare County. “Public input is essential to ensure that the Dare County Parks and Recreation Department meets the needs of the community and creates spaces that everyone can enjoy. We encourage everyone to complete the survey, attend one of these public comment sessions, and participate in shaping the future of Dare County’s parks and recreation offerings.

Calendar of public input sessions

• Hatteras Island Drop-In Session 1:
  Date: Wednesday October 23, 2024
  Time: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  Location: Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Building, 23646 NC Highway 12, Rodanthe, North Carolina
• Hatteras Island Drop-In Session 2:
  Date: Thursday October 24, 2024
  Time: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  Location: Fessenden Center, 46830 NC Highway 12, Buxton, North Carolina

Agenda:
Each of the drop-in public consultation sessions will feature open discussions of community ideas for improving the delivery of recreational services in Dare County. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in a visual preference exercise to determine new equipment, facilities and programs, and complete the needs assessment survey to share additional information in more detail.

Why participate?
These public input sessions are open to the public and everyone is encouraged to attend to express their opinions and share their thoughts on Dare County’s current and future parks and recreation projects.

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For more information:
For more information about the needs assessment survey or upcoming public comment sessions, please contact Dare County Public Utilities Director Spencer Gregory at [email protected].

About the Dare County Parks and Recreation Department:

The Dare County Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all residents by providing safe, well-maintained parks and recreational facilities and offering a variety of programs and activities for all ages.

To accommodate the unique geography of the community, Dare County’s parks and recreation programs are separated into three divisions: the Roanoke Island/Mainland Division in Manteo, the Northern Beach Division in Kill Devil Hills, and the Hatteras Division Island in Buxton.

For more information about the Dare County Parks and Recreation Department, please visit DareNC.gov/Parks.