The Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan (PROSP) is a long-range policy document that sets overall direction in terms of goals and objectives for parks and recreation in the City of Rockville for the next 20 years. The plan is part of the citywide Comprehensive Master Plan and was adopted on March 15, 2010.

Adopted Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan

• Executive Summary and Introduction
• Chapter 1: Organizational Framework
• Chapter 2: PROS Resources and Programs
• Chapter 3: Demographic and Socioeconomic Trends
• Chapter 4: Plan Inputs, Needs Assessment
• Chapter 5: Plan Recommendations

The plan's recommendations include, wherever possible, benchmarks and performance measures for use in reviewing progress in implementing the plan and for possible incorporation into the department's annual budget and capital improvement program.

Nine department-wide policy recommendations address the most important themes and ideas that emerged through the PROSP preparation process.

1. Build community pride and ownership in the City’s recreation and parks system.
2. Support the City's Sustainability Initiatives.
3. Acquire additional park and open space land.
4. Continue to build and develop Rockville as a cultural destination.
5. Strengthen connectivity between neighborhoods, parks and facilities.
6. Balance programmed and un-programmed activities and areas. Focus more strongly on nature-based activities, play, and wellness.
7. Reinvent, reinvest, and rebuild existing PROS. Share facilities.
8. Market the program.
9. Embrace cultural diversity. Maximize opportunities for ethnic groups to participate in Rockville's parks, facilities and programs.

For More Information
Contact Steve Mader, Superintendent of Parks and Facilities
smader@rockvillemd.gov
240-314-8702

Related Links

• Department of Recreation and Parks
  
• Comprehensive Master Plan