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Town Launches Public Engagement Website to Help Shape Future of Parks and Recreation
Residents are encouraged to share their ideas both online and in-person.
The information gathered will guide the development of Leesburg’s 20-Year Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan, funded in the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget. The Town has contracted with Berry Dunn, a national consulting firm, to lead this effort under the theme “Small Town Charm – Big Ideas”.
On the website, residents are encouraged to participate in four different interactive tools designed to capture ideas and spark conversation. An interactive map allows community members to share thoughts and suggestions about specific parks, amenities, facilities, and recreation opportunities while an “Ideas Wall” offers a space where residents can post creative thoughts, feedback, and suggestions related to parks, programs, and events. There are also several surveys to explore:
• How often Town facilities are used
• Participation in programs and activities
• Future recreation needs and priorities
• Barriers that may prevent access to facilities, parks, or programs
• How you would allocate $100 among the parks and recreation categories
In addition, Berry Dunn will be onsite to host discovery sessions with key staff, hold focus groups with stakeholders, and lead community pop-up events. These pop-ups will provide in-person opportunities for residents to complete surveys and speak directly with the consulting team:
• Thursday, September 25 – Ida Lee Recreation Center, 4 to 6 p.m. and Freedom Park, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
• Friday, September 26 – Ida Lee Recreation Center, 10 a.m. to noon
Future engagement opportunities will be announced as the process continues, with the final Master Plan anticipated for completion in May 2026.
“This is a valuable opportunity for our community to have a voice in shaping the recreational opportunities available in Leesburg, both now and in the future,” said Parks and Recreation Director Rich Williams. “We encourage everyone to take a few minutes to visit the project’s website and share what matters most to them.”
The website will remain live through May 2026. Visit https://www.leesburgva.gov/masterplan.
Media Contact:
Leah Kosin
Assistant Public Information Officer
pio@leesburgva.gov
703-771-2781