Hernando County Invites Public Input on Parks Master Plan

Hernando County Government has scheduled an in person session for residents to review and comment on the county Parks and Recreation Master Plan, the county said in an announcement on November 19. The meeting will take place Wednesday December 3 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Utilities Training Room at the Hernando County Utilities Department Building at 15365 Cortez Boulevard. The session will begin with a short presentation and then transition to an open house format so residents can drop in review plan materials and provide feedback.

County officials have provided a contact number for the Parks and Recreation department for questions and have posted plan materials on an online engagement portal so people who cannot attend in person can follow the process and submit comments. The in person meeting is part of broader public engagement around the Master Plan, which will guide how county leaders prioritize park improvements recreation services and future investments.

For Hernando County residents the meeting represents a direct opportunity to influence decisions that affect daily life. Master plans typically inform where amenities are added how open space is maintained and how programming is funded. Input from neighborhood families outdoor recreation groups and senior residents can help set priorities for playgrounds sports fields trails and access to green space. The timeline for finalizing the Master Plan will depend on the feedback collected and subsequent steps by county leadership.

The meeting also reflects wider planning trends that link local parks to public health climate resilience and economic vitality. Well planned parks can contribute to community wellbeing provide outdoor space for cultural and civic gatherings and buffer neighborhoods from extreme weather events. By participating in the December 3 session or using the online portal Hernando County residents can help shape how local green spaces will serve current and future generations.