Project Goals & Updates

Formula 2040: Functional Master Plan for Parks, Recreation and Open Space uses an innovative approach to chart the course for parks and recreation in Prince George’s County.  Our last master plan was completed over 30 years ago and focused solely on facilities. Formula 2040: Master Plan for Parks, Recreation and Open Space is based upon the concept that Parks + Recreation = Experience and, that our mission is to determine the combination of land, facilities and programs to provide experiences for future Prince Georgians. A variety of public outreach tools were used to achieve broad agreement on plan recommendations.

Formula 2040 will be a component of the Prince George’s County General Plan. (See more here) This gives Formula 2040 an elevated status.  Upon adoption, the plan will give notice to the development community about proposals and policies for parkland acquisition, development of recreation facilities and provision of service infrastructure to support a first class park and recreation system.  The General Plan is currently being updated by the County Planning Department.

Formula 2040: Functional Master Plan for Parks, Recreation and Open Space builds on the foundation of Parks & Recreation: 2010 and Beyond, a comprehensive needs assessment completed in 2010 and two years of staff work on implementation of recommendations from 2010 and Beyond. Departmental work products that were the foundation for the plan include:

• 2010 and Beyond Needs Assessment
• Updated Recreation Programming Plan
• Program Think Tank Recommendations
• Facility Maintenance Work Group Recommendations
• Building Condition Study
• Facility Utilization Study
• Capital Improvement Program

Formula 2040—Master Plan for Parks, Recreation and Open Space Goals:

• Plan a future that recognizes the potential of parks and recreation potential within the operative constraints of demographic, economic, political and environmental trends and budgetary limitations.
• Tie together the Commission’s varied projects and programs within a framework of clear objectives to measure and promote environmental, ecological and fiscally sustainable practices.
• Support objectives of the County General Plan and related functional plans. 
• Refresh and modernize physical and programmatic infrastructure to provide desired experiences for future residents.
• Support economic development with investment in land acquisition, signature programs and events, and by providing urban parks and recreation opportunities in transit-oriented development (TOD) centers. 
   

Formula 2040—Master Plan for Parks, Recreation and Open Space Objectives:

• Provide all Prince Georgians with an equivalent mix of services
• Determine the number and type of key recreation facilities at build-out
• Set standards that will establish service expectations for staff and patrons
• Show the impacts our services have on the lives of Prince Georgians
• Establish “Vision Elements” that are inspirational and aspirational to drive plan implementation

Formula 2040: Functional Master Plan for Parks, Recreation and Open Space was authorized by the Prince George’s County Council  November 1, 2011. Copies of the draft plan have been distributed to all municipalities and are avialable at public libraries and at M-NCPPC community centers. The plan is avialable online at www.pgparks.com/Formula2040

A joint public hearing with the County Council and Planning Board is scheduled for April, 9 2013. It is anticipated that the final plan will be adopted by the County Council early in 2014.

The April 9, 2013 Joint Public Hearing will be held at 7:00 pm, Council Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 14741 Governor Oden Bowie Drive, Upper Marlboro MD, 20772.  Comments must be addresed in writing to the Clerk of the County Council, 14741 Governor Oden Bowie Drive, Upper Marlboro MD, 20772.