Jacob Cynar

This strategic plan outlines goals and actions for improving the quality of life in Charleston County through a diverse system of park facilities, programs, and services. The plan's objectives include expanding access, aligning with partners, engaging with the community, emphasizing natural and cultural resources, elevating staff, and strengthening organizational capabilities. Implementation approaches involve reinforcing existing strengths, fostering growth and innovation, and advocating for community access through partnerships.

This 2025-2030 Strategic Plan outlines goals, actions, and steps to improve the quality of life in Charleston County by providing diverse park facilities, programs, and services. Building on the Parks and Recreation For All 2033 comprehensive plan, it focuses on six core goals: expanding access, aligning with partners, engaging with the community, emphasizing natural and cultural resources, elevating staff, and ensuring organizational strength. The plan aims to create inclusive, resilient, and relevant spaces for residents and visitors to thrive, connect with nature, and enjoy recreational activities.

This implementation study outlines a long-term vision for an interconnected walking and bicycling network in Charleston County, aiming to connect residents to parks, schools, and other key destinations. The plan prioritizes projects based on criteria such as safety enhancements, access to green spaces and public parks, support for schools and employment centers, compatible land use, and equitable access for vulnerable populations. It serves as a roadmap for achieving healthy, active lifestyles and sustainable transportation options through phased implementation.

The agenda for the Commission Regular Meeting included a Public Hearing regarding Series 2026 General Obligation Bonds. Key action items for the regular meeting involved the Election of Officers, approval of the Petition to Charleston County regarding bond issuance, awarding a contract for exterior building painting and stair replacement at Cooper River County Park, and an Executive Session to discuss a contractual matter concerning the Folly Beach Fishing Pier and personnel matters. Updates were also provided on Planning and Development, and Financial Services.

The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission's 10-year Comprehensive Plan, titled 'Parks and Recreation for All 2033,' serves as a roadmap for the next decade, outlining county-wide park and recreation needs and strategies. The plan is guided by five key focus areas: Access, Relevancy, Resilience, Connectivity, and Organizational Health. Its vision is to grow and innovate with changing community needs, sustain the Commission's mission, core services, and beloved spaces, and advocate for a connected, resilient, and equitable parks system countywide.