Havelock Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Project Overview
The City of Havelock provides facilities, programs, and activities that improve the quality of life for everyone. We are developing a parks and recreation master plan to guide our efforts over the next ten years. Throughout the planning process, there will be public meetings and surveys to allow the community to provide input on the future of the City’s parks and recreation.
Key Dates for Public Meetings
We invite you to join us and share your ideas during this unique opportunity. Your input will help us set priorities for future recreational improvements and inform the future development of parks, trails, and other recreational facilities. Attend any one of these public meetings to provide your input on the plan.
City of Havelock Concert in the Park
Friday June 12, 2026, from 6 – 8 p.m.
198 Cunningham Boulevard, Havelock, NC 28532
West End Fire Station Training Room
Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 3 – 6 p.m.
858 US-70W Havelock, NC 28532
Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation
15th Annual Fly-In
Friday, August 14, 2026, from 5 – 7 p.m.
201 Tourist Center Drive, Havelock, NC 28532
Invite your friends and family to visit and let us know your thoughts, ideas, and concerns regarding recreation in our community.
Community Needs Survey
Your opinion matters. The City would love to understand your park system needs, please follow this link to take our recreational needs survey. The survey is estimated to take between 5 – 10 minutes.
Project Phases
Background and Analysis
We will review the history and background of the community to understand the existing facilities, conditions, and programs. This phase establishes the baseline knowledge required to evaluate current service levels and identify system strengths, gaps, and opportunities.
Public Input
We will use multiple public input methods to understand public preferences for parks recreation resources. These methods will include: a statistically valid survey, a survey that is open to the entire population, public input meetings, and input meetings with local leaders and staff.
Implementation
After assessing the existing parks and recreation offerings, we will compare the findings with the collective results of the public engagement process. These data sets will be analyzed to identify unmet or underserved needs. Recommendations and actionable strategies will be developed to address community priorities and guide future decision making.
Review and Adoption
In the final phase, the completed plan will be presented for local review. Formal adoption signifies that the plan will serve as an official guiding document for elected officials and staff, which will support informed decisions that help the community remain an exceptional place to live, work, and play.
Contact Us
Feel free to reach out with any questions or comments. Email us and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
