Wilmington is blessed with natural beauty, and our predecessors had the foresight to preserve and develop land for athletic competitions, recreational activities, family outings and simple escapes for quiet contemplation.
But population growth has created a significant need for additional park space and improvements to existing recreational facilities. Within the city, the list of needed new park facilities and improvements totals $60 million.
If approved, the 2016 City of Wilmington Parks Bond will allow us to meet more than half of those needs in a reasonable amount of time.
Why does a business organization like the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce care about parks? For the same reason that we care about health care, crime, education, transportation and the environment.
Great communities aren’t made through a narrow focus. The entire mix of attributes that contribute to quality of life and attracting businesses must be considered to develop a prominent community.
The 2016 parks bond will provide $38 million to complete projects, ranging from:
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