Parks Master Plan

The City of Mt. Vernon has officially adopted a Park Master Plan to guide the future of Veterans Memorial Park, Lincoln Park, and the potential development of a new indoor recreation center.

This plan was shaped by valuable input from residents through a community-wide survey. With your feedback, we’re creating a roadmap for improvements that will enhance recreation, accessibility, and enjoyment for everyone who visits our parks.

We’re excited to move these projects forward and will continue to share updates as progress is made.

Community Survey Results

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Mt. Vernon Parks Master Plan Community Survey! Your voices play a key role in helping us create parks and facilities that reflect what our community values most.

Here are some highlights from the results:

Veteran's Park

Residents showed strong support for:

• 81% - Restroom improvements
• 80% - Amenities along walking trails (benches, drinking fountains, exercise stations)
• 78% - Pond beautification (plantings, boulders, fishing dock)

Top Priorities: 

• 44% - Add amenities along walking trails
• 34% - Extend the walking/biking trail
• 33% - Improve pond beautification 

Lincoln Park

Residents most supported:

• 67% - Adding picnic shelters/areas
• 67% - Adding restrooms
• 62% - Extending the walking/biking trail

Top Priorities:

• 31% - Picnic shelters/areas
• 30% - Restrooms
• 28% - Trail extension

New Indoor Recreation Center

When asked what features they would most like to see, residents selected:

• 82% - Indoor running/walking track
• 74% - Lap lanes for swimming and lessons
• 73% - Space for aerobics, fitness, or gymnastics

Most Likely to use:

• 46% - Indoor running/walking track
• 33% - Swimming lap lanes
• 30% - Space for aerobics/fitness/gymnastics 

View the Full Survey Results

Thank You, Mt. Vernon!

We appreciate every resident who shared their thoughts and ideas. Your feedback helps shape the future of our parks, ensuring they continue to bring health, activity, and connection to our community.

Stay tuned for updates as we take the next steps toward improving our parks and recreation spaces for everyone to enjoy!