Carthage Parks Master Plan

The community of Carthage sought to define a long‑term vision for its parks and recreation system, and how they could evolve over the next decade. In 2013, the Center for Community Studies (CCS), in collaboration with the community of Carthage, developed a “visioning tool kit” that identified key issues, needs, and opportunities. One of the primary outcomes of that effort was the recommendation to create a comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

TESSERE partnered with the Carthage Parks and Recreation Department and Dick Horton Consulting to develop this community roadmap. The master plan takes a system‑wide approach, evaluating parks, open spaces, recreational facilities, amenities, and programs—both public and private—to establish clear goals and priorities for future improvements.

As part of the process, TESSERE conducted research, facilitated public involvement, and created professionally designed conceptual park plans along with detailed cost estimates. The resulting master plan provides a strong foundation for guiding the development and redevelopment of the Community’s parks, open spaces, recreational facilities, amenities, and programs over the next 10 years.