Explore Park Economic Consortium's Plan B proposal, July 20, 2010

Virginia’s Explore Park NOW July 20, 2010

Explore Park is Open for Business “The Venues”
Subaru Mountain Bike Trail System : 9 miles of International Mountain Bike Association sanctioned (IMBA) bike trails consisting of beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.

Forester’s Hiking Trail : American Society of Forester’s ¾ Mile interpreted hiking trail explaining the types of trees along the trail.

Rutrough Point: Access to the Roanoke River and Back Creek for fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and hiking of the one mile River Walk Trail along the Roanoke River.

Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center: open 7 days weekly from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm May 1 through October 31 to serve visitors on the Blue Ridge Parkway. This 10,000 square foot facility; a partnership between Virginia’s Explore Park, the County of Roanoke, and the Blue Ridge Parkway; contains a tourist information center, theater, gift shop, and 3,000 square feet of exhibit space with permanent exhibits on the Parkway and the history of the Roanoke Region.

Explore Park is Open for Business “The Events”
Film Camp Reunion – June 19, 2010
Treasure Hunt Trail Event – July 11, 2010
Explore Park Staff Reunion – July 18, 2010
Hike for Horizons – October 9, 2010 (Fundraiser for New Horizons Healthcare & Explore Park)
Anthem’s “Into the Darkness” 5K & 10K Trail Race – October 23, 2010
Halloween BooGoo Bash – October 29, 2010
Explore Your Limits 5k & 10k Trail Race – March 23, 2010

Explore Park NOW! Plan B – Immediate Opportunities (6 months to a year)

Explore Park – Plan B “Rentals and Leases”
Weddings
Receptions
Picnics
Meetings
Corporate Functions
Camps
Agriculture leases

Explore Park – Plan B “Special Events and Programs”

Explore Park – Plan B “Film Center”

Explore Park – Plan B “Reopen Historic Area”

Explore Park – Plan B “Reopen Historic Area - Volunteers”

Explore Park – Plan B “Park Pass Program”

Explore Park NOW! Plan B – The Future

Explore Park – Plan B “Mission”
To be leaders in providing outdoor recreational opportunities, stewardship of our region’s heritage, and advocacy for environmental conservation for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of present and future generations.

Explore Park – Plan B “The Future – Outdoor Recreation”
Outdoor recreation contributes $18.7 billion in Virginia.
Outdoor recreation provides 210,000 jobs in Virginia.
Outdoor recreation generates more than $88 billion in annual local, state and federal tax revenue.
Outdoor recreation produces $243 billion annually in retail sales.

Explore Park – Plan B “The Future – Ride Center”
Biking contributes $133 billion to the US economy.
The biking industry contributes more than $17.7 billion in tax revenues to state, local and federal governments.
The Biking industry contributes $53.1 billion in retail sales.
The South Atlantic is home to more than 10 million bicyclists – 25% of the adult population.

Explore Park – Plan B “The Future – Ride Center”

Explore Park – Plan B “The Future – Adventure Park for Kids”
2 Acres of Mountain Side Terrain
100 Challenging Rope Features
Swinging Beams, Suspension Bridges, Flying Islands and Tire Traverse

Explore Park – Plan B “The Future – Water Park”

Explore Park – Plan B “The Future – Overnight Accommodations”

Explore Park – Plan B “The Future – Greenways”

Explore Park – Plan B “The Future – The River”

Explore Park – Plan B “The Future – Amphitheater”

Explore Park – Plan B “The Future – Riverside Pavilion”
Wedding Receptions
Corporate Events
Reunions
Catered Events
Construction cost estimated at $235k
Annual Revenue estimated at $100k

Explore Park – Plan B “The Future – Site Analysis”

Explore Park – Plan B “The Future – Business Model”
“ In times of increasing demand but limited funding, public and private partnerships take on increased importance. Consequently, local, state, and federal government agencies should expand development of private sector partnerships and volunteer support to meet growing outdoor recreation needs.”

Explore Park – Plan B “The Future – Old Business Model” Parkway Visitors Center Management Maintenance Fund Sourcing Land Inventory Management Leases Maintenance 38 Parcels 1100 Acreas Multiple Agreements Infrastructure Water System Sewage Treatment Facilities Mountain Bike Trails Forester’s Interpretive Trail Parking Lots and Roads Volunteer Program 8211 Hours Coordinated Workshops, Camps, & Programs 982 Attendees Buildings 25 Additional Buildings Maintenance Storage Inventorying River Foundation Management Donor Services Event Planning Legislative Program Roanoke County Bedford County State of Virginia The Taubman Rentals Maintenance Management The Brugh Tavern Lease Negotiations Maintenance Management Mount Union Church Fees Maintenance Management VRFA Executive Director And Staff

Explore Park – Plan B “The Future – New Business Model” VRFA Arthur Taubman Retail Outlet Inc. The Brugh Tavern Inc. Mount Union Church Inc. Executive Director

Explore Park – Plan B “The Future – Retail Outlet”

Explore Park – Plan B “The Future – Forest Management”

Explore Park – Plan B “The Future – Surplus Land Management”

Explore Park – Plan B “The Future – Communication Towers”

Explore Park NOW! Our Way Forward

Explore Park - Plan B Protocol VRFA Executive Director and Appointed VRFA Board Member Ride Center Concept The Adventure Park The Water Park Economic Development Advisory Committee

Explore Park – Economic Advisory Council
Pete Haislip, Roanoke County Director Parks, Recreation, & Tourism
Doug Chittum, Roanoke County Director Economic Development
Philip Thompson, Roanoke County Deputy Director of Planning
Mary Zirkle, Bedford County Chief of Planning
Anne Pollard Bedford County Board of Supervisors - District 66
Chris Lawrence, Vinton Town Manager
Christopher Chittum, Roanoke City Planning Administrator
Michael Burnette, Franklin County Director of Commerce & Leisure Services
Tori Williams, Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce Assistant VP of Public Policy
Josh GilbertMountain Junkies LLC Owner
Pete Eshelman, Roanoke Regional Partnership Director of Outdoor Branding
Monika Mayr, Blue Ridge Parkway Deputy Superintendent
Gary W. Johnson, Blue Ridge Parkway Chief Resource Planning Division
Wanda Reed, Government Liaison Mayflower Hills Civic League
Al Hammond, Braeloch & Boxtree Lodge Owner
Ed Hacker, Roanoke Valley Resource Authority Environmental & Safety Manager

Explore Park – Programs 2010
Film Camp Reunion – June 19, 2010
Treasure Hunt Trail Event – July 11, 2010
Explore Park Staff Reunion – July 18, 2010
Hike for Horizons – October 9, 2010 (Fundraiser for New Horizons Healthcare & Explore Park)
Anthem’s “Into the Darkness” 5K & 10K Trail Race – October 23, 2010
Halloween BooGoo Bash – October 29, 2010
Explore Your Limits 5k & 10k Trail Race – March 23, 2010

Explore Park – Planning for 2011
Rentals and Leases
Special Events and Programs
Historic Area Reopening
Mountain Biking, Hiking, Fishing,
Developing Fee Schedule
Initiate The Future- Allocate Resources
Create Friends of Explore Park
Begin monthly VRFA board meetings through year end for updates and action
Authorize Negotiations

Explore Park – Plan B “The Future – Library & Film Center”

Explore Park – Plan B “The Future – Earl Hamner Jr.’s Library & Film Center”

Explore Park Economic Consortium's Plan B proposal, July 20, 2010

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