1. Purpose of the SCORP
• Identify diverse
community outdoor
recreation issues and
needs throughout the
state of Louisiana
• Identify and prioritize
outdoor recreation
recommendations for
improvements
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2. Federal Requirements
• The SCORP is a requirement for the Federal
Land & Water Conservation Fund program
(LWCF) administered by the National Park
Service
• Includes an evaluation of the demand
(need) for and supply (inventory) of
outdoor recreation resources and facilities
in the State
• State receives LWCF funding and develops
criteria for grant awards based on SCORP
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3. LWCF, the SCORP and how it fits in
• Public information gathered to
identify needs from across the
state:
– 8 planning regions
– Telephone survey
– Internet surveys
– MindMixer town hall
– Task Force Committee
– SCORP Advisory Committee
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4. LWCF, the SCORP and how it fits in
• Compile info & create
“findings”
• “Findings” determine
state priorities
• Priorities provide
statewide planning
guidance & grant
funding initiatives
5. Green Play’s Scope of Work
1. Statewide Recreational Use and Needs Survey
2. Task Force Committee & SCORP Advisory Team
Meetings
3. Regional Stakeholder
Workshops
2. Inventory and level of service
analysis
2. GIS Mapping
3. Findings and Visioning
4. Document Development
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7. What good is the SCORP to me?
• Partner with the state to identify key issues:
– Improvements needed
– Plan for future acquisitions & development
– Curtail vandalism
– Maintenance & Operations Strategies
– Meet demands for a growing population
– Balance conservation & development
– Barrier-free access
– Education and promotion
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8. What you stand to gain
2014-2019 SCORP =
Your planning document to
justify & prioritize funding:
• Economic development
• Park System improvements
• Identify future land acquisitions
• Promote quality of life in your
community
9. How You Can Help
• Promote & use our online public forum in your community
• Keep us up to date with your recreation data
• Help us identify your current issues, needs, trends &
priorities
• Use the 2014-2019 SCORP & implement recommendations
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10. Thanks
Kristin Caborn, Project Manager
kristinc@greenplayllc.com
Cindy Heath cindyh@greenplayllc.com
Cleve Hardman and Suzette Simms
Land & Water Conservation Fund Program
Division of Outdoor Recreation,
Louisiana Office of State Parks
outdoorrec@crt.la.gov
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2015 VISION FOR OUTDOOR
RECREATION
Editor's Notes
Outreach was made to the public, recreation professionals & providers
