By John Iacofano, resident and community member | May 28, 2025
Tags: Mount Pleasant Parks, Rifle Range Park, Town Council Updates, Recreation Survey, Family Activities, Youth Sports, Green Space, Community Engagement
📊 Community Survey Results: What Matters Most to Mount Pleasant Residents?
Over 100 Mount Pleasant residents shared their thoughts in our 2025 Parks & Recreation survey. The results show a clear need for expanded, accessible, and well-maintained recreational spaces—and a demand for faster delivery of promised projects.
🚧 Top Priority Projects
- Rifle Range Road Park was the top priority (51% of responses).
- Mount Pleasant Way Trail was the second-highest (26%).
- Other requests included a Park West Pool, amphitheater, and toddler play areas.
Rifle Range Park tops the list of projects residents want completed.
🚶 Most-Requested Park Features
- Walking and biking trails – 73 votes
- Athletic fields (soccer, lacrosse, football) – 50 votes
- Indoor rec center/gymnasium – 43 votes
- Nature preservation & wildlife access – 50 votes
Trails, green space, and athletic fields lead the list of most valued features.
📉 Residents Want Urgency and Accountability
- 64% are very concerned about project delays
- 89% support fixed timelines and public progress reports
- 92% have used a Mount Pleasant park in the last 3 months
🔍 Community Voices
“Mount Pleasant markets itself to families, but we’re losing spaces like the movie theater and volleyball courts. We need safe, fun areas again.”
— 24-Year Resident
“Please don’t cut down more trees. Improve what we have, and keep our green spaces intact.”
— Local Nature Advocate
“Open Rifle Range Park now. We need more fields for youth and better trails across town.”
— Resident Comment
🛠️ What I’m Doing About It
✅ Fast-Track Rifle Range Park
We’re going to move forward with high-impact elements like trails and rectangular fields now—not years from now.
✅ Demand Accountability
A public dashboard for project progress will make it easier.
✅ Build for Every Generation
We’ll advocate for spaces that serve not just youth sports—but seniors, toddlers, artists, fitness fans, and families.
📬 Stay Connected
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🔎 Popular Searches This Blog Answers
- Rifle Range Road Park status
- Mount Pleasant Way Trail updates
- New sports fields in Mount Pleasant
- Indoor rec center proposals
- Family-friendly activities in Mount Pleasant
Together, let’s build a Mount Pleasant where recreation, family time, fitness, and community connection thrive.
With gratitude,
John Iacofano
Resident and Neighbor
Disclaimer: This survey is a personal initiative by John Iacofano and is not affiliated with or authorized by the Town of Mount Pleasant or the Recreation Advisory Commission. Responses are collected for informal feedback only and will not be used for political campaigning or official Town purposes.
