Master Plan Adopted

The Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Play Zebulon, was adopted by the Board of Commissioners September 13, 2021. The plan identifies land acquisition as a priority and identify zones for future parks based on service gaps. Click here to view the Master Plan.

How We Play: Master Plan Check In

How We Play was an evaluation and engagement initiative consistent with the Play Zebulon: Parks and Recreation Master Plan to study how our community uses our parks and play spaces so we can create the recreational experience our town deserves. This process took place in the Fall of 2023.

How We Play allowed us to check in with our growing community and confirmed that Play Zebulon remained consistent with community needs. 

Regarding land acquisition, the process found that continuing to address growth by providing additional neighborhood parks, as well as large community-based facilities that offer new opportunities remained a comunity priority. 

FY 2026 Budget Feedback

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

In the Fall of 2024, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board began Fiscal Year 2026 budget discussions. The Advisory Board’s feedback recognizes a need to ensure the facilities are available for our future residents and that we are continuing to invest in our current park system. They presented land acquisition as a top priority to the Board of Commissioners at the March 2025 Work Session.

Community FY 2026 Budget Survey 

In the Spring of 2025, the Town of Zebulon engaged the community to learn what the residents priotized in the budget. The Town Manager presented findings to the Board of Commissioners at the May 22nd Work Session. The top two priorities from the community survey where to renovate our existing parks and to build new parks/greenways.