Mesa County Outdoor Recreation Master Plan & Feasibility Study
Our Mission
Preserve, enhance, and expand outdoor recreation across Mesa County—guided by community input, data, and sustainable practices.
Why It Matters
Outdoor recreation shapes our identity, drives our economy, and boosts quality of life. With rising use and limited resources, we need a coordinated plan to grow responsibly.
- $484M contributed to the local economy in 2022 (7.2% of GDP)
- 11% of Mesa County jobs depend on outdoor recreation
- 80% of residents chose the Grand Valley for its outdoor access
Focus
Areas
- Data & Community Driven – informed by research and local voices
- Sustainable Management – balancing access with stewardship
- Economic Impact – fueling growth through recreation
What We’re
Delivering
- Infrastructure Audit & Impact Analysis
- Funding & Feasibility Planning
- Administrative Framework
- Stewardship & Sustainability Strategies
- Economic Development Opportunities
Expected
Outcomes
- A strategic, data-driven master plan
- Diversified, resilient funding model
- Stronger collaboration and operational efficiency
- Expanded and improved recreation assets
- Culture of stewardship and community engagement
- Regional and national leadership in outdoor recreation
Get
Involved
- Join Public Input Sessions & Community Surveys
- Engage as a Partner, Land Manager, or User Group
- Attend Campfire Sessions
- Subscribe to the ORC Connector (public) or ORC Insider (industry)
- Become a Friend of GVORC or host a Lunch & Learn
Next Steps
A comprehensive timeline of engagement opportunities to help inform the Master Plan will be shared in February 2026.
