Purpose:        

The Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails (PROST) Plan guides how Clark County cares for and invests in our park system. Built with strong community input, the plan helps prioritize park operations, improvements and future development to reflect what matters most to the community.

Clark County Council adopted the current PROST Plan in 2022 to establish long-term goals for land acquisition, facility development and park management. This creates a shared vision for the future of our parks, open spaces and trails.  

The plan is updated every six years in accordance with Washington’s Growth Management Act (RCW 35.70A.070(A8)). Keeping the PROST Plan current also ensures the county remains eligible for important state and federal funding opportunities. 

2022 Adopted Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan (PDF)

2028 - 2035 Plan Update:

Parks and Nature is beginning the process of updating the PROST Plan. This work will occur between 2026 and 2027. The effort will be coordinated with updates to the county’s Natural Areas Acquisition Plan and the Regional Trail Plan to ensure a unified vision for parks, open space, habitat conservation and trail connectivity across the county. Together, these plans will align priorities for land acquisition, capital investments and long-term stewardship. 

The update will include a comprehensive public outreach and engagement process, offering multiple ways for residents, partners and stakeholders to share their ideas and help shape the next chapter of parks and trails system.