The Jackson County Parks program strives to make each County Park as self-supporting as possible. To accomplish this, a revenue strategy of user fees, grants, entitlements, revenue generating events and concessions contracts, along with volunteers, social agency cooperation, and public and private partnerships are utilized. Ongoing reorganizations and cost-cutting strategies are employed to provide a variety of recreational experiences at a low cost.
Jackson County Parks operates eighteen County Parks and provides opportunities for enjoyment of many recreational activities, which include:
- picnicking
- camping
- fishing
- boating
- water-skiing
- windsurfing
- swimming
- water-sliding
- hiking
- rock climbing
- hang gliding
- cycling
- group camping
- group picnicking
- softball/baseball
- concerts
- bird watching
- equestrian activities
- target shooting
- motor sports including: drag racing, go-karting and autocross
- indoor/outdoor facilities for events, meetings, company retreats, and weddings