Our mission
Mission
Our mission is to create a welcoming green space that connects people, nature, and community through shared experiences, recreation, and gathering.
Vision
We envision a thriving community park that becomes the heart of McCutchanville. A place where neighbors gather, families grow memories, and nature brings people together.
Why should you support this project?
The McCutchanville Greenway Park and Nature Preserve is a 501(c)(3) founded by a group of community leaders dedicated to environmental sustainability and improving the quality of life in McCutchanville.
The project is a response to the rising population’s need for green space in an area of rapid development and real estate growth. We aspire to transform 60 acres of the former golf course into an accessible gathering place for the surrounding communities.
As housing developments expand and traffic on and around Petersburg Road becomes more congested, we prioritize the preservation of natural areas to prevent overcrowding and promote alternate transportation methods. Our goal is to foster McCutchanville’s growth while maintaining its small-town charm that has drawn so many of our families here for generations.
Additionally, the McCutchanville Greenway Park and Nature Preserve will help us embrace McCutchanville’s increasing development by attracting businesses and individuals who value our dedication to community. According to the Evansville Department of Parks and Recreation five-year plan, “a 2022 survey by Project for Public Spaces found that about 80% of respondents would sacrifice salary for an ideal community. This same survey found that 70% of business owners found their community first, then created their business. More than ever, quality of place, including recreation and wellness infrastructure, determines where people are moving.”
