The 2005-2009 Park & Recreation Master Plan for the Cedar Lake Parks & Recreation Department outlines the following general goals established by the Park Board:
~Develop, maintain and enhance the recreational facilities and park lands throughout the Town.
~Offer a range of parks, recreational lands, natural areas, and public facilities.
~Develop and sustain recreational programs for all age groups.
~Strive to meet the community's goals for maintenance of the parks and recreational amenities.
~Focus development of the park system and public expenditures on projects with high demand.
~Provide passive and active recreation through a mix of sizes and locations of public parks and open spaces.
~Protect and preserve natural drainage areas and flood plains.
~Through acquisition and/or expansion, ensure that adequate land is available to meet the future recreational needs of the community.