Needleseye Park, a 300-acre recreational hub in West Virginia, was transformed from an overlooked terrain to a premier destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The park’s development began with Oak Hill's GIS team mapping the area using LiDAR, uncovering a two-mile stretch of cliffs and boulders ideal for recreation.

GIS technology has been integral throughout the project lifecycle—from planning and stakeholder collaboration to real-time project tracking. Contractors use GIS tools to record trail construction data weekly, which is automatically updated in a dashboard accessible to stakeholders. Inspection workflows have been digitized with tools like ArcGIS Survey123, ensuring compliance with stormwater management and construction timelines.

GIS has also facilitated community-driven development. Local groups, such as the New River Alliance of Climbers (NRAC), collaborated with city officials to identify climbing routes and design trails. Overlapping proposals for trails and other facilities were resolved efficiently using GIS mapping. A geospatial digital twin provides a virtual replica of the park to aid planning, create visitor resources, and ensure long-term conservation.