Trying to define the word “landslide?” Look no further than Tuesday’s non-binding referendum on recreation.

Adams County voters overwhelmingly said “yes” to the referendum, which sought support for the creation of a countywide recreation program.

Looking purely at the percentages of the results, nearly eight out of every 10 voters supported the plan.

That’s an amazing statistic and speaks to the depth and breadth of the community that seeks action — quick action — on moving recreation to the front burner of local projects.

Now that the people have spoken so clearly and loudly, each party involved — city, county and school district — will form a citizens’ committee to shape the next step.

This committee will be where the rubber meets the road on recreation.

We trust that the committee will be formed of people who represent the diversity of our community — race, age, interests, etc. — but who share one common goal, improving recreation for generations to come.

Recreation should be an all-inclusive project for the community, touching nearly every interest and activity.

The resounding “yes” vote should illustrate that it wasn’t just the baseball supporters or tennis fans or swimming enthusiasts or hikers who support recreation. It was all of those people — and hundreds more.

Yes, the people have spoken and now we need to get down to business on shaping what it is that the people want out of a truly unified, truly well planned recreation project.