Information about the Open Space and Recreation Plan Update for 2021 - 2028 

Open Space and Recreation Plan Community Forum Recording

Presented by MAPC on April 26, 2021

Open Space and Recreation Plan Virtual Open House Survey

Hosted online by MAPC April 26, 2021 - May 10, 2021

Mission

The Open Space and Recreation Committee was formulated to create and implement an Open Space and Recreation Plan for the City which will: 

1. Ensure the existence, smart use, and access to open space in perpetuity
2. Ensure that contiguous areas, functions, and values that depend on them are maintained
3. Propose a process for agreements with abutters with shared use/conservation interests for enhancing open space
4. Recommend planned city growth and business development in a way that fully contemplates and strives to maintain the functions, values, uses, and vision for open space in Gloucester 
5. Establish a criteria and process for ceding open space to development or dedicated use
6. Promote awareness and use of open spaces through a descriptive inventory of open spaces

The Committee consists of 7 members, each serving a 3-year term. In 2011, the Committee completed an update of the City’s 2011-2017 Open Space and Recreation Plan. The Plan includes a list of beaches, parks, playgrounds, and other open space in the City. The Committee is currently working with City staff and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) to complete an update of The Plan for 2021 - 2028.

Agendas & Minutes

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Meeting results are available, following approval.
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