Whitman Open Space and Recreation Plan

Open Space and Recreation Plans are a Commonwealth of Massachusetts planning initiative. The purpose of an Open Space and Recreation Plan is to inventory, assess, and plan for future open space and recreation resources for individual municipalities. The plan identifies natural and recreational resources within a community and takes inventory of all parcels, features, and resources. These efforts include sorting parcel data, mapping, categorizing land types, inventorying parks and needed upgrades, and ADA assessments. This work is incorporated with public input to better serve the community’s needs, build support for various efforts, and encourage public participation in protecting important resources, including access to fresh water, forested and farmed land, and recreational facilities. As required by the Guidelines of the Division of Conservation Services, an OSRP updates the social and environmental profiles of the town, discusses influences of present growth and development trends, inventories existing conservation and recreation areas and facilities, and examines community recreation needs. The Plan will provide community goals and objectives to preserve and enhance resources.