Comprehensive Park, Open Space, & Recreation Plan 2010-2015
Like many plans, this plan sets forth goals, objectives, and policies for developing and improving Fitchburg's park and open space system and protecting the community's valued resources. The plan also provides short-term (next 5 years) and long-term recommendations for achieving those goals and objectives. Having an up-to-date park and open space plan is necessary for a city to be eligible for county, state, and federal grants.
Plan Adopted!
The Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department just completed the City’s park and open space plan for 2010-2015. The plan was adopted by the Park Commission and Common Council in January of 2010. Fitchburg's residents also had a role in the process for developing the Comprehensive Park, Open Space, and Recreation Plan.
Comprehensive Park, Open Space, and Recreation Plan 2010-2015 (28.9 MB)
Timeline for Plan Development and Adoption
December 3rd Public Hearing
At the Dec. 3rd, 2009 Park Commission meeting, a public hearing was held on the draft plan. All questions were answered and the Park Commission then adopted the plan through their recommendation of Resolution R-99-09.
October 27th Open House on Draft Plan
On Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 the Department held an open house on the draft plan. Staff gave a brief overview of the plan and took questions and comments. Attendees had the opportunity to view the draft plan and various displays and take a survey. Those who didn't attend could complete the online survey.
Survey Results (As of Dec. 3, 2009)
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June 17th Open House on Future Park & Open Space Planning
At this open house citizens had an opportunity to discuss the draft Goals, Objectives, and Policies in small groups and complete a public survey.
- Comments on Draft Goals, Objectives, and Policies
- Survey Results
- Meeting Agenda
- Background Information for Survey & Comment Form
- Comment Form- Draft Goals, Objectives and Policies
- Community Survey
- Fitchburg Star Article (June 11, 2009)
- Open House Announcement
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CONCEPTUAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE PROPOSAL
The Conceptual Park and Open Space Proposal, a project that staff have been working on since 2005, is now adopted as part of the Comprehensive Park, Open Space, and Recreation Plan.
On January 13, 2009, the Common Council approved Resolution R-84-08, acknowledging the Park and Open Space Proposal and Moraine Edge Park North as the priority area for parkland acquisitions. Funding is to begin starting in 2014.
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LINKS
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2006 Community Planning Survey Report
Fitchburg Comprehensive Plan - Goals, Objectives and Policies
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2008 Parks & Forestry Annual Report
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Last Revised February 9, 2010