Open Space & Recreation Plans

Taintor & Associates has worked with a number of communities to complete Open Space & Recreation Plans. Our staff's familiarity with the Massachusetts plan requirements, expertise in park and recreation planning, and technical ability in GIS, make us a one-stop-shop for communities looking to create a thoughtful and useful plan for a reasonable budget.

• North Reading, MA (2007)
• Sandwich, MA (2005)
• Berlin, MA (2004)
• Dedham, MA (1999, 2004 and 2010)
• Norfolk, MA (2003)

To be successful, Open Space and Recreation Plans need to consider the unique needs of the community and involve community members in the planning process. All of our plans include demographic and socio-economic profiles of the community, an assessment of community recreation needs (through surveys and stakeholder interviews), comprehensive community-wide inventory of open space and natural resources, and a series of GIS maps. In addition, our firm is experienced in facilitating public meetings and working with committees to solicit input to the plans. As with most of our plans, the projects produce detailed Action Plans with timelines, priorities, and funding resources. We also draw upon our knowledge of zoning and other innovative land use regulations to make recommendations for protecting and enhancing open spaces.

We are currently completing an update to the Town of Dedham's Open Space & Recreation Plan. Click here for the project web page.