Open Space & Recreation Plan Update
The Town of Barnstable is updating its Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) last adopted in 2018. The OSRP allows the community to identify and evaluate goals, challenges, opportunities and priorities for open space protection, land management, and recreational opportunities. The plan provides a blueprint to guide the Town's plans, investments, policies and regulations in support of protecting and enhancing open space and recreation resources developed through a collaborative public process.
The plan is being developed to comply with guidance from the Massachusetts Division of Conservation Services and will ultimately be submitted to that agency for approval. An approved plan is necessary to maintain the Town's eligibility for state funding assistance for open space and recreation purchases and improvements.
Below is a link to the latest version of the Draft Open Space & Recreation Plan to be presented to Town Council:
Community Survey: Monday July 21, 2025 - Sunday August 17, 2025 A community survey was conducted to understand the needs and concerns of Barnstable's residents related to open space and recreation. Results from the survey are linked below.
A community meeting was held Wednesday November 19th at 6:00 PM in person at Barnstable Town Hall within the Hearing Room to provide an overview of the draft Open Space and Recreation Plan and to obtain public comment as the Town progressed towards finalizing the Plan. A recording of the presentation is accessible from the link below.
Open Space and Recreation Plan Update Survey Results
Community Meeting #1: Thursday August 28, 2025
A community meeting was held to provide an overview of this project followed by an open house to obtain insight related to issues and opportunities for the Town's open space and recreation facilities. A recording of the presentation is accessible from the link below. The meeting materials are also accessible linked below.
Build Your Own Park Upgrade Plan
Reimagine Barnstable's Open Spaces
Open Space and Recreation Plan Update Survey Results
Stakeholder Interviews:
Thursday September 4, 2025OSRP Initial Public Outreach Results
Community Meeting #1: Thursday August 28, 2025
A community meeting was held to provide an overview of this project followed by an open house to obtain insight related to issues and opportunities for the Town's open space and recreation facilities. A recording of the presentation is accessible from the link below. The meeting materials are also accessible linked below.
If you have comments or questions about this effort, please contact Kyle Pedicini, Assistant Director, by email at Kyle.pedicini@town.barnstable.ma.us or by phone 774-487-1246.