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Comprehensive Recreation, Parks and Open Space Plan Update: Silver Spring Township

Silver Spring Township developed this Comprehensive Recreation, Parks and Open Space Plan Update to guide future decision-making regarding parks, recreation facilities, programs and services, facility management, and the allocation of financial resources. The Plan provides an assessment of c…

Open Space, Recreation, and Environmental Resources Plan 2021: East Marlborough Township

The primary purpose of the Open Space, Recreation, and Environmental Resources Plan Update is to identify opportunities for future open space preservation, identify the current and potential future demands for recreational parks and facilities, and provide a vision for a bicycle and pedestrian tran…

Local Municipal Open Space Referendums in Pennsylvania: 2023 Status Report

WeConservePA analyzed and applied geographic information to LandVote data to produce this report. It includes numerous maps and charts describing the 157 open space referendums offered to voters at the local municipal level between 1996 and 2023. 24 pages.

Referendum to Authorize a Tax or Bond for Conservation

Pennsylvanians may vote to establish a tax specifically dedicated to open space protection in their municipality. Voters may also approve borrowing by their county or municipality for conservation projects. (Print version of CT guide)

Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Plan Update 2021-2030: Whitpain Township

This parks, recreation, open space and trails plan update builds upon the accomplishments of Whitpain Township since its previous plan in 2003, moving forward with a strategy that recognizes parks, recreation, open space and trails as part of the Township’s overall infrastructure serving environme…

Upper Saucon Township Recreation and Open Space Plan (update)

The mission of Upper Saucon Township’s comprehensive recreation and open space plan is to enhance access and opportunities to a wide range of recreational and open space facilities and resources toward the benefit of the environment and the community. The goal is to create a sustainable plan for pa…

Whitemarsh Township Open Space Preservation Report 2006-2023

This report examines open space preservation initiatives from 2006-2023 in Whitemarsh Township through a small income tax earmark set aside specifically for open space preservation.

East Coventry Township Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan

East Coventry Township contracted with Natural Lands and Toole Recreation Planning to develop the plan in collaboration with the community. The consultants worked closely with a citizen task force, made up of volunteers. The members of the task force each served on additional Township committees an…

Open Space Plan: Upper Pottsgrove Township

The Upper Pottsgrove Township open space plan seeks to provide residents and officials with the information they need to pursue the township’s goals for the preservation of natural and cultural resources within their community. By examining the historical evolution and current trends of the communi…

Milford Township Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan

The plan is focused on how to expand park and recreation opportunities in Milford Township, including how to create a multi-use trail network. Strategies for refining how Milford manages its park, recreation and open space system are also identified.

Comprehensive Recreation, Park, and Open Space Plan: Hellam Township and Hallam Borough

The Hellam Township and Hallam Borough comprehensive recreation, park, and open space plan: represents broad research of parks, recreation, and open space resources; and, crafts a vision for a protected system of parks, open space, greenways, and trails that sustains the area’s natural and scenic r…

Lower Nazareth Township Recreation, Parks, and Open Space Master Plan

This Plan provides a comprehensive look at Lower Nazareth’s parks, recreation amenities and offerings, and public and private open space by: examining the cultural, natural and built context of the community; describing, assessing, and providing recommendations for existing parks and open spaces; r…

Upper Dublin Township Open Space Plan

A committee of residents, staff and consultants led the effort to create the 2023 Upper Dublin Township Open Space Plan. The process included reviewing the previous 2005 plan, conducting a community survey, holding several public meetings with opportunities for post-meeting feedback, interviewing …

Lower Frederick Township Open Space Plan

In 2003, a referendum to fund open space and green infrastructure projects was passed in Montgomery County. Through this program, subsequently adopted by the County, the funding that the voters endorsed is being provided to municipalities, private non-profit conservation organizations and the cou…

Open Space Plan: Perkiomen Township

The Open Space Committee of Perkiomen Township evaluated the goals and objectives of the previous open space plan from 1995 and revised them to reflect what was discussed during the audit process. Updated goals and objectives describe the new direction Perkiomen Township plans to take to preserve …

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Open Space, Recreation, and Environmental Resources Plan 2021: East Marlborough Township

Local Municipal Open Space Referendums in Pennsylvania: 2023 Status Report

Referendum to Authorize a Tax or Bond for Conservation

Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Plan Update 2021-2030: Whitpain Township

Upper Saucon Township Recreation and Open Space Plan (update)

Whitemarsh Township Open Space Preservation Report 2006-2023

This report examines open space preservation initiatives from 2006-2023 in Whitemarsh Township through a small income tax earmark set aside specifically for open space preservation.

East Coventry Township Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan

Open Space Plan: Upper Pottsgrove Township

Milford Township Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan

Comprehensive Recreation, Park, and Open Space Plan: Hellam Township and Hallam Borough

Lower Nazareth Township Recreation, Parks, and Open Space Master Plan

Upper Dublin Township Open Space Plan

Lower Frederick Township Open Space Plan

Open Space Plan: Perkiomen Township