The Town is requesting proposals from qualified consultants for professional services to assist the Town in creating a Parks Master Plan (Plan). The Town desires a Plan to provide a vision and blueprint for implementation during the next 5-10 years.
The Town currently owns and manages numerous park facilities, totaling over 70 acres. It is a diverse group of properties, including: Shoreline Park, Ferry and Fountain Plaza's, the newly created Civic Plaza/Zelinsky Park complex, Old Rail Trail, and others. Amenities include parking lots, signage, paved bike/ped trails, unpaved trails, large turf playing field (soccer/lacrosse), restroom facilities, playground facilities, drinking fountains, picnic tables, decorative water fountains, benches, etc. The Parks Division of the towns Public Works Department is responsible for maintenance of all park facilities. The division consists of 4 full time employees, supported by other Public Works employees as needed.