The Town of Mansfield is in the process of updating its 2016 Open Space and Recreation Plan and is looking for input from our community. What would you like to see more of, less of, what do you think could be improved? Take survey below to voice your opinion. 

Direct to survey link: 

Open Space & Rec 2023 Survey Link

It is important for residents to take part in planning for the protection of remaining open space, the preservation of our cultural and historical assets and the development of recreational opportunities. The updated Open Space and Recreation Plan will enable us to evaluate our progress since 2016 and develop new strategies to address the town’s changing needs. Having an up-to-date plan also makes Mansfield eligible for state funding for land acquisition, preservation and recreation projects.

For the purposes of this survey, open space is defined as “public and privately owned undeveloped lands that are important for a variety of reasons, including recreation, agriculture, forestry, scenic qualities or other qualities that contribute to the overall character of the town.”

Your input is extremely important to us as we plan to meet the town’s needs. Please take a few minutes to answer the survey questions below. The deadline for completing the Open Space and Recreation Plan survey is October 27,2023.

Paper copies of the survey are available at the Mansfield Town Hall welcome desk and at the Mansfield Public Library during regular business hours. Completed paper surveys may be dropped off at Town Hall or the Library, or mailed to Mansfield Town Hall, ATTN: Katelyn Gonyer (Conservation Dept), 6 Park Row, Mansfield, MA 02048.

If you have any questions or would like assistance completing the survey, you may reach out to Danica Belknap (SRPEDD) at dbelknap@srpedd.org or 508-824-1367 (ext. 222).

Please follow this link to take the public survey, learn more about the plan update process, find out about upcoming meetings, or to sign up for the email list:

[https://srpedd.org/mansfield-osrp]

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Direct to survey link- [https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/J55KBX2]

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Mansfield Conservation Department -2022 Trail Steward Program

DO YOU WANT TO HELP KEEP OUR TRAILS SAFE?

The Town of Mansfield’s Conservation Department is looking for volunteers to help with walking our major conservation areas in the spring and fall to assess for any safety issues along the trails and the associated parking areas.   You will be assigned a specific trail system to walk and record any safety concerns to be recorded on a Trail Assessment Form. 

We will be assessing the following trails systems:

• Sweets Pond- off Otis St.
• Great Woods-off Oak St.
• Marie Strese-off Ware St.
• Corporal Hardy- off Maple St.
• Taylor’s Hill-off Judy’s Lane
• Plymouth Street-within Plymouth St Recreation Area
• Mill Pond-off of East St. 

 If you are interested in volunteering for the 2022 Trail Steward Program, please visit the Trail Steward Program webpage or email trails@mansfieldma.com. 

PLEASE SEE RELATED DOCUMENTS BELOW

I look forward to working with residents that care about these trails and are willing to help keep Mansfield’s trails safe and enjoyable for all!  

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Open Space Committee is looking for a new Committee member! 

Click here for more information

Members

• Sharon Friedman
  Term expires: December 31, 2023
• Rebecca Foster
  Term expires: December 31, 2023
• Sally Fehervari
  Term expires: December 31, 2023
• Kristen Whittle
  Term expires: December 31, 2023
• Kellie Ansermoz
  Term expires: December 31, 2023