2020 Master Plan
The Master Plan is a high level guiding document that outlines and details the future of operations and
investments in Bristol parks.
This city-wide plan
establishes recommendations for the Department to achieve the vision of the community without
diminishing the quality of the parks and programs available to users across the entire City of Bristol.
The City Wide Parks, Recreation, Youth & Community Services Master Plan process was conducted
during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the process was slightly altered due to the inability to
conduct in-person public meetings, and focus group interviews, however, by use of virtual meetings,
the process was able to be altered in order to achieve the same result that would have occurred
without the pandemic.
This plan identifies current and future needs for the City of Bristol to help guide the Department for the
next 5 to 10 years.
Master Plan Report Available - Here
Master Planning Timeline
February 2021
Master Plan Formally Adopted by Board of Parks Commissioners
More Information Available - Here
February 2021
Master Plan Report Published
Master Plan Available - Here
January 20, 2021
Public Forum
Presentation Available - Here
November 18, 2020
Master Plan Options Presented to Board of Parks Commissioners
Presentation Available - Here
October 28, 2020
Public Forum
Presentation Available - Here
October 21, 2020
Site Analysis and Preliminary Recommendations Presented to Board of Parks Commission & Youth Commission
Presentation Available - Here
September 4, 2020
Statistically Valid Community Needs Assessment Findings
Findings Available - Here
June 2020
Stakeholder Interviews and Focus Group Findings
Findings Available - Here
May 13, 2020
Public Forum
Video Recording Available - Here
March 2020
Youth Commission Stakeholder Meeting
Video Recording Available - Here
March 2020
Board of Parks Commissioners Stakeholder Meeting
Video Recording Available - Here