Open Space Planning

New park in Riverside
New park in Riverside

The future growth and development of Cambridge's open space system is guided by the planning work of CDD, in collaboration with other departments through the Open Space Committee.

Along with specific park projects, CDD directs a variety of planning initiatives for open spaces in the city. These include the city's comprehensive Open Space and Recreation Plan (submitted every seven years to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs) as well as other citywide initiatives focusing on different topics.