View the Open Space & Recreation Plan draft!

Weston's Committee on Open Space & Recreation Plan (COSRP) and Conservation & Recreation staff are pleased to share a complete draft of Weston's 2026 Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) available for public review. The COSRP was convened last spring as an Ad-Hoc Committee to assist staff in updating Weston's OSRP. Since then, the COSRP has conducted a public survey (open July-Sept 2025 with over 600 responses including 49 responses in a simplified Chinese translation!), held two public forums, and has convened as a Committee nine (9) times to complete this 2026 OSRP Update.

The project team presented an overview of the draft plan in a virtual public meeting on February 10, 2026 and solicited public comments. You can view a recording of the presentation here and access the slide deck under "Supporting Documents."

Next, Weston will submit the OSRP to the state Division of Conservation Services (DCS) for approval. With an approved OSRP, Weston becomes eligible for DCS grant programs for up to ten years.

Please navigate to "Supporting Documents" on the righthand side of the page to view the OSRP. Due to large file sizes, the full draft is shared as:

• Part 1 Weston 2026 OSRP Full Draft (pages 1-57),
• Part 2 Weston 2026 OSRP Full Draft (pages 58-114),
• Part 3 Weston 2026 OSRP Full Draft (pages 115-171), and
• Weston 2026 OSRP Appendices.

Thank you to all who attended the final public presentation of the Open Space & Recreation Plan!

Conservation & Recreation staff, co-chairs of the Committee on Open Space and Recreation Plan, and project consultants Barrett Planning Group presented an overview of the draft plan in a virtual public meeting on February 10, 2026 and solicited public comments. You can view a recording of the presentation here and access the slide deck under "Supporting Documents."

Project Overview

The Town of Weston is undertaking an important initiative to shape the future of our community's open spaces and recreational resources. By updating our 2017 Open Space and Recreation Plan, we aim to ensure that our parks, trails, and natural areas continue to meet the needs and priorities of our residents and visitors. This process represents an opportunity to reflect on what makes Weston special, while exploring new ways to enhance accessibility, sustainability, and shared enjoyment of these spaces.

Your voice plays a critical role in this planning effort. The Town is committed to fostering meaningful community engagement and incorporating your insights, experiences, and preferences into the ten-year action plan. Through public meetings, a survey, and outreach events, we hope to capture a diversity of perspectives that will guide our recommendations and strategies. Together, we can create a roadmap for open space and recreational stewardship and opportunities that reflects the values of Weston today and ensures the health of these resources for generations to come.

Open Space & Recreation Plan Public Forum

Thank you to all who attended the public forums on October 26th & 27th & helped to shape the future of Weston's open space and recreational programming!

You can find the presentation slides & a meeting summary under "Supporting Documents" on the righthand side of this webpage!

Open Space & Recreation Plan Survey

The OSRP survey is now closed. You can find a summary of the survey results under "Supporting Documents" on the righthand side of this webpage!

A survey to inform the Open Space and Recreation Plan was available from July through September in English and Simplified Chinese. Additional paper copies of the survey were made available at Weston Town Hall (Clerks’ Office & Land Use Office); Weston Public Library; the Brook School Apartments; and the Weston Community Center, including both the Recreation Department and the Council on Aging.

Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee Members

Resident At-Large Members

• Hannah Peters
• Emily Wu
• Beth Marshdoyle
• 4th At-Large member remains open

Conservation Commission

• Glenn Butcher

Recreation Commission

• Drew D’Amaro

Weston Forest & Trail Association

• David Banks

Planning Board

• Shawn Lanier

Agricultural Commission

• Kent Lundberg