2 - Town of Colchester
2 - Town of Colchester
2 - Town of Colchester
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Recreation Facilities<br />
The main Parks and Recreation complex, containing 54 acres, is located on Old Hebron Road. Except for the school sites<br />
and the <strong>Town</strong> Green, this facility is the only site used for active recreation in <strong>Colchester</strong>. While residents feel that the<br />
<strong>Town</strong> has done a good job at providing for Park and Recreation facilities and programs, they feel that additional facilities<br />
are needed. In the near future and as the community grows, additional facilities will be required.<br />
The 1998 Park & Recreation Master Plan identified the need for a field house, field lighting, relocation <strong>of</strong> playing courts,<br />
and a parking redesign at the main facility. Other identified recreation needs include soccer fields, indoor and outdoor<br />
aquatic facilities, bikeways, picnic areas, and playgrounds. Interest has also been expressed in a nature center. Residents<br />
especially seem to be supportive <strong>of</strong> a pool and a community center (possibly combined in one facility).<br />
While some expansion has taken place at the existing recreation facility, adjacent land area will need to be added or<br />
another facility will need to be established. At some time in the future, it may also be beneficial to locate recreation<br />
facilities at other locations, such as west <strong>of</strong> Route 2 or in the in Westchester area.<br />
During the planning period, consideration should be given to the desirable location <strong>of</strong> other recreation sites. Since<br />
<strong>Colchester</strong> may eventually be a community <strong>of</strong> about 40,000 people, consideration must be given for the configuration <strong>of</strong><br />
Park and Recreation facilities for this future population. Desirable sites should be acquired as soon as possible.<br />
Main Recreation Facility Recreation Activities<br />
Meeting Surveys<br />
How are <strong>Town</strong> efforts at<br />
providing recreational<br />
facilities<br />
Too Little 33%<br />
Just Right 67%<br />
Too Much 0%<br />
How are <strong>Town</strong> efforts at<br />
providing recreational<br />
programs<br />
Too Little 22%<br />
Just Right 78%<br />
Too Much 0%<br />
Telephone Survey<br />
Should the <strong>Town</strong> develop<br />
more recreation fields<br />
Favor 62%<br />
Oppose 33%<br />
Need More Info 4%<br />
Don’t Know 1%<br />
<strong>Colchester</strong> Park & Recreation Department<br />
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