Open Space & Recreation Committee

The Open Space & Recreation Committee advises the Mayor, City Council, City departments, private organizations and the general public on matters concerning open space and recreation, and works to acquire and preserve land and ecosystems within Beverly. The Committee's functions include preparing updating a five-year open space and recreation plan for current and future use, preparing a continuing inventory of open space in the City, researching and recommending financing alternatives for acquisition and preservation of open space and the development of recreational facilities, and recommending any changes in state and local laws to facilitate acquisition and preservation of open space.

Meetings

7 pm
1st Wednesday of every month
City Hall
191 Cabot Street
Beverly, MA 01915

Meeting Schedule

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

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Members

Member	Address	Term Expires
Charlie Mann, Chair, Chair, Community-at-Large Representative	21 Riverview Street Beverly, MA 01915	August 31, 2023
David Brewster, Vice Chair, Ward 1 Representative	9 Carver Street Beverly, MA 01915	August 31, 2022
David Alden-St. Pierre, Ward 5 Representative	179 Dodge Street Beverly, MA 01915	August 31, 2023
Todd Callaghan, Harbor Management Authority (similar expertise)	9 Clark Avenue Beverly, MA 01915	August 31, 2023
Alison Dudley, Ward 3 Representative	7 Beckford Street Beverly, MA 01915	August 31, 2023
Elizabeth Dunne, Ward 6 Representative	16 Greenwood Avenue Beverly, MA 01915	August 31, 2021
Marilyn McCrory, Ward 2 Representative	2 Lovett Court Beverly, MA 01915	August 31, 2023
Wayne Miller, Planning Board Representative	5 Pasture Road Beverly, MA 01915	August 31, 2022
Gregory Sharp, Community-at-Large	8 Leather Lane Beverly, MA 01915	August 31, 2023

Planning Department Staff Contact: Jenna Pirrotta.

What We Do

Beverly's Open Space and Recreation Committee work to acquire and preserve land and ecosystems within Beverly. These areas provide a healthy environment for wildlife and plants and areas for passive or active recreational use by the public. Areas of high natural, scenic and/or recreational value are priorities for the Committee. In order to assure the protection of valued land, we assist in the creation of trails for passive recreation, community gardens, playing fields, beaches and playgrounds.

Public education is an important part of our mission, which involves providing informational signage at several open space properties, outdoor educational activities and land use and protection workshops. The Committee also provides opportunities for the public to appreciate and enjoy Beverly's:

Beaches
Gardens
Parks
Playgrounds and fields
Preserved natural areas
Water resources
Wetlands

Mission Statement

The mission of the City of Beverly Open Space and Recreation Committee is to preserve, maintain and enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Beverly by developing and maintaining an open space plan. The plan identifies and recommends open space acquisitions and identifies other creative strategies to preserve open space based on public input and in consideration of City government policies and action and the City's Master Plan.

Earth Day Walk Series

Check back in the spring for next year’s walk schedule!

Resources

OSRC Annual Reports to City Council

Open Space Plan Update Presentations (January 2015)

Ownership of Beverly's Open Spaces

Owners	Acreage
Beverly Conservation Commission	423
Beverly Park and Recreation Department	98
Beverly Golf and Tennis Club, City Owned	160
Other City-owned	160
Non Profit Organizations	309
Total Open Space (not all is permanently protected)	1,150
Total Land in Beverly	9,680