City of Newburyport Parks Commission
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Environment
- Seniors
- Sports & Recreation
Location
P.O. Box 55060 Pleasant StreetNewburyport, MA 01950 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The Newburyport Board of Parks Commissioners is hereby established to serve the residents of the city and other park users through the establishment and implementation of plans for the maintenance, expansion, and betterment of the open spaces, parks and recreational facilities over which the Commission has jurisdiction. The Commission shall serve to monitor and officially act on issues affecting the use and management of facilities in a manner that provides the most optimal facilities for the residents of Newburyport and other users. The Commission shall engage the public in a democratic manner to allow for a continuous dialog towards meeting the intent of the mission statement and marshal the resources within its powers to address the needs of the community
Description
The City of Newburyport boasts some of the most beautiful parks in the Northeast. Newburyport offers a wide variety of green spaces from waterfront parks, woodland hiking trails and Victorian fountains, to creative playground settings and playing fields. Our parks host birthday parties and weddings, school outings, a variety of sports leagues and annual community events such as the Winter Carnival and Yankee Homecoming activities.