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Massachusetts Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Program

Equestrian Park, Athol The PARC Program was established in 1977 to assist cities and towns in acquiring and developing land for park and outdoor recreation purposes. Any town with a population of 35,000 or more year-round residents, or any city regardless of size, that has an authorized park /recreation commission is eligible to participate in the program. Communities that do not meet the population criteria listed above may still qualify under the "small town," "regional," or "statewide" project provisions of the program.

Buttonwood Park Zoo, New Bedford
Only projects that are to be developed for suitable outdoor recreation purposes, whether active or passive in nature, shall be considered for funding. Grants are available for the acquisition of land, and the construction, restoration, or rehabilitation of land for park and outdoor recreation purposes such as swimming pools, zoos, athletic play fields, playgrounds and game courts. Access by the general public is required.


Contact:
Melissa Cryan
(617) 626-1171
melissa.cryan@state.ma.us
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Ian A. Bowles, Secretary
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