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Central Highlands District RMPs

Resource Management Plan Underway

DCR's Central Highlands District is a collection of 32 parks, forests, and reservations located in Worcester County, eastern Franklin and Hampshire counties, and northwest Middlesex County. One property, Mount Watatic Reservation, already has a plan adopted by the Stewardship Council. DCR is now preparing RMPs for each of the remaining 31 properties.

Central Highlands RMPs
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DCR parks within the Central Highlands District getting RMPs

Each park is the subject of its own Resource Management Plan; all plans  have been drafted and are scheduled to be released for public review and comment in 2025. Due to the large number of properties, the RMPs will be released one Complex at a time (Wachusett Complex (7 properties), Otter River Complex (13 properties), and Erving Complex (11 properties)).

Public Input

Public input is an integral component of the RMP process; and provides a forum within the RMP to enhance communication and cooperation with park visitors, partners, and surrounding communities. A virtual public meeting was held June 7, 2022, to solicit public input  regarding recreation, stewardship of resources, and park facilities. Public comment was accepted between June 7 and June 28.

Three public meetings, to solicit input on Draft Resource Management Plans are anticipated in 2025. Please check the DCR Public Meetings Information page for updates.

Wachusett Complex Resource Management Plans

The following draft Resource Management Plans have been released in association with a virtual public meeting (July 16, 2025) and 30-day public comment period (through August 15, 2025). During the comment period, comments may be submitted via the DCR public comment portal.

Central Highlands District Plans Adopted by the DCR Stewardship Council

Additional Resources

Contact

Online

Email Department of Conservation and Recreation at mass.parks@mass.gov
DCR Office Address and Phone Listing 
DCR Public Records Request 

Phone

Main Office Call Department of Conservation and Recreation, Main Office at (617) 626-1250

Open M-F 9am-5pm

Address

Main Office
State Transportation Building, 10 Park Plaza | Suite 6620 , Boston, MA 02116
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