Residents of Milton with ideas or concerns about the future of local greenspaces should take note. A public gathering is set for March 25 to discuss and give feedback on three different proposals for a new 24.42-acre park at 300 Deerfield Parkway. The concepts, emerging from both the community's input and the city's Parks and Recreation Master Plan, will be ready for citizens to review in an open-house event at the Milton Municipal Court located behind the police building of the Public Safety Complex at 13690 Highway 9.
Interested parties were able to get a sneak peek at the proposals on March 20, during a Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting. According to a report from the City of Milton's official website, the city's project team aims to "incorporate PRAB's input into three concept plans." These plans will be displayed to gain further insights from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on March 25, where attendees can casually come and go, cast votes, stick notes, and engage directly with project team members.
At the heart of this initiative is the idea that communities should have a voice in shaping their shared spaces. The city, which acquired this land for the proposed park in two payments during 2024, is dedicated to maintaining dialogue with its citizens. Their approach ensures the park not only includes athletic fields but also carries the potential for other features that reflect the community's desires.
The March 25 input meeting is not just an opportunity to view park designs; it's a platform to directly impact the park's final concept. The City of Milton encourages a diverse turnout—from neighbors and coaches to athletes and nature lovers—to "share thoughts through 'votes' and sticky notes," as they put it on their website. After gathering all this input publicly, the team will work to synthesize the information into a finalized plan for the Deerfield park.
For more detailed information on the property in question and the planning process leading up to this stage, those interested should visit the city's website. This space is planned to be much more than a collection of fields—it's envisioned as a cornerstone for community activity and interaction, shaped by those it is meant to serve.
