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Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resources
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Spring 2012 River Clean Up Schedule
The City of Pittsfield is proud of its natural setting in the heart of the Berkshires. In order to ensure that this setting remains healthy, vibrant, and a community asset forever, many policies and programs are in place that are carried out by staff throughout the City.
In 2007, to bring greater guidance and a more proactive approach to the City's natural resource protection efforts, the Park, Open Space and Natural Resources Program was created. The program is carried out by the Program Manager with assistance from other City staff. The program has five major areas of activity:
Powering Pittsfield: A Community Energy Initiative
List of Park, School, and Conservation Areas
Open Space and Park Planning
Skate Park Development Project
Greenway Planning
Urban Forestry
Bicycle / Pedestrian Trail Planning
Lake Management
Green Commission
NEW! Berkshire Paddle Guide now available
call HVA at 413-394-9796 for a free guide or pick one up at City Hall (room 205)
Click here for other locations carrying the guide.
The City of Pittsfield is also involved in a number of other important resource-based protection and sustainability initiatives.
Wetlands and river protection
South Street Memorial Monument restoration and rededication
Stormwater management
Housatonic River clean-up
Problem beaver management
Curbside Recycling
Home composting
Climate Protection
Sustainable Development Planning
View maps of the city's topography, water resources, and open space network.
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