Parks and Recreation

The City of Ridgefield has been working through Envision Ridgefield 2045, a process to update Ridgefield’s Comprehensive Plan. As part of this process, we are planning for parks and recreation facilities, service and programs.

Comprehensive plans are composed of multiple chapters, known as “elements,” that each focus on citywide topics like housing, transportation, the environment, public utilities, and more. The parks and recreation element will contain goals and policies to guide land acquisition, partnerships, funding, capital development and programming.

Capital Facilities Plan

As part of the Envision Ridgefield 2045 Comprehensive Plan, the Parks CFP establishes a long-term strategy for park, trail, and recreation investments, including priority projects, cost estimates, and guiding principles to support community growth and quality of life. The final version incorporates input from the Parks Board (March 12) and City Council (April 10), with revisions focused on community needs, geographic equity, and sustainability and was adopted by City Council on May 22, 2025.

View the Parks, Trails and Recreation Capital Facilities Plan (PDF)

View the Parks and Recreation DRAFT Goals and Policies (PDF)

Public Participation

Fall 2025 Open House
On Tuesday, September 16, we hosted an Open House to gather feedback on the draft goals, policies, and strategies for each element of Envision Ridgefield 2045. About 45 of your neighbors joined us in person to share their thoughts, but we want to hear from as many people as possible.

If you weren’t able to attend—or if you’d like to provide additional input—you can now participate in the Open House online! Your feedback is vital to shaping the future of our community.

Online Open House - Open until Sunday, October 19