The purpose of this Plan Update was to establish a foundation for future decision-making regarding recreation programming; park and trail maintenance, improvements and acquisitions; and the protection of open space.

The Plan provides a comprehensive look at Lower Nazareth’s parks, recreation, and public and private open space by examining the cultural, natural, and built context of the community; describing, assessing, and providing suggestions for existing parks and open spaces; reviewing recreational programming and providing improvement recommendations; detailing the public engagement process undertaken to gather extensive community feedback; studying the administrative workings of the Township; reviewing funding options to supplement parks and recreation facilities and programming within the Township; providing an implementable action plan to guide the Township in accomplishing goals and objectives identified in the plan.