Save Rockwood Park is a campaign led by the Friends of Rockwood Park and a network of environmental and sustainability organizations and park users groups that oppose any decisions to rezone, sell and develop any part of Rockwood Park. We feel this will decrease the park's environmental, recreational and aesthetic value.
How has the size of Rockwood Park changed over time?
Far from the advertised 2200 acres of ‘unspoiled natural beauty’ advertised by the city, files recently provided by the city indicate that the current size of the park is only ~1700 acres. What happened to the missing 500 acres?
What about 1671 Sandy Point Road?
Despite significant past public opposition to prior attempts to sell this 13 acres of parkland, Saint John Common Council quietly designated this lot surplus on February 20. Next, we fear it may be rezoned, sold and developed. Although a third of the land was cleared by the city twenty years ago, 65% of the property is forested. 1671 Sandy Point Road remains important for maintaining water quality in Harrigan Lake, forest connectivity as well as the maintaining the 'unspoiled natural beauty' that the city promotes to park users.
What can you do?
As before, we invite all residents and Park users to send a clear message to the City by writing a letter asking the city to rescind the motion to surplus 1671 Sandy Point Road and restore public trust by committing to public consultations on decisions related to parkland in Saint John. A form letter is available.
How has the size of Rockwood Park changed over time?
Far from the advertised 2200 acres of ‘unspoiled natural beauty’ advertised by the city, files recently provided by the city indicate that the current size of the park is only ~1700 acres. What happened to the missing 500 acres?
What about 1671 Sandy Point Road?
Despite significant past public opposition to prior attempts to sell this 13 acres of parkland, Saint John Common Council quietly designated this lot surplus on February 20. Next, we fear it may be rezoned, sold and developed. Although a third of the land was cleared by the city twenty years ago, 65% of the property is forested. 1671 Sandy Point Road remains important for maintaining water quality in Harrigan Lake, forest connectivity as well as the maintaining the 'unspoiled natural beauty' that the city promotes to park users.
What can you do?
As before, we invite all residents and Park users to send a clear message to the City by writing a letter asking the city to rescind the motion to surplus 1671 Sandy Point Road and restore public trust by committing to public consultations on decisions related to parkland in Saint John. A form letter is available.
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The mission of the Friends of Rockwood Park is to work and advocate for the protection of the natural environment of Rockwood Park in Saint John, New Brunswick.
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