Cherry Hill, Evesham/Marlton, Medford, Medford Lakes, Moorestown, Mount Laurel, Voorhees and elsewhere near the iconic state highways of Routes 70 and 73.
The "For Sale" sign at Holly Ravine Farm on Springdale Road, shown here in 2023, came down after Cherry Hill Township purchased the property to preserve as open space.
Cherry Hill 2025 Open Space and Recreation Plan | 2025
Members of the Cherry Hill Planning Board on Monday night unanimously approved the Township's 2025 Open Space and Recreation Plan.
"This plan aligns with our priorities to protect our open space and ensure our residents have access to parks, trails and other outdoors spaces that support healthy lifestyles," Mayor David Fleisher said in a statement. "The plan is based on solid planning principles and will help guide our future conservation and preservation activities over the next decade."
The plan is required by the New Jersey Green Acres Program to be eligible for the state funding. It will be incorporated into the Township Master Plan.
The "For Sale" sign at Holly Ravine Farm on Springdale Road, shown here in 2023, came down after Cherry Hill Township purchased the property to preserve as open space.
Goals in the new open space plan, updating one from 2011, are:
To preserve open space for preservation, conservation, and/or recreation.
To preserve sensitive land areas through acquisition of environmentally sensitive areas, such as steep slopes, woodlands, aquifer recharge areas, and areas containing unique environmental features.
To preserve and enhance greenways.
To improve the existing open space system throughout the Township and provide adequate passive and active recreation opportunities for all ages.
To improve maintenance and maximize the use of existing active recreation parcels.
Promote the importance of and maintenance of passive open space parcels.
To promote health and wellness through active recreation.
To balance environmental conservation with economic development.
Fleisher said the Township surveyed residents and held public meetings in 2024 to solicit community input toward the development of priorities and goals of the new plan.
