Parks and natural areas are two distinct, but equally important,
components of Nashua’s open space program, and play an essential
role in the city, one increasingly appreciated in the wake of the
COVID-19 pandemic.
Action: Improve and
provide clear wayfinding
and signage for existing
recreation, open space,
and natural resource
sites across the city for
pedestrians, bikers, and
those travelling by car.
Recommendation 1
Imagine ERITr
Top Goal:
Parks and Natural
Areas
Recognize parks and natural
areas as vital elements of
Nashua’s green network:
Enhance access to and better
connect Nashua’s existing
open space network for
citizens of all ages, abilities,
and incomes.
Action: Improve public
access to open space,
natural resources, and
recreational areas
equitably across the City
Recommendation 1
Timeframe: Mid-term
Imagine EGE
| MAP LEGEND
0.2% Annual Chance
Flood Hazard
| | NH Rivers
NH Water bodies
| | Nashua Wetlands
Conservation Areas
City Parks
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Open Space Map I
Social Pinpoint Mapping
In Social Pinpoint users had
the option to provide feedback
on areas they felt should be
maintained and protected.
The following areas were
highlighted as locations that
residents and visitors would
like to be preserved or further
Comprehensive Master Plan
Open Space and Environment
The Nashua River
Nashua is one of several New
England cities whose history is
linked with its riverfront location.
The Downtown Waterfront
Development Plan aided the City es
in continuing to prioritize the
river and construction for trail
improvements are underway.
There are however opportunities
to expand the pedestrian walkway
upstream along the south side
of the Nashua River to join up
Imagine ERITr
Natural Resource Inventory
The last inventory in 2006,
ranked in order of importance
for conservation management,
natural features that had
substantial contiguous
acreage. The natural features
included: 1) The Northwest
Conservation Area; 2) The
Southwest Quadrant; 3)
Nashua River Corridor
{including Mine Falls Park; 4)
Cold Brook and Salmon Brook
Corridors; 5) Pennichuck Brook
Corridor; and 6) Merrimack
River Corridor. Nashua
Nashua Today:
Open Space and
Environment
The Imagine Nashua plan seeks
to advance the great work the
City is already doing - identifying
and continuing to protect critical
natural areas and preserve and
expand access to open space and
recreation resources, to ensure
healthy, resilient and sustainable
environments for all Nashua
residents.
Mine Falls Park
Imagine (EITEY https://imagine.nashuanh.gov
Open Space and the
Environment
Top Goal: Parks and Natural Areas
Top Goal: Mitigation of Climate Change Impacts
Nashua’s open space and natural resources are
key features that attract visitors, new residents,
and keep current residents appreciating their
A focus on commercial districts, the downtown, and storefront
improvement programs all point toward a sense of place to encourage
the vitality and vibrancy of small businesses across the city.
Action: Support public
realm improvements and
placemaking in Nashua’s
commercial districts and
corridors with specific
focus on improving the
overall experience of
these districts.
Nashua
Implementation Report Card
Baseline —> 2030 Target
Annual total building permits
4007 —>4848
Number of Disadvantaged
Business Enterprise (DBE)
businesses
9—>20
Growth in number of
businesses
4101 —>4183
Top Goal:
Local Businesses
