Mass Parks for All (MPA) is a statewide non-partisan, non-profit 501(C)(3) organization with a 21st-century vision for protecting, renewing, expanding, and connecting our public lands. Our state park system, with 500,000 acres under Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) management, features a multitude of environmental, recreational, cultural, and historic assets that provide us with phy
sical and emotional benefits and contribute significantly to our efforts to mitigate climate change and support our multi-billion-dollar outdoor economy. MPA seeks to transform these essential assets into a connected green and blue network for all modes of travel that is universally accessible, as well as environmentally and economically equitable. Every person in the Commonwealth deserves adequately staffed, clean, safe, accessible, and well-maintained parks that provide recreational opportunities for all. We encourage public-private partnerships to help achieve these goals. We expect our shared parks, forests, beaches, trails, and recreational facilities to be well-funded, protected, and managed based on the best available practices and science for all to enjoy in perpetuity.
