Description: The protected and recreational open space dataset contains the boundaries of conservation lands and outdoor recreational facilities in Massachusetts. Arcs are coded for their coincidence with municipal boundaries, roads, railroad right of ways, and hydrographic features.Although the initial data collection effort for this data layer has been completed, open space changes continually and this data layer is therefore considered to be under development. Additionally, due to the collaborative nature of this data collection effort, the accuracy and completeness of open space data varies across the state’s municipalities. Attributes, while comprehensive in scope, may be incomplete for many parcels.The OpenSpace dataset includes two feature classes:· this layer: Protected and Recreational OpenSpace Boundaries/Arcs - attributed lines that represent boundaries of the polygons· a sister layer: Protected and Recreational OpenSpace Polygons - polygons of recreational and conservation lands as described above** More information, including details for attribute codes, is available at the MassGIS metadata page for OpenSpace.
Copyright Text: MassGIS, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs