The Rhode Island Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) is the Ocean State’s ten-year master plan for outdoor recreation. It's a plan that helps us figure out the best ways to enjoy, protect, and improve outdoor recreation in our state, whether it's parks, trails, beaches, playing fields and courts, playgrounds, farms, or forests.

The Draft SCORP is available for public review and comment. A formal public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, at 3 PM in Room 300 at Rhode Island DEM Headquarters, 235 Promenade Street, Providence. (directions). Or join the hearing virtually via Zoom.

The hearing will begin with a brief informational presentation, followed by the opportunity for public comments. 

Written statements on the proposed plan can be submitted prior to Thursday, April 30, through SmartComment or mailed to Statewide Planning- SCORP Comments, Attn: Paul Gonsalves, Division of Statewide Planning, 230 Promenade St., Suite 230, Providence, Rhode Island 02908.