Songbird Sanctuary Master Plan Adopted

The Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, to approve and adopt of Songbird Sanctuary Park Master Plan by resolution. Master planning for this park has been underway since 2019 with a steering committee, comprised of staff and residents, organized to have a multidisciplinary approach for a collaborative methodology. Back in July of 2019, the committee welcomed a combined total of 20 or more residents at the cul-de-sac on Owens Drive to participate in the master planning process. Ferguson Township also invited residents to complete an online survey to identify and prioritize their hopes for the park.

The Township acquired the 8.99-acre property that is bounded by Owens Drive and Blue Course Drive. Guiding principles that informed the master planning process focused on the passive recreation and environmental benefits of the site. Since the first meeting, held April 8, 2019, the steering committee engaged the Parks and Recreation Committee, the community, and staff throughout the park master planning process for continued involvement and input to present a final master plan to the Board that reflects community interests and park needs. The Master Plan rendering will be made part of the resolution and presented to the Board of Supervisors for their consideration on Tuesday, February 1. Residents are encouraged to email Assistant Township Manager Centrice Martin with questions on the master planning process for the prefinal draft of Songbird Sanctuary Park Master Plan. 

The Master Plan can be viewed here.