Here are the ideas friends have shared:
Open space picnic area swimming pier. Trees.
More open space during the summer.
We like to wing foil off of the boat ramp area and during the summer it is so crowded and congested.
Such a beautiful spot that residents should be able to enjoy year round.
I love your AI photos suggesting possible futures! Very powerful!
Financially self supporting, open to all, natural habitat preserved (land, marsh, water) JTN residents could have "seasonal pass" other visitors could purchase day, week or monthly passes, no boat storage (insurance $) but some moorings, access for day.
An improved way to realize harmony at the park for a broader group of stakeholders, residents/part time residents, education, community events/entertainment, alternative or improved revenue streams for Jamestown (including leasing to RVs), swimming pier,.
Open Space for Jamestown Residents to use over the summer
Nature, the Ocean and Our Community enjoying it all year long
Open space, Viewing areas, Natural walking paths.
No more RVs!!!!! This is a place for the community of Jamestown to enjoy all year.
A more natural setting that is available to a larger number of people in our community.
I would like to see an inspirational, visual creation, very much like your AI generated example. Thank you for doing doing this. The survey that was put out by the committee was very poorly done, it never got to the heart of the matter regarding the future.
Open space, picnic area
NOT the exclusive, elitist environment you have proposed today. Many young, longtime residents value the town’s original identity and are concerned that these changes move it away from the real, grounded place it is and should remain!! more public access to the RV sites
Open space, general recreational park usage, picnic area, more trees, gathering spaces, improved bathrooms, no RVs. picnic area, cleaned up beach area, sports area.
Open space
More shaded picnic benches, a stage for live music and other performances, a big playground highest and best possible use for the residents of Jamestown. Need to become better informed to be knowledgeable to propose specific options.
Open space for all residents to enjoy I’d like it to be a park with and open field,
I’d like rv access to be eradicated, open boat access with boat storage. Add another fire pit area by the boat ramp.
Open space Something that appeals to young families with kids
In addition to what’s being proposed here a pollinator habitat, native plantings, and educational gardens
Not exactly sure, but has not being stewarded well since becoming town responsibility. The park should be elevated to its highest and best use for the residents and guests of Jamestown.
No camping. Easy parking and easy access to water.
More nature, access and community focused amenities.
Fort Getty should not be treated as a campground that happens to be on public land. It should be treated as a public waterfront park that can generate revenue through access, programming, and civic investment; water activities, seasonal farmers markets, a Swimming pier, open space, picnic space, events, some tent camping options, walking trails, etc.
Grass
Open space, swimming pier, children's sailing events, picnic area, open air stage for music
Open space, recreational facilities (pickleball, playground, etc). If camping, maybe tents or a few RVs in an area not visible. Yesterday at the photo shoot, I thought about how gorgeous it is at the top of the hill and what a shame that it gets covered
I would like FGP to become a park for all residents of the Jamestown community to enjoy 12 months a year.
After 50 years as an RV park let’s restore it to the park it could be, with inspiring walking paths, picnicking areas, open areas and more.
Jamestowners Love fort Getty in off season to dog walk and meet friends.
I love the open space. I like it without trailers but think that is a bit selfish. Should be a way to share without the park being taken over with RVs.
More recreation facilities for the community.
Open space for the residents of Jamestown.
open space; event areas with more consistent community/statewide events that generate revenue.
Swimming pier, touch and go dock, snack bar, open restrooms
Open space, bike paths and walking trails.
Passive recreation opportunities to enjoy the view and quietly commune
Open Space, Recreation Programming for residents and visitors, swimming lessons, fishing derby’s, community spaces, no rvs
Trees and trails please.
Community gatherings: family friendly concerts; parties at sunset with picnics and/or food trucks; local Cub Scouts camping; dog friendly areas; movie nights in the park.
More community access year round.
Open space for the community with potential for summer events (ie amphitheatre, park, etc)
The park to remain enjoyable for all , all seasons without the intrusion of the RV encampment '- more open space for all stakeholders Open space open space, picnic area, boat storage, swimming pier
No RVs Yes. The park should not be used for trailer camping. It should/could be used for Jamestown community members to hold gatherings; i. e. Outdoor concerts, movie nights, festival celebrations, etc.
A good usable boat ramp with a float or pier. The one we have now is useless.
Maintain public access for Jamestown residents to enjoy all the coastal environment has to offer. RVs phases out.
Nature, farmer’s markets, cars & coffee, use of the park the entire year
Off-leash dog park, no camping, removal of asphalt - too many roads; more native plantings
Open space, natural area and trails to walk and look at birds.
A pleasant spot where all town residents, and non-residents, subject to a fee, may enjoy the site's unique and varied views, shoreline and nature.
I am in favor limited permanent installations that can support boating and fishing.
Musical performances like folk and classical for a couple of weekends each summer.
Sailing boat rentals.
No RVS and more community based activities like sailing rentals, and a community center for indoor pickle ball courts for which they charge.
I'd like to see Shakespeare in the Park for 3 day each summer, and a few classical and folk music performances
Recreation area for the townspeople of Jamestown.
CISF sailing , transient camping [small scale] open space
open space, off leash for dogs all year round, trash cans ,playground, picnic area, walking trails.
Bathrooms for visitors
More year round access for the community A more environmentally friendly open space for use of residents year round.
An amphitheater, picnic areas, dog park, swimming area and open green space would all be fantastic. Removal of invasive plants & planting of natives is badly needed in many areas.
A welcoming space for all kinds of activities locals are interested in...sports, music etc
Open space, more town events, no RVs
A community park and open space that is welcoming to all year around. open space, walking trails/paths, picnic lots which can be reserved ahead--similar to Colt State Park in Bristol, RI
Open space, beach and water access. Walking trails. Possibly playground
I'd like to see passive use for the entire community to enjoy.
We need revenue, but there are many options other than an RV park. An RV park is not passive use and it's harmful to the environment.
Fewer RV spots to reclaim space for picnicking and open area.
More competitive fees for RV spaces, no ‘grandfathered’ spots year to year and priority given to Jamestown residents.
I would love to see natural open space, walking trails along the coast, swimming pier, kayak and small sail boat storage and launching.
Open space used for passive recreation.
Uses which intrude on the peaceful enjoyment of the park should be restricted.
Beauty fun watersports nature music fun loving access did I say fun and access!!!?
Reduced to no campers. Much more wooded green parkland.
Native plants, walking paths. Swimming pier. Open spaces, walking and biking paths, beach and water access,
Open space I would love to learn more about the idea of creating this into a park for all.
Open space. use as public space for all islanders -- concerts, walking trails, fishing pier, touch and go dockage, environmental classrooms.
Phase out RVs over 3-5 years.
Outdoor amphitheater
At a min: Open parkland, kids play areas, maintained gardens by local Master Gardeners, community gardens, walking trails, bike trails, dog play area, outdoor yoga area, Adirondack chairs to sit and watch the sunset, picnic tables for families, access
All of the examples, open-air movies, music
Fort Getty has the potential to become one of Jamestown’s greatest public waterfront assets, not just for seasonal visitors, but for the people who live here year-round.
Right now, much of the property functions primarily as an RV campground.
Fewer or no RVs (especially on top of hill), less boat storage, no commercial pier activity, open space, picnic tables and grills, concert area, bathrooms, trash bins natural open space, swimming pier, kayak rentals, playground picnic areas and no campers bringing in their porches on trailer beds and fake grass and fencing and overall trashy look to this beautiful park
Public park for all to enjoy
More summer-time open space and to feel more welcome to go there I support developing our town’s best public park into a facility that its residents have access to during the best months of the year.
A place that builds community through public events that brings us together.
Open space for passive recreation; improve native plantings for birds bugs and other local wildlife.
Open space: gardens, native plantings, walking, music, maybe a town saltwater pool
More open space in the summer for the locals plus better ramp and a landing dock.
Love the renderings you had in the press, that’s what I’d like to see. Thanks for raising attention to this matter.
Open space A park for all to enjoy, year-round.
Moderation of RV campers, full accounting of costs of operating the park, cost allocation reflective of the value of the proposed upgrades so that they do not fall solely on local taxpayers, more open space year round
All of what your examples suggest: open space, playground, picnic area, boat storage, swimming pier and also pollinator gardens and maybe some fruit trees
Would love to see a green, open space park dedicated to our own community usage (with multiple event possibilities)that would serve the residents of Jamestown by focusing on the beauty, heritage and pride of our town. This is what makes Jamestown special!
Open space, gardens, community space Trees, paths, beach access, places for people to launch small boats, windsurfers, etc.
Music would be wonderful. Picnic areas, a place to walk, spend time in an actual park with shade. More open space.
Public programming. No RVs.
Public space for outdoor performances and art shows. Boat storage for residents. Outdoor sculptures displays for resident artists. Resident uses that have less adverse impacts on the environment (picnic areas, green spaces for outdoor classes)
Open space -an amphitheater and trails, trees and meadows
Fewer campers, improved walking paths
An outdoor gathering space (summer movie nights?, wedding venue, etc.), a trail that loops around the perimeter with views and foliage, fields/play space.
Open space open space, nature paths, full accessibility year-round
Gardens, picnic spaces, beach access
Water vistas everywhere
Id love to see a performance venue, a park like setting, and access to all, not just a few people who get to keep the same RV site year after year.
Fort Getty should be accessible FAIRLY to everyone not just a chosen few.
Better boat ramp, parking for the boat ramp with trailers, outdoor playground. Dog park
Park land: open space, trails and playground and other town facilities; boat storage during the season for more boats; swimming pier and beach Focus on town use not RV park.
Residents pay the taxes so residents should be the priority.
open space
Enhancements for a wedding venue in the pavilion. Andrea and Dori's brick oven that they offered to donate!
Open space, lifeguard and swimming, Jtown boater access, playground
I would love to see Fort Getty changed into a year-round recreation and community space that better serves Jamestown residents. The location is incredibly beautiful and feels underutilized as primarily a seasonal trailer and campground area.
Open space
A well planned landscape design considering climate changes, wildlife preservation and multiple community activity options.
A beautiful public parkland accessible to resident and guests. Aesthetically campers destroy the only park Jamestown owns. We should not give away this magic land to non residents
I lived in Jamestown for over 66 years, My husband and I were active in keeping open space in Jamestown. We have an unusual opportunity to save more open space. Please SAVE Ft Getty for future generations in our OVERCROWDED TOWN, COUNTRY WORLD.
A park for the people of Jamestown Open space, Playground, picnic area, amphitheater, Etc.
More walking paths.
Trails and space for picnics
Sustainable natural landscape
A place where all of the community feels welcome to use your round. One to be enjoyed by all without the intrusion of RV’s
Open space, boat storage, picnic area, water sports education Increase open Space Open space, trees, walking. And bike paths, summer movie series, concerts, beach, weddings and other celebrations.
Picnic areas, community space for gathering, walking and hiking paths
Open space, bike paths, beaches, fishing, rec sailing, performance space. Perhaps limited RVs if it makes sense financially and does not dominate the space.
A year round park with minimal to zero RV sites. If RV sites are included-they should be moved to much less obtrusive locations and separated into smaller areas. The current location for RVs is absurd.
Public infrastructure for events such as concerts.
Open space music beach access mixed use for all residents
Open space
Trails, open space, removable concert shell, historical signage.
I’d love to see a beautiful park that residents of our small island can enjoy year round. The beauty of this spot is that the views are spectacular and the rich history of Jamestown is here.
Open Space. Left as wild as possible. It is a nature park and should be honored and respected as that. I am concerned about over grooming and paving. I believe that Fort Getty is a sacred place that needs to be protected from over developing and further polluting.
More open space, community activities, and no RVs.
Open space, trees, native plantings, room for picnics, frizbee, an amphitheater and more trees! Bring back Jamestown Family Day!
Gardens, walking, event space, beach, community gathering space Love the idea of a playground, boat storage & kayak racks.
Smaller RV section, more upscale RV section, if possible.
More open space with trails.
I’m honestly not sure. I love the idea of a year round park, but I’d like to see the sailing foundation be able to stay there. cisf succeed.
The beautiful version you offer would be ideal for Jamestown. But as we see with Fort Getty and the Jamestown Golf Course, our beautiful tracts of land don't reflect the priorities of Jamestown residents. You have to ask, "Why?"
Native gardens, walking/jogging paths A true park would be my ideal. The status quo is unacceptable, whereby the same few rvers enjoy highly subsidized waterfront access at the expense of the rest of the public at large.
Open space, swimming pier
Open space, swimming pier
Open space, bike paths, bocce courts, venue for events year round Preserve Land , walking park , mixed use
Open space for Jamestown residents. A picnic area, and places to walk.
NO MORE R.V.s! open space!
Open public space for picnics and events A park for more people, more of the time!
Open Space A beautiful year round park for everyone with equal access for generations to come!
Trees, paths, open spaces to gather and for town to work with landscape architects to facilitate a community input process of thoughtful design.
One day I dream of a truly Open space for Jamestown's to gather. For other's to visit for events.
Open space; picnic area, the beauty of the park without trailers.
I have lived here over 50 years and I have never understood why we have motorhomes or trailers at Fort Getty?
No trailers More room for roaming....
Dog park open space for residents, no RVs
Open space, music, dog space, picnic tables, swimming float and beach access, wedding venue, bonfires, stitching groups under the pavilion, exercise stations along a path
Recreational park for residents with no RVs
Swimming pier, beautiful garden/landscape paths and view sheds and picnic areas. Possibly a greenscape ampitheatre.
Open natural space, trails and native plants for the public to enjoy. Picnic areas, swimming pier, and playground. No RVs, please.
I would like to see a park that’s family oriented for the residence of Jamestown. a picnic area, park benches overlooking the Bay and watch beautiful sunset for Jamestown residents!
A park with no trailers.
Reduce number RVs to make way for open space, walking trails, improve beach and pier. Create space for music concerts. Modular stages can create an opportunity for festivals that could produce significant revenue for town.
Open space
Public open space on the RV parking lot.
Jamestown residents should enjoy those beautiful vistas and sunsets from the high ground
Open space artfully designed and planted with diverse native plants. This would provide beautiful recreational opportunities for all, would educate our community about our ecosystem and would support migrating birds, insects and animals. alternative revenue schemes beyond RV's
open space and walking trails, native grasses, bushes and trees, better access for boating, swimming and fishing
Passive use open space.
No RVs. No camping other than sanctioned Jamestown community youth groups like Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.
Parkland, fishing, beach, recreation
More thought put into the grounds to encourage people to explore. Swimming, open space
A community space for all to enjoy, including a dog park!
Musical event space like a bandshell or amphitheater, CISF, commercial shell fishing
We need more open space. This is a town park is it not? The entire space should be open to all residents. It should be developed for use as a park open to all. A park that everyone can use