If the Lorax spoke for the trees in Oak Harbor, he might have had plenty to say last week.

City council members offered both praise and skepticism during a workshop as they reviewed a new Parks, Recreation and Open Space master plan — a roadmap for the city’s parks, recreational facilities and green spaces through 2032.

Council members were generally favorable towards the idea but not without some doubts.

It will address a diverse umbrella of topics, including providing development regulations, improving recreation amenities, protecting conservation areas and outlining funding strategies to support these initiatives.

Finance Director David Goldman explained that while it is a modified plan, it will still draw from goals and policies previously adopted, dating back to the original plan

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