The Town of Coventry and the Coventry Redevelopment Agency are proud to announce the launch of a new online resource to keep residents informed and engaged in the future of Johnson’s Pond. The newly created landing page, www.johnsonpondrp.org, serves as the central location for updates, documents, meeting notices, and public input opportunities surrounding the redevelopment process for this critical piece of Coventry’s natural landscape.
Since the Town moved to condemn the Johnson’s Pond property in 2024 to preserve public safety and community use, there has been strong interest—and in some cases, concern—about how the site will be utilized in the future. The Town and Redevelopment Agency want to make clear: public access to Johnson’s Pond exists today, and expanding that access is the top priority of the redevelopment project.
To make this process as transparent and collaborative as possible, the Town has partnered with GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc., a well-respected firm specializing in environmental and community-based redevelopment planning. Over the coming months, GZA will be working closely with Town officials and local stakeholders to gather input on what the future of the Johnson’s Pond property should look like. This may include walking trails, fishing access, kayaking opportunities, and passive recreation areas that reflect the public’s vision and needs.
The new website outlines:
- A timeline of next steps, including upcoming community meetings
- Details on how residents can submit feedback
- Clear documentation of existing public access points
- Frequently asked questions and background on the redevelopment plan process
We encourage residents to visit the site regularly and sign up for Coventry Redevelopment Agency meeting email notifications as the planning process moves forward. Public input will be essential in shaping a long-term vision for Johnson’s Pond that balances environmental sustainability, water management, and equitable access.
You can navigate to www.johnsonpondrp.org directly, or access the site from the Town of Coventry’s official website by clicking “Information & Services” in the main navigation bar and then choosing “Johnson’s Pond Redevelopment Project” from the menu.
As stewards of this important community resource, the Town of Coventry is committed to transparency, inclusion, and protecting the long-term recreational and environmental value of Johnson’s Pond for all residents.
For questions, please contact the Coventry Redevelopment Agency at CRA1@coventryri.gov