Medford Parks & Open Space Project Updates by Jackie Piques

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Medford Parks & Open Space Project Updates

by Jackie Piques

With feedback from more than 50 community members at a February 17th public meeting, upgrades at many of the City’s open space projects will proceed throughout 2021.

At a virtual and live-streamed community meeting on Wednesday, February 17th, the City’s Office of Community Development, Recreation Department, and Parks Division, joined by Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn, provided updates on recent, ongoing, and upcoming projects at 17 parks and open space locations throughout the City. City staff collected more than 150 comments and additional input from nearly 60 residents in attendance which will be used in further discussions for upcoming projects. The slide deck with updates and information, as well as a link to the meeting video are available for review at www.medfordma.org/departments/community-development.

You can also watch the video directly by clicking here.

Brief updates of these projects are listed below, and residents are encouraged to stay informed by signing up for the City’s Go Green Medford newsletter at http://gogreenmedford.org. We welcome feedback and recommendations at any time to the Office of Community Development via email at ocd@meford-ma.gov or phone at 781-393-2480.

Recently Completed Projects

Harris Park renovation

Recreation Center at 30 Forest St.

Ongoing Projects

Condon Shell: Recent repairs have included repainting the hatch shell, and roof repairs. Later this year a new mural will be painted, thanks to a partnership with CACH. Landscaping is also currently being reviewed.

Tufts Pool: Upcoming renovations will include accessibility improvements (bathroom, accessible pool stairs, accessible picnic tables, automatic doors), bathhouse improvements, pool deck replacement, new wading pool features, and installation of LED lighting.

Wright’s Pond: Upcoming improvements include accessible picnic tables, and walkway repairs.

Dugger Park Tennis Courts: Through CPA funding, the 5 courts will be reconstructed, and Pickle Ball lines will be added.

Playstead Park Basketball Courts: Through CPA funding, courts will be regraded and repaved, and hoops will be replaced.

Tufts Park: Through CPA funding, the playground will be converted from sand to accessible surfacing, and a sandbox added.

Capen Park: Through CPA funding, the playground will be converted from sand to accessible surfacing, and a sandbox added.

Cummings Park: Through CPA funding, the playground will be converted from sand to accessible surfacing, and a sandbox added.

Clippership Connector: DCR plans to construct this shared use path during 2022.

Upcoming Projects (future opportunities for input will be announced)

Riverbed Park Labyrinth: Upcoming public meeting on March 3rd, 7pm via Zoom.

Gillis Park Master Plan

Carr Park Master Plan

Logan Park

Brooks Park

Route 28/Wellington Underpass

Wellington Greenway Phase 4

Medford city services are available to all residents, regardless of economic situation, race, gender, immigration status, ability, benefit eligibility, or religious affiliation.

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Jackie Piques | February 22, 2021 at 9:12 pm | URL: https://www.medfordma.org/?p=20910