FINAL DESIGN PROPOSAL

Driveway realignment

The driveway is extended past Sylvester School to Route 139, with parking added along its length. This opens up the central area of the park for new use. See page 23.

Curb cuts and bioretention

Curb cuts along the driveway divert stormwater into vegetated swales. A vegetated bioretention area is added south of the Center School’s covered picnic area where pooling occurs, managing stormwater and providing a buffer between the school and Sylvester School driveway. See page 24.

Pedestrian and bike connections

Enhanced sidewalks, bike lanes, and raised crosswalks are recommended, aligning with the ongoing Route 139 study. See page 30.

Refreshed turf field

The baseball field and a multi-purpose field are retained, regraded, and reseeded with resilient grass mixes. See page 27.

Managed meadow

Two acres of native, managed meadow replace the patchy northwest field, create habitat, and an opportunity for birdwatching. See page 28.

All-persons walking loop

A 1.2-mile all-persons walking loop connects various park elements and loops around the perimeter of the fields and meadow. See page 29.

New playground

A new inclusive playground replaces the old structure, and new shade trees and benches make the space comfortable for visitors of all ages. See page 31.

Pickleball courts

Two pickleball courts are added to meet enthusiastic community demand. Benches and a water station are added between the resurfaced basketball courts and pickleball courts.

Parking lot

The parking lot in the southeastern corner of the site remains, but is reduced in area by 15,900 square feet. This accommodates community demand while opening up more space for walking paths and gathering spaces. See page 23.

Open bandstand

The bandstand is opened on the north side to allow flexibility for performances and unprogrammed use. Between the baseball field and the bandstand, new planters provide seating options for spectators.

Bocce plaza

In the quieter, less active side of the new open lawn, there is an area designated for lawn games, like bocce.