ABCDEF
1
Park/FacilityProjectFunding SourceProject AmountCurrent StatusNotes
2
Brooks ParkCurbing/EdgingCDBGSoliciting quotesA public meeting date & time are being considered and will be announced.
3
City Wide Low-to-Moderate Income AreasTree Stump Removal/Tree PlantingCDBG$530,00UnderwayThis work is continuing. The first phase of $280K is complete; the second phase of $250K of stump removal and tree planting is underway, fall 2022
4
Thomas Brooks ParkPomp's Wall RestorationCPA$300,000Restructuring Project PhasingDead trees and invasive species marked for removal. The project has come to Procurement; the office has restructured the project into three subprojects. The first subproject to go out to bid will be an archeological dig.
5
Capen ParkBasketball Court ResurfacingTo be determined$25,000Exploring funding optionsNot eligible for CPA funds, reviewing other funding sources
6
Capen ParkRenovation of Water FeatureCPA; PDS budget$81,900Funding SecuredAwarded CPA funds, reviewing proposal from landscape architect consultant. Will solicit quotes for the construction work during spring, with intent to complete work summer/fall 2023
7
Capen Park, Cummings Park, Tufts ParkSandboxes and resurfacingCPAUnderwayWoodchip resurfacing complete. Remaining work is to install sandboxes.
8
Carr ParkImplementing Carr Park Vision Plan (Phase 1)Land & Water Conservation Fund; ARPA; Potentially CPA and other$2.5MPhase 1 funded & in design/permittingThe City has seccured a Federal Land & Water Grant for $1M and has approved $1.2M in ARPA funds; design includes 4 pickleball courts, funded with CPA. Working on permitting and furthering construction documents. Intend to start construction in late June 2023.
9
Carr Park Implementing Carr Park Vision Plan (Future phases)$5M
Phase 2 has tenatitve funding
Securing funding for Phase 2 work, which includes the playgrounds and basketball courts
10
Clippership ConnectorClippership Connector DCRUnderwayDCR expects to begin construction in FY 2023. They are working on a legal easement before project can go out to bid.
11
Condon ShellRestroomsUnderwayThe City, Farmers Market, and Paddle Boston split costs for seasonal portapotties from April - October 2022. It is intended that the same strategy be done for the upcoming 2023 season.
12
Dugger ParkPark Access (Guardrail and pathway to West Medford Community Center)ARPA (state earmark); Economic Bond Bill earmark$350,000In conversation with DCRCity, community, and state representatives have met repeatedly with DCR on site and have confirmed State interest in completing this work: installation of a pathway from WMCC to Mystic River Road, crosswalk, and removal of part of the guardrail for park access. DCR to set up project group meeting in the new year with DPW and Parks staff.
13
Gillis ParkGillis Park Accessibility RenovationCDBG; PARC; ARPA; possible CPA$1.2MFinal DesignContracted for bid documents; funding secured for construction summer 2023
14
Hickey ParkBasketball and Tennis Courts Reconstruction CPA; ARPA$187,000Securing remaining fundingAwarded CPA funds. Bids came in higher than allocated funds, working to secure remaining funding. Expected to be completed in October 2023.
15
Hickey ParkCanopy seating areaCPA, other$5,000UnderwayCanopy installed 2020, picnic table and concrete pad pending. Working to install concrete pad.
16
Hormel StadiumStreet Hockey ReconstructionCPA$238,000Funding securedAwarded CPA funds. Project went out to bid but did not receive bids and must be put back out to bid.
17
Hormel Stadium Facility and Riverbend ParkRiverbend Park Labyrinth CPA$214,800Substantially complete fall 2022; Substantially complete, signage and poetry installations being completed winter 2022-2023
18
LoConte Ice RinkADA Improvements (bathrooms)CDBG/To Be DeterminedDeveloping contract with DCRDrafting budget for skate guard; funding available for ADA renovations
19
Logan ParkNature Play Area ImprovementsCDBG$153,000Preparing bid documentsPathways paving was completed in July 2022 and grass seeded in September. Secured Medford Arts Council grant for funding to convert tree needing to be removed into a sculpture. Conceptual design is finalized, working to advance construction documents.
20
MacDonald ParkPark Improvements: New Playground; Labyrinth; Butterfly Garden; Complete PathwayDCRAnticipated to be funded in FY2022The final design and permitting are still being worked on (Chapter 91 license in particular). Anticipate work to be finished in summer 2023
21
Memorial ParkConcession Stand RenovationCPA$15,000Funding securedAwarded CPA funds, contract was finalized. Previous stand removed. Early Spring anticipated completion.
22
Memorial ParkBaseball DugoutsDCRContracted and fundedDCR is working on putting in ramps to the new dugouts. DCR and City are in conversation about an agreement between the State and the City.
23
Morrison ParkMorrison Park Tot LotCDBG$407,140Contracted; construction spring 2023Addition of improvements geared toward pre-school age kids. ADA re-surfacing of the existing play space is included in the scope/work. Adding sandbox, toddler play elements, safety improvements, visit https://www.linktr.ee/MorrisonPark for more information.
24
Park TreesTree plantingCPA$84,000UnderwayCompleted: Morrison- 23 new trees; Playstead- 23 new trees; Hickey- 12; Barry- 16; Honor Roll Park- 3 new trees, LoConte/Hormel- 5 new trees.
This fall new trees were installed at Dugger, Playstead, Hormel/LoConte. Trees to be installed at Wrights Pond and possibly Capen Park in Spring 2023 (the next seasonably appropriate time for planting).
25
Route 28 UnderpassRoute 28 UnderpassMassachusetts Gaming Commission; MassDOTDesignThe State will manage and pay for construction of project. A coalition of representatives from Medford, MassDOT, DCR, and Nitsch are managing the progress. It is anticipated this will be bid out for construction in winter 2024, for spring 2025 construction.
26
Riverside PlazaShading and seatingLinkageReviewing scopeWorking with landscape architect firm on developing a conceptual design to incorporate shade and seating options at the plaza. There is interest in exploring more permanent shading options that are safe during wind, preferably permanent, functional, and look nice with the area. Cost estimates came in high, reviewing scope.
27
Tufts PoolReplace Pool DeckARPA and CPA$610,000UnderwayDeck work is complete. Piping for water mushroom is complete and the remaining mushroom work will be finished in the Spring 2023.
28
Water Mushroom at Wading Pool
29
Tufts PoolHeating and WeatherizationLinkage; Other$80,000On holdNeed to consider other funding sources. Not eligible for Green Communities funds.
30
Wellington GreenwayWellington Greenway Phase 4Gaming Commission$1,200,000+Needs additional funding; Fully designedGathering construction funding. On hold until funding secured
31
Wright's PondWater Aeration SystemCPAFunding securedConsulting with contractor; may shift to using Earmark funds to free up CPA $ for other projects
32
New Project Proposals
33
City-wide Athletic Needs Assessment Considering the hire of a consultant for a system wide needs assessmentPaused
34
Covid Memorial Grove DesignTo be determined$28,000Secured CPA fundingAwarded CPA funding.
35
Dugger ParkTennis/Lacrosse Backboard; Commemorative Signage$8,000Secured CPA fundingAwarded CPA funding.
36
Dog Off Leash Hours/Satellite ParksOff-leash Dog Hours Public Input Gatheringn/aCollecting community inputClosed community survey to collect information from the public on options for a pilot for off-leash hours or satellite dog parks on 12/15/22. Next step is to discuss findings with the public, community groups, and city staff.
37
Gillis ParkPicnic and outdoor fitness areas$97,000Secured CPA fundingThis work will be included in the full accessibility renovation work, which has an anticipated construction start date in July 2023
38
LoConte Ice RinkRink ImprovementsNew proposal/In discussionDiscussing funding options (not CPA eligible).
39
Tufts ParkBasketball Court Resurfacing$300,000Applying for fundsApplied for CPA funds
40
Wright's PondAdditional MuralEarly DiscussionEarly Discussion
41
Wright's PondAdditional updates$350,00State EarmarkWill solicit community input via survey and/or public meeting in the spring to understand public's interest in additional upgrades to Wright's Pond Facility; considering lighting, electrical upgrades, staffing for events off-season
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100