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Improvements to John J. Ryan Playground

| Park Established 1891 |

Ryan Playground in Charlestown is known for its Little League and softball diamonds, waterfront promenade, batting cages, roller hockey rink, children’s play area, and its unique waterfront location on the Mystic River.

DECEMBER 2024 UPDATE: We are signing up our contractor, and are going to celebrate our project with a ground breaking! Please join us December 17, at 1:30 p.m., at the playground!

Thank you for your patience in the meantime. Please check back in here for updates.

Ryan Playground rendering

Get involved in public process

  • Still have questions? Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Project location
    75 Alford Street

    Charlestown
  • Project contact
  • Project information
    • Project Status: Construction
    • Project Features: Little league, multi-use field, passive use, playground and water play.
    • Budget: First Phase: $6.7 million
    • Consultant: Weston and Sampson
    • Contractor: Unified Construction, Inc. 
  • Still have questions? Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Project location
    75 Alford Street

    Charlestown
  • Project contact
  • Project information
    • Project Status: Construction
    • Project Features: Little league, multi-use field, passive use, playground and water play.
    • Budget: First Phase: $6.7 million
    • Consultant: Weston and Sampson
    • Contractor: Unified Construction, Inc. 
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