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.
January UPDATE: We have our contract executed, and the contractor will start setting up fencing shortly. Thank you for your patience in advance - here we go! We will be posting construction updates below on a monthly basis. Look for the next one in February 2025.
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Design Meeting #1 (September 21, 2021)
The project team presented their findings and the community provided input and insight.
Sullivan Square Open Space Meeting (October 12, 2021)
The joint meeting between Parks, BPDA, BTD, and Hood Green discussed the future of open space in the Sullivan Square area.
Design Meeting #2 (December 16, 2021)
The project team presented different design concepts and the community provided feedback.
Design Meeting #3 (March 15, 2022)
Project team presented the final design and the community provided feedback.