Improvements to John J. Ryan Playground
Demolition is underway at Ryan Playground, and the site is being prepared for the first phase of building the berm - a critical piece of infrastructure designed to protect the park and Charlestown from sea level rise.
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Our contractor is busy preparing the site for the micropiles and ground improvements that will support the structure of the berm along the Mystic edge. We will be posting construction updates below on a monthly basis.
- 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.
Upcoming meetings
Upcoming meetingsVideos
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.