Last updated: 06/13/25
Improvements To O'Day Playground
O’Day Playground is a heavily used and loved park in the heart of the South End. The park was established in 1960.
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Location
75 West Newton Street
South End
02118
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Project Features
Passive Use
Playgrounds
Sports fields and courts
Water Play
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Expected Year to be Completed
To be determined
Project Type
Parks and Green Space
The park is home to the Tito Puente music series and a huge part of the local culture. The Parks Department is excited to work on this project and be able to create a park that reinforces the strong connection to the community and culture of the South End. Improvements to this park will include:
- a complete playground renovation with a 0-2, 2-5, and 5-12 structure
- adding inclusive play, pedestrian lighting, and rubber safety surfacing, and
- renovations to the basketball court and multi-use court.
The scope includes upgrading the utilities and electrical infrastructure. We want to accommodate desired community cultural programming, such as dancing and concerts. The construction budget is $2,300,000.
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Related information
Community Meeting #1 Feedback (November 5, 2022)
Community Meeting #2 Presentation (January 31, 2023)
Community Meeting #2 Boards (January 31, 2023)
Community Meeting #3 Presentation (March 30, 2023) (PDF)
Community Meeting #3 Boards (March 30, 2023) (PDF)
O'Day Playground- Construction Update (MAY 9, 2024) (PDF)
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