Projects and Improvement Plans

Capital Improvement Plan

The Framingham Parks and Recreation Department manages and continuously evaluates a comprehensive Capital Improvement Plan. The projects identified in this plan fulfill the Department's Mission to “create recreation opportunities, preserve open space, manage public athletic fields and parks, and administer recreation programs and facilities for the varied population of Framingham.”

All School Athletic Fields are included in our Capital Improvement Plan. Our Capital Improvement Plan does not include school-owned tennis courts, basketball courts, playground equipment, and other areas not associated with our responsibilities. Those issues are properly placed within the School Department Capital plans. Many school field improvements have taken place through our operational budget and in-house construction capabilities. Preservation of parks and green spaces contribute greatly to the desirability of a community. The current national planning and economic development trends emphasize attention to green spaces, streetscapes, and park amenities as key ingredients to economic success. In general, there is a great economic return on Park Capital investments. Projects currently in the design or construction phase include.

Current Projects

Project Location Status
Arlington Street Park Improvements Arlington Street/Gordon Street Design Phase
Mary Dennison Park Beaver Street Design Phase
Waushakum Beach  Nipmuc Road Design Phase
Reardon Park Redesign Laclede Ave/Maymont Drive Design Phase
Chris Walsh Memorial Trail Farm Pond Park, Dudley Road More Info coming soon
Winch Tennis Courts Renovation A Street, Framingham More info coming soon

Recently Completed Projects

Project Location Status
Butterworth Park Improvements Grant Street/Bishop Street Completed 2019
Furber Park Improvements Fairbanks Road Completed
Loring Arena Renovation Loring Arena, 165 Fountain Street Completed 2019
Farm Pond Skate Park Farm Pond Park, Dudley Road Completed 2018
Farm Pond Dog Park Farm Pond , Dudley Road Completed 2022
Lower Walsh Field Improvements Walsh Middle School, 301 Brook Street Completed 2021
Pocket Park Construction 150 Irving Street Completed 2021
Veterans Memorial Park Guadalcanal Rd. and Concord St. Completed 2021