Graham and Parks School

Graham & Parks School Playground

Under the Parks Preventative Repair and Maintenance Contract, the playground at the Graham & Parks School underwent repair and maintenance work to improve play conditions for and the safety of its users.

This work is consistent with the City's ongoing commitment to the goals of the Healthy Parks and Playgrounds Initiative. The Initiative guides all improvements to the City's playgrounds, parks, and open spaces, and the goals aim to provide a diverse range of play opportunities throughout the city that are fun, physically challenging, creatively stimulating and socially engaging, and that serve children and adult of all different age groups, ability levels, and interests.

August 2019

The repair and maintenance work is complete. The playground is now open and available to the public.

June 2019

The work at Graham & Parks is scheduled to resume in early June. During construction, the playground will be closed (Walker Street) but turf field will remain open and accessible (Avon Street). Additional project updates will be posted as they become available.

Summer/Fall 2018

Due to complications at other works sites, the work at Graham & Parks is expected to begin in September 2018. The playground may be used in the interim, and the field will remain open and accessible throughout the construction process. We apologize for the inconvenience and will keep you informed.

Summer 2018

Site work is scheduled to begin. The field will remain open during this time. More details to follow as soon as they are available.

September/October 2017

Following conversations with the Graham & Parks School Steering Committee, teachers, staff, and parents, the artificial turf field was completely removed and reinstalled with a sand infill. This was a joint effort of the Community Development Department, the Department of Public Works, and the Cambridge Public Health Department.


The playground at the Graham & Parks School will undergo repair and maintenance work to improve play conditions for and the safety of its users. The scope of work includes:

  • repairs to the main play structure
  • a resurfacing of the area around the main play structure with rubber safety surfacing
  • repairs to the existing steel fencing
  • an adjustable backstop for the basketball hoop
  • loose and fixed furniture
  • additional shade trees
  • additional play equipment

  • community notice board

    Community Notice Board

  • fireball spinning deck

    Fireball Spinning Deck

  • fixed bench

    Fixed Bench

  • group basket swing

    Group Basket Swing

  • loose parts

    Loose Parts

  • nest group carousel

    Nest Group Carousel

  • shade tree

    Shade Tree

  • tables and seating

    Tables and Seating

  • viking swing

    Viking Swing

  • Big Belly Trash Can

For more information, contact Wendell Joseph at wjoseph@cambridgema.gov or at (617) 349-9462.