Mid-Cambridge Parks Vision
Many of the parks in Mid-Cambridge will soon need repair or replacement. A lot of these parks are play areas.
We know there will soon be a need to update and improve these spaces. We would like to work together with neighbors to create a plan for these parks and open spaces. By working together, we can make sure future park updates and plans meet the needs of our community and neighborhood.
We want to understand:
- what about the neighborhood parks you like right now
- what you would like to have or see in these neighborhood parks
- what is possible in each park
Your input will help guide the design of the parks. The goal is for each of the parks to complement each other.
You can sign up for email updates about the Parks Vision process as well as individual park renovation projects by clicking the button below.
Get Involved
Coming Soon:
We are looking to schedule a virtual project introduction meeting in early June. You can sign up for email updates to hear about when the meeting will be scheduled.
Other Ways to Connect:
We look forward to hearing from you! Here are ways to get involved with the parks vision process or individual park design projects:
- Join us at an event or pop-up session! These will be highlighted in this section when there are specific events coming up.
- Take a questionnaire! Through the course of the project, we will collect ideas and feedback using online survey tools. A link to any current survey will be available here.
- Sign up for virtual office hours! Click here to sign up for a virtual call with a member of the project team.
Do you have a meeting you'd like to invite us to? Or do you have other ideas for how to connect? Please feel free to reach out!
Project Contact:
Gary Chan, Neighborhood Planner
gchan@cambridgema.gov
Project Documents
- Project-specific documents will be added to this section as the project progresses.
- Click here or scroll to the bottom of the page to view Related Resources.
The Latest
April 2026
Updates about the parks vision process and individual park projects will be posted here.
Project Background and Schedule
About the Mid-Cambridge Parks Vision Process
The goal of this project is to develop a plan for different parks in the neighborhood.
In addition to what types of activities the parks should support, we would also like to understand how public art could be a tool to connect these parks. We also want to understand from neighbors whether there are design characteristics that may be of interest to make the parks relate to one another or complement each other.
The individual park projects will be implemented at different times. This project schedule shows the expected timeline for each of these projects.
Project Schedule
| Parks Vision Process | Play Spaces at 359 Broadway | Wilder-Lee Park | Maple Avenue Playground and Paine Park |
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Spring 2026: Project Kickoff Summer 2026: Continuing engagement Fall 2026: Neighborhood Workshop |
Spring 2026: Project kickoff Summer 2026: Continuing engagement Fall 2026: Design Meetings/Open Houses (TBD) Spring 2027: Anticipated construction start
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Design anticipated to begin in Fall 2026. Construction will begin after the completion of 359 Broadway play spaces project, to ensure play space remains available in the area. |
To be determined. Currently anticipating beginning 2029. |
Related Park Renovation Projects
Renovations are planned for these parks and open spaces in Mid-Cambridge in the next several years. We would like to work with Mid-Cambridge neighbors to develop a vision for these parks and what uses will best support the neighborhood.
