June 2026:
Contractors will return to the site the week of June 1
Week of June 1: Preparation and form work for concrete footing for climbing frame spiral slide, water service connection, removal of existing light poles/bases, installation of loam
Week of June 8: Installation of climbing frame spiral slide, drainage, irrigation and electrical work, install lawn soil, install granite features near the playground
Week of June 15: Sod installation, drainage and irrigation work, install granite features near the playground
May 2026:
Week of May 4: Drainage work, installation of catch basins, installation of loam, electrical work
Week of May 11: Electrical work, installation of lawn soil
April 2026:
Week of 4/13: The contractor will remobilize and prep the site to resume construction activities
Week of 4/20 (No work on Monday, Patriots Day): Crew on site working on field drainage
Week of 4/27: Drainage work continues
January 2026:
Construction work at Raymond Park is currently on hold due to cold weather conditions. Work will resume when warmer weather allows.
December 2025:
Week of 12/1: Install drainage structures near playground and continue installing base materials
Week of 12/8: Finish sub grading of field/build up sub grade in playground area, drainage work
Week of 12/15: Drainage work, removal of granite block walls
Week of 12/22: Begin placement of granite blocks
Week of 12/29: Start excavation of electrical duct bank
November 2025:
Week of 11/24: Install base material for playground structures
Construction Notice: Construction Expected to Start Week of November 17
We're pleased to announce the project contract, which includes the entire renovation, was awarded to J.J. Phelan & Son Co.
We expect construction to start the week of November 17. We're working to maintain access to the community garden and keep a small section of the park open for as long as the construction allows.
Construction is expected to take 12 - 18 months to complete. We will communicate any changes to that schedule as the project moves forward.
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For questions relating to Raymond Park Construction, contact:
Kristen Kelleher
Community Relations Manager
City of Cambridge - Department of Public Works
617-349-4825
For questions relating to Raymond Park design, contact:
Cortney Kirk
ckirk@cambridgema.gov