Somerville Junction
Following the completion of the Green Line and Community Path extension, the City of Somerville is planning to expand and improve Somerville Junction Park. In addition to being an important neighborhood passive park, Junction Park will become an important node and resting place along the Community Path. The City has hired a design consultant to lead the design and community process in Spring 2022. Potential new amenities at an expanded Junction Park may include community gardens, water play, and adult fitness equipment.
Following the completion of the Green Line and Community Path extension, the City of Somerville is planning to expand and improve Somerville Junction Park. In addition to being an important neighborhood passive park, Junction Park will become an important node and resting place along the Community Path. The City has hired a design consultant to lead the design and community process in Spring 2022. Potential new amenities at an expanded Junction Park may include community gardens, water play, and adult fitness equipment.
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about 2 years agoakalil11 months agoA FREE WALL!
We want a 'free-wall'! A free-wall is a safe space for the entire community to create artwork with abandon & make a mark without threat of persecution. A great example is 'Graffiti Alley' located in Central Square... Requiring minimal upkeep (at most, a couple of safe hazardous waste collection bins for empty spray cans that would need to be picked up every so often) such a space would enliven and inspire the surrounding neighborhood and allow people to share their voices/their art in a collaborative and safe city environment. There are a gazillion wonderful and talented artists who live and work right in the area of the junction site - it is across the track from Vernon Street studios, after all - and many of the artists within that community have expressed their enthusiasm for such a space. I know this project is already underway, however, we would love it if you can consider this relatively simple arrangement on the long wall of the park. Thank you! ~Alex Kalil, on behalf of the Artists at Vernon Street
0 comment0drmetterabout 2 years agoDog Park
Enclosed space for dogs to safely play off leash
2 comments7littlewaves7 months agoDrinking water fountain
The previous water fountain was a great place to get water during long runs on hot days. It was also great that it had a lower bowl for dogs.
0 comment0MFst216almost 2 years agoAn off leash dog area like the Fillipello dog park in Watertown, which incorporated shade trees inside the fenced area, is very needed.
1 comment3Jwillz09almost 2 years agoDog park please!
Hi folks, like others would love to see an enclosed dog space here.
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Who's Listening
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Senior Public Space Planner
Email ckirk@somervillema.gov
Construction Timeline
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COMPLETE - Construction Mobilization
Somerville Junction has finished this stageThe Contractor, UEL, will be moving onto the park and parking lot site. Construction activities such as pruning trees and building the on-site community path route will be ongoing. The on-site community path route is anticipated to open late September and will be in place through December 2023
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CURRENT - Phase 1 Construction:
Somerville Junction is currently at this stageAnticipated Schedule: September 2023 - Spring 2024 (subject to change)
Location: On-Site - Junction Park (Centre St. to Central St.)
Description of Work:Repaving Community Path between Centre St. and Central St.
Tree removal
Underground utility work
- Look out installation
- Light pole installation
Anticipated Impacts:
Community Path: During Phase 1, the Community Path will remain open and directed along the construction site. Access from Woodbine and Central street will remain open.
- The temporary asphalt path is the same width as the Community Path extension from Central Street to Brickbottom and meets ADA accessibility requirements.
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UPCOMING - Phase 2 Construction:
this is an upcoming stage for Somerville JunctionEstimated Dates: Early Spring 2024 - July 2024
Key Dates
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August 16 2023
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August 14 2023
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July 26 2022
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June 29 2022
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May 10 2022