Coweeset Pearl St. & Liberty St. City Medium Good Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Replace Replace Liberty Street side is historic and could use better maintenance. Snell West Street City Medium Good No No No No Yes Replace Trash inside along fence. Historic cemetery. Small Union Center Street City Medium Good Partially No Yes Yes Yes Replace Some Yes be better with more manpower. Very historic cemetery. Thompson's Sumer Street City Medium Fair No No No No Yes Replace Yes (steps) Another case of lack of manpower. Historic. Thayer Pleasant Street City Medium Fair No No Yes Yes No No With manpower could be better. Historic. Small Parish Main Street City Medium Fair No No No No No Replace Some Trash inside. Historic. Ashland Street N. Main St.& E. Ashland St. City Medium Fair No No No No No Replace Some Needs work. One of the largest historic cemeteries. Calvary Cary Street Archdiocese of Boston n/a private Good Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Private Private Good condition they have a 4 man crew for Calvary and St. Patrick Cemetery St. Patrick's Court Street Archdiocese of Boston n/a private Good Private Private Calvary crew takes care of this cemetery as well
Lady of Sorrow Convent Hammond Street Lady of Sorrow Convent n/a private Good Yes Yes No No No Private Private Good condition maintained by the grounds crew at Convent Chevra Thilim Pearl Street Other n/a private Good Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Private Private Well taken care of by its own crew Adgdas Achim Other n/a private Good Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Private Private Well taken care of by its own crew Parks Facility Name Address Managed by Ranking of Need Overall Condition Accessible Maintained Open to Public Open All Times Signed Fencing Walkways Notes Korean/Vietnam Veterans Main Street City 4 Poor Yes No Yes Yes No None Replace Needs new benches. Planters need to be repaired or replaced. Is to be redone by the Trinity project. Main Street City 1 Fair Partially Yes Yes Yes No Replace Replace Park is currently through a redesign. Otis Street Skinner Street City 6 Good No Yes Yes Yes No Replace Replace Benches need work. Do the lights work? City Hall 45 School Street City 5 Good Yes Yes Yes Yes No None Replace Park is currently going through a redesign.
Winthrop Square Clock Main Street City 3 Good Yes Yes Yes Yes No None No Pavers need pressure washing and some may need repair. Tree grates need to be removed or reset and trees aerated and cared for. Clock monument needs some attention. Landscaping needs some attention. Do the lights work? GAR West Elm Street City 8 Good Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes None No A relatively new park, by City Hall. Perkins North Main Street City 2 Good Yes Yes Yes Yes No Replace Replace Stone fence needs to be repaired. Monuments need work. Landscaping and trees need help. Salisbury Park Montello Street and Crescent Street City 7 Good Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes None Good A newer park that needs some landscaping trimmed back to prevent crime. Playgrounds Facility Name Address Managed by Ranking of Need Basketball Baseball Soccer Tennis Playground Swings or Slides Other Overall Condition Accessible Maintained Open to Public Open All Signed Fencing Walkways Notes
Section 9: Seven-Year Action Plan Goal 1: Implement Recommendations of 2013 Open Space and Recreation Plan Objective 1A: Establish an Open Space & Recreation Plan Implementation Committee (OS&RPIC) Actions Responsibility Partners Priority/Timing Resources Develop a charter and responsibilities for Implementation Committee Open Space & Recreation Committee (OSRC) ConCom Conservation Commission (ConCom), Planning Board (PB), Parks & Recreation Commission (PRC) High/2013 Time Advertise, recruit and interview interested applicants ConCom ConCom, PB, PRC High/2013 Time Conservation Commission will appoint members to the implementation committee OSRC ConCom High/2013 Time Objective 1B: Implement Open Space & Recreation Plan Actions Responsibility Partners Priority/Timing Resources Research and develop strategies for preservation and utilization of open and recreation areas OS&RIC ConCom, PRC Medium/ongoing Time Increase community appreciation of the city’s natural resources through education and outreach OS&RIC Conservation Commission, teachers, TRWA High/2013 Time, funds Leverage various and alternative funding sources Advocate and city-wide support for adoption of CPA Match funding opportunities with prioritized projects Build relationships with various land trust organizations and foundations OS&RIC High/2013 Time
Through partner organization’s Dedicated Web Page linked from city’s and relevant websites Produce trail maps (printed and electronic) and make easily available ConCom High School (printing) High/2013 Time, for paper maps Periodic media campaigns BCAT feature Print media feature articles OS&RPIC, ConCom Medium/2013 Time Improve signage ConCom Medium/2016 Time, funds Objective 2C: Promote Citizen and Neighbourhood Ownership for Recreational Facilities Actions Responsibility Partners Priority/Timing Resources Conduct “come out and play” and neighbourhood pride days OS&RPIC, P&RC organized sports associations Medium/ongoing Time Collaborate with Councillors to organize get-involved events OS&RPIC CC Medium/2013 Time, funds Goal 3: Improve and Expand Active Recreation Throughout the City Objective3A: Update Park Areas to Achieve Intended Uses and Improve Access Actions Responsibility Partners Priority/Timing Resources Rehabilitate parks whose facilities have outlived their useful life Develop schedule of updates on prioritized inventory Coordinate updates w/availability of funding Leverage grant opportunities with schedule and needs OS&RPIC, ConCom, P&RC, Dept. Planning & Economic Development (DPED), Mayor’s Office High/ongoing Funds Improve accessibility for residents with accessibility limitations Identify greatest accessibility needs at each park OS&RPIC, P&RC, DPED High/2014 Funds