Raymond Park

Raymond Park is a beloved neighborhood park in Neighborhood Nine. The park features a playground, community garden, basketball courts, and a large open field area. 

People visit Raymond to play, relax, garden, and gather throughout the year. After years of use the park is showing signs of wear. 

This renovation project will consider the whole park to build on what people love, and improve where we can. 

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April 2024

Kickoff Survey and Scavenger Hunt Closed (4/11/24)

Thank you to everyone who took time to fill out an online survey or scavenger hunt! 

We received over 250 survey responses, and over 30 completed scavenger hunts. Please check back soon for an update on what we've heard so far and our next steps. 

 

March 2024 

Kickoff Survey and Scavenger Hunt (3/11/24)

At the very beginning of the process we used a scavenger hunt and online survey to ask community members what they love about Raymond Park and what could be improved.

Project Launch (3/4/24)

We launched the Raymond Park Renovation project in Spring 2024.

The process for Raymond Park Renovations will be divided into three phases: 1) Envision, 2) Design, and 3) Build.

Spring - Summer 2024: We focus on understanding the current conditions, how people use the park, and what ideas the community has for the future of the park.

Summer - Winter 2024: We develop and share design concepts and incorporate community feedback.

Spring 2025 - Spring 2026: Construction to build the improved park!  

 

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The City of Cambridge Community Development Department is working with a team of landscape architects, planners, designers, engineers, and other experts to plan the Raymond Park renovations.

The project team is led by Agency Landscape + Planning.

Other team members are from:

  • Abundant Playscapes
  • Arup
  • Irrigation Consulting
  • VHB

For more information, reach out to Lev McCarthy at lmccarthy@cambridgema.gov.