April 2021
The slide replacement and related rubber surfacing repair is now complete.
January 2021
Construction at the Clarendon Avenue Playground is now complete and the park has re-opened for use.
The park features an improved entry plaza and seating area. The improved park also includes a greater variety of play opportunities with the addition of swings, a water table to accompany the relocated sand play area, and the loose play materials to encourage creative play. Other features include the addition of new site furniture, a new rubberized surface and shade structure, and additional site plantings.
July 2020
Following the City’s Temporary Emergency Construction Moratorium Order related to COVID-19 and subsequent amendments, construction activity at the Clarendon Avenue Playground has now resumed. The project is now expected to be completed in Fall 2020.
January 2020
Due to delays in shipping of playground equipment, the playground is now expected to be completed by July 2020.
Regular project updates, when available, will be posted here: DPW's City Construction Projects.
October 2019
The Clarendon Avenue Playground has been under construction since August 2019 for repair work and equipment upgrades. Upcoming project updates:
- the contractor will focus on underground utilities through November 2019
- additional play equipment will arrive in early December 2019
- most demolition work is complete, with the exception of one section of the playground that is being used as a staging area
The playground is expected to remain closed until June 2020. Construction work hours will be Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
“No Parking” signs will be posted at least 24 hours in advance of the work. Please refrain from parking in work zones during posted work hours.
August 2019
The City will begin construction on the Clarendon Avenue Park Renovation.
We anticipate the playground will be closed until June 2020 (subject to change). During construction, general work hours will be Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm.
March 2019
The Community Development Department will share the improvements plan with the North Cambridge Stabilization Committee on:
- Wednesday, March 27th – 7pm – Daniel F. Burns Apartments, 30 Churchill Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
February 2019
The Community Development Department will host an open house session to share improvements plan for playground on:
- Tuesday, March 5th – 3-6pm – Trolley Square Apartments, 8 Cameron Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140