Irving Park Project
| Project Information | |
| Project Status | Complete |
| Project Features | passive park, lawn, benches, small gathering space, prerenal beds |
| Funding Source | Community Preservation Committee (CPC) |
| City Department | Department of Public Works (DPW) Recreation Department of Community Development and Planning (DCDP) |
| City Committees | Community Preservation Committee (CPC) |
| Design Team | MDLA |
| Construction Contractor | Argus Construction |
Timeline
| Design & Community Meetings | Winter 2022 |
| Construction | Spring 2023 |
| Completed | Summer 2023 |
About the Irving Park Design & Construction Process
The Irving Park Project broke ground on March 23, 2023. The rehabilitations will include improvements for passive recreational opportunities as well as overall park beautification. Major aspects of the project include the installation of vertical granite curbing around the park perimeter and the installation of a paved central gathering area. Additionally, new benches, low bollard lighting, low fencing at both ends of the park and upgraded landscaping will be installed.
See Project Construction Pictures
Groundbreaking photo: from left to right Mike Micieli - City of Watertown Tree Warden, Gregory St. Louis - City of Watertown Superintendent of Public Works, Peter Salem - Argus Construction, Nicholas Salem - Argus Construction, Bob Dirico – City of Watertown Parks Supervisor, Chris Golden – MDLA (Missing from the Photo, Mike D’Angelo – MDLA, Lanae Handy – City of Watertown CPC)
Design & Community Preservations
Community Meeting Recordings
- Irving Park CPA Project Community Meeting – February 16, 2022
Meeting Presentation PDFs
- Community Meeting #1 –Irving Park Site Improvements (PDF) – February 16, 2022
- On-Site Community Meeting #2 – Irving Park Site Improvements (PDF) – February 28, 2022