Open Space Projects: Planning, Design, and Construction
The Department of Community Development and Planning (DCDP) works closely with the Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Recreation Department on park redesign and construction. The diagram and table below includes a list of current projects and status.
| Site | Status | |
| Walker Pond Park Project | Concept Design + Community Engagement (Summer 2025 to Winter 2026) | |
| Sulivan Playground Arlington and Mount Auburn Street | Construction Drawings - 90% (Fall 2025) | |
| How Park Project Pleasant and Bacon Street | Construction (Spring 2026) | |
| Bemis Park Project Waltham Street | Construction (Fall 2025to June 2026) | |
| Victory Field: Phase II 40 Orchard Street | Construction (Mid-Aug 2025 to Fall 2026) | |
| Saltonstall Park 149 Main Street | Construction (Fall 2024 - Summer 2025) | |
| Lowell Playground Lowell and George Street | Park Opened October 2026 | |
| Arsenal Park: Phases A + B 485 Arsenal Street | Park Opened June 2025 | |
| Moxley Park Court Renovation Project Westminster Ave | Project Completed | |
| Filippello Spray Park Project 191 Grove Street | Project Completed |
Open Space Project Construction Timeline Capital Improvement Projects (2024-2025)
The City of Watertown’s FY25 Budget includes several park capital improvement projects (CIP). The table below outlines the park project construction timeline. These timelines may be subject to change.
| Project | Construction Timeline Calendar Year | CIP Fiscal Year |
|---|---|---|
Irving Park Moxley Court Filippello Splash Pad Upgrade Victory Field Turf Arsenal Phase B Lower Saltonstall Lowell Playground Upper Saltonstall Park / Gazebo Victory Phase II Walker Pond How Playground Bemis Playground Sullivan Playground Victory Phase III Filippello Grove Playground Moxley Field Filippello Arlington Playground Victory Field Tot Lot Casey Park and Playground Saltonstall tot lot | complete complete complete complete Spring 2024 Summer 2024 Summer 2024 adjust to Summer 2024 adjust to summer 2025 Summer 2025 Summer 2025 Summer 2025 Summer 2026 Summer 2026 Summer 2026 Summer 2027 Summer 2027 Summer 2028 Summer 2028 Summer 2028 | none (CPA) 2016 2021 2023 2021 2019 2020 2024 back on plan, 2026 2025 and 2026 2023 2021 and 2025 2022 2023 2026 2028 and 2029 2027 Summer 2028 2028 back on plan, FY 2029 2029 |