The following information was provided by the City of Watertown:
We are excited to announce that the Saltonstall Park Improvements Project will begin in the second week of October, 2024. Construction will continue from Fall 2024 to Spring 2025 and the upper Saltonstall Park work area will be closed to the public during this time.
The project includes upgrades to the walkways, stairs, and the installation of a new permanent stage. Further information can be found on the Saltonstall Park webpage.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this project, contact the Watertown Department of Public Works at 617-972-6420.
More Details
Saltonstall Park is an open space park adjacent to City Hall, and a gathering location for various City events such as Faire on the Square, The Summer Concert Series, and the Farmers Market. The goals of the Saltonstall Park Project include enhancing the upper area of Saltonstall and beautifying the park while also improving safety and accessibility.
This will be accomplished through landscaping upgrades, improving pedestrian accessible walkways, and enhancing the streetscape with benches and dark sky compliant lighting as well as installing a permanent covered performing space.
The DPW recently worked with the Veteran’s Office to renovate the plaza around the flag poles to add the flag for the new 6th service branch of the armed forces. They have also been in continuous discussions with the Planning Department to ensure that these renovations will allow the park to be further utilized by the Watertown community not only by enhancing the current events that take place in the park, but by enabling additional events to be scheduled in the future.
With the planned improvements, Saltonstall Park will become a signature open space adjacent to city hall. The modern sheltered performance stage will enhance the summer concert series and other community events. Two thirds, ($2,013,745), of this construction project was financed by the people of Watertown with Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds. For more information about the CPA and the Community Preservation Committee visit the city webpage or contact Lanae Handy, Community Preservation Coordinator at: https://www.watertown-ma.gov/352/Community-Preservation-Committee