Opening is set for Saturday, May 17th at 10am!
**NEWS** February 20, 2025: We are excited to announce that 200 Trapelo Road received two awards! The 2025 Massachusetts Recreation and Parks Association's Regional Agency of the Year Design of Facility and the Commercial Partner Award. See HERE for details.
**The phase 1 playground opening is Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10am**
Welcome to 190Trapelo.com and 200Trapelo.com. Recent legal address changes have determined that this city property will now be known as 200 Trapelo Rd. A simple, informational site about the redevelopment history of the former Walter E. Fernald Development Center. The goal is to provide information, timelines, drive communication, and quell rumors and misinformation. There is A LOT to read about this property. Please see the links at the very top to navigate the site (if on a mobile device, hit the three dashes in the top left for the menu). In an effort to keep this site evergreen, it will always be a work in progress.
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Waltham taxpayers purchased the property from the state on December 23, 2014. The property has a storied history filled with abuse and mistreatment under the state's oversight. The last resident moved out in 2014. Waltham recognizes the history of 190 Trapelo and has invested heavily to redefine the property and inject happiness, healing and include something for people of all abilities and all ages. The property was purchased partially with CPA and general funds for recreation, open space and historical preservation.
Waltham is redeveloping the site with a universal playground (the largest in New England), a memorial and reflection area (with educational and dedication signage and guides, monuments, seating areas) recreation amenities, shade pavilions, trails, playing fields, mini-golf, a splash pad, a braille trail, new landscaping and trees.