August 1, 2025: Several projects are starting soon at 200 Trapelo Rd and I wanted to provide an update. The spray park will not open this summer season. Next year, when additional parking is available on-site, it will open. Some additional projects are also beginning at the 200-acre city-owned site:

• MWRA's tunnel project will use a small portion of the site, ~1.4 acres, on the Waverly Oaks Rd side for a receiving shaft. This is part of MWRA's 40-year underground water tunnel project.

• DPW will be relocated to the 200 Trapelo site to make room for larger police and fire stations at the current Lexington St locations.

• The Withington and Farrell buildings will be torn down, bids were accepted and this will be done this summer/fall.

• Our next phase of recreation amenities will also start soon, adding athletic fields and courts and a theater/arts area. Both are part if the site's master plan.

• The Howe and Administration buildings will be restored as historic buildings. Funding approval is before the city council at the August 4, 2025.