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Mayor Sarno and PBRM Director Ashe announce completed Neighborhood Park Projects
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Thomas Ashe, are happy to announce the completion of multiple neighborhood park enhancement projects.
This investment into our city neighborhood parks is part of Mayor Sarno’s all-encompassing and comprehensive process to utilize various funding sources, including American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, to enhance our neighborhoods. The redevelopment will increase the recreational amenities at the park to provide recreational opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. The city also worked with the Indian Orchard Citizens Council to apply for Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding.
The City of Springfield is pleased to announce the completion of enhancement projects at Hubbard, Calhoun, and Kenefick Parks. See the details for each project below.
Hubbard Park (205 Parker Street)
The recently completed renovations include two new tennis and two new pickleball courts at Hubbard Park. In collaboration with the Indian Orchard Citizens Council, the Department of Parks, Buildings & Recreation Management received a CPA grant of $164,979, along with additional municipal funding, and CDBG funding of $175,400, for a total project budget of $340,379 to renovate the courts. The project included installation of new court surfacing, tennis & pickleball equipment, fencing, and site amenities. There are now two tennis courts and two pickleball courts at Hubbard Park located in the Indian Orchard neighborhood. The new courts are open for use daily from dawn to dusk.
Calhoun Park (Calhoun Street/Jefferson Avenue)
The recently completed renovations include installation of a new accessible playground, handball court, walkways, site amenities and tree plantings. The project was completed with CDBG and ARPA funding, with a total project budget of $940,596.44. Calhoun Park is located at 199 Calhoun Street, in the North End Memorial Square neighborhood. The playground and handball courts are now open for residents to enjoy daily from dawn to dusk.
Kenefick Park (310 Plainfield Street)
The completed renovations include the basketball and handball courts. The project was funded through ARPA with a total project budget of $361,269. Kenefick Park is located at 320 Plainfield Street in the North End Brightwood neighborhood. The project included new court surfacing, fencing, site amenities and equipment for both basketball and handball. All courts are open daily for residents to enjoy from dawn to dusk.
