Recreation Preservation & Improvements

1. Arts & Recreation Center - 1969 Washington Street

   Community Preservation funding was appropriated to renovate the former doctor’s residence at the Norfolk County Hospital to create a recreational center where classes are offered to residents of all ages.

2. Dyer Hill Playground

   Funding for this project was appropriated to aid in the rehabilitation of the 5-acre neighborhood playground which had fallen into a state of disrepair.

3. Highlands Playground

   To increase outdoor recreational opportunities for Braintree’s young population and add playground facilities in an underserved section of Town funding was appropriated to use a portion of the 4.28 acres purchased from the County to construct a playground in Braintree Highlands.

4. Hollingsworth Playground

   Funding for this project was appropriated to replace old playground equipment that had been removed due to safety concerns.

5. Hollis Playground

   Neighbors of the Hollis School undertook a campaign to raise funds to construct a playground at the school for the children of the community, a playground which would provide new, safe, fun, and developmentally-appropriate activities.

6. John Adams Plaza

   This project created open space for passive recreation. The brick plaza commemorates the story of writing of “The Braintree Instructions” by John Adam.

7. Monatiquot Riverwalk

   The Monatiquot Riverwalk is a .8 mile recreational path which parallels the river for over half its length and will connect the two ends of Watson Park and Gordon Road with the riverfront.

8. Sunset Lake Stormwater Improvements / Rain Gardens

   This project helped to preserve Sunset Lake as a recreational and environmental asset for the Town by reducing pollution entering the lake and by improving the water quality.