On February 26, park planner Pat Slaven led a public meeting to get initial input on what residents and visitors would like to see in the upcoming Hanscom Park improvements. She also received ideas by email afterwards. See the full list of ideas below!
Do any of these ideas inspire you? Add your own idea in the comments below, or email it to [email protected]
Do any of these ideas inspire you? Add your own idea in the comments below, or email it to [email protected]
PLAYGROUND
ACCESS & NAVIGATION
NORTHEAST CORNER
LAGOON
DOG PARK
MISCELLANEOUS
- no recycled tire ground surfacing
- give the playground and equipment a "street car" theme - connected to Hanscom Park's position on a major historical street car line
- large and wooden like at Lake Manawa
- tarp covering over playground
- splashground play area (2 suggestions)
- adult playground/gym equipment
- secondary playground (2 suggestions)
ACCESS & NAVIGATION
- fix walkway on north side of Woolworth
- access to dog park from north side
- redo/repair southwest entrance stairs
- better access in northeast corner (3 suggestions)
NORTHEAST CORNER
- water feature in northeast corner
- amphitheatre/stage in northeast corner (5 suggestions)
- nature trail with labels in northeast corner/self maintaining habitat garden that supports native insects
LAGOON
- Clean lagoon more regularly
- filtered second pond for fishing
- outdoor winter iceskating on lagoon
DOG PARK
- water feature for the dog park
- seating and shade at dog park
- restrooms in park (3 suggestions)
MISCELLANEOUS
- frisbee golf course
- upgrade soccer field
- flowers near Park Ave.
- more history reflected in renovations
- horse shoe pit
- trim back trees on southwest and northeast side
- more trash cans
- security lights near roads and pavilions