Somerville Junction Park
Somerville Junction Park is located on the site of an old passenger train depot that closed in the 1920s. Once a place for travelers to rest while waiting for trains, this site will again be a place to pause along the railroad and an important local transportation corridor. The Community Path offers a safe route for biking, walking, and other forms of active transportation, connecting people directly to Boston, Cambridge, and beyond.
Across from the larger park, there is a platform with seating that looks out over the train tracks, reminding people of Somerville’s history while also serving the needs of the community today.
Somerville Junction was first designated as a public park in 2008. The most recent renovation is expanding the park by transforming a nearby parking lot into a plaza and a lushly planted public space. The updated park features a lawn, native plants that attract pollinators, shady trees, a hammock grove, seating areas, and walking paths.
We look forward to announcing the Fall 2025 park opening date.
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Junction Park Community Meeting #2 Recording
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Please view the recording of the second Junction Park Community Meeting with landscape architects Crowley Cottrell. Design development was presented, and attendees asked questions and provided feedback. One additional community meeting will follow in July 2022.
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Junction Park Community Meeting #1 Recording
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Please view the recording of the first Junction Park Community Meeting with landscape architects Crowley Cottrell. Three preliminary design schemes were presented, and attendees asked questions and provided feedback. Two additional community meetings will follow in June and July 2022.
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July 2021 Listening Session
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Who's Listening
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Email mkoglin@somervillema.gov
Construction Timeline
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COMPLETE - Construction Mobilization
Somerville Junction Park has finished this stageThe Contractor, UEL, will be moving onto the park and parking lot site. Construction activities such as pruning trees and building the on-site community path route will be ongoing. The on-site community path route is anticipated to open late September and will be in place through December 2023
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COMPLETE - Phase 1 Construction:
Somerville Junction Park has finished this stageAnticipated Schedule: September 2023 - Spring 2024 (subject to change)
Location: On-Site - Junction Park (Centre St. to Central St.)
Description of Work:- Repaving Community Path between Centre St. and Central St.
- Tree removal
- Underground utility work
- Look out installation
- Light pole installation
Anticipated Impacts:
- Community Path: During Phase 1, the Community Path will remain open and directed along the construction site. Access from Woodbine and Central street will remain open.
- The temporary asphalt path is the same width as the Community Path extension from Central Street to Brickbottom and meets ADA accessibility requirements.
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CURRENT - Phase 2 Construction:
Somerville Junction Park is currently at this stageAnticipated Schedule: Spring 2024 - Fall 2025
Location: On-Site - Junction Park (Centre St. to Central St.)
Description of Work:- Concrete Formwork + Pouring
- Final Site Grading
- Irrigation Connections
- Planting
- Furnishing Installation
Anticipated Impacts:
The Community Path will continue to remain open.
