Clemente Park Master Plan Phase 1

Construction began May 2025 and is anticipated to be complete April 2026.

The park will be closed with the exception of the bocce/boule courts and parking lot which will remain open to the public.


If you're looking for an alternative playground location, we recommend Armory Park right around the corner. Armory Park was upgraded in 2024 with a new splash pad and rain garden. There is a basketball court at Perry Playground and a volleyball court at Mulligan Park.

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Address: 803 Middlesex Street
Neighborhood: Lower Highlands
Project Budget: $1,837,500
Funding Source: ARPA + CDBG + CPA
Project Scope: Install a New Universally Accessible Playground with Rubber Safety Surface

Replace 2 Existing Basketball Courts with 1 New Court Featuring Acrylic Backboards

Install 8 New, Reconfigured Volleyball Courts

Upgrade Site Furnishings (Picnic Tables, Benches, Trash Receptacles, Bike Racks, Signage, etc.)

Landscaping and Tree Planting

Upgrade Circulation with New ADA Paths Throughout

Create a large event space for markets and festivals

Project Documents:

Final Design

  1. 20250305_Clemente Park Phase 1 Public Meeting at BGC_Presentation
  2. 20250305_Clemente Park Phase 1_Final Design Plan - English Labels
  3. 20250305_Clemente Park Phase 1_Final Design Plan - Khmer Labels
  4. 20250305_Clemente Park Phase 1_Final Design Plan - Portuguese Labels
  5. 20250305_Clemente Park Phase 1_Final Design Plan - Spanish Labels

Phase 1 Final Construction Documents

  1. 24 09 09 Clemente Plan Sheets

Clemente Park Master Plan Proposal

  1. 20230301_Clemente Park Master Plan_rs

Cambodia Town Neighborhood Plan

  1. 20230301_Cambodia Town Neighborhood Plan with Appendices
Clemente Park Map_Existing Conditions

Project Updates:


November 2025

  • Project substantially complete. The park will remain closed over winter to allow grass to establish. Some additional furnishings and amenities will be installed in the spring. The park is scheduled to re-open in April.

May 2025

  • Construction is scheduled to begin.

April 2025

  • DPD shared the final designs at Khmer New Year at Clemente Park on Saturday, April 19 from 12:00 - 5:00 pm.

March 2025

  • DPD hosted a public meeting on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm at Boys & Girl's Club. The design team shared information about the upcoming construction and celebrated final designs with the community.

February 2025

  • DPD shared information about this and other ARPA-funded projects at Lowell Winterfest on Saturday, February 22, 2025 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.

November 2024

  • Contractor selected

October 2024

  • Design completed!