Waltham's Prospect Hill: What Would You Include In An Update?

WALTHAM, MA — Almost a year after the City Council asked the rec department to be a bit more specific about how they planned to use $1.6 million to improve Prospect Hill Park, the mayor's office sent out a survey asking Waltham what they would like to see there and how often they'd come.

In December 2017 the city's recreation department sent a letter to the members requesting $1.6 million referring to needs outlined in a master plan commissioned in 1997.

Last year during that city council meeting the director noted money would go toward addressing maintenance and safety needs and changing out the play structure.

The city master plan recommended improvements to the 252-acre park’s entrances, roadways, trail systems and signage and accessibility. It called for a traffic study and for the restoration of pavilions, stone stairs, caretakers cottage, picnic areas, and improvements to the children’s play area.

The director of the recreation department has said he would like to offer more winter activities, including skiing and snow tubing. But now the city is considering creating an updated master plan for Prospect Hill Park and want to know what residents would be most interested in.

The survey includes winter activity options, video games, kite flying, "hobbies" and yoga.

Take a look at the Survey for Prospect Hill :

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