Address:

Walnut Park and Washington Street

Newton Corner, MA 02458

Current Project Goals:

• Provide up to 30 raised beds, including 2 accessible beds
• Provide accessibility throughout the garden area
• Provide critter-resistant fence enclosure
• Provide site amenities such as bike racks, benches, picnic tables, and signage
• Use sustainable materials
• Enhance pollinator habitat
• Provide garden tool storage and composting station
• Provide yard hydrants
• Provide amenities for the community outside of the fenced-in gardens

Funding Requested:

$150,000                CPA Funding Requested

$199,519                Other Funding

$349,519                Total Project Cost

Funding Process:

January 12, 2024 - Pre-Proposal Form submitted for initial review of funding request at the March 12, 2024 meeting.

March 15, 2024 - Full Proposal submitted for public hearing on April 9, 2024 meeting.

Additional Materials Submitted:

• Project Budget
• Letters of Support
• Design Task Order
• Photos
• Project Manager Qualifications
• Community Gardens Handbook
• Presentation to the Parks and Recreation Commission