Thetford Evans Playground

Thetford Evans Playground

Location / Boston, Massachusetts
Client / Boston Parks and Recreation Department


Copley Wolff was responsible for the redesign of an aging playground located in Boston’s Mattapan neighborhood. The design re-imagines the space and re-arranges activity zones to maximize play opportunities.

Aging play equipment was replaced with inclusive play structures, a new climbing net, and a three-bay swing set. In addition, the design incorporates a water play pad; a mounded lawn area for buffering; and a gathering area with a long accessible picnic table. To support green design, existing trees were preserved; native planting was introduced; and impervious surfaces were reduced to allow for more infiltration and groundwater recharge.

Image Credits: Gregg Shupe/ShupeStudios, Copley Wolff

Thetford Evans Playground
Thetford Evans Playground
 
Thetford Evans Playground
Thetford Evans Playground
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