New Park Opens At Former Powder House School In Somerville

SOMERVILLE, MA — The city's newest green space recently opened at the former Powder House Community School. The park includes 16 new trees, many native plant species, Somerville's first public bike repair station and seating and an amphitheater made from reused materials from the school building.

Along with the park, which adds a half-acre of open space to the city, the pathway connecting Holland Street and Broadway has reopened.

Design and construction of the park were carried out through a public-private partnership between the city and Somerville-based development firm MarKa, which is redeveloping the former school.

Construction was funded in part by the Community Preservation Act.