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Which Redesign of Jefferson Playground Do You Prefer?

The city released two concepts to redesign Jefferson Playground and would like to know which one you prefer.

The survey is available at: https://forms.gle/NHae67L3D9EicnS68 or by visiting the project webpage: boston.gov/jefferson-playground. The survey will remain open until February 28, 2026.

The details of the concepts are:
Concept 1 Retain (left image): Keeps existing orientation of baseball field; repairs to fence and batting cage; spectator seating west of basketball court
Concept 2 Rotate (right image): Rotates baseball field north so that trees do not interfere with play, new backstop, batting cage moved to outfield; spectator seating east of basketball court

Design 1

1. Keep existing orientation of baseball field
2. Minimal repairs to field fence
3. Keep current location of batting cage
4. Improve bleacher style seating
5. Planting separation between basketball court and playground
6. Seating to west of basketball court (better orientation for afternoon games)
7. Loop walk around site

Design 2

Concept 2: Rotate
1. Rotate baseball field – trees no longer interfere with play
2. Replacement of backstop
3. Relocate batting cage; new cage to outfield
4. Expanded unobstructed linear bench seating
5. Fence separation between basketball court and playground
6. Seating to east of basketball court (better orientation for morning games)
7. No loop walk around site

 

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