Ceylon Park Improvement Project Receives 1 Million Land And Water Conservation Fund Grant

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department will use a $1 million grant to enhance Ceylon Park, focusing on community facilities and accessibility improvements. Planned renovations include a new play area, a splash pad, and updated basketball courts. Mayor Michelle Wu emphasized the project's significance for future generations of Dorchester residents. The total budget for the project is $4. 675 million, with Interim Parks Commissioner Cathy Baker-Eclipse expressing gratitude for state support.

State Representative Christopher Worrell underscored the investment as crucial for the community's children and health. City Councilor Brian Worrell noted that recent improvements to the park reflect its importance to residents. The Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Program, established in 1964, aims to protect natural areas and provide recreational opportunities. Massachusetts has invested over $144 million in parks through these grants since their inception.