PARKS IN WOBURN CENTER
Pocket Park:
Located at 460 Main Street, the Pocket Park is a gathering place for those visiting Woburn Center. Opened in 2023 thanks to funding by the Woburn Redevelopment Authority and the State of Massachusetts with funds secured by State Representative Richard Haggerty, the project added new seating areas, shade trees, additional lighting fixtures, and green space to enhance the existing natural rock wall.
Woburn’s Pocket Park was identified as a priority project in a report from the Department of Housing and Community Development’s Local Rapid Recovery Grant Program. The report stated that it was a priority to: “Upgrade and activate space so it can be utilized as a welcoming social gathering place and provide additional opportunities for outdoor dining and public art.”
Marlowe Park:
Identified as a priority in the May 2020 Woburn Square Revitalization Plan, this downtown plaza and accessway at 365 Main Street was purchased by the Woburn Redevelopment Authority and named Marlowe Park. The purchase and improvements to this area is part of a broader, ongoing effort by the Woburn Redevelopment Authority to enhance the downtown area through improved, accessible, and attractive public spaces.
The downtown park features a seasonal waterfall, new seating, upgraded lighting, and landscaping aimed at creating a picturesque area for residents and visitors to Woburn Square to enjoy. The park is adjacent to the Brickyard restaurant, which leases part of the space during warmer months of the year for outdoor dining and concerts, showcasing how it has become a valuable venue for community programming.