Mayor Koch Announces Opening
of New Kincaide Park
July 8, 2020
QUINCY - Mayor Thomas Koch is
set to open the newly-renovated Kincaide Park on Water Street in Southwest
Quincy. The City invested more than $5.7 million in improving the park’s
recreational elements and creating a five-acre rain garden to help deal with
localized flooding issues. A new synthetic turf soccer field is the centerpiece
of the project, surrounded by a walking track, fitness equipment, a
spray-ground, two and half basketball courts, a sprinting track, a children’s
playground, 140 new trees, and more than 1,100 new plants.
“This investment should
significantly enhance the quality of life in this neighborhood and for our
entire city,” said Mayor Koch. “Health and wellness are major issues in today’s
society and every neighborhood deserves access to public facilities that
promote health and wellness. This new park provides a wide range of
recreational opportunities for people of all ages, interests, and abilities.”
The park was designed by Bishop
Land Design and local landscape architect Scott Bishop after months of
community meetings and input. The contractor that won the competitive bid
process was also a Quincy outfit, Fleming Bros. Construction.
Added Koch, “I want to thank
Councilor Brian Palmucci for his leadership on this project. I also want to
thank the City Councilors that supported this project and our other ongoing
investments in the quality of life in our great city. Working together, we are
accomplishing great things for all the people of Quincy.”
Kincaide
Park sits across Roberts Street from the brand-new Southwest Middle School. It
is directly across Water Street from the Lincoln-Hancock Elementary School. The
City has invested significantly in this neighborhood over the past four years.
The City received a $400,000
State PARC grant to help with the project. The PARC grant focused on the
creative ways to introduce significant new plant materials to help improve the
environment and deal with local flooding issues. A wide variety of interesting
tree species make up the 140 new trees planted. More than 1,100 plants of
varying species will also help absorb ground water with their root systems.
Mayor Koch
and Councilor Palmucci will be hosting a small community celebration on Monday,
July 13 at 6:30 p.m. to formally open the new park
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