Maplebrook Park is a little oasis of green and peace near downtown Maynard, right at the intersection of Maple, Brook, and Summer Streets. It is lovingly maintained by a small group of MCG members.
Click here to see a video tour of Maplebrook Park.
History
MapleBrook Park sits on land that was originally part of a railway bed. In 1992, the lot was a blighted, weed-filled area that was slated to become a parking lot. Members of the local community banded together to create a park instead. After getting input from residents of the area around the park, organizers submitted a plan to the Board of Selectmen. The plan was presented at Town Meeting in 1993 and received overwhelming support.
The major work (grading, filling) was done by DPW. Trees, shrubs, and bulbs were purchased with $2000 granted from town’s Transfer of Real Estate Account (set aside for park purposes and not funded by tax money).
Click here to read contemporary press coverage of the creation of MapleBrook Park (PDF file, 4 MB)
Click here to see other documents related to the creation of the park (PDF file, 1.5 MB)
Contact us [Email address: maynardgardeners #AT# gmail.com - replace #AT# with @ ] if you have any questions or would like to donate or help with maintenance.