Page Park Revitalization - BPRYCS

Page Park
Page Park Revitalization

The Page Park Revitalization Project incorporates findings from the Master Plan Site Analysis and Community Survey, the Capital Improvement Plan, and the Strategic Action Plan and represents a wholesale re-imagining of this major city park.

Page Park
649 King Street, Bristol, CT 06010

Projected Timeline
*Please note project timelines are subject to change due to weather, inventory and supply chain availability, as well as scope and/or bid recipients.

Phase 1*

November 2024 - December 2025
- (4) Pickleball Courts with Lighting
- Pickleball & Tennis Complex Pavilion/Shade Structure
- (20) Car Parking Lot on DeWitt Page Park Road
- (2) Car Reserved Parking Lot
- (50) Car Parking Lot at Disc Golf Course on DeWitt Drive
- Orchard Road Paving
- Page Park Pond Retaining Wall Installation & Spillway Removal
- Westminster Road Trail Development
- Pedestrian Walkways Sidewalks Paved

Additional sitework for Phase 1 includes: Electrical Improvements, Drainage and Irrigation, Erosion and Sediment Control, New Water Main System, New Storm Drain System, Sanitary Sewer System Relocation, and Landscaping.

Future Phases*

Projected 2026 - 2027
Amenity Installation:
- Playground Installation
- Splash Pad Installation
- Restrooms Constructed
- Great Lawn Construction
- (2) Basketball Courts with Bleachers and Lighting
- Page Park Pond Fishing Piers
- Perry J. Spinelli Pavilion Access Road
- (60) Car Parking Lot at King Street Entrance
- (60) Car Parking Lot and Round About Turn Around for Perry Pavilion and great Lawn Access
- Disc Golf Holes Modified and Replaced

Project Updates

Tennis Courts Closure
March 17, 2025 - The courts are slated to reopen on Monday, April 21, 2025, pending weather, following the installation of accessible pathways. Alternative tennis courts are available at Peck Park (87 Daley St.)

Dewitt Page Park Road Closure
December 7, 2024 - A portion of DeWitt Page Park Road spanning from the Tennis Court Parking Lot to the Page Pool Parking Lot will be closed to accommodate construction in that portion of the park.

Westminster Road Closure
November 18, 2024 - A portion of Westminster Road spanning from the intersection at Page Ave to DeWitt Drive will be closed going forward as part of the revitalization

No Sledding at Page Park for the 2024/2025 Season
Effective Immediately, the sledding hills at Page Park are closed for the season to facilitate construction and protect the safety of park visitors. We appreciate your cooperation and apologize for the inconvenience!

What to Expect
November 2024 - Project timelines, construction hours, and activity locations.

Notification of Construction Beginning
October 28, 2024 - After four years of community engagement and extensive design work, we are pleased to notify you that the first phase of the Page Park Revitalization project is beginning this fall.

Request Updates

The construction for Phase One of the project began on November 4, 2024 and will continue for approximately eighteen months. During this period, there may be temporary disruptions such as road and amenity closures. Construction is scheduled to take place Monday – Friday between the hours of 7:00am and 5:00pm.

To receive notifications regarding general project information, estimated construction timeline/schedule, the scope of Phase One, and/or any project updates, please provide your contact information below:

Thank you!

If you have any questions or concerns during the construction process, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] or call us at 860-584-6160. We greatly appreciate your support as we strive to deliver high-quality services and facilities that enhance the community's quality of life, meet the diverse needs of all citizens, and build a sustainable future.

Groundbreaking - October 2024

On Wednesday, October 30, 2024 we broke ground on the Page Park Revitalization, which is the culminating work of over 6+ years of planning, engagement and design. The work will include a community great lawn, playground, splash park, 4 lighted pickleball courts, a pickleball and tennis complex pavilion and shade structure, nearly 200 additional parking spaces, pedestrian walkways and sidewalks, and restoration of the Page Park Pond and watercourse. Construction for phase 1 begins on Monday, November 4, 2024 and will take 18 months to complete. Informational letters were mailed to neighbors so they can learn more about the project and construction sequence.

Watch the Ground Breaking Video