# Massachusetts Awards $13M in Park Grants

On October 7, 2026, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs announced more than $13 million in grants for 45 local park, recreation, and land-conservation projects through the PARC, LAND, and Conservation Partnership programs. The awards are not an open solicitation, but they may lead to municipal and land-trust procurements for park design and construction, accessibility improvements, landscaping, and conservation work. Projects include a $425,000 Byrne Playground improvement grant in Boston and a $425,000 Wings Cove conservation grant in Marion.

- The awards create potential follow-on work for firms providing park planning, playground and recreation-facility construction, accessibility upgrades, landscaping, and land-conservation services.
- Contractors should identify the participating municipalities and land trusts as the likely buyers for project-level work; the state grant announcement itself is not a bid opportunity.
- The 45-project award slate spans local projects funded through three programs, so firms may find opportunities across multiple communities and project types.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Environment
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 08, 2026

### Government Entities
- Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)
- Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
- Dennis Water District

### Vendors
- Buzzards Bay Coalition (grant recipient)

### Key Quotes
> These investments mean more parks, cleaner water and safer neighborhoods for people across Massachusetts,
> — Maura Healey, Governor

> When we build better parks, trails, and open spaces, we’re creating communities where people truly want to live,
> — Kim Driscoll, Lieutenant Governor

### Sources
- [Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Over $13 Million to Create & Improve Local Parks and Protect Natural Land Across Massachusetts | Mass.gov](https://www.mass.gov/news/healey-driscoll-administration-awards-over-13-million-to-create-improve-local-parks-and-protect-natural-land-across-massachusetts) - MA