Simons Architects is proud to partner with the City of Westbrook on the redevelopment of Saccarappa Park at the corner of Main and Bridge Streets. Located in downtown Westbrook, adjacent to Saccarappa Falls on the Presumpscot River, the park site has been of regional significance since precolonial times. During the 20th Century, it was the site of several different industrial uses and is now in need of brownfield remediation.

The City of Westbrook plans to redevelop the site as a public park with native plantings and a continuation of the city’s signature River Walk. Along its Main Street edge, the park is envisioned to include a signature open-air structure, designed for hosting community gatherings, concerts, and markets as well as for informal daily use by residents. This site is also directly adjacent to the Dana Street Housing project, which will extend the River Walk to the north of the site.

The combined design team of Simons Architects, Acorn Engineering, and Credere Associates has recently completed a community engagement and schematic design phase to establish a vision for the redevelopment of this important site. The park project will be funded largely through brownfield remediation grants; it builds upon the success of the recent dam removal project to further contribute to the health of the river while adding to the vitality of Westbrook’s downtown.

Client  |  The City of Westbrook

Location  |  Westbrook, Maine