The renovation of Draw Seven Park by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), to be completed in 2026, includes the construction of a coastal flood control berm that is hidden in the park’s topography. The berm will prevent coastal flooding from going around the Amelia Earhart Dam and impacting tens of thousands of residents in Environmental Justice communities and causing billions of dollars in damage and economic loss. This project is being coordinated with the raising of Amelia Earhart Dam - together these projects will make seven upstream communities resilient to long-term sea level rise and coastal flooding.

The park’s redesign includes many benefits to the community and the environment including maintaining and enhancing connections to the rest of the Mystic River Reservation, as well as to the newly completed path extension to Alford Street in Charlestown. The paths will connect Somerville to Everett and the Northern Strand Trail via the future Mystic River pedestrian bridge to Everett. The project will restore the park shoreline for stability, habitat value, and flood protection. The redesign will include inclusive and welcoming natural and recreational resources including multi-use paths, bench seating, overlook areas, a new lawn, and a renovated fishing pier. The project will also include more than 100 new trees to provide shade for visitors.