It’s especially impressive when dozens of families arrive from other towns, encounter the park for the first time, and seamlessly back-in park at Albemarle. Here, Day Middle competes in cross-country as parents look on. It’s easy to see that everyone parked correctly – no exceptions. But the wild thing is…also no honking. No backing outContinue reading “Back-In Parking Fall 2025: Still Working…Still Running”
Category Archives: Day Middle School
5 Years of FOA!!
Can you believe it’s been FIVE YEARS since Friends of Albemarle was founded by a small, committed group of volunteer residents and park users who wanted to ensure the accessibility and sustainable use of this incredible open space resource? It’s true! This community nonprofit, with hundreds of members from all 8 wards across Newton, hasContinue reading “5 Years of FOA!!”
Exciting Groundbreaking
What a thrill to participate in the groundbreaking ceremony for the second round of $10mm investment in Albemarle. After inspiring remarks made by so many passionate officials in Newton, we tossed the dirt into the air and they moved on with the field work. Details are in the below article. Read the Newton Beacon articleContinue reading “Exciting Groundbreaking”
Back-In Parking: Summer Edition
Back-In parking at Albemarle continues with striking success. Compliance is either 100% or close to it. Different hours, days and seasons have not significantly disrupted the new parking approach. The street is now far safer for everyone, whether biking, driving, crossing to the brook or getting dropped off for camp, play, sports, walking, etc.
Tracks
Today, Newton Parks, Recreation and Culture painted the track lines on Albemarle field. About an hour later, Day Middle School track club came out for their first practice of the season. Go Dragons!
Friends of Albemarle 