What formerly housed a rental car storage lot will become the southern end of the new park. It will entail the construction of a synthetic turf multipurpose field for soccer, football, lacrosse, field hockey and other sports, and will be funded by the city at a cost of $7.1 million. The projected completion date is winter 2010.

Construction on the park's second phase will begin early next year and is expected to open in summer 2011 at a cost of $22.6 million. This will create public waterfront access, a playground and a new sustainable building that will include both public space and Parks Department offices, according to a release.

The new building will be powered by solar energy from photovoltaic cells in a shade structure on the roof. The sloping green roof will connect the soccer field area with a hilltop recreational space and playground.