Plans have been unveiled for an ambitious renovation of one of the largest urban parks in western Massachusetts.
A master improvement plan for Springfield’s Forest Park calls for renovations and new construction of buildings and grounds in the area of the park that dates back to the late 1800s.
The centerpiece of the plan is a new conservatory-style greenhouse surrounded by gardens.
The Springfield Park Commission will work over the next several months to come up with cost estimates, according to Chairman Brian Santaniello.
"The park really needs a face lift especially where the old greenhouses were, " said Santaniello. " It is a really really intensive plan."
Mayor Domenic Sarno said about $10 million has been spent in the last 2-3 years on improvements to smaller parks throughout the city.
