Maintained by the Framingham Parks & Recreation Department, Cushing Memorial Park sits on the former site of a hospital for troops injured in World War II. Originally named Tercentennial Park, the Park was renamed in 2007 after the hospital, whichhad been named forDr. Harvey Cushing, a famed neurosurgeon.Parks and Recreation Department employee Linda Libbysuccessfully petitionedto rename the park. The park hosted Framingham High graduation ceremonies in 2010, as Bowditch was under construction. It is a popular park for walking or cycling. Helmets are required for all children under age 16. There are several picnic tables and the park is used often for family gatherings. Located on the grounds of the Park is Cushing Memorial Chapel. Dedicated in 1943, the chapel is one of the few buildings that remain of the former Cushing General Hospital Complex. The town hosts special servicesat the chapel on Veteran's Day. The chapel is available for rental for private services, ceremonies and weddings. The Framingham Garden Club has planted several trees around the Memorial Chapel. Also on the grounds of Cushing Park is theSeptember 11th Living Memorial to the 17individuals with ties to Framingham who died on Sept. 11, 2001. Dogs are permitted but must be on leash at all times. Residents may adopt a birdhouse at the park. The Framingham Parks and Recreation Department is on Phase 3 of the Master Plan of the Park. Currently, there is construction on the Winter Street side.