posted on 4/23/2026

Construction continues at Nebi Park in Dover’s Waterfront District, and residents are being reminded that the park and pavilion area remain closed to the public until the site officially opens in June. While residents and businesses have begun moving into portions of the new development, the park itself is still an active construction zone and is not yet accessible. Residents and visitors are asked to stay out of the park and pavilion area for their safety and to allow work to continue without interruption.

The Waterfront District is the mixed-use neighborhood taking shape on the former Cochecho waterfront redevelopment site. Once fully built, the district is expected to include about 418 residential units and roughly 26,000 square feet of commercial space, along with public amenities such as Nebi Park and the waterfront pavilion.

Nebi Park, named using the Abenaki word for "bend in the river," is the new public waterfront park being created as part of the project. The park pavilion will include recreation space, restrooms, and space for uses such as concessions, boat storage, or kayak rentals. Plans are underway for the park and pavilion grand opening.