Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:

SECTION 1. The city of Malden is hereby authorized to use certain parcels of land conveyed to said city for park and playground purposes for the construction, maintenance and use of schools and educational facilities, facilities for athletic, sports and community programs and activities, and for general recreational uses. Said parcels are shown on the city of Malden Assessor's Map 154, Block 50600, Lot 606 (Hunting Field) and on Assessor's Map 85A, Block 38600, Lot 601 (Newman Park).

SECTION 2. The change in use of said portions of said park lands is contingent upon suitable replacement park lands being provided, as approved by the secretary of environmental affairs and the National Park Service, where applicable.

SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.