To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Born of the Big Dig that sank major highways beneath the city and named for the matriarch of the Kennedy political dynasty , the Greenway snakes 1. Along the way are well-known highlights such as the carousel and the Rings Fountain. With a lot of help from the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy , the nonprofit that manages and cares for the park, here are those 11 hidden gems.
This line marks the edge of Mill Pond, which until the early s was used to power grist mills and sawmills in Boston. To check out what the area looked like in the days of the Mill Pond, look at the map on the pavement at the corner of Surface Road and Hanover Street. There is a marker where Hanover Street crosses the Greenway identifying the North End lot where her home once stood. An example of innovative and interactive seating on the Greenway, the swinging benches are located under the pergolas along Cross Street.
They are all different colors and designs, and it's fun to try to find them all as you walk along the open spaces of the Greenway. Annual art installations include lots of whimsical art that is great for photo ops, inspires conversation and is just pleasing to the eye.
There is always something new to see and interact with on the Greenway. You never know what you might come across. Is this the Wicked Witch of the West's house? Or just a yellow meeting house on it's side? Things that make you go hmm These signature light blades change color and add a really festive atmostphere to the central Greenway area. Yes, indeed! You can control the colors of the blades and amaze your friends. The sampan sail sculpture represents the passage of Chinese immigrants to Boston, while the bold red gateway symbolizes good fortune.
Each year, a new art installation inhabits this popular corner spot,. A lovely oasis at the southern end of the Greenway, this one-acre linear park contains design elements drawn from Asian traditions and art work. The area contains a serpentine walkway edged by bamboo within bright red sculptural elements and a unique fountain that suggests a waterfall and shallow riverbed.
As you near the Chinatown Gate, you will find a brightly colored play structure and some benches to contemplate where to grab a bite to eat. Perhaps some dim sum, a Vietnamese sandwich, or a bowl of noodles and dumplings in one of the many nearby restaurants. At the very end or beginning! It was designed to ward off evil using two foo lions on either side of the entrance gate.
There are also quite a few excellent Dim Sum Restaurants, among others, to enjoy. We encourage you to visit our guides to find more Things to Do in Boston with Kids , and Free Things to Do in Boston , to help you make the most of your visit to Boston and beyond. She continues to enjoy discovering and exploring new places to visit in the Greater Boston area. Don't miss out! City Winery on The Greenway is a tranquil, relaxing place to enjoy great food, music, and world-class wine.
Enjoy a great workout in the great out-of-doors. From Pilates to yoga to dance exercise, we offer over free fitness classes in the park. Go on, stretch yourself. Volunteer for a horticulture project at The Greenway. Get outside, learn about organic landscaping, develop your gardening skills. Work has never been so fun. Let your kids climb an iconic cuboctahedron. What is it?
A unique, exciting, and popular playing structure in Chin Park. Your kids are going to be all over it. Foundation Grove. Have a blast running through dozens of cool, refreshing water jets. The Rings Fountain is our most popular water attraction, so come and have a splashing good time. Plan a birthday party your child will never forget. Celebrate at the Greenway Carousel, a truly magical place for kids and adults alike.
Make their big day a special day. Surprise the special person in your life with a romantic picnic under the twinkling city lights. Stroll through the Carolyn Lynch Garden on The Greenway, and see the beauty of our sustainable, organic practices in full bloom. While away the morning or afternoon with a good book and a comfortable bench. The Greenway is made up of 17 acres of public space in downtown Boston created when the elevated central highway artery was relocated underground. A sustainable, fair, and long-term solution was made possible through a collaboration with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, City of Boston, Greenway Conservancy, and abutter properties to fund the costs of the Greenway.
The foundation of this arrangement came together through a memorandum of understand facilitated by public sector leaders in June Despite efforts over the years, the Greenway had previously never supported by a long-term funding plan. The Greenway Business Improvement District BID allows abutters to contribute directly towards Greenway costs — helping protect and support the arts, programming, and greenery that make up this gem of downtown. A Better City led a robust process to develop a detailed plan for the Greenway BID, including boundary lines, a management plan, and a formula for individual contributions.
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