Last updated: 06/13/25

Franklin Park Pathway Improvements

We made a multi-phased $5 million investment in the revitalization and rehabilitation of pathways and entrances in this highly used Emerald Necklace park. The park was established in 1883. The project budget is $5,000,000.

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Project Phase

Pending

Planning

Design

Construction

Complete

Project Information

Location

Franklin Park 100 Jewish War Memorial Veteran's Drive Roxbury 02121

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Project Features

Accessibility

Community engagement

Demolition and construction

Green infrastructure

Historic preservation

Infrastructure improvements

Landscaping

Mobility

Resiliency

Sustainability

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Year Completed

2023

Project Manager

Lauren Bryant

617-635-4505

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Consultant

Multiple Consulting Firms

Contractor

Multiple Construction Companies

Project Type

Parks and Green Space

Franklin Park pathway rehabilitation will improve universal access within the park to expand recreation opportunities and enjoyment for park users of all abilities. Ongoing improvements will continue through phased implementation.

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Phase IV

Pathways and Entrances at Walnut/Seaver Street to Playstead

Phase IV Project information:

Project status: Construction
Construction budget: $1,400,000
Consultant: Stantec Planning & Landscape Architecture, Inc.
Contractor: To be determined

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Renovations to select locations including the Williams Street entrance to Ellicot Arch, between Seaver Street and Playstead Road and Seaver Street and Walnut Avenue.

Phase V

Pathways and Entrances in the Scarboro Pond Area, Shattuck Hospital and Golf Course Parking Lot

PHASE V Project information:

Project status: Design
Construction budget: $3,000,000
Consultant: Kyle Zick Landscape Architecture, Inc.
Contractor: To be determined

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The proposed project includes renovations to selected pathways including the drive and path between the Shattuck Hospital, Franklin Park Yard and the golf course parking lot. Pathways surrounding Scarboro Pond will also be included in the renovation. The design process will continue through the Spring of 2017, including an additional community meeting. Construction is anticipated to begin Summer 2017.