Improvements to Back Bay Fens Pathways
The project scope includes rehabilitation of pathways at the Back Bay Fens to improve accessibility and site conditions.
Sign up for project updates!This historic park, established in 1877, is under the jurisdiction of the Boston Landmarks Commission. The project includes the assessment and prioritization of pathway work, as well as Boston Parks standard project design work. The project will also include items along and adjacent to pathways, such as site furnishings, utilities, and plantings.
- Project features: Natural Area, passive use, memorials and monuments
- Construction budget: $6,300,000
- Consultant: Kyle Zick Landscape Architecture
- Contractor: To be determined
Upcoming events
Upcoming eventsVideos
Design Meeting #2 (January 10, 2023)
The project team presented a site inventory and analysis while the community provided feedback.
Design Meeting #3 (February 16, 2023)
Project team present conceptual design and the community provided feedback.
Back Bay Fens Design Meeting #4 (March 28, 2023)
Back Bay Fens Design Meeting #4
Back Bay Fens Victory Garden Meeting (March 23, 2023)
Back Bay Fens Victory Garden Meeting
WWII Memorial, O'Reilly Monument, Evans Way Bridge (April 13, 2023)
WWII Memorial, O'Reilly Monument, Evans Way Bridge
Design Update Meeting (Nov. 15, 2023)
Design Update Meeting (Nov. 15, 2023)
Back Bay Fens: Evans Way Bridge Community Meeting (October 9, 2024)
Back Bay Fens: Evans Way Bridge Community Meeting (October 9, 2024)