city_hall

Official websites use .boston.gov

A .boston.gov website belongs to an official government organization in the City of Boston.

lock

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS

A lock or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Last updated:

Improvements to Franklin Park Bear Dens

Established in 1912

Toggle
Page Sections

Safety improvements will be coming soon to the Franklin Park Bear Dens. The community engagement process took place in 2024 and presentation materials are available below. Construction is anticipated to start in late spring 2025. The focus of this project will be to make conditions safe for visitors as a first phase of improvements. 

Bear Dens

COMMUNITY MEETING MATERIALS

COMMUNITY MEETING MATERIALS
MEETING #1 PRESENTATION: JANUARY 4, 2024 (PDF)
MEETING #1 NOTES: JANUARY 4, 2024 (PDF)
Community Meeting #2 Presentation (March 14, 2024)
Community Meeting #2 Minutes (March 14,2024)

COMMUNITY MEETING VIDEOS

Franklin Park Bear Dens Meeting #1

The design team presented an analysis of existing conditions.

Franklin Park Bear Dens Meeting #2

A community engagement meeting for Franklin Park Bear Dens, where the design team presented recommendations for safety improvements to the Bear Dens.

COMMUNITY MEETING INTERPRETATION RECORDINGS

Community Meeting Recording (January 4, 2024) - Interpretation (Cape Verdean Creole)

Community Meeting Recording (January 4, 2024) - Interpretation (Español)

Community Meeting Recording (January 4, 2024) - Interpretation (Haitian Creole)

Community Meeting Recording (January 4, 2024) - Interpretation (Mandarin)

Community Meeting Recording (January 4, 2024) - Interpretation (Tiếng Việt)

Community Meeting Recording (January 4, 2024) - Interpretation (Cantonese)

Community Meeting Recording (March 14, 2024) - Interpretation (Cape Verdean Creole)

Community Meeting Recording (March 4, 2024) - Interpretation (Español)

Community Meeting Recording (March 4, 2024) - Interpretation (Haitian Creole)

Community Meeting Recording (March 4, 2024) - Interpretation (Mandarin)

Community Meeting Recording (March 4, 2024) - Interpretation (Tiếng Việt)

Community Meeting Recording (March 4, 2024) - Interpretation (Cantonese)

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

There are no related events available at this time!

Groups we are working with

Neighborhood services
Franklin Park Coalition

Stay Connected

Sign up to receive updates about future meetings and events!

Provide Your Feedback
Back to top