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Improvements to Copley Square Park

Established 1883

CONSTRUCTION NOTICE:

Renovations to Copley Square Park started on July 20, 2023. We expect this project will take 16 months, and will be reopened in December 2024. Construction updates are listed below on this page, in the "related documents" section.

Renovations will include updates to the fountain, new lawn and planting areas, a raised seating area to protect existing trees (the Raised Grove), refurbished memorials and art, new seating, lighting, along with paved pathways and plaza space.

Please accept this notice as an effort to keep you and your neighbors informed.

SITE PLAN:

Copley labeled plan

View the plan

  • Still have questions? Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Project Location:
    Copley Square Park
    560 Boylston Street
    Back Bay
  • Project Contact:
  • Project Information:
    • Project status: Construction
    • Project features: Passive use, Fountain
    • Project budget: $16,900,000
    • Consultant: Sasaki
    • Contractor: W.E.S. Construction Corporation 

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Get Involved

We have made updates to the design that was shared at our final community meeting in April 2021. Please email the project manager, abigail.chatfield@boston.gov with your questions and concerns. 

Get involved:
  • Still have questions? Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Project Location:
    Copley Square Park
    560 Boylston Street
    Back Bay
  • Project Contact:
  • Project Information:
    • Project status: Construction
    • Project features: Passive use, Fountain
    • Project budget: $16,900,000
    • Consultant: Sasaki
    • Contractor: W.E.S. Construction Corporation 
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