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Franklin Park Pathway Improvements

| Park Established 1883 |

Multi-phased $5 million investment in the revitalization and rehabilitation of pathways and entrances in this highly used Emerald Necklace park. 

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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.

  • Project location:
    Franklin Park
    100 Jewish War Memorial Veteran's Drive
    Roxbury
  • Project contact:

    Lauren Bryant
    lauren.bryant@boston.gov
    617-635-4505

  • Project Information:
    • Project status: Complete
    • Project budget: $5,000,000
    • Consultant: Multiple consulting firms
    • Contractor: Multiple construction companies

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.

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    Neighborhood Services
    Emerald Necklace Conservancy
    Franklin Park Coalition
    • Project location:
      Franklin Park
      100 Jewish War Memorial Veteran's Drive
      Roxbury
    • Project contact:

      Lauren Bryant
      lauren.bryant@boston.gov
      617-635-4505

    • Project Information:
      • Project status: Complete
      • Project budget: $5,000,000
      • Consultant: Multiple consulting firms
      • Contractor: Multiple construction companies
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