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Improvements to Back Bay Fens Pathways

| Park established 1877 |

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The project scope includes rehabilitation of pathways at the Back Bay Fens to improve accessibility and site conditions. This historic park 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.

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  • Still have questions? Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Project location:
    100 Park Drive, Boston
  • Project Contact:

    Lauren Bryant

    lauren.bryant@boston.gov

  • Project information:
    • Project status: Design
    • Project features: Natural Area, passive use
    • Construction budget: $6,300,000
    • Consultant: Kyle Zick Landscape Architecture
    • Contractor: To be determined

Upcoming events

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Videos

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)

Meeting 5 minutes (October 9,2024)

Related information
Meeting #3 Notes (February 16, 2023)
Meeting #2 Notes (January 10, 2023)
Meeting #1 Notes (October 17, 2022)
Inventory Plans
Victory Garden meeting notes (March 24, 2023)
Pathways Conceptual Design meeting #4 (March 28, 2023)
Pathways Draft Site Survey
Victory Garden meeting presentation (April 23, 2023)
Fens Pathways Design Meeting #4
WWII Memorial, O'Reilly Monument, Evans Way Bridge notes (April 13, 2023)
WWII Memorial, O'Reilly Monument, Evans Way Bridge presentation (April 13, 2023)
Design Update Meeting (Nov. 15, 2023)
Design Update Notes (Nov. 15, 2023)
Community meeting 5 minutes (October 9,2024)
Community Meeting 5 presentation slides (October 9,2024)

Groups we are working with

Groups we are working with
Neighborhood Services
Fenway Civic Association
Emerald Necklace Conservancy
  • Still have questions? Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Project location:
    100 Park Drive, Boston
  • Project Contact:

    Lauren Bryant

    lauren.bryant@boston.gov

  • Project information:
    • Project status: Design
    • Project features: Natural Area, passive use
    • Construction budget: $6,300,000
    • Consultant: Kyle Zick Landscape Architecture
    • Contractor: To be determined
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