An overview of past and ongoing efforts to address public safety concerns in the Back Bay Fens.
Parks and Recreation
Charles Reservation Connections between Routes 30 and 16
For a pedestrian headed upstream and trying to stay close to the Charles, the going gets tough at Route 30. There have been some recent improvements and more are planned, but for now, it is a badly connected stretch of river.
Registration Now Open for Boston Parks Advocacy Bootcamp
Boston Park Advocates, a citywide network of urban greenspace champions, will host a free Advocacy Bootcamp on Saturday, March 11. Advocates of all ages are encouraged to attend.
2017 Charles River Cleanup
Registration is now open for the 2017 Charles River Cleanup on Saturday, April 29
Charlesgate Park Update
Comment from Will B. There have been a number of personnel changes that have complicated our efforts to nail down plans for the park improvements, but Highway Commissioner Tom Tinlin and the new DCR Commissioner Leo Roy are getting closer to an understanding of how to move forward. Senator Brownsberger and Representative Rushing recently met with the […]
2016 Charles River Cleanup
Registration is now open for the 2016 Cleanup which will take place on Saturday, April 30, 2016 from 9am – 12pm. A volunteer appreciation picnic with food and prizes will follow at the Hatch Shell. We take groups on a first come, first serve basis – register soon to reserve your preferred location.