Open Space Acquisitions by Neighborhood: Downtown
As Boston grows, protecting and expanding open space remains a priority. Through the Open Space Acquisition Program, the City acquires properties that can become parks, playgrounds, urban wilds, and other open spaces.
The acquisitions below highlight recent investments in open space in Downtown, helping create greener, healthier, and more connected neighborhoods across the city.
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Parks and Recreation
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1010 Massachusetts Avenue
3rd FloorBoston, MA 02118
UNION STREET PARK
Location: Between Union Street & Congress Street opposite City Hall
Acquisition Type: Internal Transfer - Planning Department to Boston Parks and Recreation Department
Size: 0.12 acres
Union Street Park was originally acquired by the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) in 1961. In 1995, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the BRA and the New England Holocaust Committee allowed for the construction of the New England Holocaust Memorial on the site.
The Memorial was dedicated in October, 1995 and is included on the Public Art Commission’s Public Art Map. In 2025, ownership of the park was transferred from the BRA to BPRD to ensure its permanent protection under Article 97 of the Massachusetts Constitution.
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Still have questions? Contact:
Parks and Recreation
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1010 Massachusetts Avenue
3rd FloorBoston, MA 02118
