Open Space Acquisitions by Neighborhood: South Boston
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 South Boston, helping create greener, healthier, and more connected neighborhoods across the city.
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1010 Massachusetts Avenue
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Sister Mary Veronica Park
Location: 190-198 W Eighth St, South Boston
Acquisition Type: Community Preservation Act (CPA) funded
Size: 0.11 acres
In 2025 the Boston Parks and Recreation Commission voted to approve the purchase of the park, located at the intersection of West 8th, F, and Grimes Streets in South Boston. The property will be protected in perpetuity under Article 97 of the Massachusetts Constitution and placed under a Conservation Restriction held by the South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation.
Originally owned by the City of Boston and transferred to the Archdiocese in 1955, the site became an informal pocket park in 1968 when the South Boston Resident Association cleaned and improved the parcels. Maintained over the decades by the Archdiocese and neighbors, the space features five mature trees, several benches, and a small planter.
The City negotiated a price of $200,166.67 with the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston (RCAB), supported through the Community Preservation Act funding for the Boston Open Space Acquisition Fund. The acquisition fulfills a years-long community effort to protect the property from potential development.
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Still have questions? Contact:
Parks and Recreation
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1010 Massachusetts Avenue
3rd FloorBoston, MA 02118
