Dating back to 1924, the revitalized Francis Parkman Playground was renovated by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department with site improvements including an inclusive play structure and springers for children ages 2 to 5, a larger inclusive climbing structure for ages 5 to 12 and amenities including a dish swing, embankment slide, exercise station, drinking bottle filler, splash pad with runnel, picnic shelter, and a trike loop/mini basketball hoop area. Other improvements include new fencing, site furniture, LED lighting, trees, and plantings.

Community Preservation uses funds to support historic preservation, affordable housing, and parks and open space.

Questions about a historic preservation project or application? Join us for application help, where Community Preservation staff will walk you through the process. 

RSVP to the session by emailing Thadine.Brown@boston.gov

Learn more about the Community Preservation Act

Community Preservation uses funds to support historic preservation, affordable housing, and parks and open space.

Questions about a historic preservation project or application? Join us for application help, where Community Preservation staff will walk you through the process. 

RSVP to the session by emailing Thadine.Brown@boston.gov

Learn more about the Community Preservation Act

Community Preservation uses funds to support historic preservation, affordable housing, and parks and open space.

Questions about an open space project or application? Join us for application help, where Community Preservation staff will walk you through the process. 

RSVP to the session by emailing Thadine.Brown@boston.gov

Learn more about the Community Preservation Act