PARK UPDATES
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BWSC Relining Project Update | January 31, 2025
The Boston Water & Sewer Commission has just shared an updated project scope and [...]
#FriendsAtWork: Saying Goodbye to an Old Friend | June 14, 2024
Unfortunately, it is time to say goodbye to one of our resident “senior citizens” [...]
Child Fountain Restoration Project: Phase I Complete | November 20, 2023
Phase 1 of the Child Fountain Restoration Project is now complete. A 30-ton cement [...]
Master Plan Implementation Summary | November 17, 2023
The Boston Common Master Plan is an aspirational yet pragmatic framework for exciting and [...]
Farewell to Friends | August 16, 2023
With 1,700 trees in the three parks, tree removals are a regular and healthy [...]
Release the Lady Beetles! | July 17, 2023
Our insect Friends are hard at work in the Public Garden! This summer, Director [...]
“I’m New Here!” – Nineteen New Trees for the #Threeparks | July 17, 2023
This year we planted an assortment of new trees in the three parks, and [...]
Parks Care Update | June 15, 2023
Our Parks Care team has been busy caring for sculpture and our border beds. [...]
Public Restrooms Now Open | May 1, 2023
PUBLIC RESTROOMS OPEN DAILY 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM The Friends provides seasonal public [...]