Summer Play on The Greenway
Written by Shannon Quirk, Youth Programs Intern For kids, The Greenway is more than a contemporary public park in the middle of a busy city. For many, it is not only their playground but their backyard as well. It is a place where they can run around, use their imagination, make friends, learn about nature, […]
Boston: The Illuminated City
Written by Victorian Solan Consultant Historian for GLOW When walking around the Rose Kennedy Greenway, or indeed any part of Boston in the evening, it is easy to take our cheap and plentiful electric light for granted. Different forms of artificial illumination compete for our attention: pedestrian signals flash, signs advertise our destination, and sidewalks and […]
Part II: Meet our Greenway Fitness Instructors
We’re back for another round of learning more about our amazing Greenway Fitness instructors! As we covered in part one of this post, the Greenway Conservancy is committed to bringing free and healthy workout options throughout the parks each summer. From pilates to boot camps, yoga to tango, over 100+ free classes are expected […]
Keeping our Greenway Lawns Healthy and Happy
Written by Keelin Caldwell, Director of Programming and Community Engagement As this hot and humid summer winds down, we wanted to share a bit more about how our #GreenwayHort staff cares for our lawns during this challenging growing season! Turf plants have some amazing adaptations that allow them to be grown and managed as […]
Summer on Dewey Presented by Citizens Bank
Earlier this July, the Greenway Conservancy announced Summer on Dewey Presented by Citizens Bank, a new partnership that will bring greater awareness to Dewey Square’s vibrancy, including our cider garden, food trucks, farmers market, public art, and beautiful gardens. Dewey Square is a place for the community to gather, play, and unwind. Tens […]
Not all waffles are created equal
The Greenway Mobile Eats program is now in its 9th and largest season yet, with the 2018 season including 35 trucks and trailers across 7 locations! We take pride in knowing our vendors and supporting their businesses. Mayor Walsh said it best when he described how the Greenway Mobile Eats Program, “not only offers residents and […]
NEON SIGNS: A SCIENCE AND A CRAFT
Written by Victorian Solan, Consultant Historian for GLOW Neon signs were once so ubiquitous that it is easy to overlook the fascinating mix of craftsmanship, art, and chemistry which each sign-maker had to master in order to bring blinking bicycle wheels and flashing rockets to Massachusetts roadsides. Although the shapes and colors vary, all neon […]
Meet our Greenway Fitness Instructors
The Greenway Conservancy is committed to bringing free and healthy workout options throughout the parks each summer. From pilates to boot camps, yoga to tango, over 100+ free classes are expected in 2018, covering a range of workouts and abilities. The 2018 Fitness Season is presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, with […]
Staff Spotlight: Lev McCarthy
Interview with Lev McCarthy, Project Coordinator How did you come to The Greenway? I went to college in Vermont, but my family lives in the Boston area. This meant frequent bus trips back and forth through Boston via South Station. When heading up to Vermont I’d always get to South Station early to grab food […]
In memory of Rose Kennedy
Today we remember our namesake, Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, who would have been celebrating her 128th birthday. The Greenway was named after Rose, who was born and raised in Boston, to honor the many accomplishments of her life. Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy was born on July 22, 1890 in the North End. She is remembered nationally and internationally as an […]
