QUINCY STREET PARK REOPENS WITH RIBBON CUTTING JAN. 24th

Designed by Weston Sampson Engineers

and WANTED Landscape Architecture, renovations began in fall of 2012 and the

park now incorporates three levels of planted terraces, a stepping stone path that

incorporates recycled granite curb from the nearby Somerville Avenue

reconstruction project, an Adirondack Chair seating area, and more. Materials

for the durable, all-weather wood boardwalk were donated by the Eastman Company.

           

"It's great to have such an intimate

and beautiful woodland space so near our urban center,  In a densely populated urban community, our

green and open spaces are extremely valuable, and we're proud to continue to be

able to renovate and add to those spaces citywide," said Mayor Curtatone.

"Spaces like these allow our residents to breathe freely and enjoy more social

activities. These added amenities only make the experience that much more

intimate and pleasant."

"So far, we've had a pretty mild

autumn and winter, and I'm hopeful that the weather will continue to allow

residents to get out and enjoy this new and beautifully renovated open space

earlier than even we anticipated," said Alderman Heuston.   "This

park has always been a neighborhood gem, tucked away in a residential area, but

with the upgrades it's received over the last few months, it shines a little brighter

and provides more opportunities for residents of all ages to enjoy it, safely,

year round."