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• 3.5 ft tall x 7 ft wide
• This Hatchling is nestled in the well-curated plantings of North Meadow, with a half-round stage access from the boardwalk path. It is the brightest Hatchling per sq/in with over 6,000 lights animated in blue, purple, and pink. 

From this location: Visitors can easily see the Zakim Bridge, another result of the Big Dig project. An iconic feature in Boston’s skyline, the bridge spans 1,432 feet long and has a uniquely asymmetrical, hybrid design; an homage to the city’s past and future. 

Learn more: North Meadow on The Greenway – History & Background

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• 8.5 ft tall x 17 ft wide 
• The second largest Hatchling on The Greenway, this location is easily accessible from an adjacent park pathway and features a multicolored Hatchling that celebrates its adjacency to Boston’s historic North End community. 

From this location: Visitors can pause and reflect at the Freedom Trail marker, located on the south side of the parcel, across from Boston Public Market. The red bricks lead across the path, denoting the Freedom Trail, a visual reminder of the many layers of history that the land holds.

Learn more: Remembering Rose Kennedy

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• 9.5 ft x 17 ft wide 
• The largest Hatchling in this cross-park installation, featuring a circular wood stage for performances both spontaneous and planned. The stage extends out into a circle emphasizing the half sphere shape of the Hatchling and features a chevron pattern to echo the wood paneling of the Hatch Memorial Shell. 

From this location: Though the iconic fountains are off for the winter, visitors can still take a look at the intricate pavers, jigsawing in a spiral pattern. If the pavers have inspired a labyrinth walk, make sure to visit Gateway to Infinity (an Anti-monument), by Maria Molteni, located next to The Greenway carousel. The Greenway carousel is open the full week of Thanksgiving and Christmas, (except for the holidays) and every Friday through Sunday from 11-6 until January 1st.

Learn more: Rings Fountain: 350 pavers, 156 lights, and 3 miles of wire!

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• 7 ft tall x 14 ft wide
• Tucked inside a ring of trees and less visible from the street, experience this Hatchling in this uniquely forested setting. Large enough to immerse yourself in the sparkling lights, this Hatchling is perfect for a quieter or more contemplative experience.

From this location: The protection and care of urban wildlife is a hallmark of The Rose Kennedy Greenway’s mission. This location is informally known to many as The Greenways arboretum due to the unique mix of tree species. Spend some time enjoying nature’s resources, both during the day and at night. While visiting, try to listen for and see a bird in flight.

Learn more: Birding on The Greenway and in Your Backyard

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• 5.5 ft tall x 11 ft wide
• Located along a curving path in the darkest part of the park, this Hatchling will appear to be particularly bright and colorful because there are no street lights in this parcel, featuring over 12,000 lights in purple, pink, and green hues. 

From this location: Take a look around at this urban landscape and notice the lack of electrical infrastructure. Typically quieter and less illuminated than other Greenway parcels, this location presented a unique opportunity to create light in the darkness. The Hatchlings are solar-powered and have been strategically placed to take advantage of solar exposure, including at this location which receives plentiful sunlight throughout the day.

Learn more: Before the Warm – the Bones of Trees

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• 4.3 ft tall x 8.6 ft wide
• This Hatchling features an animated rainbow of colors, intended to compliment the iconic mural Breathe Life Together, a nod to the collaboration between artist ProBlak and Studio HHH, with visual artist Pamela Hersch, which took place this past Spring.

From this location: This location is visible from South Station, an ideal starting place for a Hatchlings tour with a quick walk to visit the smallest Hatchling at Chin Park in Chinatown, then travel north on the Greenway to visit the rest of the Hatchlings. 

Learn more: Breathe Life Together, 2022

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• 2.5 ft tall x 5 ft wide
• Visit the smallest Hatchling on The Greenway tucked atop a tiny hill at the gateway to Chin Park, visible for both vehicular and pedestrian visitors. This Hatchling draws color inspiration from the Chinatown Park Gate, featuring vivid red and a mix of warm tones.

From this location: The Rose Kennedy Greenway constantly strives to find ways to maximize user experience in both small and large ways, visitors can view the many large lighting changes from the Serpentine Path to Mary Soo Hoo Park.

Learn more: Chin Park Lighting Project: Construction Updates & Background

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Studio HHH is a local design studio specializing in creative interventions within the built environment and public realm, led by founder/creative director Vanessa Till Hooper and art production manager Emily Castro. The studio team of all-women designers and artists, including sustainability specialist Teresita Cochran, develops meaningful and engaging experiences at the intersection of art, architecture, and technology. Studio HHH was founded in 2018 in Somerville, MA. They currently operate in Boston, The Berkshires in western MA, and Brooklyn, NY.

The Charles River Esplanade is Boston’s historic landmarked riverfront, and the Commonwealth’s most-frequented state park, welcoming over 4 million visitors a year to over 6.5 miles of trails and activities along the 64-acres. The Esplanade Association is the non-profit that works in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation to revitalize and enhance the park’s amenities, sustain its natural green space, and build community through free educational, cultural, and recreational programs for all.

The Greenway Winter Lights Program is exclusively funded through private sources. Hatchlings by Studio HHH (2023–2024) was made possible through the generous support of the Greenway Business Improvement District and Meet Boston. The presentation on the Esplanade is funded by individual supporters of the Esplanade Association’s annual programs.