Greenway Video Model Call
Photo credit: Kyle Klein Greenway Video Model Call – All Abilities Welcome We’re hosting a Greenway Video Model Call! We’re looking for joyful, expressive community members to participate in a video that celebrates the mission and history of The Greenway, and the beautiful community we serve! Who We’re Looking For: Couples, families, individuals, and adults […]
How to Create a Pollinator Garden at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide from The Greenway
Here at The Greenway, we’re proud to curate vibrant, climate-resilient landscapes that support native pollinators in the heart of downtown Boston—from Chinatown to the North End. Our public gardens are more than beautiful—they’re living ecosystems built to thrive in tricky urban conditions while providing food, shelter, and habitat for bees, butterflies, birds, and more. Now, […]
Discover Family Fun on the Rose Kennedy Greenway: From Chinatown to the North End
Discover Family Fun on the Rose Kennedy Greenway: From Chinatown to the North End Looking to discover a summer of family fun in downtown Boston? The Rose Kennedy Greenway is your go-to urban oasis, stretching from the vibrant heart of Chinatown to the historic charm of the North End. With interactive play areas, lush green […]
Two Incredible Nights on The Greenway!
This year’s Gala on The Greenway and Glow in the Park were practically perfect in every way—two unforgettable evenings full of energy, joy, and a whole lot of love for this public space in the heart of Boston. We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us—and especially to the generous supporters and donors who help […]
Free Events in June 2025!
Our season is in full swing, and there’s no better time to get outside and soak up the season on The Greenway and throughout downtown Boston. From must-see events in the park to exciting happenings at our neighborhood partners, June is packed with free ways to celebrate the start of summer. Whether you’re looking for […]
Greenway Carousel Model Call
Celebrate the Joy of the Greenway Carousel The Greenway Carousel at Tiffany & Co. Foundation Grove brings joy to visitors, both young and young at heart, all year round, and this summer we’re celebrating the magic of our one-of-a-kind carousel with a special photoshoot featuring the community members who love it just as much as we […]
Celebrating Public Art in Boston with The Greenway
This spring, we’re delighted to have so many wonderful public art events filling our city here in Boston, and excited to have some new and exciting Greenway Public Art updates to share with our visitors, too! Below are some of the events we have on our calendar in the weeks ahead. We’re looking forward to […]
2025 Fitness on The Greenway Returns with Free Classes
This summer, we’re excited to welcome a new season of FREE fitness classes to The Greenway! Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, The Greenway Fitness Program will feature more than 200 FREE fitness classes throughout the park this year. Whether you’re a fan of pilates, toddler yoga, HIIT, dance cardio, or something else […]
Celebrating Earth Day with the Boston Green Ribbon Commission
Here at The Greenway, we celebrate Earth Day in our park all year round, from our daily work in organic horticulture, supporting native pollinators and contributing to efforts that lessen CO2 emissions, like using electric vehicles and battery-powered lawn care tools. This year, as we mark yet another meaningful Earth Day celebration, we stand with […]
Join us for a Spring Scavenger Hunt!
Spring has sprung so we’ve got something special for you We’ve hidden flowers nearby and you can win prizes too. Simply find eight blooms in the park, snap a picture and then Find your reward at the Carousel (plus a free spin!) Join The Greenway and our friends at the New England Aquarium, Faneuil […]
Our 2025 Food Truck Season is Here!
Welcoming our 2025 Food Truck Partners for another wonderful season We’re so happy to share that April 1 will mark the inaugural day of our 2025 Food Truck Season here on The Greenway, and we can’t wait to celebrate! This year we’re welcoming four new food trucks to our program: Mi Corazón Taqueria, Hungry Nomads, […]
This National “Plant a Flower” Day, Our Team Shares Their Favorites
This Coneflower is a favorite of one of our newest Horticulture team members! Spring is just around the corner, and the signs are everywhere! Now that we’re in the final stretch before warm weather officially arrives, it’s time to keep an eye out for flowers and plants that are getting ready to bud and bloom, […]
Remembering Rose Kennedy, Matriarch, Philanthropist, and Namesake of The Greenway
This Women’s History Month, we are reflecting on the life and numerous contributions of our namesake, and remembering Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy as an activist and inspiration to generations of families in Boston and beyond. Inspiring generations through public service Rose is remembered nationally and internationally as an author, activist, philanthropist and the matriarch of the […]
Reflections on “Breathe Life Together” by Dart Adams
Last summer, as we prepared to transition from our “Breathe Life Together” mural by Rob “ProBlak” Gibbs (@problak) to our new mural by Jeffrey Gibson, our Public Art Team commissioned two essays by local writers to share what the previous mural from Problak had meant to them as Black creatives and residents of Boston. Dart Adams, a […]
Reflections on “Breathe Life Together” by Arielle Gray
Last summer, as we prepared to transition from our “Breathe Life Together” mural by Rob “ProBlak” Gibbs (@problak) to our new mural by Jeffrey Gibson, our Public Art Team commissioned two essays by local writers to share what the previous mural from Problak had meant to them as Black creatives and residents of Boston. Arielle […]
Saying Farewell to “Hatchlings”
The Hatchlings winter lights display has a very special place in our hearts at The Greenway. As many residents know, winter months here in Boston often bring towering snow drifts, whipping winds, and freezing cold temperatures. Luckily, for the second year in a row, here at The Greenway the arrival of winter has also meant […]
Celebrating Black History with Public Art on The Greenway
The City of Boston has a rich history and countless landmarks that tell important stories about our community’s past. Here at The Greenway we’re honored to be caretakers of a very important historical space: the land where the first-known Black woman to own a home in Boston lived. Celebrating Black History Month on The Greenway […]
Celebrate National Bird-Feeding Month with The Greenway!
This February, we’re celebrating National Bird-Feeding Month on The Greenway, and it’s the perfect time to give a little extra love to our feathered friends. Did you know that during the winter, even birds need a helping hand to make it through the colder weeks? With natural food sources like berries and seed heads running […]
Top 5 Romantic Date Ideas on The Greenway
Valentine’s Day may be right around the corner, but here at The Greenway we know how important it is to celebrate the ones we love all year round. If you’re excited to celebrate someone special in your life, whether it’s a loved one, family member, friend, furry pet, or yourself, we’ve compiled some of our […]
Celebrate the Lunar New Year on The Greenway
Here at The Greenway we’re so excited to celebrate Lunar New Year with our downtown neighbors! If you’re wondering how you can join the celebrations, we’re sharing a handful of the local neighborhood events we have on our calendar. Lunar New Year Events Near The Greenway The Lunar New Year falls on January 29, 2025, […]
Visit WINTERACTIVE’s Celestial Garden on The Greenway
The winter months may bring chilly weather to Boston, but with WINTERACTIVE on The Greenway we’re bringing magic to the coldest months this year! We are delighted to announce that in the coming weeks, The Greenway will be hosting a special attraction on Dewey Square: the Celestial Garden (Jardin Céleste) installation by Lucion. This one-of-a-kind display […]
Tackle Your Winter Gardening To-Dos with The Greenway
At first glance, winter may seem like a slower season in Boston gardens, but it’s actually the perfect time to tackle many gardening tasks! Here at The Greenway, we pride ourselves on our care for the many gardens featured throughout the park. Not only do we showcase a variety of native plants and vital habitat […]
Why the Greenway Conservancy is a Top-Rated Nonprofit in the Boston Parks Community
Have you heard? The Greenway Conservancy is a Top-Rated Nonprofit in Boston for 2024! This recognition from Great Nonprofits shows that it truly takes a village to make The Greenway such a special place. A beautiful downtown park in Boston requires an exceptional team, and we are grateful for the contributions of our volunteers. Your […]
22 Years and Counting!
January is often a month where we look ahead to the year to come, and while that certainly holds true for us here at The Greenway, it’s also an especially poignant time as we reflect on our history and all that was made possible by marking an important day on the calendar: January 2nd, the […]
Greenway Horticulture: Creating a Soft Landing
Oaks (Quercus sp.) are one of the most ecologically important genus of trees that are native to the North Eastern United States. This is because they can host over 500 species of moth and butterfly larvae. Moths and butterflies are important plant pollinators, many species of which are specialized to specific native host plants. The […]
