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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
2024 Fitness on The Greenway
The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy is excited to announce our 2024 Greenway Fitness Season, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. We invite you to stretch and unwind on The Greenway at our FREE fitness classes that will take place throughout the park. We have over 200 fitness classes scheduled with a range of […]
Bundle Up and Come Out to The Greenway!
Winter – when most Bostonians are thinking of huddling up for the cooler season, enjoying their favorite warm beverage, finding a cozy fire, and staying indoors, here at The Greenway we think it’s a great season for getting out in the park! It may be colder, but that doesn’t stop us from having plenty of […]
Greenway Fitness Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Update: Following the success of our summer fitness program, The Greenway will be hosting a fall fitness program. See the full schedule here. The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy is excited to announce our 2023 Greenway Fitness Season, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. We invite you to stretch and unwind on The […]
2022 Fitness on The Greenway
The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy is excited to announce our 2022 Greenway Fitness Season, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. We invite you to stretch and unwind on The Greenway this year through FREE fitness classes across the park every Monday through Friday, with additional classes taking place on Saturdays and Sundays. This […]
Rediscover The Greenway Programmatic Series
The Greenway Conservancy is delighted to announce the Rediscover The Greenway Programmatic Series, a collection of 50+ new programs for the 2021 Greenway Season supported and funded by the Greenway Business Improvement District (BID). Rediscover The Greenway will both activate the downtown core as workers and tourists return to Boston, and support community arts activations […]
2021 Season Wrap Up: Events and Partnerships Intern
Written by Anna VanRemoortel, Events and Partnerships Intern As I wrap up my internship at the Greenway Conservancy, I’m reflecting on my role in creating a vibrant public space in Boston. Workdays often consisted of supporting live music, relishing food from our many food trucks, and engaging with the park’s visitors. While work often felt […]
2021 Greenway Fitness Program
The Greenway Conservancy is excited to announce our 2021 Greenway Fitness Season, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. We invite you to reconnect and rediscover The Greenway this year through free fitness classes across the park every Monday through Friday, with additional classes taking place on select Saturdays and Sundays. This year offers […]
Parting Words: A Decade of Innovation on The Greenway
Written by Jesse Brackenbury, Executive Director As I prepare to step down in late April to lead the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, I’m reflecting on the Conservancy’s work over the 11 years I’ve worked here. Two previous blog posts focused on our sustainability work and our success in bringing The Greenway to life. Today […]
Parting Words: A Decade of Vibrancy on The Greenway
Written by Jesse Brackenbury, Executive Director As I prepare to depart the Conservancy after over a decade, I’m reflecting on our past and ongoing efforts to “raise the standard of excellence for urban park management” (as emphasized in our mission). My first blog post in this series focused on our sustainability work, while this piece […]
2020 Summer Fitness on The Greenway
The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy is excited to announce our 2020 Greenway Fitness Season, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. The Conservancy’s free fitness classes from local gyms and instructors would typically have begun in May but due to COVID-19, many classes were postponed pending guidance from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the […]
The Beauty of Belonging: The TRILLFIT Experience
Written by our friends at TRILLFIT TRILLFIT is a one-of-a-kind boutique fitness studio in the heart of Boston’s Mission Hill neighborhood. Black woman owned and operated, we at TRILLFIT are on a mission to decolonize wellness, one hip-hop dance party at a time. With class formats that include Cardio Dance, Sculpt, Restore, Cardio Boxing, and […]
Looking back at 2019
As the Greenway Conservancy wraps up our tenth (10!) season maintaining and operating The Greenway, we wanted to take a moment to look back at some of our favorite moments of the last year on Boston’s contemporary public park. From our ever-changing public art installations to free public programming, sustainably maintained lawns and gardens to […]
2019 Season Wrap Up: Programs Interns
Written by Allegra DeNooyer, Lian Painchaud, and Peri D’Amico My name is Allegra DeNooyer and I’m a rising senior at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York, where I’m double majoring in Urban Studies and French. I was interested in applying to the Greenway Conservancy because I have fond memories from my adolescence spent exploring the […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Love Letters to the Earth
Written by Kait Ziskin Levesque, Programs Manager We at the Greenway Conservancy are so proud to be stewards of a contemporary public park in the heart of Boston. The Conservancy is committed to organic park care, diverse and resilient plantings, and creating a corridor for pollinators, making The Greenway a public space that is sustainable […]
Spin these blocks!
Written by Kait Ziskin Levesque, Programs Manager As part of a multi-year curation started in 2015, each Lunar New Year a new Chinese Zodiac-themed artwork has been installed at Chinatown Park’s Essex Street Gate. A gateway to Chinatown and the northernmost area of Chinatown Park, Essex Street’s minimalist red gate complement these installations which explore tradition […]
Our 2017 Year in Review!
2017 was another banner year on The Greenway, as we hosted over 400 free events, turned heads with surreal Public Art installations, and continued to be the city’s hub of innovation, bringing 21st-century ideas to Boston and the Commonwealth. All of this is done through the work of the non-profit Greenway Conservancy. As we wind down another […]
