The Greenway Carousel Story: Boston’s Most Whimsical Ride
Right in the heart of downtown Boston, the Greenway Carousel spins with creatures you won’t find anywhere else — lobsters, foxes, grasshoppers, falcons, butterflies, and more. It’s one of The Greenway’s most beloved attractions and a joyful stop for kids, families, and anyone who believes you’re never too old for some child-like fun. More than […]
Honoring Rose Kennedy: A Legacy of Connection in Boston
Women’s History Month is a time to reflect on the women whose lives have shaped our communities—not just through singular achievements, but through lasting connections to people, place, and purpose. In Boston, Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy stands as a powerful example of this kind of legacy. Her life, deeply rooted in the city, continues to connect […]
Honoring Untold Stories: The Immigrant History Trail and “Boston Busing in Chinatown, 1975”
Boston’s Chinatown is known not only as a vibrant neighborhood –– it’s also a living archive of immigrant resilience, collective power, and community connection. This spring, visitors walking through Chinatown and onto the Rose Kennedy Greenway can engage with this history through two powerful projects that highlight stories so often overlooked in mainstream narratives: the […]
Honoring Black History Month on The Greenway: Shaping the Past, Present, and Future of Our Park
As we celebrate Black History Month, we pause to honor the Black artists, visionaries, and leaders whose creativity, advocacy, and stewardship have shaped — and continue to shape — the landscape and experience of The Rose Kennedy Greenway. Public parks are more than physical spaces. They are places where history, identity, and imagination meet. From […]