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Help Guide City’s Jamaica Pond Boathouse and Bandstand Project

The city would like to hear residents’ thoughts on the Jamaica Pond Boathouse and Bandstand as they investigate potential repairs, renovations and/or additions. The boathouse and bandstand date back to 1912 and are mainstays in community events such as the annual lantern parade, and many other gatherings. Boston’s Public Facilities and Parks and Recreation Departments are working with Annum Architects on a programming/feasibility study. The study will provide the city with info, design approach, estimated…

Which Redesign of Jefferson Playground Do You Prefer?

The city released two concepts to redesign Jefferson Playground and would like to know which one you prefer. The survey is available at: https://forms.gle/NHae67L3D9EicnS68 or by visiting the project webpage: boston.gov/jefferson-playground. The survey will remain open until February 28, 2026. The details of the concepts are: Concept 1 Retain (left image): Keeps existing orientation of baseball field; repairs to fence and batting cage; spectator seating west of basketball court Concept 2 Rotate (right image): Rotates baseball…

Flaherty Playground Renovations Meeting #2

This is the second meeting led by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department to renovate the Flaherty Playground. The Parks and Rec design team will share feedback they received at the first meeting and through a follow-up survey, as well as some preliminary/conceptual designs for where certain activities and programs can be located in the new park design. There will also be a Q&A session. This is a virtual meeting. Join the Zoom meeting:  bit.ly/Flaherty2