The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) will celebrate Valentine’s Day by making one of Boston’s most kissable places even more romantic. Illuminated heart-holding cupids will grace the north and south ends of the trellis in Christopher Columbus Park during mid-February. FOCCP invites you to the park to see the new red and white cupids, Read More…
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) kicked off the holiday season with their traditional annual lighting of the park’s signature trellises on Monday, November 21st. Local businesses and neighbors support the efforts of FOCCP, the all-volunteer neighborhood organization, to raise the funds needed to illuminate the trellis and 14 trees annually. Mayor Martin J. Read More…
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park held their annual gala last weekend. The event raises money for park events and infrastructure, such as the iconic blue trellis lights. In honor of the group’s 15th anniversary, State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz presented a poster citation from the State House, proclaiming FOCCP as the best friends group in the Commonwealth. Also Read More…
Mayor Martin J. Walsh, the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP), and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the 14th annual lighting of the park’s signature trellis on Monday, November 21, beginning at 5 p.m. Located at 110 Atlantic Avenue on Boston’s historic waterfront, Christopher Columbus Park is transformed into a holiday wonderland Read More…
Erik Lund shares this morning photo of the aptly named elephant ear plants at Christopher Columbus Park. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email your best photos to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a caption (or more) telling us about your photo. See past neighborhood photo posts.
The National Parks of Boston marked the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service with a festive opening ceremony on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Christopher Columbus Park. Terry Mirabito was on hand to capture some of the fun, including the cake from Montillio’s. Youth received Junior badges to partner with the Park Service Rangers after reciting an Read More…
The National Parks of Boston will mark the 100th birthday of the National Park Service and launch three days of celebration with a festive opening ceremony on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Christopher Columbus Park. National Parks of Boston Superintendent Michael Creasey will be joined at the opening ceremony by U.S. Representative Read More…
It was a special party in the park at the 15th Anniversary Celebration for Friends of Christopher Columbus Park on Tuesday night. U.S. Air Force Rhythm in Blue Jazz Band performed as hundreds sat on the Great Lawn to enjoy the perfect summer evening in the park. Boston Mayor Marty Walsh was on hand to congratulate the all-volunteer group Read More…
Fox News hosted their morning news show from Christopher Columbus Park Friday morning for its “Fox Zip Trip” segment. They had about 10 booths with businesses plus bouncy houses for the kids to play in. The idea was to interview with local organizations, businesses and neighbors from the North End / Waterfront. Two local groups interviewed included Read More…
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the National Park Service and the National Parks of Boston are making a big splash to mark the occasion! It all kicks off on Thursday, August 25th at Christopher Columbus Park and the Boston Harbor Islands, continuing on August 26-27 at the Charlestown Navy Yard. The theme Read More…
As the sun was setting on a beautiful August night in Christopher Columbus Park, dozens of folks came for a dance party to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP). With music from “Past and Present,” featuring DJs Bob Remick & Gary Wilson, some came and danced while others relaxed and listened to the music. Ages on the dance Read More…
North End / Waterfront residents showed up in force at Mayor Walsh’s recent coffee hour in the neighborhood. Between the potential nursing home closing, Lewis Wharf hotel project and Harbor Garage, activists were on the scene at Christopher Columbus Park. See this previous post for more on the issues. Neighborhood photographer, Michele Morgan, shared her many Read More…