The popular bench swings on the North End Greenway Parks have been removed as the heavy use has raised safety concerns with the current design. Conservancy staff told NorthEndWaterfront.com that signs of stress were showing up on the beams holding the swings so they took them down for safety reasons. The manufacturer is working to analyze and hopefully bring back Read More…
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North End Parks Ribbon Cutting for the New Greenway Swings & Horticulture Plantings
The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy had a ribbon cutting ceremony this week to celebrate the recent North End Park improvements. Local officials and residents visited the newly planted boxwood beds, tried out the new swinging benches while enjoying coffee and pastries. For more details on the work, see this slide presentation.
Jigsaw Picture Puzzle: Swinging at the Greenway North End Parks
Get your swing on at the Rose Kennedy Greenway’s North End Parks! The newly installed bench swings are under the pergola. If swings are not your thing, there are new regular benches too. Check out these swingers by putting together this easy 50-piece jigsaw puzzle. How to play: Move and drag the pieces around just Read More…
Greenway Update on North End Improvement Project
Update from the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy on the North End improvement project: The initial removal of the boxwoods and beginning of the fallow period in the boxwood beds has occurred. You will notice the fallow period continuing for a few more weeks. Explanation of the fallow period can be found in our previous presentation Read More…
New Playground Game at the Gassy: Swing Around the Dog Poop
Margie S. writes in: Grandkids just came back from the Gassy and they said “Too much dog poop to play!” Where the swings are, loaded with it. Why can’t dog owners pick up? It was really disgusting – no exaggeration! Beautiful day ruined by this… The photo above was taken on Saturday afternoon, March 7, Read More…