Martin's Park: Strong Foundation For Play

A strong foundation is important in many instances. Over the winter, strong foundations were built for Martin's Park play attractions: climber, swing, and amphitheater. In addition, sidewalks and seating began to spring up. Check out what else is in store this spring. 

Tailing Wall

On the north side of the park (closest to Seaport Blvd.):

- Stonework has continued including significant progress on the tailing walls of the bridge. 

- Sub grade work for sidewalks.

- Several panels of exposed aggregate walks have been poured. 

- Water garden seating completed. 

- Fence post installation is complete.

- Additional soil installed. 

- Log furniture installed. 

Sidewalk North Side

On the south side of the park (closest to the Children’s Museum):

- Mud slab poured around Cosmo climber.

- Sub grade work completed for sidewalks.

- Fence post installation is complete.

- Form work for slab under dish swing and log climber formed. 

- Concrete slab in front of amphitheater poured. 

- Shade structure posts were installed. 

General park:

- Wooden Harborwalk seating completed. 

- Planting soil installation started. 

Planting Soil Installation

Wooden Harborwalk Seating

Here is what to look for in the spring:

On the north side of the park (closest to Seaport Blvd.):

- Continuing sidewalk installation. 

- Completion of tailing walls for the bridge abutments.

On the south side of the park (closest to the Children’s Museum):

- Begin sidewalk installation. 

- Mud slab for swing and log climber to be poured. 

General park:

- Completion of soil installation. 

- Begin bridge installation. 

- Begin tree planting. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Lauren Bryant with Boston Parks & Recreation Department.

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