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Park Planning
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department has been leading the planning process to redesign Moakley Park with Stoss Landscape Urbanism and Weston & Sampson as the designers and engineers. Boston Harbor Now, the South Boston Neighborhood House, and other groups have contributed to the public outreach. Everyone is encouraged to provide feedback as the plans are refined and the project is built in phases. Additional information can be found on the City of Boston website.
Plans for improvements to Moakley Park are underway including upgrading the sports fields, adding new community gathering spaces and increasing planting. With these improvements, the plan also prepares South Boston for the effects of a changing climate. The park landscape is designed to:
- Prevent coastal flood waters from entering the neighborhood
- Manage stormwater from increased rain events
- Add planting, water features, and use materials to keep the park cool on hot days
The elevated landscape will be fully accessible, with walking paths at the high point running the length of the park and will provide views out to the Boston Harbor and Islands.
Timeline
Timeline
2025
Current Work
Led by Project Manager, Marin Braco, Resilient Moakley Park is currently in an 18 month design and permitting phase with the following goals:
To create a construction ready project for the first phase (Phase A) of the project.
Complete design and permitting for the resilient landscape berm and coastal landscape, protecting South Boston from projected coastal flooding.
Develop the design for the full park that will best serve the South Boston community.
March and July 2022
Phase 1 Design
Details are ironed out for the northeast corner of the park, which will be built first.
October 2020
Moakley Park Preliminary Plan
Refined the design and program for the park with core recreational facilities, a crest of flood protection, a coastal park, and a city edge.
September 2019
Discover Moakley
A day of interconnected play in the park that included a closed part of Day Boulevard and connected to Carson Beach. Visitors enjoyed a variety of free activities, foods and drinks and gave feedback on the Moakley Park Vision Plan.
Resources
Download planning documents and other information about Moakley Park redesign process below.
