Charles River Basin Parks
Charles River Basin Parks
The new Charles River Basin Parks comprise a series of parks located on over 40 acres of land in Cambridge and Boston along the banks of the Charles River, stretching from the Museum of Science to the North End and Charlestown. These parks complete the connection of the Esplanade to the Harborwalk, often referred to as the "Lost Half Mile" of public open space along the Charles River. Major features include playgrounds, shade structures and other site furniture; artwork, sports courts, pedestrian and bicycle paths; extensive landscaped gardens, open lawn areas, irrigation and site lighting. Creating canals and islands, lowering the seawalls and regrading the park sites strengthen the visitor's experience of the water. Bridges over the MBTA commuter rail lines on both sides of the river, as well as marine walkways under the North Washington Street Bridge, improves pedestrian circulation in the area.
A view of the Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge
from Nashua Street Park. Read the Press Release
about the park opening.