Rose Kennedy Greenway

The Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway is a linear park located in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. Stretching for 1.5 miles through several neighborhoods, including Chinatown, the Financial District, the Waterfront, and the North End, this 17-acre park was created following the completion of the Big Dig project, which relocated the city's elevated central artery highway underground.

Opened to the public in 2008, the Greenway sits on land that was once occupied by the John F. Fitzgerald Expressway. It is named after Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, the matriarch of the Kennedy family, who was born in the neighboring North End. The park consists of landscaped gardens, promenades, plazas, fountains, and public art installations.

The Greenway is managed and maintained by the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, a non-profit organization established in 2004. It is Boston's only organically maintained public park and one of a handful of organically maintained urban parks in the United States. The park welcomes millions of visitors annually, offering a variety of activities and events throughout the year.

The park is divided into several distinct sections, each with its own character and features. These include the Wharf District Parks, which link Faneuil Hall to the Financial District and Boston Harbor, and the North End Parks, which feature granite as the main building material. The Armenian Heritage Park, located within the Greenway, includes a labyrinth and an abstract sculpture dedicated to victims of genocide.

As a contemporary urban space, the Greenway serves multiple functions. It acts as a gathering place for city residents and visitors, a green corridor for pedestrians and cyclists, and a showcase for public art and cultural events. The park hosts numerous activities throughout the year, including food truck festivals, outdoor markets, fitness classes, and art exhibitions.