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Welcome to The Richard Our Accessible Garden Our Central Meadow D. Parker Memorial Victory A Partnership with the Northeastern University The heart of the , the Central Meadow is student chapter of the American Society of Civil an ideal place to relax and enjoy the sights and Gardens. We encourage you Engineers, our one-of-a-kind ADA-compliant sounds with family and friends. We encourage to explore our vibrant and Accessible Garden is a space for the whole you to bring a picnic and make yourself at home, The A community. We welcome of all but please clean up when your done. growing community! abilities and levels of experience, as well as partnerships with organizations. Our The Fenway Victory Gardens are the oldest With three independent compost locations, we continuously operating Word War II Victory B Our Teaching Garden are able to process and reuse 100% of our Gardens in the US. A link in Fredick Law A working victory garden open to the public organic waste thanks to the knowledge and Olmsted’s Emerald Necklace, over 500 with regular programming on everything from commitment of our dedicated members and gardens spanning 7 acres are tended by building a raised-bed garden to making it grow. volunteers. Fenway a community of more than 300 members from In partnership with ENC Green Team and every neighborhood in , refl ecting the Boylston Street C the Greater Boston Food Bank, the Teaching Our Friends diversity of our city and its rich Garden is a place to teach, learn, and grow history and culture. Boston Parks & Recreation Department together. Emerald Necklace Conservancy / Green Team There are many ways to get involved in Boston Natural Areas Network this extraordinary community. We host Our Apiary Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Community Participation Days, community * D A partnership with Golden Rule Honey, our Greater Boston Food Bank cook-outs, summer open gardens, and garden brand new Teaching Apiary hosts educational Mission Hill/Fenway Neighborhood Trust Victory programming free and open to the public workshops and provides a home for the newest The Fenway Alliance throughout the growing year. A 501 (c)(3) non- members of our gardens, over 300,000 bees! Fenway Health profi t, The Fenway Garden Society seeks local Stop by Sundays from 5:00-6:00 throughout the Northeastern University partnerships with individuals, businesses and E growing season to meet the beekeepers. Simmons College Boylston The institutions who want to play an active role in our Boston University Muddy garden and community. Our Herb Garden Golden Rule Honey River City Growers Visit us at fenwayvictorygardens.org, Designed by the Isabella Stewart Gardner City Soil & Co. or scan the QR code with a mobile Museum’s former Artist-in-Residence, this plot is F Accessible Garden Massachusetts College of Art & Design Gardens device for more information, news, beautifully maintained by Bonnie Thryselius and resources. and open for the public to enjoy.

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parks Park Drive WALKING AND RUNNING DISTANCES If you would like to add physical activity to your daily life, the Emerald Necklace offers beautiful paths that are convenient to X different neighborhoods. Here are a few suggestions. Distances are approximate Herb Garden

Public Garden, at Charles St., to Charlesgate East: roundtrip 2.5 miles L Back Bay Fens Loop (Endpoints: Boylston Bridge 31 & Ave Louis Pasteur): roundtrip 1.6 miles

Riverway Loop (Fenway T Station to Netherlands Road): roundtrip 1.5 miles Leverett Pond Loop (Good for families with small children): Wheelbarrow Yard roundtrip .7 mile W Jamaica Pond Circumference: 1.5 miles You are Central here Arnold , Hunnewell Bldg. 13 to Peter’s Hill Summit 10 : roundtrip 3.5 miles Meadow Franklin Park Walking Loop: 2.5 miles M Community Nursery

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1 White Stadium 6 Schoolmaster Hill: Named for Ralph Waldo Emerson 12 Larz Anderson Bonsai Collection: See the oldest 16 Pinebank Promontory: A peaceful spot in this 21 Leverett Pond: Leverett Pond is a fine example 26 James P. Kelleher : Designed by 30 Victory Gardens: Victory Gardens were cultivated dur- 35 William Lloyd Garrison Statue: Publisher of 41 Central Burying Ground: Purchased in 1756 and who lived near this site in the 1820s when he was a and smallest trees at the Arboretum. Open mid-April to busy park, the promontory’s stunning views across the of Olmsted’s skill combining landscape, water, and landscape architect Arthur Shurcliff in the 1920s, this ing World Wars I and II to ease demand on the wartime “The Liberator” and founder of the New England Anti- added to the Common in 1839, this is the final resting 2 Overlook Shelter Ruins: Originally a field house, it schoolteacher in Roxbury. This hidden spot has picnic early November. Pond and cooling breezes through tall pines made it an structure into his designs. Islands were created to provide garden was restored by the City of Boston and the food supply. Today the plots are tended by recreational Slavery Society, Garrison was a powerful voice in the place for Revolutionary War soldiers and many others. was one of the few structures Olmsted ever designed. The tables, century-old white pines, and offers a spectacular attractive site for three successive mansions in the 1800s. both visual interest and waterfowl breeding area. Emerald Necklace Conservancy. Combining the best of gardeners who pay a small yearly fee—and grow much more abolitionist movement. Olin Levi Warner, Sculptor site was the home to Elma Lewis’ Playhouse in the Park in view across the park and to the Blue Hills beyond. 13 Hunnewell Building: This building houses Today, a granite outline marks the footprint of the last old and new roses, today’s garden includes over 1,500 than vegetables. 42 Soldiers and Sailors Civil War Monument: the ’60s and ’70s, and jazz greats, including Duke Ellington, administrative offices, a library open to the public, and a mansion that stood here. 22 Bellevue Street Bridge: representing 200 different varieties. 36 Alexander Hamilton Statue: Hamilton, a Founding Martin Milmore, Sculptor performed here. 7 The Wilderness: A 65-acre native oak forest with visitor center with knowledgeable staff to help make the 31 Boylston Bridge: Designed by prominent 19th-century Father who also started the central banking system, meandering paths and huge Roxbury puddingstone most of your visit. Maps, brochures, restrooms, as well as 17 Ward’s Pond: This secluded pond is a glacial “kettle- 23 Chapel Street Bridge Area/Historic Bridle 27 War Memorials architect H. H. Richardson, this bridge is constructed of Cape welcomes visitors to the Mall between Arlington and 43 Frog Pond: Site of 1848’s “Water Celebration” inaugurating 3 The Playstead: A large, active sports area that accom- outcroppings, the Wilderness is a picturesque landscape a small bookstore. Visitor center hours: Mon–Fri 9am–4pm, hole” formed at the end of the last ice age. A serene, Paths: Bridges played a key role in all of Olmsted’s work, Ann granite. Projecting bays, or “tourelles,” offer sweeping Berkeley streets. Dr. William Rimmer, Sculptor the city’s public water system, today the pond serves as a modates basketball, tennis and many field sports. and a good example of urban woodlands. Sat 10am–4pm, Sun noon–4pm heavily wooded area, the visitor finds a quiet wilderness, not only along rivers, but everywhere that he sought to 28 Japanese : Found on a scrap heap in Yokosuka, views across the Fens. skating rink in the winter and a supervised wading pool in steps from the surrounding city. separate different modes of transportation. The Chapel this beautiful 325-year-old temple bell was brought 37 9/11 Memorial the summer. The Tadpole Playground is nearby. 4 Franklin Park Zoo: Founded in 1912, the zoo’s 72 8 The 99 Steps/Ellicott Arch 14 Jamaica Pond Boathouse/Bandstand: Built in Street Bridge separated walkers above from the bridle back by sailors on the USS Boston in 1945. In 1953, the 32 Leif Eriksson Statue acres are home to lions, tigers, giraffes, and more. Visitors 1912, these Tudor-style structures add a rustic element 18 Wildflower meadow: Once the site of an indoor ice path below. Japanese government wished it to remain in Boston as a 38 George Washington Statue: Thomas Ball, Sculptor 44 Shaw Memorial: This honors the 54th Regiment of the to the signature Tropical Forest can stand face-to-face with 9 Scarboro Pond and Hill to the pond. Visitors can rent sailboats or rowboats to skating rink, the meadow now offers unique habitat for gesture of world peace. 33 Boston Women’s Memorial: Mayor Thomas M. Menino Massachusetts infantry. Led by Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, the Zoo’s seven gorillas at one of five glass viewing stations. enjoy unique views of the park or simply drift on the butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. reserved the site for a women’s memorial in 1992. The Boston Swan Boats: These iconic pedal boats first appeared on 24 Round House Shelter 39 the 54th was the first free black regiment in the Union. Heroic statues by Daniel Chester French flank the north 10 Peters Hill: The highest point in the Emerald Necklace, water (www.courageoussailing.org). The Bandstand is home 29 Gatehouses: These massive, granite buildings in the Women’s Commission selected Abigail Adams, Lucy Stone, the Lagoon in 1877. Designed by Robert Paget, they are still Bronze relief by Augustus Saint-Gaudens. Granite frame and entrance. $ www.franklinparkzoo.org Peters Hill (240 feet) offers spectacular views of Jamaica to numerous recreational, educational, and cultural 19 Daisy Field: Olmsted originally designed this as a large Richardsonian style, were built to regulate the waters of and Phillis Wheatley as exemplary figures. Meredith Bergmann, owned and operated by the Paget Family. $ terrace by Charles F. McKim Plain, Roslindale, and the Boston skyline. activities. The Boathouse is open April 1 through Veteran’s Day. meadow surrounded by woods. Today, playing fields serve 25 Joseph Lee Playground (Clemente Field): Stony Brook flowing into the Muddy River. (Future site Sculptor 5 William J. Devine Golf Course: Originally a sheep community groups for little league, softball, soccer and This area accommodates softball, soccer, lacrosse, of Emerald Necklace Conservancy visitor center) 40 Make Way for Ducklings Sculpture: Mrs. Mallard and her 45 meadow in Olmsted’s design, this 18-hole facility is the 11 Explorers Garden: The area around Chinese Path 15 Parkman Memorial: Daniel Chester French, Sculptor touch football. football, basketball and a recreational running track. One 34 Samuel Eliot Morison Statue: This scholar, educator, eight ducklings were created as a tribute to Robert McCloskey, second oldest public golf course in the country. Open year has long been used by researchers to test the hardiness of the diamonds was named in honor of Roberto and maritime historian was the Pulitzer-prize winning author author of a children’s book about ducks that live in the Public Visitors’ Center and Park round, weather permitting. $ 617.265.4084 of new plants gathered from around the world by 20 Allerton Ove rlook: This semi-circular walk descends Clemente—the first Latin American elected to the of the “Oxford History of the United States” (1927) and Garden’s Lagoon. Nancy Schön, Sculptor 46 Ranger Station: Maps, tourist information, and rest- explorers. Don’t miss rare and unusual plants like the into the park and provides scenic views of the banks and Baseball Hall of Fame—who died in a plane crash while “The Oxford History of the American People” (1965). rooms. This also marks the start of the Freedom Trail ®. dove tree, paperbark maple, or Franklinia. islands of Leverett Pond. doing humanitarian work in Central America. Penelope Jencks, Sculptor Hours: Monday–Saturday, 8:30 am–5pm; Sunday 10am–6pm

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P.O. Box 230038, Astor Station Boston, MA 02123-0038 The [email protected]

Welcome to The Richard D. Parker Memorial Fenway Victory Gardens. We encourage you to explore our vibrant and growing community!

The Fenway Victory Gardens are the oldest continuously operating World War II Victory Gardens in the United States, spanning 7.5 acres with over Victory 500 gardens. We host Community Participation Days, community cook- outs, summer open gardens, and garden programming free and open to the public throughout the growing year. The Fenway Garden Society is a 501(c) (3) non-profi t that seeks local partnerships with individuals, businesses and Gardens institutions who want to play an active role in our garden and community. Est. Visit our website for more information, news, and gardener resources. 1942 www.fenwayvictorygardens.org fenwayvictorygardens.org

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The Teaching Garden is a working Victory Garden that grows food for those in need.

The Teaching Garden hosts workshops on everything from building a raised-bed planter to making it grow. The produce we harvest is donated to the Women’s Lunch Place, which serves daily meals for women and children in need. Group Group Area Area The garden was built in 2011 with the help of the Emerald Necklace Conservancy’s Green Team and the Mission Hill/Fenway Neighborhood Trust. Raspberries Blackberries Raspberries For upcoming opportunities to teach, learn, and grow together, please visit our website. You Are Here

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Accessible Garden

The Accessible Garden o ers the joys of urban gardening to all members of our community. Compost Group Raised Bed Raised Bed Raised Bed

The Accessible Garden is a space for the whole community to enjoy. We welcome gardeners of all abilities and levels of experience, as well as partnerships with organizations seeking educational gardening space.

The garden was built in 2009 with the help of Northeastern University’s student chapter of You Are Raised Bed Group Raised Bed Raised Bed the American Society of Civil Engineers, who Here designed and built the original garden in 1998.

For upcoming opportunities to teach, learn, and grow together, please visit our website.

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Open to the Public Mattie Matheson Nursery

Our Herb Garden is beautifully maintained by our Divide and Share Excess Plant community and open for the public to enjoy. with Fellow Gardeners

Originally designed in 1992 by the Isabella Stewart Please Plant Deeply Gardner Museum, the garden was rebuilt in 2014 with the and Water Plants Well support of the Mission Hill/Fenway Neighborhood Trust. Please No Invasive Species!

Please Take Your Trash!

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Wheelbarrow Yard

Procedures and Rules

1. Return wheelbarrow when not in active use and always at the end of the day. Do not leave wheelbarrows inside individual gardens overnight.

2. Stack working wheelbarrows in appropriate rows: Heavy Duty, Medium Duty, Light Duty

3. Leave broken or damaged wheelbarrows to be repaired upside down against the front fence. Please do not use wheelbarrows awaiting repair.

Thanks for your cooperation!

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Procedures and Rules Procedures and Rules

Soft Plant Materials Only Soft Plant Materials Only Materials without woody parts over ¼” can go into the currently Materials without woody parts over ¼” can go into the currently active row as indicated by the ‘Soft Materials Here’ sign. Please bring active row as indicated by the ‘Soft Materials Here’ sign. Please bring woody materials to the ‘Wood Chip Area’ at the end of U Row. woody materials to the ‘Wood Chip Area’ at the end of U Row.

Dispose of All Other Materials In The Appropriate Area Dispose of All Other Materials In The Appropriate Area Please use the trash barrels for small trash items. Large trash Please use the trash barrels for small trash items. Large trash items must be kept in your garden until a dumpster is available. items must be kept in your garden until a dumpster is available.

Thanks for your cooperation! Thanks for your cooperation!

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Wood Chip Area

Procedures and Rules

Wood Materials Only Woody materials over ¼” can go into the rear pile as indicated by the ‘Woody Materials Here’ sign. Please bring soft plant materials to the ‘Compost Areas’ at the end of S Row and D Row.

Dispose of All Other Materials In The Appropriate Area Please use the trash barrels for small trash items. Large trash items must be kept in your garden until a dumpster is available.

Thanks for your cooperation!

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NO Woody Soft Invasive Dumping Material Material Plants Here Here Here Here

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