Portion of Copley Square Park Reopens After Year-Long Renovations
A part of Copley Square Park in Boston reopened on Wednesday, Jan. 1, after extensive renovations closed it for more than a year.
The reopened section is in the northeast portion of the park between Boylston Street and Trinity Church. Work remains on the remaining sections of the park, including the fountain and lawn areas, to make them more appealing and accessible to visitors.
The $18.9 million park renovation project will feature a redesigned fountain, a new “raised grove” for trees, and updated pathways, benches, and tables. Additional amenities include new trash containers and benches equipped with ADA “companion seating.”
The park’s plaza and “raised grove” areas are anticipated to reopen in January or February. The fountain, lawn areas, and perimeter sidewalks are anticipated to be completed after the 2025 Boston Marathon.
“Copley Square is one of the most iconic parks in Boston, offering vibrancy and open space in an area that welcomes visitors and residents alike,” said Mayor Michelle Wu in a news release. “We’re excited to ring in the new year by opening a newly renovated piece of this historic park, with the rest of the park’s reopening to follow soon after.”
Public reaction to the park renovations was mixed on Wednesday.
“There are so many other places around the city that need to be refurbished or some TLC,” Boston resident Patricia Lyons told NBC10 Boston in an interview. “This park was not one of them.”
Friederike Krisch, a visitor from Germany, said, “I think it’s a beautiful place with all the benches to sit there, and there’s lots of space, so you can have a seat and look at the church.”
Keep up with the latest project updates on Copley Square Park online.
