Martin’s Park
About
Martin’s Park is a universally accessible public park and playground on the Smith Family Waterfront along the Fort Point Channel, next to the Boston Children’s Museum. It honors Martin Richard, the Dorchester boy who grew up playing on the city’s fields and playgrounds and who is remembered for his message of kindness and peace. The park is designed to welcome visitors of all abilities, and its plantings make it a green gathering spot on the Harborwalk.
The park came out of a multi-year collaboration among the City of Boston, state officials, private companies and individual donors. The Richard family broke ground on August 16, 2017, joined by Mayor Marty Walsh, Governor Charlie Baker and many supporters. Built to be climate resilient, it was the first space of its kind in Boston and serves as a lasting tribute to Martin’s welcoming spirit.
What to Know
- The park is free and open to the public.
- The nonprofit Friends of Martin’s Park, Inc. works to keep it a welcoming gathering place rich with horticulture.
- Martin Richard was the eight-year-old killed in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.
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