Reports (30)

Resolved. Hi M. Smith, this is an active construction site. Only the basketball and tennis courts are accessible to the public. Thank you.

Case Noted. The health and safety of park users is our top priority. City of Boston parks remain open at this time. Most maintenance and operational functions continue, with reduced staffing levels. During this time we are asking the public to reach out by phone at 617-635-4505 or email at parks@boston.gov before visiting our offices in person. SERVICE CHANGES To prevent the spread of COVID-19 and encourage social distancing, group sports activities on fields and courts are temporarily suspended. This includes but is not limited to: Basketball Soccer Street hockey Tennis Pickleball Golf courses are closed. Golf course operations have been temporarily suspended. Playgrounds and tot lots are temporarily closed. Although parks remain open for "passive recreation" (such as walking or jogging) at this time, park users are advised to follow guidelines recommended by the Boston Public Health Commission: Practice social distancing (remain at least six feet away from other people). Wash hands, utilize hand sanitizer, and cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your inner elbow. Limit time in public areas and avoid congregating in groups. Stay home if you feel sick. Park permits have been suspended through April 27, 2020. Cultural and recreational programming has been suspended indefinitely. Community engagement forums for our planning, design, and construction activities will be postponed until a later date. Events that are subject to the open meeting law (Parks Commission Meetings, Tree Removal Hearings) will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. There are no public meetings scheduled for March. Effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020, the City is suspending all regular activity at construction sites in Boston, including park renovations. During this week, we will work to ensure that our sites are safe and secure. All sites will shut down by Monday, March 23, 2020. Please call 617-635-4505 or email parks@boston.gov if you have questions about a particular event. We are in regular contact with Boston Public Health Commission for information and guidance. Please visit the City's coronavirus website for the latest information. Read the full memo on City-sponsored events.

Case Resolved. Trees were cut back as part of a BPRD Design and Construction project resurfacing the courts.

Case Noted. Hi Mike, Contractors are still wrapping up the construction work. This area does not have irrigation, so gravel removal and seeding will happen in September. The knotweed is another issue. This weed is extremely difficult to remove and requires years of continued maintenance/ chemical treatment. The contractor was able to remove some of the knotweed where we can do follow-up mowing to help control. However, the area left is on an extremely steep slope. At this time, we are unable remove this weed and provide the follow-up maintenance required to keep it at bay nor do we feel certain that we can get good enough establishment of grass on this slope thus causing significant erosion which would bury the new lawn. If you have any questions, please contact Project Manager Allison Perlman at 617-635-4505. Thank you.

Case Resolved. Private trees were pruned away from the tennis courts by Design and Construction contractor as part of the court re-paving.

Case Noted. After review of your request, the Parks and Recreation Department has determined that your request requires a capital investment. Prioritization of capital projects are performed on a yearly basis. After a project’s priority rises to a point that it falls above the line of available funding, then it typically takes an additional 2 years to perform design and construction. Your request is closed, but will remain on a list of projects to be prioritized until it is resolved.

Case Noted. After review of your request, the Parks and Recreation Department has determined that your request requires a capital investment. Prioritization of capital projects are performed on a yearly basis. After a project’s priority rises to a point that it falls above the line of available funding, then it typically takes an additional 2 years to perform design and construction. Your request is closed, but will remain on a list of projects to be prioritized until it is resolved.

Case Resolved. By the Property & Construction Management Department, of The City of Boston. The complaint has been handled by our experienced surface restoration technicians. We treated and safely removed the graffiti and/or covered the painted surface to be aesthetically pleasing to the neighborhood. Here are the details of the Graffiti abatement that was provided. Removed graffiti from bench, and multiple tags on tennis courts.

Case Noted. After review of your request, the Parks and Recreation Department has determined that your request requires a capital investment. Prioritization of capital projects are performed on a yearly basis. After a project’s priority rises to a point that it falls above the line of available funding, then it typically takes an additional 2 years to perform design and construction. Your request is closed, but will remain on a list of projects to be prioritized until it is resolved.

Case Noted. After review of your request, the Parks and Recreation Department has determined that your request requires a capital investment. Prioritization of capital projects are performed on a yearly basis. After a project’s priority rises to a point that it falls above the line of available funding, then it typically takes an additional 2 years to perform design and construction. Your request is closed, but will remain on a list of projects to be prioritized until it is resolved.