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Last updated: 06/30/25

Improvements to Franklin Park Bear Dens

The park was established in 1912. This project will focus on safety improvements at the Franklin Park Bear Dens.

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Project Phase

Pending
Planning
Design
Construction
Complete

Project Information

Location
Playstead Road Roxbury 02119
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Project Features
Community engagement
Historic preservation
Multi-use Plaza
Passive Use
Public safety
Public Space Enhancements
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Expected Year to be Completed
2026
Project Manager
Amy Linné
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Consultant
Kyle Zick Landscape Architecture
Contractor
Masonry Contractor - Tito Masonry and Construction LLC
Contractor
Site Contractor - Metro Equipment
Project Type
Parks and Green Space

The community engagement process took place in 2024 and presentation materials are available below. Construction is starting in July 2025. The focus of this project will be to make conditions safe for visitors as a first phase of improvements.

COMMUNITY MEETING MATERIALS

COMMUNITY MEETING MATERIALS
MEETING #1 PRESENTATION: JANUARY 4, 2024 (PDF)
MEETING #1 NOTES: JANUARY 4, 2024 (PDF)
Community Meeting #2 Presentation (March 14, 2024)
Community Meeting #2 Minutes (March 14,2024)

COMMUNITY MEETING VIDEOS

Franklin Park Bear Dens Meeting #1

The design team presented an analysis of existing conditions.

Franklin Park Bear Dens Meeting #2

A community engagement meeting for Franklin Park Bear Dens, where the design team presented recommendations for safety improvements to the Bear Dens.

Community Meeting Interpretation Recordings

Community Meeting Recording (January 4, 2024) - Interpretation (Cape Verdean Creole)

Community Meeting Recording (January 4, 2024) - Interpretation (Español)

Community Meeting Recording (January 4, 2024) - Interpretation (Haitian Creole)

Community Meeting Recording (January 4, 2024) - Interpretation (Mandarin)

Community Meeting Recording (January 4, 2024) - Interpretation (Tiếng Việt)

Community Meeting Recording (January 4, 2024) - Interpretation (Cantonese)

Community Meeting Recording (March 14, 2024) - Interpretation (Cape Verdean Creole)

Community Meeting Recording (March 4, 2024) - Interpretation (Español)

Community Meeting Recording (March 4, 2024) - Interpretation (Haitian Creole)

Community Meeting Recording (March 4, 2024) - Interpretation (Mandarin)

Community Meeting Recording (March 4, 2024) - Interpretation (Tiếng Việt)

Community Meeting Recording (March 4, 2024) - Interpretation (Cantonese)

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Franklin Park Coalition

Who's Involved

Parks and Recreation
617-635-4505
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