Southwest Corridor Park
SWCPCSection 1: South End Garden Area #01 Mass Ave GardenAbout: This garden has a great variety of plants, including different textures, scents and colors. A focal point at the end of the garden is a weeping cherry planted in honor of a previous volunteer`s mother (replaced a few years ago, still a weeping cherry). Featured plantings include lavender, thyme, rue and other herbs, as well as succulent plants that do well in this dry and sunny location. Volunteer(s): Jennifer L.  Garden Area #02 Rose GardenAbout: Roses in the Southwest Corridor Park rose garden are complemented by perennials. The garden features a gravel path encircling a Japanese maple, standing in a circle of groundcover plants. A new installation is the 'After Bombera' sculpture on loan from USES. Volunteer(s): Mike Reinders  Garden Area #02 Follen CG Follen CGAbout: Near Follen St., between Mass. Ave. and Back Bay.  Garden Area #03 Symphony CornerAbout: This corner is a popular and pleasant spot for sitting because of the round stone that is part of the original poetry installations from the creation of the park. Volunteers weed, prune, and water the rambling rose, azaleas, and rhododendrons, and have also planted bulbs and sedum. Volunteer(s): SWCPC  Garden Area #03 Braddock Park CG Braddock Park CGAbout: Near Braddock Park, between Mass. Ave. and Back Bay.  Garden Area #04 Butterfly GardenAbout: This space is popular with park visitors, a flower-bursting sanctuary for butterflies, bees and birds. The plants in the garden specicially support the lifecycle of 5 specific city tolerant butterflies: the Monarch, Cabbage White, Red Admiral, Painted Lady, Clouded Sulpher and Black Swallowtail. A sign board in the garden announces recent butterfly sightings as well as provides fun facts about butterflies.
Volunteer(s): Karen H. Garden Area #04 Greenwich Park CG Greenwich/Cumberland Community GardenAbout: Near Greenwich Park, between Mass. Ave. and Back Bay.  Garden Area #05 Butterfly Garden AnnexAbout: This garden section is the original butterfly garden, and includes a variety of wildflowers, including butterfly bush and milkweed, that attract butterflies. Volunteer(s): Karen H.  Garden Area #05 Blackwood/Claremont CG Blackwood/Claremont CGAbout: Near Mass. Ave. Station, across from Claremont St. Garden Area #05A Steppingstone GardenAbout: The garden is designed like a cottage garden, with edible gardening (herbs, strawberries, raspberries and squash) mixed in with flowers. Holly, ivy and eunonymous shrubs, plus catmint and other plantings form the backdrop for this garden. Steppingstone paths lead through the garden, inviting people in to pick and eat. Volunteer(s): Jennifer L. Garden Area #06 Wellington TerraceAbout: This area has two raised beds with one at the Wellington Street level and the other up a short flight of stairs. The garden features three magnolia trees and seasonal blossoms that are a highlight of the view as you enter the park from Mass Ave. Volunteer(s): Wendy Garden Area #06A Blackwood Path Triangle GardenAbout: Perennials in a corner between the road and street. Volunteer(s): SWCPC  Garden Area #07 Claremont GreenAbout: The Claremont Green is bookended by two large plantings of viburnum, with two young Alberta Spruce in the middle. Three large spirea frame the back edge of the lawn, along with two Hanoki Cypress, some ornamental grasses, a golden rain tree, a tree lilac and a half-oblong grassy area. Perenials add color along the perimeter of this green. Volunteer(s): SWCPC  Garden Area #08 Blackwood GreenAbout: The Blackwood Green is a lawn hedged by a series of shrubs, beginning with holly, then rhodys, and finally junipers. A mock orange tree stands behind the holly, with forsythia and viburnum planted towards the east end of the garden area. Neighbors have planted perennials along the border of this green, providing strong color and shapes. Volunteer(s): Hayden, Jill Garden Area #08A Blackwood EndAbout: The Southwest Corridor Park includes the mini-park at the end of the Blackwood Street, a cool spot with dogwood, boxwood, spring flowering bulbs and other plantings. Volunteer(s): Dan D., neighbors  Garden Area #09 Claremont InletAbout: There are four crab apple trees, an apple and a nectarine tree in the Claremont Inlet where the granite bulwark is edged by hostas and day lilies. Hellebores and ferns also populate the shady part of this garden and perennials are planted in the sunnier corner of this raised bed garden. This is a favorite place to sit for many people. Volunteer(s): Alethea  Garden Area #10 Claremont IslandAbout: Claremont Island sits next to Claremont Inlet, where you can walk around an oblong bed featuring a theme of purple flowers. Volunteer(s): Jenny Keenan  Garden Area #11 Round Window LawnAbout: At the Round Window Lawn, a mix of trees and shrubs form a half circle around a grass carpet. The paper birch, yew, and rhododendron look good year round, while the forsythia and barberry shine brightest in the summer. Coryopteris and lilacs provide color.
Volunteer(s): SWCPC  Garden Area #12 Greenwich Park TerraceAbout: The hardscape defines Greenwich Park Terrace with a large granite step-up from the garden area in front with sedum autumn joy and azaleas, to the wooded area behind. The top terrace features six crab apple trees and three holly bushes, with an assortment of azaleas and hosta closer to the ground. Volunteer(s): SWCPC  Garden Area #13 Tennis Court IslandAbout: This oval island near the tennis courts looks different in every season. Tall sunflowers are a focal point all summer. Volunteer(s): SWCPC  Garden Area #13A Durham GreenAbout: This was recently re-seeded with new grass. It has a beautiful sambucus, which complements the pine trees. Volunteer(s): SWCPC  Garden Area #14 Durham OvalAbout: This area has color and texture throughout the spring, summer and fall, with a variety of plantings. This oval-shaped garden bed is a focal point for park visitors walking down Durham street into the park. Volunteer(s): Neighbors/SWCPC  Garden Area #14A Durham SwaleAbout: This grassy area is softened by tall flowers, roses and shrubs that line the fence. The upper part of the swale is shaded by a pine and bordered by hedges. Plantings add color and texture along the edges of this grassy area. Volunteer(s): SWCPC  Garden Area #15 W. Rutland CircleAbout: Two Red Bud trees rise out of W. Rutland Circle next to Titus Sparrow Park. The trees are interplanted with Barberry shrubs, vinca and wild strawberry. New plantings were added in Fall 2010 by the volunteers from the Schweitzer Fellowship Program. Volunteer(s): Susan S. / SWCPC  Garden Area #16E Basketball HillAbout: The Basketball Green is the patch of lawn situated above the court and Titus Sparrow Park. It is planted with holly, juniper, viburnum shrubs and new roses. Volunteer(s): Franco  Garden Area #16W Tennis CornerAbout: The Tennis Corner had a fence installed the spring of 2009 and tthe garden is planted with impatiens, violas, violets and vinca and other shade plants. Volunteer(s): SWCPC  Garden Area #17 W Newton IslandAbout: This large island-planter contains a host of wonderful species that provide color and fragrance for most months of the year! Beginning in January passersby can enjoy the rare copper-flowered variety of Witch Hazel that is also mildly fragrant. In February, small white Snow Drops begin to push their way through the semi-frozen soil. March ushers in English Bluebells and Purple Crocus with the first splash of color. A sea of orange defines April in the form of Orange Princess, Orange Toronto, Day Dream and Veronique Sanson Tulips. May brings deep pink Virichic Tulips and deep blue Parrot and Diamond Tulips along with creamy white Double Poets Narcissus. Pachysandra provide a constant green backdrop for the various waves of color, and Cotoneaster keeps passersby in the holiday spirit with persistent red berries and green leaves. Volunteer(s): SWCPC  Garden Area #18 W Newton PlazaAbout: Two raised beds on either side of the path. Planted with hemlocks, a crab apple, a large batch of junipers and rhodys. Last year the marigolds along the path were a SWCP highlight. Volunteer(s): SWCPC  Garden Area #18N Follen SwaleAbout: This gently sloping hill has been plantings along the fencing in the back and sides. Volunteer(s): SWCPC  Garden Area #18S Braddock HillAbout: Planting at the bottom of the hill provide bright color along this grassy side of the park. Volunteer(s): SWCPC  Garden Area #19 Follen St TriangleAbout: A triangular granite framed island with 3 crab apples alongside perennials. Volunteer(s): SWCPC  Garden Area #20 Follen St CornerAbout: Two small garden areas framing the entrance to the community garden features a beautiful hawthorne, dogwood, and crab apple trees planted underneath with annuals, azaleas, and a bed of hostas. Volunteer(s): Carla  Garden Area #20G Blackwood/Claremont GateAbout: Ferns, ivy, vinca and small shrubs complement the crab apple tree, gate and fencing in the area outside the Blackwood/Claremont community garden. Volunteer(s): Greg S., Patricia S.  Garden Area #21 Carleton PathAbout: A low iron fence frames a holly, boxwood, rhody, and cotoneaster border. Volunteer(s): Mike S.  Garden Area #21E Tot Lot CornerAbout: Enjoy the new plants at this busy corner near the playground. Volunteer(s): Carla, Scott  Garden Area #22 Holyoke PathAbout: This garden area lines the playground and dog park along the sidewalk. Volunteer(s): John K  Garden Area #22A Holyoke CircleAbout: A round granite circle loaded with azalea and hydrangea, Tiger Eye Sumac, thalictrum, acanthus, lilies and mums. Volunteer(s): SWCPC  Garden Area #23 Holyoke Half MoonAbout: Washington-Rutland community gardeners donated bearded iris (a tall light purple variety and a short yellow variety), cosmos and columbine. Other plants came from commercial and native-plant nurseries as well as from gardening friends perennials that needed dividing.
Volunteer(s): Kim Garden Area #24 Carleton SidewalkAbout: This garden borders the tot lot with a row of perennials. Volunteer(s): Carol K., Bob K.  Garden Area #25 Canine VistaAbout: This garden overlooks Carleton Court Dog Park and incorporates a weaving pea stone path to a sitting area under two mature dog woods. This perennial garden contains many species of plants and flowers that bring interesting leaf textures, different flowering times, and varying foliage colors many months of the year. Volunteer(s): Doug G. Garden Area #26 Harcourt CornerAbout: A stand of 3 linden trees soars above a stand of rhodys, azaleas hostas, Japanese Anemone, and Ligularia. Volunteer(s): Rebecca  Garden Area #27 West Canton GreenAbout: This area includes a grassy area and a variety of shade-growing plants. Volunteer(s): SWCPC Garden Area #28 Cobblestone GardenAbout: An island of perennials between the path and road, alongside the Carleton Court dog park. A strip of cobblestones cuts across this garden island. Volunteer(s): SWCPC  Garden Area #CG Harcourt Community GardenAbout: Community garden Section 2: Fenway/Roxbury Saranac/Newcastle CGAbout: Near Mass. Ave. Station, Carter School and Carter Playground.  DCR SWCP HeadquartersAbout: DCR SWCP Headquarters building at 38 New Heath Street.  Jackson Square Playground GardenAbout: This children`s garden is in a raised garden bed next to the playground and amphitheatre. Through the Southwest Corridor Park Conservancy and the RealKidz program at Bromley Heath Apartments, children work in the garden throughout the spring, summer and fall. Plants include edibles such as peas, parsley, mint, borage and strawberries, as well as a variety of flowers and other vegetables. Cobblestones and flagstones create a path for walking around the main garden, which features two crab apple trees. Volunteer(s): Jennifer L.  Mission Deck / Rasied BedsAbout: Raised bed gardens in the Mission Deck are often planted and mulched by youth programs during the summer.  Roxbury State Heritage ParkAbout: The Roxbury State Heritage Park is a DCR-managed state park that celebrates the heritage of the community of Roxbury (featured on this map as a neighboring park that is supported by DCR SWCP staff).  Bicycle PathAbout: The Pierre Lallemont Bicycle Path (Southwest Corridor Bicycle Path) provides separate pathways marked for bikes and pedestrians all along the length of the corridor from Mass. Ave., the official beginning of the bike path, through Forest Hills.  Sensory GardenAbout: Adjacent to the Southwest Corridor Park, the Carter School, a BPS school for students with disabilities, has a Sensory Garden that engages all five senses: sight, sound, touch, smell and taste. The garden is fenced in for use by the students, and open occasionally such as during South End Garden Tours. Volunteer(s): [Carter School]  Northampton GreenAbout: Northampton Green is between Mass Avenue and Northampton Street near the Sensory Garden. The path winds down a hill from the MBTA station toward Northampton Street, passing by three stone obelisks that were part of the poetry and prose installations that marked the park opening. Over the fence, the Carter School Sensory Garden is visible. This area will be updated over the years 2018 and 2019. Volunteer(s): SWCPC Section 3: Jamaica Plan Section 3 - Jamaica PlainAbout: Section 3 of the Corridor spans from Jackson Square Station to Stony Brook to Green Street to Forest Hills Station. Section 3 has several community gardens and playgrounds, and also provides access to many other parks, including easy access by walking or bicycle to the Arnold Arboreteum and Franklin Park. Volunteer(s):  Lamartine/Hubbard CGAbout: Near the Stony Brook MBTA Station. Volunteer(s):  Lawndale Terrace CGAbout: Between Stony Brook and Green Street Stations. Volunteer(s): Newman Street GardenFamily Community GardenAbout: Garden in the New Minton Playground -- designed for participation by children and families. Volunteer(s): JP/SWCPC Minton St. ParkNew Mitton Street Butterfly Garden Wildflower GardenAbout: Wildflower garden along T fence from New Minton Garden Volunteer(s): JP/SWCPC Butterfly GardenAbout: Butterfly plants Volunteer(s): JP/SWCPC  Rose Garden - Johnson DeckAbout: Rose garden Volunteer(s): JP/SWCPC  Community Garden FenceAbout: Flowers along community garden - Forest Hills Volunteer(s): JP/SWCPC  Festival GardenAbout: The Festival Garden has a theme of edible landscaping. Neighbors are welcome to eat from the garden, enjoying fresh peas, tomatoes and other vegetables on any summer day in the park. Volunteer(s): Jenny J. Festival GardenStony Brook T Station GardenArmory street garden Amory Street GardenAbout: Flower Patch on path to Amory St. Volunteer(s): JP/SWCPC Herbstalk GardenAtherton Wildflower Garden Anson/Spaulding CGAbout: Between Green Street and Forest Hills Stations, closest to Forest Hills.. Volunteer(s):  Hall/Boynton CGAbout: Between Green Street and Forest Hills Stations. Volunteer(s):  McBride/Boynton CGAbout: Between Green Street and Forest Hills Stations, closer to Green Street. Volunteer(s): |