West Roxbury Parkway

West Roxbury Parkway is a broad roadway that links Brookline and Boston, passing mainly through residential neighborhoods with tree-lined streets. The route is marked by four rotary intersections that regulate traffic and connect to surrounding streets and communities.

Construction began in 1919 with an initial phase connecting Washington Street to Belgrade Avenue and surrounding areas. The project was part of an early 20th-century effort to improve connections between different parts of the expanding city.

The roadway serves as a main link between residential neighborhoods, shaping how residents move through the city and connect different areas of daily life. The broad design and its distinctive rotary points have become familiar landmarks that guide people through the surrounding districts.

The roadway is walkable and accessible for pedestrians and cyclists, particularly in the residential sections between rotaries. The rotary intersections can become busy during peak hours, but traffic generally flows smoothly throughout the day.

The roadway links two major nature reserves, Stony Brook Reservation and Hammond Pond Reservation, creating a green corridor through residential areas. This connection allows visitors to move between protected natural spaces while minimizing exposure to heavily built-up streets.