Southwest Corridor Park

Southwest Corridor Park extends 4.1 miles from Back Bay to Forest Hills, featuring pathways alongside the Orange Line transit system and railway tracks.

The land was initially designated for Interstate 95 construction in the 1960s until community protests led to the cancellation of the highway project in 1969.

The park connects diverse Boston neighborhoods including South End, Back Bay, Roxbury, and Jamaica Plain through a network of green spaces and recreational facilities.

Visitors can access eleven playgrounds, seven basketball courts, five tennis courts, two hockey rinks, and six miles of trails from dawn until dusk.

The park transformation from a planned interstate highway to an urban green corridor demonstrates successful community activism in Boston during the twentieth century.

Location: Massachusetts

Inception: 1987

Website: https://mass.gov/locations/southwest-corridor-park

GPS coordinates: 42.32640,-71.09890

Latest update: May 23, 2025 19:14