Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway is a lovely linear park stretching throughout Boston's downtown for more than one mile, traversing its Financial District, Waterfront, Chinatown, and North End neighborhoods. The park, which was developed and opened in 2008 following the demolition of the John F. Fitzgerald Expressway, is named in honor of the Kennedy family matriarch who played an influential role in developing the city's North End neighborhood. Many landscaped garden spaces are showcased throughout the greenway, along with gorgeous centerpiece fountains, public art pieces, and special lighting systems meant to highlight the natural and architectural beauty of the park. Park areas include the serpentine-walkway Chinatown Park, popular food truck spot Dewey Square Park, the beautifully landscaped Fort Point Channel Parks, and the relaxing European-style North End Parks. The greenway is the site of a large number of annual special events, including the Chinatown Main Street Festival, Boston Local Food Fest, Films at the Gate, and the FIGMENT art festival.
Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, 185 Kneeland St, Boston, MA 02111, Phone: 617-292-0020