LIBRARY PARK OVERHAUL

In 2016, FOSEL also secured $150,000 in capital funding from the Parks Department (BDPR) to improve Library Park. It was originally designed as an integral part of the Library, among other suggestions, as a sunken courtyard overlooked by a Children’s Room at the (dug-out) basement level. After several public hearings in 2017 and 2018, and approval by the South End Landmark District Commission in early April 2018, the Park's redesign and reconstruction was completed in the fall of 2018.

In early 2020, $25,000 in MA State funding was directed to Library Park by  South End State Reps. Jon Santiago and Aaron Michlewitz. It will be used to complete the Park’s renovation with soil improvement, new landscaping and the installation of a passive, electronically powered irrigation system. In addition, low-grade fencing alongside the walkway to separate the planted areas will be added. The exterior fencing of the Park will be repaired and refurbished. The work will begin as soon as the construction moratorium compelled by the coronavirus has been lifted and the South End Landmark District Commission (SELDC) has approved the final projects.

Separately, In 2018 and 2019 FOSEL paid for and planted 3,000 spring bulbs which flower on a timed blooming plan. Library Park look the best it ever has. For details, view this link.