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Boston Police: D-4 Back Bay/Fenway/South End:
Citizen Alert
The Gardens are in bloom!
In Boston, within the urban park known as the Fenway, is
the Richard D. Parker Victory Gardens/Fenway Victory
Gardens. The gardens are now named after Richard D.
Parker, who was one of the original organizers of the
garden and continued to garden there until his death in
1975. Because of his efforts, the Victory Gardens in the
Fenway is the last one of two remaining original victory
gardens in the U.S. dating back to World War II. During
World War II, much of the food grown was sent to the
armed forces, and the remaining portions were rationed.
President Roosevelt stated that Americans should grow
their own vegetables. The City of Boston set up 49 areas
to grow gardens, including plots on Boston Common and
Boston Public Gardens. The Fenway Victory Gardens were
established in 1942. These gardens are a central part of
the Fenway community and are well known to gardeners
across the country. The gardens provide the residents in
the Boston neighborhoods with a little personal space to
grow vegetables or flowers. Some plots even have
flagstones and benches for them to walk around or sit
and relax. The gardens are private, and, unless you are
specifically invited in to admire them, stay out of them
and stay on the main paths.
The Fenway Victory Gardens are in full bloom this
springtime. Please respect their beauty and tranquil
surroundings when visiting the gardens. It truly is an
urban oasis in the middle of a large city.
On Saturday, April 24th, the city held the “Boston
Shines 8th Annual Citywide Neighborhood Cleanup” that
included a park clean up of the Victory Gardens. Police
officers that are assigned to the Community Service
Office at Area D-4 handed out whistles to the gardeners
for safety purposes.
On Saturday, May 1st @ 7:00 a.m. there will be the
annual “Birds of the Back Bay Fens”, a Guided Bird Walk
with Dr. Gwilym Jones (Professor of Biology,
Northeastern University). Meet at the Japanese Bell
outside the Kelleher Rose Garden (by the footbridge
across from the Museum of Fine Arts). Thrill to the
sight and sound of the array of birds that inhabit the
Back Bay Fens each spring. All levels welcome. Bring
binoculars. Additional information available on
http://www.fenwaycivic.org
Contact Information
Contact Name:
P.O. Bernadette McCarthy
Contact Email:
mccarthybe.bpd@cityodboston.gov
Contact Phone:
617.343.4457
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