I have mixed feelings regarding this location. Of course it's beautiful, and the art is amazing. It's just that I remember the location before it became the Art Park and it's just that the change is a little sad to me. Sure, it may have been less beautiful to the mainstream, but it was beautiful to me before its makeover. It used to be a place for Boston's homeless to go. And now we feel uncomfortable there too. I can concede that it was likely uncomfortable for most people to walk through at nighttime previously. There was more trash including, I'm sure, drug paraphernalia. But people slept there before. Now, if one even appears homeless, one can count on being harassed and asked to leave. It's a double edge sword. It's an upgrade, for sure, for that space. Yet it's just one more place that the homeless have been pushed out of. And that is an issue plaguing said community throughout Boston. That having been said. It is now a nice place to walk and observe the wonderful art. Boston is lacking as a whole as a place for street art in general. I, personally, would like to see more murals around the entire city, commissioned...
Read moreWhat a very creative use of a public space. This is a cool little area of Boston that many tourists don't seem to congregate in (at least in the autumn when I visited) and is a wonderful place to walk around and check out some magnificent street art. There are some excellent pieces in this area, and it will be wonderful to see future pieces erected as time goes on. There is a little dog park for your furry friend to mingle in if you bring your pupper with you. I enjoyed...
Read moreOne of the cooler places that is hidden within the city. It is a great use of the space. I would suggest bringing some headphones for people who don't like loud noise as you hear most of the cars passing over head. In saying that, the have made the space a beautiful path to either walk or bike ride through. Take your time and feel free to take...
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