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Since our founding in 2001, The Esplanade Association (TEA) has worked tirelessly to restore and enhance the Esplanade and to elevate it to its intended and deserved status as one of the world’s most spectacular urban parks. In collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), among other groups, TEA strives to improve both the park’s uniquely beautiful landscape and the experience of its millions of annual visitors. Through projects, park programs, and advocacy efforts, TEA has had a tremendous effect on the park. However, there is still much to be done.
TEA works in partnership with the DCR on all park improvement projects and partners and collaborates with key stakeholders
Future Projects
TEA is dedicated to restoring the Charles River Esplanade to a world class park and continuously improving the park visitor experience. We look forward to supporting the following improvement efforts in the future:
Granite Landings Restoration
Hatch Shell Oval & Complex Revitalization
Lee Pool Complex Revitalization
Park Pathway Improvements
Park Wayfinding Improvements
Past Projects
Since 2001, TEA has worked with the DCR and many community members to restore and enhance the Charles River Esplanade.
2011 Rebuilding of the Community Boating Docks
2011 Installed 10 Adirondack chairs on the river dock
2011 Replanted 10 willow trees and continued tree care program
2010 Hatch Shell and Dartmouth Street facilities renovated
2009 Replaced Storrow Drive Fencing
2009 Redesigned and installed Esplanade’s fitness area
2009 Repaved Pathway along Storrow Lagoon
2009 Installed recycle bins and high efficiency lighting throughout the park
2008 New water fountains installed
2008 Identification & tagging of more more than 1900 Esplanade trees
2007 Helped raised $400,000 to rebuild the Boat Haven Docks
2007 Conducted the first professional Esplanade User Survey
2007 Installed solar trash compactors in partnership with the DCR
2006 Completed River Dock Restoration project
2006 Completed Phase I cultural landscape report; history and condition analysis
2006 Completed Boat Haven Engineering Study
2005 Initiated restoration of youth sports fields and held groundbreaking of Teddy Ebersol's Red Sox Fields in partnership with Red Sox Foundation and Hill House
2005 Rebuilt the largest Esplanade dock, (aside from CBI)
2005 Successfully advocated for the removal of 30 hazardous trees
2004 Completed the Esplanade's first tree inventory
2004 Funded the first design phase of Charlesbank Project
2003 Renovated the Gloucester Street dock
2003 Re-landscaped Storrow Memorial with DCR
2003 Replaced the Dartmouth Fountain in Partnership with Gondola de Venezia
2003 Implemented the 1st Canada goose population control program on the Charles River
2002 Successfully advocated for the replacement of all Esplanade benches and started a Bench Sponsorship Program
2002 Participated in a coalition that successfully advocated for the repair and painting of Esplanade pedestrian footbridges
2001 Built and opened Stoneman Playground
The Esplanade Association
376 Boylston Street, Suite 503
Boston, MA 02116
617.227.0365