View Mural: “To Immigrants with Love: Grandmothers” by Heidi Schork and the Mayor’s Mural Crew, 2017 
Mural: “Untitled Plant Life Mural” by The Boston Natural Areas Network Youth Corp, 2020
Also View Sculpture: Donald McKay Heroic Bust by Robert Shure, 2005
Mary Ellen Welch Greenway Feature Areas
Please note the section between Marginal Street-Porter Street will be closed for construction Fall 2025 — Year End 2026.
Close to Maverick T & Ferry, features include the Blue Caboose and Memorial Garden.
This historic railroad car is being converted into an ice cream stand. Be sure to check it out during your visit. For many decades this site served as a busy railroad corridor that was important in the history and development of commerce in East Boston. The Blue Caboose is a relic left over from these days, donated by Conrail. Opening Spring 2025!
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In Spring 2021 we welcomed the Mary Ellen Welch Memorial Garden at the Greenway entrance by Marginal Street to remember and honor the legacy of Mary Ellen Welch. The garden includes two green Adirondack chairs, Mary Ellen’s favorite color, to acknowledge her Irish heritage.
The Sumner Street underpass features the following murals:
“Rising Tides” by Sophy Tuttle, 2020. Seawalls Boston, 2020.
Rising Tides – Sea
To Immigrants with Love: Grandmothers” by Heidi Schork and the Mayor’s Mural Crew, 2017
“Precipice” by Beau Stanton, 2021. Seawalls Boston 2021. Boston Fire Department, District 1.
The Maverick Street location features the following murals:
“Untitled Plant Life Mural by The Boston Natural Areas Network Youth Corp, 2020
“Nature Along the Greenway” by Yettie Frenkel, 2024
Greenway Entrance/Exit to Bremen Street and Orleans Street
Bluebikes Boston
The Porter Street underpass features the following murals:
“Hope and Resistance” by Artists for Humanity, 2021. Seawalls Boston 2021
Hope and Resistance – Sea Walls
“Untitled Nautical Mural” The Boston Natural Areas Network Youth Conservation Corps, 2017
Features here include Restrooms, a Dog Park, Bocce, YMCA, Amphitheater, Airport T, Playgrounds , Splash Pad, Picnic Areas, Bluebikes Boston, Community Garden, Orchard and East Boston Public Library.
Bremen Park Splash Pad
Amphitheater
Donald McKay “Heroic Bust”
East Boston Public Library
Dog Park
Features here include the Wood Island T and WWII Memorial.
Navigating the trail in this area:
In order to continue on to Constitution Beach from Bremen Street park along the Greenway, you have to cross Frankfort Street. If you are passing the library on your left, you’ll then go under the highway. When you emerge, you’ll be at the intersection of Martin A Coughlin bypass Road and Frankfort Street. You cross Martin A Coughlin bypass road first. Then you cross Frankfort Street. Voila! Now you are on the Greenway connector leading all the way to Constitution Beach!
Views on the Wood Island Extension Path:
Art Installation: “In Bloom” by Abby Weber, 2024
Wood Island Overlook
View of Extension Path
Features here include Restrooms, Beach, Playground, Swimming, Concession Stand, Porazzo Skating Rink, Tennis Courts & Baseball Field, and Picnic Areas/ Gazebo.
Short Walk from Greenway at Marginal Street
Piers Park Sailing Center, Restrooms, Playgrounds, Splash Pads, Fitness Equipment, Picnic Areas
Short walk from Greenway at Porter Street Sports Stadium.
Features here include a Sports Stadium, Playground, Splash Pad, and Walking Trail.