Boston Acquired Sister Mary Veronica Park In South Boston for Permanent Open Space Preservation

Boston has officially acquired Sister Mary Veronica Park in South Boston, securing the area as permanently protected public open space. The purchase, approved by the Boston Parks and Recreation Commission on July 28, 2025, cost $200,166. 67 and is funded through the Community Preservation Act. Mayor Michelle Wu emphasized the significance of maintaining accessible community spaces for residents. The acquisition fulfills years of advocacy from local residents, who formed the "Save Sister Mary Veronica Park Committee" and collected over 2,000 signatures to prevent development.

Originally owned by the City and transferred to the Archdiocese in 1955, the site became a community park in 1968. The park features mature trees, benches, and a small planter, and will be maintained under a Conservation Restriction by the South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation. Cathy Baker-Eclipse, Interim Commissioner of Boston Parks and Recreation, expressed gratitude for community support in this initiative. The preservation of this park aims to enhance South Boston's green spaces for future generations.