Park surrounded by the Maverick Landing housing project, where well-paid young professionals live side by side with families on government assistance. The complex's buildings and site design also aimed to include as many cost-efficient, green features as possible.

Belle Isle Marsh Reservation preserves 152 acres of the 241- acre Belle Isle Marsh, Boston's last remaining salt marsh. The Belle Isle site is located on the west side of Belle Isle Inlet, just north of Logan International Airport and across the inlet from Winthrop. In addition to the preservation of the natural areas of the marsh, the Division of Urban Parks and Recreation manages 28 acres of landscaped park with pathways, benches and an observation tower. Guided walks explain the natural and cultural history of Belle Isle. Topics covered include saltmarsh ecology and the history of man's use of and the impact on the marsh. Special programs for community and school groups can also be arranged by contacting the reservation. Part of the Boston Harborwalk, a pedestrian path meant to revitalize and improve the enjoyment of Boston waterfront and promote its access to the public.

Created as part of the environmental mitigation for the Central Artery/Tunnel Project, the newly-constructed Bremen Street Park in the East Boston Greenway features playgrounds, a fountain and wading pool, large open lawns, and a community garden. Bremen Street Park extends to Prescott Street, with the East Boston Greenway's biking and walking path extending to Neptune Road. A performance amphitheatre is included in the park's green space. There are benches and picnic tables along the paths, and a bocce court in the park. Park designer Brown, Richardson & Rowe worked with a local artist to incorporate a sculpture of East Boston resident Donald McKay, best known as the builder of clipperships, including the Flying Cloud. Be sure not to miss the large map showing the five islands that were filled to create the East Boston of today. Drinking water fountains are located in the park, as well as public restrooms in the security building. Twenty-four hour security is provided by the Massachusetts Port Authority.

Belmont Square (now Brophy Memorial Park) was the location of some of the first lots sold by the East Boston company because of its desirable hilltop views. Its Greek Revival dwellings include the row of nine brick bowfront houses at 177-193 Webster Street and the finely detailed brick double house at 224 Webster Street. East Boston also contains houses in other popular mid-19th century revival styles, including the Italianate and French-inspired Mansard cottages in Eagle Hill.

Restoration of this particular Urban Wild was completed in 2003. Walking paths, sculptures, a boardwalk and viewing platform overlooking Chelsea Creek. Harbor porpoises can sometimes be spotted swimming along this stretch of water in the winter and spring. Part of the Boston Harborwalk, a pedestrian path meant to revitalize and improve the enjoyment of Boston waterfront and promote its access to the public. A playground and playing fields are located across the street, at American Legion Park.

The Harborside Community Center features basketball courts, a sports field, and the City of Boston's first skateboard park. From the back of the Center and along The Boston Harborwalk, one can observe tankers and ships as they enter and leave Chelsea Creek and the Mystic River. Indoor facilities include a gym, pool, weight room, theater arts room/dance studio, reading lab, racquetball court, classrooms, computer lab and teen center. Outdoor facilities consist of a classroom, basketball courts, skate park, and sports field.

Opened in 1995 and one of Boston's newest parks, it's owned and operated by the Mass Port Authority and designed by Pressley Associates. Two strategically located pavilions provide a place for people to observe the city skyline across the water. The park totals over 6 acres of open space in an otherwise dense neighborhood. It's landscaping and design utilized community input, to the tune of $17 million. Includes an amphitheater as well as a sailing center where kids 10-17 sail free in the summer. Public restrooms open daily, clean and climate controlled. Part of the Boston Harborwalk, a pedestrian path meant to revitalize and improve the enjoyment of Boston waterfront and promote its access to the public.