Community
Public Art
Massport is committed to creating great public spaces for all to use and enjoy as part of its goal to contribute to vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive neighborhoods through thoughtful planning, architecture, programming, and public realm activation. Inclusive public realm programming helps establish the South Boston Waterfront as a welcoming destination for all Bostonians. Whether you’re enjoying the weather in one of our parks, visiting the dynamic public art, or shopping at a weekly seafood market, there is always something to do.
Public Realm Projects
South Boston Maritime Park
South Boston Maritime Park is the centerpiece of Massport’s collection of parks and open spaces in South Boston. Larry J’s BBQ Cafe is a popular food and beverage spot in the park, and also the sponsor of the Boston Jazz Festival each August. The Berklee College of Music has weekly summer concerts in the park as well.
Boxes at the Boston Fish Pier
Boxes at the Boston Fish Pier is an open-air venue along Northern Avenue for a regular seafood market, harbor-centric educational talks, and displays about the pier, the seafood industry, and other harbor-related information.
Viaduct Plaza
Viaduct Plaza is a hardscape open space along World Trade Center Avenue, open to the public and available for reservation for events. Through two series of its UtilityArt Program, Massport has featured the work of local artists on utility boxes in the South Boston Waterfront.