Rumney Marsh Boardwalk Concept
At a glance
A commissioner presented an ambitious concept for a boardwalk along the edge of Rumney Marsh connecting Gibson Park to the Northern Strand Trail, running behind Revere Beach Boulevard on National Grid-owned land along the power line. It echoes a similar route in the city's June 2025 Walk, Bike and Roll plan (page 72). The presenter said it would need wetlands, state environmental and Army Corps permitting, but could be funded through flood remediation, salt marsh restoration and recreation grants, and floated reusing fill from an abandoned I-95 berm in low-lying areas such as Oak Island Park and the Diamond Creek area, which is overgrown with invasive Phragmites. A passive-recreation use and an educational research overlay zoning district to attract universities were also suggested. The Parks and Recreation director called it ambitious but a good way to expand passive recreation. The work is to feed a report to the mayor.
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Sources
Log
- 2026-10-14 - Parks and Recreation Sub-Committee - Early concept; to be included in report to mayor.