Gertrude Howes Playground

Gertrude Howes Playground from apple orchard to urban oasis — over 400 years in the making Gertrude Howes Playground is in the heart of the Moreland Street Historic District in Roxbury.

Founded in 1932, the Park is energized by a diverse neighborhood community and by the revitalization of Dudley Square. Howes Playground provides 1.8 acres of passive and active areas with a children's playground, sprinkler plaza, gazebo, benches, and picnic tables. Formerly contained within the Weld Estate in the mid-1800's, the park is the only large open land in the area that is still intact. Th

e center of the park highlights a display of original Roxbury puddingstone outcroppings that were once surrounded by apple orchards, farmlands, and pastures.

Fun in the park
07/13/2018

Fun in the park

10/25/2014

Garlic & Compost Fest: A Fall Celebration and Sale

Saturday, 10/25 11am - 2pm

Dudley Greenhouse, 11 Brook Ave., Roxbury MA
Free and open to the public!

It's time to plant garlic, replenish your garden soil with fresh compost,
and celebrate the fall with other gardeners!

Buy garlic for planting! ($6 for a 1/2 lb)
Learn how to grow garlic in your own garden! (planting information and demonstations 11am-2pm)
Buy compost! ($5 per bag or $1 per 5 gallon bucket if you bring your own container)

Learn how to compost indoors with worms at 12pm
Learn how to preserve what you harvest by canning at 1pm
Garlicky Foods!
Children's Activities!
Contribute to a Community Art Piece and the Dudley Community Food Planning Process!

Questions: Contact Jess at [email protected] or 617.442.1322 x12

This event is a Food Day Event, sponsored by the Boston Public Health Commission.

Walking tour of the neighborhood. This Saturday, October 25.
10/21/2014

Walking tour of the neighborhood. This Saturday, October 25.

Join the the Roxbury Historical Society, Roxbury Path Forward Neighborhood Association and the Mount Pleasant Avenue Neighborhood Association on Saturday, October 25 for a free Architectural and Hi...

09/20/2014

Retired judge Milton L. Wright offers a retelling of the Biblical story of Job in a new musical that premieres this weekend. It features Wright's sister R & B great Betty Wright as its narrator. EDGE spoke to Wright about his ambitious project.

09/18/2014

Opportunity Roxbury, is a platform that serves as a community resource for residents and anyone else who may be interested in the past and current developments in Roxbury.

02/28/2013

SciNArt in the Park Presents SEEDS! Join us at Gertrude Howes Playground (70 Moreland Street, Roxbury) on Saturday, March 2 at 10am for a morning filled with seeds and music as we prepare for Sprin...

This Saturday, it's Weaverfest at Gertrude Howes!
07/25/2012

This Saturday, it's Weaverfest at Gertrude Howes!

The groovy sounds of the E. Water Band and the tantalizing smells of BBQ will be flowing out of Roxburys Gertrude Howe Park Saturday July, 28, as the Roxbury community comes together for Weaverfest Day.

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Boston, MA
02119

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 9pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 9pm
Saturday 8am - 9pm
Sunday 8am - 9pm

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+16172270365

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