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Walter St. Gate

Entrance Goals

  • Expand and enhance planting areas inside and outside of Walter St. Gate
  • Open center gate to pedestrian access to create a more welcoming entrance
  • Improve light levels, sight lines, and viewsheds through selective pruning of yews along the carriage road
  • Add bench seating with views of the Conifer Collection
  • Realign Hemlock Hill Road to restore the historical curvature of the Olmsted design
  • Restore historic cobble gutters along the carriage road
  • Add bike parking and portable bathroom facilities
  • Work with City of Boston to designate Arboretum visitor parking along Walter Street and additional ADA parking on Bussey Street
Image of Walter Street Concept Design
Walter Street Gate Concept Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, 2023
Image of Walter Street Existing Arrival View
Existing Arrival View Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, 2023
Image of Walter Street Gate Proposed Arrival View
Proposed Arrival View Michael Van Valkenburgh, Associates 2023
Image of Walter Street Gate Existing Departure View
Existing Departure View Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, 2023
Image of Walter Street Gate Proposed Departure View
Proposed Departure View Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, 2023