Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park Boston
File in this june 10 2020 file photo people walk near a damaged christopher columbus statue in a waterfront park near the boston s traditionally italian north end neighborhood.
Christopher columbus waterfront park boston. This prime waterfront setting with amazing cityscape and water views is your new lifestyle choice in the city. Ccp is the place to enjoy all boston s north end has to offer chock full of mouth watering restaurant cuisine an array of boutique shopping and a bustling nightlife all celebrating in the true spirit of little italy. A statue of christopher columbus was installed in christopher columbus waterfront park in boston s north end in the u s. State of massachusetts on june 11 2020 the statue was removed for an undisclosed period after its head was decapitated by protestors on the evening of june 9 2020.
The christopher columbus statue found beheaded early wednesday in a north end waterfront park has been removed. Other sources suggest the park was originally going to be known as waterfront park planned by the efforts of local banker frank s. This lovely park is located on the waterfront near the long wharf and enroute to the north end. It is just one of many boston points of interest i rate highly.
Christopher columbus park was part of that. Right across the street the kids can hop on the greenway carousel for just 3 a ride. 524 years after christopher columbus discovered america this park bearing his name is a fantastic green waterfront park in boston to discover and enjoy. Thursday and hauled it.
Crews hired by the city took the statue down about 6 a m. The 5 days we visited boston were foggy misty cool drizzly and rainy but that didn t keep up from enjoying many of the things this city has to offer. Overall the columbus waterfront park has a great playground no swings though excellent views of the waterfront a pretty rose garden and plenty of room for kids to run around and burn off some energy.