East Boston

LoPresti Park

LoPresti Park, also known as North Ferry Park, is a four acre park located on the waterfront in the Maverick Square section of East Boston on Sumner and New Streets. The site offers spectacular sweeping views of the Inner Harbor and downtown skline. A long pier and dock connects to the wooden Harborwalk promenade. The park includes a number of active recreation facilities including two basketball courts with lights for evening play, street hockey rink, children's play lot, children's spray fountain, and lawns for informal field games. At dusk, the park is a popular spot for recreational fishing.

Site Photos:

Getting There:

• Subway:
  Take the Blue Line to Maverick Square and walk down Sumner Street heading west.
• Public Parking:
  There is limited on-street metered and unmetered parking nearby.
• Bus:
  Take MBTA Route 114, 116, 117, 120, or 121 to Maverick Square and follow directions from the T stop.

Things to Do:

• Go boating
• Ride a bicycle
• Walk the dog
• Go fishing
• Learn about history
• Play with the kids
• Enjoy nature
• Have a picnic
• Go for a run
• Take a school group
• Go for a swim
• Bask in the sun
• Take in the view
• See the working port in action
• Enjoy arts and culture
• Audio Tour

What You Will Find:

• Binoculars
• Drinking water
• Exhibit / interpretive signage
• Fishing pier
• Food service
• Lighting
• Marina facilities
• Monument or public art
• Playground
• Playing fields
• Public telephone
• Restrooms
• Seating
• Shelter