South Boston

NSTAR

Adjacent to NSTAR’s K Street Electrical Substation on the Reserved Channel is one of Boston’s newest and most attractive HarborWalk segments. Accessible from 1st Street near I Street in South Boston, visitors can enjoy a generous walkway with viewing areas, free pedestal-mounted binoculars, seating, interpretive signage, and landscaping. An original rail from the Transcontinental Railroad, manufactured by the Bay State Iron Works once located on the site, will soon be added. With the completion of the NSTAR segment, Federal Express is under obligation to construct the missing link connecting this HarborWalk segment with the Federal Express segment to the east.

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Getting There:

• Subway:
  Take MBTA Silver Line 2/3 and walk East on East First Street (5 minute walk).
• Bus:
  Take MBTA 7 and walk East on East First Street (5 minute walk).

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