Barnard Place Park

The Community's New Additions

Augusta® Lavender Heliotrope, Vermillionaire — Pat S and Pat T. Augusta® Lavender Heliotrope, Vermillionaire

Emily's Gaura, Coreopsis surround the Primrose Witch Hazel memorial tree — Emily's Gaura, Coreopsis surround the Primrose Witch Hazel memorial tree

Aya's succulent garden. Dave's new planting bed 1

Dave assists Aya in laying out her design

Aya's brother Michi looks on as she plants

Michi takes a break to enjoy the blooming Penstemon and Hardy Geranium Rozanne® — Michi takes a break to enjoy the blooming Penstemon and Hardy Geranium Rozanne®

Jen's Fishing Frog sun dial bird bath — Jen's Fishing Frog sun dial bird bath

Pat S. Shasta Daisies are enjoying their new home — Pat S. Shasta Daisies are loving their new home

Pat T. Yarrow, Soiree Kawaii® Coral Vinca — Pat T. Yarrow, Soiree Kawaii® Coral Vinca

Serenity cairn made from Rita's stones next to her Climbing Hydrangea — Sonya & Dave's serenity cairn made from Rita's stones next to her Climbing Hydrangea

Dave's meditation garden. Stone bird bath surrounded by Lemon Lace Elderberry, Joseph's Coat, creepi — Dave's meditation garden. Stone bird bath surrounded by Lemon Lace Elderberry, Joseph's Coat, creeping phlox, creeping thyme

Dave's new planting bed 2

Sonya & Evan's Lemongrass — Sonya & Evan's Lemongrass

South Boston Boys & Girls Club flowers are taking off beautifully! — South Boston Boys & Girls Club flowers are taking off beautifully! trug 1

South Boston Boys & Girls Club flowers trug 2 — South Boston Boys & Girls Club flower trug 2

Emily & Evan's echinacea, Tri-Color Dappled Willow 'Hakuro-nishiki' — Emily, Evan. echinacea, tri-color Dappled Willow 'Hakuro-nishiki'

Jen's Sky Pencil Japanese Holly planted behind memorial bench outside park, Dave's new planting bed — Jen's Sky Pencil Japanese Holly planted behind memorial bench outside park, Dave's new planting bed 3

BARNARD PLACE PARK BENEFITS

Social Benefits

Environmental Benefits

Environmental Benefits

- Recreational bocce court contributes low-impact fun and physical well-being

- Relaxation and restorative atmosphere contribute to mental well-being

- A welcoming place for people with disabilities, the elderly and children

- Visual beauty enrichment

- Provide ecological awareness and hands-on experience, via teaching/learning opportunities to the inner city neighborhood.

- Engagement in the community

- Increase appreciation of natural surroundings -- Contribute to an overall healthy environment

Environmental Benefits

Environmental Benefits

Environmental Benefits

- Protect existing area vegetation

- Incorporate additional native and native-compatible plants, trees and shrubs

- Provide a protected, natural habitat for small animals, insects and birds

- Provide a food-source center for pollinators such as bees and butterflies thereby increasing the available, natural habitat for their reproduction

- Reduce toxins and improve breathable air quality by providing natural air-filtration

- Reduce congestion by providing and maintaining an open, green-space

Community Benefits

Environmental Benefits

Community Benefits

- Provide people of different cultures and abilities with a sense of community

- Reduce alienation and loneliness

- Create volunteer opportunities for community involvement

- Honor the history of the neighborhood

- Support a sense of pride in the community