Open Space & Recreation Plan 2015–2021 303 Section 7.2.12: ROSLINDALE For an explanation of the organization, content and maps in this section, please see the Introduction to Section 7.2: Community Open Space and Recreation (page 160). Background Roslindale became part of Boston through the 1873 annexation of West Roxbury. Its heart is Roslindale Square (aka Roslindale Village), the commercial heart centered around Adams Park. The distinctiveness of this square derives from its history as a classic streetcar suburb. Until the late 1800s extension of mass transit to Roslindale Square, this area was a rural community. The railroad and streetcar made it a garden suburb. Washington Street, running through Roslindale Square, is the commercial spine of Roslindale. Open Space Access & Equity While its acknowledged boundaries are not distinct, the Roslindale community is bounded by expansive open spaces, which serve as a vital greenbelt containing development. To the east are the large institutional campus of the former Boston State Hospital, which includes the Boston Nature Center, and several large cemeteries such as Forest Hills and Mount Hope; to the north are the Arnold Arboretum and the Walter Street Tract; to the west is the West Roxbury Parkway; and to the south are the George Wright Golf Course and parts of the Stony Brook Reservation. The census data shows that Roslindale lost about 5.5% of its population between 2000 and 2010, but it appears to be gaining currently—or just gaining in popularity. This neighborhood has about the same total population as the neighboring communities of Hyde Park and West Roxbury, but Roslindale is a more compact neighborhood, so the overall population density is greater (more akin to Jamaica Plain and Mattapan) (Roslindale Map 1). Children and teens make up nearly 25% of the population. Roslindale has 9.16 acres of open space per 1,000 residents which is higher than the city average of 7.59. This measurement includes the Peters Hill section of the Arboretum and a portion of the George Wright Golf Course, each of which is located at the edge of the neighborhood boundary and offers limited devel- oped recreational facilities. Most of Roslindale meets the state’s criteria for Environmental Justice populations with the exception of the Longfellow sub-neighborhood. The two Boston Housing Authority properties, Archdale and Washington/Beech, score the highest of any areas in terms of park need (Roslindale Maps 2 and 3). Civic and community facilities are clustered in Roslindale Square in close proximity to Adams Park, which functions as a kind of neighborhood common. Roslindale has only three parks with active recreation facilities within its boundaries (Healy Playground, Fallon Field and DCR’s Weider Park). School playlots provide additional access to children’s play structures and these facilities are well distributed, though hours of access for public use are not comparable to a public park (Roslindale Map 7). The importance of these school playgrounds should not be dis- counted, as they provide walkable open space destinations for much of this neighborhood. None of the parks in Roslindale include water spray features, a condition that will be remedied with the renovation of Fallon Field playground in 2015. Healy Playground is adjacent to the recently renovated Flaherty Pool, an indoor public pool facility. Athletic facilities are located in the aforementioned three parks, with Pagel Playground, on the border with Jamaica Plain, also providing athletic field access (Roslindale Map 8). With so few parks in the neighborhood, significant areas, especially on the eastern side of Roslindale, have limited walking-distance access to developed open space facilities (Roslindale Map 10). Land acquisition for the development of a new park should be considered to address this deficiency. The area around Washington and Beech Streets is considered high need, and is immediately adjacent to the open space at the Stony Brook Reservation and George Wright Golf Course (Roslindale Map 3). The limited access into these spaces and lack of developed facilities reduce their value to nearby residents. What these vast green spaces do provide are walking trails/ paths, wildlife habitat, expansive woodlands and scenic views. The American Legion Highway corridor includes a mix of large undeveloped or underdeveloped parcels which could function as an open space resource to this community if access and connectivity between parcels is addressed. The Boston Nature Center and Canterbury Brook, which winds through this area, could become the organizing elements of this potential open space improvement. Demographic and Socio-Economic Profile ROSLINDALE Population 2010 Census 28,680 2000 Census 30,351 Population Growth/Decline, 2000–2010 -5.5% Population Density Persons per Acre 2010 Census 17.1 2000 Census 18.1 Density Change, 2000–2010 -1.0 Age Persons Percent of Population 0 to 9 3,567 12% 10 to 19 3,543 12% 20 to 34 6,133 21% 35 to 54 8,696 30% 55 to 64 3,264 11% 65 and over 3,477 12%
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Section 7.2.12:
ROSLINDALEFor an explanation of the organization, content and maps in this section, please see the Introduction to Section 7.2: Community Open Space and Recreation (page 160).
BackgroundRoslindale became part of Boston through the 1873 annexation of West Roxbury. Its heart is Roslindale Square (aka Roslindale Village), the commercial heart centered around Adams Park. The distinctiveness of this square derives from its history as a classic streetcar suburb. Until the late 1800s extension of mass transit to Roslindale Square, this area was a rural community. The railroad and streetcar made it a garden suburb. Washington Street, running through Roslindale Square, is the commercial spine of Roslindale.
Open Space Access & EquityWhile its acknowledged boundaries are not distinct, the Roslindale community is bounded by expansive open spaces, which serve as a vital greenbelt containing development. To the east are the large institutional campus of the former Boston State Hospital, which includes the Boston Nature Center, and several large cemeteries such as Forest Hills and Mount Hope; to the north are the Arnold Arboretum and the Walter Street Tract; to the west is the West Roxbury Parkway; and to the south are the George Wright Golf Course and parts of the Stony Brook Reservation.
The census data shows that Roslindale lost about 5.5% of its population between 2000 and 2010, but it appears to be gaining currently—or just gaining in popularity. This neighborhood has about the same total population as the neighboring communities of Hyde Park and West Roxbury, but Roslindale is a more compact neighborhood, so the overall population density is greater (more akin to Jamaica Plain and Mattapan) (Roslindale Map 1). Children and teens make up nearly 25% of the population.
Roslindale has 9.16 acres of open space per 1,000 residents which is higher than the city average of 7.59. This measurement includes the Peters Hill section of the Arboretum and a portion of the George Wright Golf Course, each of which is located at the edge of the neighborhood boundary and offers limited devel-oped recreational facilities. Most of Roslindale meets the state’s criteria for Environmental Justice populations with the exception of the Longfellow sub-neighborhood. The two Boston Housing Authority properties, Archdale and Washington/Beech, score the highest of any areas in terms of park need (Roslindale Maps 2 and 3).
Civic and community facilities are clustered in Roslindale Square in close proximity to Adams Park, which functions as a kind of neighborhood common. Roslindale has only three parks with active recreation facilities within its boundaries (Healy Playground, Fallon Field and DCR’s Weider Park). School playlots provide additional access to children’s play structures and these
facilities are well distributed, though hours of access for public use are not comparable to a public park (Roslindale Map 7). The importance of these school playgrounds should not be dis-counted, as they provide walkable open space destinations for much of this neighborhood. None of the parks in Roslindale include water spray features, a condition that will be remedied with the renovation of Fallon Field playground in 2015. Healy Playground is adjacent to the recently renovated Flaherty Pool, an indoor public pool facility.
Athletic facilities are located in the aforementioned three parks, with Pagel Playground, on the border with Jamaica Plain, also providing athletic field access (Roslindale Map 8). With so few parks in the neighborhood, significant areas, especially on the eastern side of Roslindale, have limited walking-distance access to developed open space facilities (Roslindale Map 10). Land acquisition for the development of a new park should be considered to address this deficiency.
The area around Washington and Beech Streets is considered high need, and is immediately adjacent to the open space at the Stony Brook Reservation and George Wright Golf Course (Roslindale Map 3). The limited access into these spaces and lack of developed facilities reduce their value to nearby residents. What these vast green spaces do provide are walking trails/paths, wildlife habitat, expansive woodlands and scenic views.
The American Legion Highway corridor includes a mix of large undeveloped or underdeveloped parcels which could function as an open space resource to this community if access and connectivity between parcels is addressed. The Boston Nature Center and Canterbury Brook, which winds through this area, could become the organizing elements of this potential open space improvement.
Demographic and Socio-Economic ProfileROSLINDALE
Population2010 Census 28,680
2000 Census 30,351
Population Growth/Decline, 2000–2010 -5.5%
Population Density Persons per Acre2010 Census 17.1
2000 Census 18.1
Density Change, 2000–2010 -1.0
Age Persons Percent of Population0 to 9 3,567 12%
10 to 19 3,543 12%
20 to 34 6,133 21%
35 to 54 8,696 30%
55 to 64 3,264 11%
65 and over 3,477 12%
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PopulationBoston 617,594 33,920 100.0% 5.5%
Roslindale 28,680 2,156 6.4% 7.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Decennial Census, BRA Research Division Analysis
Race/Ethnicity/Latino Status Persons Percent of PopulationWhite alone 13,390 47%
Hispanic or Latino 7,415 26%
Black or African American alone 6,213 22%
Asian alone 774 3%
Other 888 3%
Median Household Income$62,538
Source: US Census Bureau, 2008-2012 American Community Survey, BRA Research Division Analysis
Percent of Households by Number of Vehicles AvailableNo vehicles 18%
1 vehicle 44%
2 vehicles 30%
3 or more vehicles 8%
Source: American Community Survey 2006-2010; BRA Research Division Analysis
Population* with Disability Persons Percent of PopulationBoston 72,390 11.6%
Roslindale 3,499 12.5%
*Civilian Noninstitutionalized Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2009-2013 American Community Survey, BRA Research Division Analysis
N.B.: “0%” means “less than 1%” All Tables 2010 U.S. Decennial Census, unless otherwise noted
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