OWNERSHIP
CONDITIONS
CONTEXT
HISTORY

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OWNERSHIP:
City of Boston Department of Parks and Recreation

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CONDITIONS: The Erie Ellington Street Playground is listed as 0.12 acres today and was listed as 0.23 acres in 1987. The playground includes colorful, modern play equipment, a circular track area for skating with trees in the center, several benches, and an open grassy area. There is a wrought-iron fence around the playground that is in excellent condition.

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CONTEXT:
This block of Erie Street is comprised almost entirely of open land between Glenwood and Ellington Streets. The playgrounds is the only formal use of the land in the entire surrounding area. One of the other lots is fenced with a white picket fence. Because the playground is in good condition, this area is used and appears to be valued by the community. The lots opposite the playground are also in good condition, with little trash.

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HISTORY:
In 1987, the Erie Ellington Playground was in terrible condition -- poorly maintained, abused, and almost entirely paved. The consumption of alcohol was common in the park, and the basketball court had totally deteriorated. Since 1995, the City has spent $510,000 on the Erie Ellington Playground to remove pavement and add a fence and play equipment.

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