Politics & Government
Boston Takes Step Toward Revitalizing Old Bear Dens In Franklin Park
The historic dens are located just north of White Stadium and were part of the old Franklin Park Zoo before moving to its current location.
October 31, 2024
BOSTON - Decades ago, part of Franklin Park in Boston housed black bears, grizzlies, and polar bears. This week, the city took a key step toward giving new life to the old bear dens have gone unused since the 1970s.
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The Boston Parks Commission voted unanimously Monday to transfer management of the bear dens from Zoo New England to the Parks Department. Mayor Michelle Wu said the move "is an opportunity to invest in a corner of the park with great potential."
The historic dens are located just north of White Stadium and were part of the old Franklin Park Zoo before it moved to its current location. Visitors to the area can still see remnants of the old cages and stone enclosures that remain "a unique architectural feature in the park," the city said.
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