Since I usually walk or run(mostly walking now with my advanced age) Back Bay many times during the week I have ample opportunity to dwell on improvements that I would like to see.
I was disappointed that the area was not picked for the skatepark. Given the wide array of activities in the area, the ease of accessibility and other factors, the skatepark would have been a great addition. Plus the park is needed!
Paddle/flat water course. If you have ever seen the windsurfers out on the water during a windy day you can appreciate how appealing it is visually. Wouldn't it be nice to have a kayak or olympic course set up on the cove? Laying out the course with buoys and flags and allowing LL Bean or Cadillac Mountain to rent boats would accentuate the bay, create new appeal and utilize the bay even more. No structures would have to be built and no motorized watercraft would per permitted. How about sculling? How about races? We have this resource...lets use it!
On the corner near Hannaford is a modern looking building currently housing a chiropracter. I have always liked that building--it was for sale about 10 years ago and I wish we had bought it. I have always envisioned a sport shop: bikes, skate, surf boards etc with a wholistic cafe/coffee shop/smoothie store. Build a big outdoor deck overlooking the cove and the corner could be the hub for the walkers, bikers and joggers on the trail. It seems a natural tie in and would solidify the cove and the path as the city's outdoor hub.
just a few thoughts.
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