A 1.7-acre terraced park in Lower Roxbury named for Clarence "Jeep" Jones, Boston's first Black deputy mayor, with an upper level at historic Elliot Square and a lower level on Malcolm X Boulevard connected by a steep 60-foot escarpment.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Free, no admission
Hours
Open 6am-11:30pm daily (citywide Boston park regulation)
Accessibility
Site has a steep ~60-foot grade change between upper and lower terraces; step-free connection between levels not confirmed
Ball Sports
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Boston Parks and Recreation Department
617-635-4505 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Details unconfirmed
Common questions
Clarence "Jeep" Jones was Boston's first African-American deputy mayor; the park was renamed for him after he died in 2020, following a roughly $670,000 renovation.
Where do I park at Clarence "Jeep" Jones Park?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Clarence "Jeep" Jones Park?
Yes, Free, no admission
Is Clarence "Jeep" Jones Park wheelchair accessible?
Site has a steep ~60-foot grade change between upper and lower terraces; step-free connection between levels not confirmed
What rules should I know at Clarence "Jeep" Jones Park?
Steep ~60-foot escarpment separates the upper and lower terraces. Alcohol prohibited in all Boston parks.
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