Justine Mee Liff Fund for the Emerald Necklace

The Fund was established to honor the legacy of Boston's former Parks Commissioner, Justine Mee Liff. Her vision, leadership and dedication ahve encouraged continual restoration and enhancement of these celebrated parks.

The Fund supports the Necklace's renewal, including: staffing dedicated solely to these parks, contractors with the specialized skills required to maintain this historic landscape, and the purchase of tools, equipment and park amenities such as trees, lighting, signage, benches, and so on.

Completed Projects

Joining with park advocates and public and private partners, the Liff Fund has successfully facilitated the renewal of the Jamaica Pond Boathouse, the Perkins Street steps in Jamaica Park, the historic Arborway wall, and a portion of the Franklin Park called Mother's Rest. Additionally, the Liff Fund has allocated funds for the restoration of the historic Stony Brook Gatehouse. In collaboration with the Boston Parks Department and Boston Water and Sewer Commission, the Conservancy plans to restore the Gatehouse and transform it into a visitor, exhibition and volunteer center. This unique structure, designed by H. H. Richardson, famous nineteenth century architect and friend of F.L. Olmsted, is located in the Back Bay Fens near the Museum of Fine Arts Fenway entrance.

Mother's Rest in Franklin Park and Jamaica Pond Boathouse Restoration

Historic Arborway Wall

Stony Brook Gatehouse