Chinatown in Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Auntie Kay and Uncle Frank Chin Park on the Greenway
By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 28, 2023
1. Auntie Kay and Uncle Frank Chin Park on the Greenway Marker
Welcome to Auntie Kay & Uncle Frank Chin Park on The Greenway, designated in 2019 to honor their lifelong commitment to Boston's Chinatown.
Uncle Frank worked tirelessly in improving the quality of life for Chinatown residents. He had a passion for politics and public service which resulted in many community projects for low income housing, public safety, social services, education, and youth engagement. His wife, Auntie Kay, ran the Cathay Corner that was both a gift shop and a popular neighborhood gathering spot. Their love for each other and the Chinatown community are immeasurable.
An urban oasis at the southern end of The Greenway, this one-acre linear park contains design elements drawn from Asian traditions and artwork. Chin Park hosts an open plaza for community events and festivals, a serpentine walkway edged by bamboo within bright red sculptural elements, and a unique fountain that includes a waterfall and a shallow riverbed.
Please remember Uncle Frank and Auntie Kay as you enjoy the park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 2019.
Location. 42° 21.065′ N, 71° 3.581′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Chinatown Gateway (a few steps from this marker); Tiananmen Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Mary Soo Hoo Park on the Greenway (a few steps from this marker); Ping On Alley (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Liberty Tree Block (approx. 0.2 miles away); Abraham Shapiro (approx. 0.2 miles away); Josiah Quincy School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Boston Young Men's Christian Union (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boston.
By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 28, 2023
2. Auntie Kay and Uncle Frank Chin Park on the Greenway Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 189 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 2, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
