Rita Hester Green Opens in Allston!
June 30, 2025
By Madison Aronow
With Pride Month wrapping up, we're thrilled to celebrate the opening of the Rita Hester Community Green, a vibrant new public park at the heart of Allston Yards.
Named in honor of Rita Hester, a Black trans woman and cherished Allston resident whose life was tragically cut short by anti-trans violence, the park stands as a living tribute to her legacy of strength, identity, and community.
Designed in collaboration with the BPDA, the park is a joyful, inclusive space made for connection and year-round fun, featuring a dog park, flexible event lawn, quiet corners, and playful natural buffers