New Additions to Pappas Way Green Space Foster Community

Oxford Properties and Pappas Enterprises announced an array of fun, new interactive amenities at the public green space along Pappas Way in South Boston. The on-site activations and programming will provide South Boston residents and visitors with a unique and welcoming experience as they spend time on the Pappas Way green space.

The Pappas Way public green space features new outdoor furnishings where visitors can relax with family and friends, or enjoy a variety of free fitness gear, books, and games from the new Recreation Station, a community lending library set up to operate on site from 7:00am to 9:00pm. To allow for more usage of the waterfront path and enhance visitor’s safety, solar-powered lights have also been installed along Pappas Way’s pedestrian walkway. The site also includes interpretive panels for visitors to learn about the Reserved Channel’s evolution and its unique role in industrial, port, and military history.

“Equitable access to public green space is critical to the health and well-being of the South Boston community. With the new outdoor enhancements along Pappas Way, all members of the community – from families to adults young and old – will have more opportunities to enjoy this part of the City,” said Mark McGowan, Vice President, Head of Development, Boston at Oxford Properties Group. “Pappas and Oxford continue to have thoughtful conversations with stakeholders and community members to help guide the future of Pappas Way. We’re excited to be part of a collaborative effort as we create more public programming and memorable experiences within this space.”

In addition to the new amenities, the area will be home to new complimentary programming this fall, including: the Opening Celebration of the Recreation Station, to be held on Wednesday, Sept. 8 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm; Recreation Station Art Classes (community art workshops led by different local artists), held on Sept. 11, Sept. 25, and Oct. 9 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm (please note: rain date for each event is the adjacent Sunday); and a meet and greet activity for dog owners, held on October 24 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm.

For more information about the Recreation Station, please visit pappasway.com/recreation, and for more information about the neighborhood, community and upcoming events, please visit pappasway.com.

About Oxford Properties Group
Oxford Properties Group (“Oxford”) is a leading global real estate investor, asset manager and business builder. It builds, buys and grows defined real estate operating business with world-class management teams. Established in 1960, Oxford and its portfolio companies manage approximately C$70 billion of assets across four continents on behalf of their investment partners. Oxford’s portfolio encompasses office, logistics, retail, multifamily residential, life sciences and hotels; it spans more than 150 million square feet in global gateway cities and high-growth hubs. A thematic investor with a committed source of capital, Oxford invests in properties, portfolios, development sites, debt, securities and real estate businesses across the risk-reward spectrum. Together with its portfolio companies, Oxford is one of the world’s most active developers with over 100 projects currently underway globally across all major asset classes. Oxford is owned by OMERS, the Canadian defined benefit pension plan for Ontario's municipal employees. For more information on Oxford, visit www.oxfordproperties.com

About Pappas Enterprises, Inc.
Pappas Enterprises, Inc. is a fourth-generation family business that has been developing and managing commercial and industrial real estate for more than sixty years and is part of a family-owned group of companies founded in Boston in 1914. With a long and diverse history, Pappas Enterprises has operated grocery and liquor businesses, transportation carriers, and construction businesses. Since 1985, Pappas has built over 1.5 million square feet of industrial, residential, commercial, and retail space in and around Boston. Pappas is at the forefront of green building initiatives in Boston and is deeply committed to progressive design.