Dorchester, Boston · Renter's guide
Living near Franklin Park
Living near Franklin Park puts you next to Boston's largest green space, with city connections and everyday conveniences close by.
45 Wolcott St56 Seaver St
Next door
Franklin Park
About 527 acres, and the largest link in Frederick Law Olmsted's Emerald Necklace. Both apartments are near its edge.
Walking trailsWooded paths and open meadows for walks, runs and bike rides.
Franklin Park ZooInside the park, with its entrance off Blue Hill Avenue.
Getting around
Bus and train connections
Near 56 Seaver St
22Runs along Seaver Street to Orange Line at Jackson Square and Ruggles, and to Red Line at Ashmont.
44Also runs along Seaver Street toward Jackson Square and Ruggles.
Near 45 Wolcott St
16Runs along Columbia Road past Franklin Park, to Orange Line at Forest Hills and Red Line at Andrew.
CRFour Corners/Geneva station on the Fairmount Line, with trains to South Station. Fare zone 1A.
Routes and schedules change. Check mbta.com before you travel.
Everyday
Groceries and essentials
Most errands are close together at Grove Hall, on Blue Hill Avenue just north of the park.
SupermarketStop & Shop460 Blue Hill Ave · Open daily
PharmacyCVS Pharmacy468 Blue Hill Ave
LibraryGrove Hall Branch, Boston Public Library41 Geneva Ave · Free Wi-Fi and computers
ShopsFour CornersLocal shops along Washington St and Geneva Ave, near Wolcott St
Health care
Hospitals and health centers
Health centerHarvard Street Neighborhood Health Center632 Blue Hill Ave · Primary care with an on-site pharmacy
HospitalBoston Medical CenterSouth End, about 2 miles north · 24-hour emergency room
HospitalsLongwood Medical AreaAbout 3 miles northwest
In an emergency, call 911.
Eat nearby
Restaurants around Grove Hall
VenezuelanDon Tequeño y Doña Arepa491B Blue Hill Ave · Arepas, cachapas, tequeños
CaribbeanFlames469 Blue Hill Ave · Open early for breakfast
PizzaGrove Hall Pizza661 Warren St · Pizza and subs, open late
Place details from Google Maps. Hours change, so check before you go.
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See them in person
45 Wolcott St, Unit 1 (4 bed) and 56 Seaver St, Unit 2 (3 bed). See photos and prices, and book a private showing.