Welcome to the
Union Park Neighborhood

Encompassing the area between Upton Street and Waltham Street, and between Tremont Street and Harrison Avenue in Boston’s South End.

The Union Park Neighborhood (UPNA) is a non-profit organization, and its elected Board of Directors and various committees represent the interests of the neighborhood. These include addressing civic matters, maintaining a safe and attractive neighborhood, tending to and caring for the South End’s most historic park, hosting community events to promote engagement, and more. The neighborhood is supported by contributions from local residents, businesses, and other generous donors.

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Donations to the UPNA’s General Fund and Friends of Union Park (FUP) Fund finance the Park’s landscaping, fountain maintenance, community events, decorations for the holidays, twice weekly clean up after trash collection, rodent remediation efforts, and more.

Because the UPNA is a 501(c)(3) organization, donations are tax deductible! On behalf of everyone who lives in, works in, and enjoys our beloved neighborhood, thank you for your support and thoughtfulness.

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Follow Along

The UPNA Activities Committee has planned some great events this year! As always, reach out to upna.president@gmail.com if you want to volunteer or sponsor an event.
Join the Union Park Neighborhood Association next Saturday, June 13th, in Union Park for Tunes Under the Trees! In partnership with the Community Music Center of Boston, we will feature music by Ayersmith and the CHP trio, led by Carlos Herrand Pou.
Last Sunday, the Union Park Neighborhood came together for our annual Spring Social and to honor Jaime and Sue Fox. Jamie held many positions over his 20 years on the UPNA Board, including eight years as President. Jamie created the UPNA Club Card
Are you able to help us with the Spring Social this Sunday, May 31st? We need help with set up and break down, vendor greeters, food pick up, and temporary use of two coolers. Able to volunteer? Email Abigail at friendsofunionpark@gmail.com or mes
Please note: Due to the expected rain on Saturday, the Spring Social has been moved to Sunday, May 31st from 4 - 7pm. We are extremely thankful to our vendors for their flexibility. This remains an adult only event. Able to volunteer? Email Abiga
Join us in Union Park from 6 - 9pm on Saturday, May 30th as we celebrate the start of park season! We will have music performed by Revolutionary Snake Ensemble and food that has generously been donated by @blacklambbos @formaggiosouthend @auroramark
What a perfect evening we had for our first Stoop Night of the season! See if you can spot our three newest neighbors (hint: two are in one picture), amongst the photos. #upna #southend #stoop
Another wonderful Community Dinner last night, this time at our neighborhood’s very own @elephantwalksouthend. These dinners have been a wonderful opportunity for folks to make new friends, reconnect with old ones, and get to know familiar face