Shaped By Nature

Sustained By Community

Friends of Jamaica Pond                                                                         

Founded 1983

Friends of Jamaica Pond is a volunteer-led group of neighbors and advocates who are passionate about protecting and celebrating one of Boston’s most beloved natural spaces. We believe that community-led stewardship is essential to preserving the Pond’s ecological health and public value for generations to come.

Our Structure

  1. Steering Committee: The steering committee is our governing body and includes a smaller group of dedicated individuals.

  2. Community Service Care (CSC) Partnership: FoJP partners with CSC which acts as our fiscal agent and provides necessary non-profit infrastructure.

  3. Members: And most importantly, our general members! We hope that everyone who has ever visited the area considers themselves a Friend of Jamaica Pond!

If you are interested in becoming a member or a part of the steering committee, reach out here!

What Do We Do?

  • Promote equitable access to Jamaica Pond Park for all community members

  • Advocate for sustainable land use and conservation policies.

  • Engage the public through nature walks, workshops, and school partnerships

  • Uphold the ideals of Frederick Law Olmsted by stewarding Jamaica Pond as a democratic, restorative public space—adapting his 19th-century vision to meet the environmental and social challenges of the 21st century

  • Collaborate with city agencies and build coalitions with other local groups to enhance the park’s ecology, safety, and accessibility