Address: Fernald Ter, Dorchester
2008 Status: Protected
2008 Condition: Intact
Site Size: 0.1 Acres
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Description: Fernald Terrace Urban Wild is a mounded outcrop of Roxbury Puddingstone rising 15’ to the north of Quincy Street to meet the cul-de-sac of Fernald Terrace. The wild is completely surrounded by pavement and housing and supports very little vegetation, mostly weedy plants. A rough stone staircase ascends the eastern side of the wild allowing pedestrians access to Fernald Terrace from Quincy Street. An interpretive sign identifying the wild and describing Fernald Rock is mounted facing Quincy Street to the south.
Current Use: Fernald Terrace Urban Wild is used as a cut through from Quincy Street to Fernald Terrace and may be used for play by local children.
History: Fernald Terrace Rock was permanently transferred to the City of Boston Conservation Commission in 1978 and is the smallest city-owned urban wild.
Ward: 11
Site ID: 11-04
Site Owner: Boston Conservation Commission
Access Points: Accessible from Fernald Terrace and Quincy Street.
Visitation Hours: No hours indicated.
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Fernald Terrace Urban Wild as seen from Quincy Street.
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The north side of the Fernald Terrace puddingstone outcrop.
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