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Ordway Park

Overview

This small park is a natural woodland garden. Its extensive array of tree and shrub species include American beech, dogwood, flowering quince, fringe-tree, mock orange, mountain ash, shad bush, viburnum, witch hazel, and yellowwood. It is maintained by volunteers from the Newton Conservators.

Size: 0.5 acres Longest Walk: 0.1 miles Acquired: 1971

Maps

Locator Map and Driving Directions

To get driving directions to the site, click on a red marker, scroll to the bottom of the pop-up box, and click Directions on Google Maps

Citywide Map from Newton GIS System

Other maps and aerial photos:

Bing Maps bird’s-eye view

Newton Assessor

Trail Map

Click map for larger image

Owner & Administrator Websites

Owned by the Newton Conservators

Photo Gallery

Ordway Park was bequeathed to The Conservators by Priscilla Ordway in 1971

In 2012, we installed permanent QR-enabled signs in Ordway Park, at the corner of Grant Avenue and Everett Street, which is owned by the Conservators.

Azalea in Ordway Park

First three photos shown here. Click a photo to view the complete slideshow or click here to browse the complete gallery.

History

1971

The land was willed to the Newton Conservators by Priscilla Ordway.

1976

The park was opened to the public following a dedication ceremony.

Features

Farm or Garden, MBTA Green Line, Woods Trail

Additional Information

Newton Assessor’s Map ID: 61029 0016A

Ordway Park Renewal

Ordway Park Updates (2004)