Jamaica Plain
One of Boston’s most diverse and happening neighborhoods.
Locals call Jamaica Plain “JP.” The classic streetcar suburb that has become one of Boston’s most dynamic neighborhoods. Surrounded by the Emerald Necklace, Arnold Arboretum, Franklin Park and Jamaica Pond, it is the perfect place to visit, shop, dine, and live all year round!
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Jamaica Plain
Boston, MA 02130 -
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Neighborhood Contacts
Neighborhood Contacts
Caroline Peters
Jamaica Plain Liaison
Caroline Peters is a Jamaica Plain resident. She majored in Spanish at Macalester College and received a Fulbright English teaching assistantship grant in Colombia after graduating. Upon returning to the U.S., Peters pursued student-facing roles at local universities in Boston including Boston University’s Center for English Language and Orientation Programs where she supported international students from over 60 countries. Peters is passionate about language accessibility and education, and earned a certificate in Spanish/English translation from UMass Boston.
In her free time, Caroline enjoys walking or biking through JP’s many parks and trails, traveling, and trying new recipes.
Lindsey Santana
Executive Director of the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services
Lindsey Santana was born in Boston. At the age of 10, she moved back home to the Dominican Republic. After six years, she returned to Boston where she attended and graduated from West Roxbury Academy. There she founded the Student Government Association, and became very active in her community.
Santana started her career in City Hall as a Community Project and Marketing Coordinator for the Office of Public Service, which is now known as the Mayor’s Office of Civic Organizing. She later became the Jamaica Plain liaison in ONS and served in that role for two years. She has also served as Community Engagement Manager for the Environment Department and most recently served as the Chief of Staff for City Councilor Brian Worrell.
In her new role as the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services, Santana will build on the Office’s work to provide essential services to constituents and work towards deepening the City’s relationship with local businesses, organizations, and residents in Boston.
She currently resides in Brighton and is pursuing her master’s in public relations at Boston University. In her spare time, Lindsey likes to travel, read and spend time with family and friends.
Neighborhood features
The area is home to a diverse community culture including:
- a strong Latino population
- young families, seniors, and pets
- nonprofit groups
- community associations
- crime watches, and
- a growing LGBTQ community.
From the Latin Quarter in Hyde and Jackson Squares, to Centre and South area, to Forest Hills, to Sumner Hill, to Stonybrook area, to Egleston Square, to Jamaica Hills and every corner between — there are hidden gems to be found.
You’ll see a mix of cultures in local businesses, shops and restaurants along all of the Main Street business districts that could easily fill up a weekend afternoon, or night out with friends and family.
Key locations
Key locationsHyde Square:
Centre Street at Day Street
Jackson Square:
Centre Street at Mozart Street
Centre/South Area:
Centre Street at Burroughs Street
Egleston Square:
Washingston Street at School Street
Arnold Arboretum:
125 Arborway
Franklin Park:
Features a forest, golf course, other recreational areas, and various entrances along Forest Hills Street and Walnut Avenue.
DCR Kelly Outdoor Ice Skating Rink
- 1 Marbury Terrace
- (617) 727-7000
- Skate Rentals Daily - $2
Historic Rudolf Haffenreffer JP Brewery:
30 Germania Street
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts:
24 Eliot Street
The Footlight Club:
- 7A Eliot Street
America's oldest community theatre has performed every year since 1877.
Doyle's Cafe
- 3484 Washington Street
Forest Hills Cemetery
- 95 Forest Hills Avenue
Forest Hills Cemetery is a historic 275-acre cemetery, greenspace, arboretum and sculpture garden located in the Forest Hills section of the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. The cemetery was designed in 1848.
Soldiers Monument:
- Centre at South Street
The Soldier's Monument in Jamaica Plain is a Civil War memorial. It was erected by the Town of West Roxbury to honor the local men who served and died during that war. The statue at the top of the monument shows a solder, head bowed, resting on his rifle.
This is not a celebration of war or victory, it is a somber memorial to the hardship and pain the war had brought. Inside the memorial is a marble block with the names of those who lost their lives inscribed. There is also a stone with a brass plaque that was added about 100 years ago to honor the soldiers of the Revolution.
The Loring-Greenough House:
- 12 South Street
Tours of the Loring-Greenough House, the last surviving 18th-century residence in Sumner Hill, are offered to the public by volunteer guides from April through December. From January through March, tours are by appointment only: email docent@loring-greenough.org or leave a voicemail at 617-524-3158.
Suggested donation is $5 for adults and $2 for school-age child. Tours take place from April through December each Sunday from 1 - 3 p.m.
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Jamaica Plain
Boston, MA 02130 -
Contact:
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Citywide Project Tracker
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