Walks

Walks

Save the date: May 5, 2026, 5:30pm
Annual Bob Sloane Walk
Walkability for Community: Nubian Square in Action

In collaboration with Boston Cyclists Union and neighborhood partners

Start: Veteran’s Memorial Park
2405 Washington St, Roxbury, MA 02119
View the location on Google Streetview.
End: RedRed Kitchen/ Poppa B’s BBQ SOUL
2306 Washington St, Roxbury, MA 02119. 
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Each spring, we lead a free walk with a ~1-1.5 mile route that includes ~2-4 stops where we hear from a guest speaker. We start or end near public transit and usually end at a place where people can mingle or have a drink and a bite to eat if they’d like to continue conversations. Since this is a point-to-point walk, we encourage you to use public transportation, walk, or bike to the start so that it is easy for you to head out afterwards.

We’re bringing together residents, local officials, and advocates for an informal walk starting at Veterans’ Memorial Park. Join residents, activists, and city officials for an informal stroll through the heart of our neighborhood. Together, we’ll observe and reimagine a more walkable, accessible Nubian Square. Whether you’ve lived here for decades or own a local shop, your voice is what makes this community move.

Following the walk, participants will be invited to gather informally at RedRed Kitchen/Poppa B’s BBQ SOUL located at 2306 Washington St Roxbury MA 02119  providing an opportunity to continue the conversation, strengthen relationships, and celebrate the community.

This page will be updated w/ more details closer to the event.

Help create events like this by joining our Events committee: contact the chair, Linda Sharpe.

This annual walk is named for Bob Sloane. Bob was a co-founder of WalkBoston (now WalkMassachusetts) and passed away in May 2021. He was a true pioneer in walking advocacy and a pillar of our organization, and we honor his legacy by hosting a walk each year in his name.

Past Walks