On a mild, sunny afternoon earlier this month, grown-ups and children in the playground shared their thoughts about Martin's Park with WBUR's Weekend Edition for this audio postcard.
was built in his honor. The playground overlooking Fort Point Channel in Boston is designed for people of all ages and abilities.
"Martin’s Park is special to us — not only because of its name but because how it was created. It was a true labor of love from so many people making what seemed like the impossible — possible," said Martin's parents, Bill and Denise Richard, in a statement."Martin’s Park and marathon weekend exemplify the very best of Boston’s spirit."
On a mild, sunny afternoon earlier this month, grown-ups and children in the playground shared their thoughts about Martin's Park with WBUR'sA walkway in Martin's Park overlooking Fort Point Channel is decorated with Boston Marathon blue and yellow, and peace signs in honor of Martin Richard. Braylon Maise, 7, says he loves everything about Martin's Park.
Sharon Brody is the voice of WBUR's weekend mornings. On Saturdays and Sundays, she anchors the news for Weekend Edition and other popular programs.
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