BCYF Paris Street community center re-opening celebration on July 15

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that the re-opening celebration of the BCYF Paris Street Community Center and dedication of the Anthony Albano Basketball Court will be held on Saturday, July 15, at 12 p.m. This $12 million dollar, two-year renovation is the highlight of the Mayor’s $55 million dollar Capital Plan investment in BCYF projects since 2016. All are welcome to attend this event.

“For over 100 years this center has been the heart of the community and now it’s ready to serve East Boston residents for another 100 years,” said Mayor Walsh. “This renovation is a great example of how we’re enhancing our community spaces to meet the changing needs and populations of our residents. I am excited to see everything that the center is now able to offer. ”

The gut renovation of the center includes interior upgrades of all mechanical systems and boilers, window replacements, exterior and interior door replacements, athletic facility improvements, teledata upgrades and new furniture and equipment. Among the new features are a new teen center, a dance studio, a community room, new exercise spaces, a rock climbing wall, and an entire new floor of programming space. Technology improvements include a computer lab with 26 computers, Wi-Fi throughout the building, and large screen TVs.  

During the reopening celebration, the gym will be dedicated to Anthony “Tony” Albano, who impacted thousands of youth during his more than 40 years of service to East Boston High School.

Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) is the City of Boston’s largest youth and human service agency. BCYF operates 36 community centers in Boston that offer a variety of engaging and enriching programs for people of all ages created through community input and need. BCYF also oversees many citywide programs including the nationally-recognized violence intervention and prevention Streetworker Program and SuccessLink, Mayor’s Summer Jobs Program.