Suffolk Downs Announces Reopening of the Track for 2022 Season: New programming includes kids fun run, dog park, and outdoor fitness series

Spring has sprung at Suffolk Downs!

The HYM Investment Group, LLC (“HYM”), the firm leading the redevelopment of Suffolk Downs, announced today the re-opening of The Track at Suffolk Downs for the 2022 season. The Track at Suffolk Downs, which officially opened in Summer 2021, serves as an interim open space open daily for walking, running and exercising, and hosts programming for residents and visitors of East Boston and Revere.

• On April 16th, Suffolk Downs will host its first kids Marathon Daffodil Dash from 9am-12pm at The Track. This event is held in partnership with the Revere Parks and Recreation Department and the Marathon Daffodil Project. The Marathon Daffodils project began in 2013 with the yellow daffodil used as a symbol of strength and hope. Every year, the streets of the Boston Marathon and attractions all over the city showcase Marathon Daffodils on display throughout the marathon weekend. The Track will be lined with daffodils on Boston Marathon weekend with three 50-yard dash races for grades K-2, grades 3-5, and grades 6-8 followed by a mile run for grades K-8. Register online by April 15th to participate.
• Free Fitness is back at The Track. Starting June 5th, Suffolk Downs will host the second year of its’ free fitness series every Sunday at 10am. Local fitness instructors and live DJ Chris Capozzi will lead a variety of workouts geared for all fitness levels and abilities.
• Suffolk Downs is also excited to announce the opening of a new amenity for the neighborhood at The Track. The Dog Park is scheduled to open in early June and will feature two separate fenced areas for large and small dogs and a variety of play equipment to keep four-legged friends entertained. The Dog Park will be located next to The Track entrance.

“We are thrilled that so many local residents participated in events at The Track last year and we look forward to welcoming many families and residents back this season,” said Thomas N. O’Brien, managing partner and chief executive officer of The HYM Investment Group. “This is the next step in realizing our vision for the redevelopment of Suffolk Downs as a way to build community and personal well-being among the people of Boston, Revere, and beyond.”

More activations and events will be announced in the coming weeks. Follow Suffolk Down’s social channels and website for the latest news about events and activities taking place at The Track.

 The Track is open daily from dusk to dawn. Free parking is available on site at 525 McClellan Highway in East Boston. The Track also sits adjacent to the MBTA’s Beachmont and Suffolk Downs Blue Line stations.

ABOUT THE HYM INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

The HYM Investment Group is a premier development company that is leading the development of more than 20 million square feet of real estate throughout Greater Boston. The company creates mixed-use communities that strive to push the needle on sustainability, creativity and technology for a more productive and resilient future.

The team has an unparalleled knowledge of the development process that allows the company to bring complex projects to market through community input and support. Through experience, relationship building, and transparency with all stakeholders, HYM is able to deliver projects on-time and on budget in order to bring a material return for its investors.

With a team made up of 50% women and 30% people of color, HYM is committed to building projects that prioritize inclusion and embrace Greater Boston’s rich diversity. From projects like Suffolk Downs to Bulfinch Crossing, the team is leading the industry on creating some of the most thriving neighborhoods in the region.