Lawn on D concession deal ensures 2016 reopening

BOSTON – One of the city's most innovative parks, the Lawn on D in South Boston, could stick around for another half-decade, according to the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority, which oversees and funds the park. While the Lawn operated at a significant loss – $2.3 million – in 2015, park officials were looking to increase facility rental revenue and may charge admission to pare the losses this year. The Boston Globe reported in August that the 2.7-acre park's future was in doubt.

BOSTON – One of the city's most innovative parks, the Lawn on D in South Boston, could stick around for another half-decade, according to the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority, which oversees and funds the park. While the Lawn operated at a significant loss – $2.3 million – in 2015, park officials were looking to increase facility rental revenue and may charge admission to pare the losses this year. The Boston Globe reported in August that the 2.7-acre park's future was in doubt.…