As the landscape of Wellesley Campus plays a vital role in representing both the College and the College’s history, major renovations have occurred over the last 10 years to ensure its integrity for future generations. Guided by the 1998 Landscape Master Plan, significant portions of the College’s campus have been transformed by the renovation of the landscape and associated infrastructure with a re-centered focus on the primacy of the pedestrian. Sixty acres of the campus have under gone extensive renovation and /or restoration.

Paint Shop Pond
This project rescued 30 plus acres of contaminated and unusable land and cleaned up the northern cove ofLake Waban. Previously one of the most contaminated sites in Massachusetts, the successful remediation of this land allowed for the creation of much-needed playing fields and a track. The northern cove of Lake Waban was restored to its current pristine state and 7.5 acres of wetlands were recreated, representing a 30% increase in wetland area. The clean-up and replanting of Paint Shop Pond transformed unusable land into healthy and viable habitats for numerous species of fish, amphibians, and other wildlife.