Paul Revere Park, the first of the New Charles River Basin parks, opened to accolades in the summer of 1999. At the center of the park is a large multi-use oval lawn framed by extensive perennial beds. At the Charlestown end of the oval is a simple grass stage for informal performances. A serpentine ramp and stairs, flanking a stone overlook tower, connect the park to the revived City Square. The park also features a fishing pier and playground. Works by artists Susan Gamble, Claire Nivola and Paul Matisse were incorporated into park elements.