This little-known micropark is an undiscovered gem in miniature: a 20 foot oval featuring a single tree surrounded by a riot of colorful plantings, especially vivid in Spring. It’s located where Little Mass Ave(as it’s known by the locals) forks off from Mass Ave between Chauncy and Waterhouse Street. A memorial plaque on the Mass Ave side marks the Jardin De Sparquette, named in honor of the gardener’s beloved pet dachshund«Sparky» who passed away in 2008. Now it’s a favorite spot for local dog owners to stop and let their pets do their business. Be sure to wander by and admire the carefully tended tulips and exotic ground cover. Don’t blink or you may miss it entirely.