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Boston Public Garden
9 821
#1 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"Spectacular plantings beautifully maintained, swans, ducklings, clean and comfortable, walking bridges and
paths
, fascinating people, George Washington’s magnigicant statue- the ideal quiet get away in the perfect..."
"A true testimony to horticulture in New England Ideal use of common space, history abounds Present day well represented by park goers, puppies, locals, tourists It is officially summer when the
swan boats
return!!!"
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Arnold Arboretum
656
#2 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"... Day, trees from Asia and cork trees from Portugal, linden trees and climbers, hill with birches and
bonsai collection
, maples and oaks, beech trees - one can explore and always be surprised by something new!"
"Arnold Arboretum is free every day of the year — 281
acres
of flowering trees, 100’s of different trees from all over the world, many paths to view thousands of flowering plants and a pretty little lake and stream..."
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Rose Kennedy Greenway
540
#3 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"Stunning
green space
just before you enter the North End! Large swings perfect from adults & kids, animal statues the little ones love & tons of seating &
green space
."
"One of the most unique city parks you'll ever visit, the stunning Greenway allow you to
stroll
through block after block of central Boston on what used to be a major freeway (now buried underground)."
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Charles River Esplanade
732
#4 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"The
park
also has gorgeous horticulture maintained by the Esplanade Association, Boston's most impressive tree canopy, and scores of family-friendly events and activities from 5Ks to free fitness classes to
park
t..."
"The combination of a great family atmosphere and the Boston Pops prepping the audience for the 4th of
July fireworks
makes the Charles River Esplanade a must see and do."
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Boston Common
6 415
#7 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"... flora and fauna of Boston while you stroll by its paths in which you encounter monuments of the
Freedom Trail
as well as a skating rink (the Frogs Pond), playing area for children, plenty squirrels that you ma..."
"There’s lots to do! There’s a place for a little kids to swim in the fresh water wading pool called Frog Pond, a carousel for them to ride, plenty of shade trees and
benches
, as well as beautiful bronze monuments."
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Frog Pond
241
#8 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"Statues and fountains that commemorate our country's history, homages to Poe, a great
park
to run, picnic, and enjoy."
"It's a throw-back to a time and place where you can enjoy the outdoors, set in a wonderful old
rink
, in the middle of the park in down-town Boston."
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Commonwealth Avenue Mall
88
#11 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"Beautiful
statues
including a memorial to the firefighters who died in the Vendome fire, and memorials to important figures in history."
"This is a lovely avenue lined with beautiful homes that takes you from the Fenway area to the
Boston Gardens
."
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Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park
113
#12 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"After eating at the Boston Public Market, my wife, son, daughter-in-law, and I strolled down to the Boston Harbor through this Waterfront
Park
, where families, couples, and individuals were relaxing and eating lun..."
"Our favorite place for an evening
stroll
during Christmas holidays!"
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The Lawn On D
65
#14 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"Had good
fun
time playing some outdoor games with my kiddo while sipping down some beers."
"
All ages
welcome and things to do such as games, live music in the evenings, food available."
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Paul Revere Mall
104
#15 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"This is on the
Freedom Trail
route heading from the Paul Revere House to the Old North Church."
"This is a
park
near the Old North Church."
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Jamaica Pond
56
#16 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"It lies between Olmstead Park and
Arnold Arboretum
and is located above (west) of Jamaica Plain neighborhood."
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Piers Park
27
#19 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"Plenty of grassy areas,
benches
, tables, etc, for sitting and relaxing, a small workout area, nice playground and the pier all give you your own space."
"Beautiful views of the harbor and a very clean and safe
park
."
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Norman B. Leventhal Park
21
#22 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"It is attractively laid out, has a terrific
fountain
and even has yoga classes."
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Emerald Necklace
19
#23 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"The entirety of Olmstead's design incorporates play areas, natural beauty, play
parks
, a zoo, golf course, memorials, ponds, rivers, an arboretum, and so much more."
"We broke the chain up by going from the beginning to
Jamaica Pond
the first day (1-16 from the downloadable map) and then started at Ward Pond the second day and ended in Boston Commons (17-46)."
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James P Kelleher Rose Garden
20
#24 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"
Park
renovations were completed in August, 2019 and during our September visit, it was an absolute delight to wander into this garden of a formal, rose-infused English-style paradise."
"Approximately in two weeks, the hundreds of kinds of roses in James P. Kelleher Rose Garden will be in
full bloom
."
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Peddocks Island
26
#25 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"There are a variety of berries found on the island, as well as apple and beach plum
trees
."
"The now-empty mortar and cannon emplacements are still there, and nicely signed for
visitors
."
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Armenian Heritage Park on The Greenway
10
#26 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"Just love this wonderful place is an otherwise busy city to meet & greet, walk the
labyrinth
, marvel at the Abstract Sculpture, a split rhomboid dodecahedron, that annually reconfigures to create a new sculptural..."
"The location is tucked into the area next to the North End and near the Rose Kennedy Greenway
Parks
."
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Franklin Park
9
#28 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"Franklin
Park
was the last
park
added to the Emerald Necklace chain of parks and is named in honor of Boston-born Benjamin Franklin."
"This is a nice
park
in the JP Roxbury and Dorchester part of Boston ."
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City Square Park
11
#32 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
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Marine Park
7
#33 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
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Southwest Corridor Park
3
#34 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
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Underground at Ink Block
2
#39 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
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Lo Presti Park
5
#40 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
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Peters Park
2
#41 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"A very nice
park
in the south end with a playground and ball field for young children."
"When you visit Boston this is a small pretty
park
to see in the South End of Boston."
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Martin's Park
2
#42 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"It is a really nicely done
Playground
for all. it is dedicated to the little boy Martin from Dorchester who was killed at the Boston Marathon."
"This
park
was designed beautifully to observe the unfortunate death of Martin Richards."
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Dewey Square Parks
3
#47 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
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Harriet Tubman Square
3
#49 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
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Langone Park
6
#50 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
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Winthrop Park
3
#51 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
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Medal of Honor Park
1
#52 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
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What are the best places for parks in Boston?
These places are best for parks in Boston:
Boston Public Garden
Boston Common
Arnold Arboretum
Charles River Esplanade
Rose Kennedy Greenway
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Which places provide the best parks in Boston for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly parks in Boston:
Boston Public Garden
Arnold Arboretum
Rose Kennedy Greenway
Charles River Esplanade
Boston Common
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Which places provide the best parks in Boston for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking parks in Boston:
Boston Public Garden
Arnold Arboretum
Rose Kennedy Greenway
Charles River Esplanade
Boston Common
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Which places provide the best parks in Boston for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking parks in Boston:
Boston Public Garden
Rose Kennedy Greenway
Boston Common
The Lawn On D
Paul Revere Mall
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Which places provide the best parks in Boston for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly parks in Boston:
Boston Public Garden
Arnold Arboretum
Rose Kennedy Greenway
Charles River Esplanade
Boston Common
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Which places provide the most romantic parks in Boston?
These are the most romantic places for parks in Boston:
Boston Public Garden
Rose Kennedy Greenway
Boston Common
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