Suggestions for Park near Boston
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Garrett O. • June 12, 2010Boston's Central Park to relax, walk, run... or all 3! activities almost every week... especially near any holiday
Andrew C. • August 23, 2017this Greenway park area is absolutely beautiful and amazing renovation of gross construction sites of the Big Dig!!! Lots of fountains and grass and plenty of seating, it's great!!!
Ron J. • August 12, 2018Awesome park with paddle board rentals and peaceful views. Bathrooms are clean as well.
Matej M. • August 12, 2014Gorgeous wisteria trellis, views of the water, and shade. Great place for a picnic.
Peter S. • August 22, 2011A hidden jewel amid the hustle and bustle of Boston ... yeah, it's across the waterfront from downtown but it's worth the view!
riley s. • October 12, 2015beautiful park with scenic views. I've been looking for a good, T-accessible natural space for a long walk since moving to Boston; I'm so glad I finally found one.
Peter S. • August 2, 2018Must stop area when in South Boston, especially in the summer. Checking out the fort, the beach and the park is very relaxing and cool
Andrew C. • August 23, 2017Wonderful tree-lined, middle of the street, yet spacious green park along Comm Ave near the Common... few memorials and statues, some benches, etc along the way!
Melissa C. • December 27, 2011Beautiful park. Great place to just lounge around on a nice day. One of my favorite spots in Boston.
Dee H. • July 8, 2012During the hot hours of summer, the fountains here are the best way to relax with cannoli from Boston's North End, or wait for your reservation. Dip your feet in the water - it's usually cold!
Olexy S. • August 9, 2016Beautiful views of Boston, great harborwalk, parks, playground is a state of the art, enjoy watching yachts.
Bikabout • April 15, 2014A pleasant park with a decent playground and good open lawn space, just over the Charles River Dam from Boston proper.
BU Today • March 29, 2012With community gardens maintained by locals, this 5 mile path is popular among dog walkers and joggers. A great destination to kick off a South End visit.
Federico R. • December 12, 2017A great place not too far from Boston proper. A running trail with near perfect view of the Olmstead Park and Jamaica Pond with minutes away.
Piqui B. • June 17, 2013Artesani Park is awesome for family get togethers as they have lots of shade and grass and a couple of picnic tables and an awesome wading pool with a a great sprinkler system a couple of kiddie parks
Joshua B. • September 9, 2012Make sure to observe bike path walking path designation. Always listen for bikers who will often warn "on your left" NEVER ride your bike on undesignated sidewalk. Kids love watching the trains...
Elliot D. • September 9, 2010There's two trails around the resevoir: 1 gravel path immediately surrounding the reservoir, and another paved path that follows along at street level. Both are excellent running paths
BU Today • June 11, 2012Designed by the famous Frederick Law Olmsted, the Emerald Necklace consists of 9 parks linked by waterways and parkways. Walking and biking paths are abundant, and annual events are held in all nine.
IWalked Audio Tours • September 29, 2011Designed in 1890s by architectural firm of Olmsted, Olmsted, and Eliot who also designed Central Park. Original plan called for pedestrian bridge over nearby Commercial St. More info in blog. <LINK>
BU Today • June 11, 2012A small private park surrounded by the most elegant townhouses in Boston. Look for 19 Louisburg, home to Senator John Kerry, and 10 Louisburg, where Louisa May Alcott resided until her death.
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