Parks in Boston

Boston Common

The oldest public park in the United States (1634) and the lively heart of downtown, with shaded paths, open lawns, and the Frog Pond (a wading/splash spot in summer, ice rink in winter). It's the starting point of the Freedom Trail and is always busy with picnickers, street performers, and dog walkers. Practical note: it sits right atop the Boylston and Park Street T stops, so it's an easy first stop for any visitor.

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139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111Opens in Google Maps

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Image: Boston Common — via Wikimedia