Suggestions for Park near Boston

Kaitlin • January 19, 2016Awesome park. Great skyline views, too.

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 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

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 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!

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!

Ailyn • July 14, 2010My favorite park in the world! It's beautiful, specially in Spring. A can't miss while 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!

Setenay • October 2, 2015green point in the middle of big city🍃🍃🍃

Olexy S. • August 9, 2016Beautiful views of Boston, great harborwalk, parks, playground is a state of the art, enjoy watching yachts.

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.

Brittney D. • September 24, 2011Sit on the benches they offer shade in the summer humidity

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.

Jeff B. • September 9, 2016Best views of Boston.

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...

Mesh A. • October 3, 2018Great park to spend the day and enjoy the music show at night ❤️

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.

Bikabout • April 15, 2014A pleasant park with a decent playground and good open lawn space, just over the Charles River Dam from Boston proper.

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>

John D. • January 6, 2013Muddy River in Olmsted Park in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts (April 2008)

A S. • August 14, 2015Beautiful place! Not only a great jogging track but the grand views during sunset make the trip even more worth it!

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

Marina • January 11, 2016Ótimo parque em volta do rio para picnicks e tudo mais

Nick P. • April 14, 2011Awesome Dog Park

Wendy Y. • March 21, 2014It's a wonderful place for a stroll or to relax and enjoy the park.

Monica S. • October 31, 2013Lovely little park!

Enrico S. • June 28, 2015Great spot in the arboretum with beautiful view of boston.

ᴡᴡᴡ.Marcus.qhgw.ru F. • July 9, 2015Beautiful park!