The Rose Kennedy Greenway is one of The 15 Best Places for Fountains in Boston.

1. The Rose Kennedy Greenway

9.2
Atlantic Ave. (btwn Causeway & Kneeland), Boston, MA
Park · Financial District · 39 tips and reviews

Geoffrey B.Geoffrey Brailsford: Enjoy lunch under the umbrellas or catch some mist near the fountain!

Sammy W.Sammy Wood: Favorite place to play in the summer -- carousel, fountains, live music, grass to frolic in!

Karan M.Karan Mavai: The water fountains at Hanover & Cross St and Milk & Atlantic are great spots for the kids to cool off in the summer.

Christian Science Reflecting Pool is one of The 15 Best Places for Fountains in Boston.

2. Christian Science Reflecting Pool

8.7
250 Massachusetts Avenue (Huntington Avenuw & Massachusetts Avenue), Boston, MA
Plaza · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 22 tips and reviews

Al S.Al S: Walk through the fountains near the Prudential Tower to cool off on a hot summer day.

Meryl F.Meryl Fernandes: About 7pm onwards the multicolor fountain lights are pretty.

Michael S.Michael Sneed: I have been sailing my radio control ship models since 1969 Have some great photos of friends and family in the fountain other the years Word is the reflecting pool will become a ice skating ring.

North End Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Fountains in Boston.

3. North End Park

9.1
Cross St. (btwn North & Sudbury), Boston, MA
Park · Downtown Boston · 11 tips and reviews

Sergey A.Sergey A: Check out the fountains!

Dee H.Dee Hibbard: During 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!

Angie O.Angie Osmanski: A modern park the Freedom trail.

Post Office Square is one of The 15 Best Places for Fountains in Boston.

4. Post Office Square

8.1
Congress St. (btwn Franklin & Milk), Boston, MA
Park · Financial District · 23 tips and reviews

Andrew G.Andrew Graves: Bring a lunch, grab a cushion and people watch while taking in the nice weather and beautiful water fountain.

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: Angell Memorial Fountain dedicated to founder MA Society for Prevention of Animal Cruelty, George Thorndike Angell. When introduced (1912) was also watering hole for horses.Full site history via<LINK> Read more.

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: Immanent Circumstance consists of 2 fountains. Sculptured by RI artist Howard Ben Tre. Larger fountain complemented by smaller urn one (located at opposite ends of park). Full site history via<LINK> Read more.

Fountain In Rose Kennedy Greenway is one of The 15 Best Places for Fountains in Boston.

5. Fountain In Rose Kennedy Greenway

7.6
Boston, MA
Plaza · Waterfront · 6 tips and reviews

Mark M.Mark Morissette: Nice little spot to sit and relax - tourists, bring a picnic, there are nearby tables with umbrellas! Bring clothes the kids won't mind getting wet as the fountain is irresistible!

Alwyn V.Alwyn Velasquez: On a hot day be a kid and run through this intermittent fountain - everyone does it and it feels wonderful.

Renée G.Renée Greene: Get here after noon!!! Babies, young kids, and layer buff boy groups with there shirts off!!!!!

Ringold Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Fountains in Boston.

6. Ringold Park

7.8
Ringold St (at Waltham St), Boston, MA
Park · South End · 3 tips and reviews

Kelley C.Kelley Curry: Enjoy the new fountain! It looks great.

Willie W.Willie Wong: Great to sit around and enjoy the fresh air...

cullenfamilycullenfamily: Really nice playground. For some reason there are tons of toys there, maybe left over by neighborhood families. Pretty handy though.

Christopher Columbus Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Fountains in Boston.

7. Christopher Columbus Park

8.8
Atlantic Ave. (at Atlantic Ave.), Boston, MA
Park · Waterfront · 40 tips and reviews

Jessie K.Jessie Kann: Great place to play and people watch, plus a small fountain to cool off in on the hottest days of summer!

Dee S.Dee Sepulveda: Beautiful. Relaxing. One of my favorite places in whole Boston.

JulieAnn C.JulieAnn Corbin: I haven't been here in the warmer weather yet but it's lovely when it's all lit up for the holidays. Right by the water with amazing views!

Boston Common is one of The 15 Best Places for Fountains in Boston.

8. Boston Common

9.5
Tremont St (btwn Beacon & Charles St), Boston, MA
Park · Beacon Hill · 279 tips and reviews

Kody O.Kody O'Connell: Fountain with lifeguards for the kids

Frederick Bernard S.Frederick Bernard Stewart: Live jazz by the fountain

Yvette C.Yvette Castro: Such a big park full of cool stuff, like the pond and fountain. And there are a lot of subway stations to get there easily

Christian Science Plaza is one of The 15 Best Places for Fountains in Boston.

9. Christian Science Plaza

7.7
210 Massachusetts Ave (Huntington Avenue & Massachusetts Avenue), Boston, MA
Plaza · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 11 tips and reviews

Susie J.Susie J: Chill on the lawn or by the reflecting pool, play in the fountain, listen to the chimes, get a tour of the church, visit the famous Mapparium at the Mary Baker Eddy Library, read, have lunch...

Michael E.Michael Enos: There are great sculptures on the plaza.

Mawuena D.Mawuena Davies: Awesome night photography.

Pino's Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Fountains in Boston.

10. Pino's Pizza

8.9
1920 Beacon St, Boston, MA
Pizzeria · Brighton · 42 tips and reviews

BostonTweetBostonTweet: Love the #3 at Pino's Pizza - 2 Sicilian slices and a large fountain soda for $6. Might as well make that two #3s please.

Ron O.Ron Oppenheim: Can't go wrong with a plain cheese pizza. Hawaiian is good too (ham and pineapple). For non-pizza, they have great chicken salad.

Steve P.Steve Prue: Get the Sicilian. You won't be sorry.

Copley Square is one of The 15 Best Places for Fountains in Boston.

11. Copley Square

8.7
Boylston St (at Dartmouth St), Boston, MA
Plaza · Back Bay East · 77 tips and reviews

Humayun R.Humayun Rashid: Grab a coffee and sit by the water fountain. It's pretty relaxing to people watch.

Marc G.Marc Gilman: A perfectly clear day backdrop for a beautiful makeshift memorial.

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: Tortoise and Hare statue. Tribute to runners of Boston Marathon which ends near here. Created by Nancy Schon who also did Make Way for Ducklings statues. More via our blog Read more.

The Swan Boats is one of The 15 Best Places for Fountains in Boston.

12. The Swan Boats

8.1
Boston Public Garden, Boston, MA
Boat or Ferry · Beacon Hill · 18 tips and reviews

Bloomingdale'sBloomingdale's: OK, it’s corny, but a lap around the lagoon is a lovely way to see the fountains and flowers of the Boston Public Garden, with real feathered friends swimming alongside you.

BU Student ActivitiesBU Student Activities: Hey BU! Enjoy this classic Boston activity on a lovely spring day! Rides are only $2.75!

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: Join the company of Calvin Coolidge and JFK who have ridden these 800 pound boats that carry 20 passengers in a 15 minute ride (in a figure 8) around the Public Garden lagoon. More info via our blog. Read more.

Boston Public Library - Leventhal Map Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Fountains in Boston.

13. Boston Public Library - Leventhal Map Center

7.5
700 Boylston St (Dartmouth), Boston, MA
Art Gallery · Back Bay East · 10 tips and reviews

Birdie B.Birdie Bln: There's the garden restaurant.. Grab some food and sit in the atrium with a beautiful fountain.. Calm and beautiful place!!!

Boston Public LibraryBoston Public Library: Opening to the public on Saturday, October 22, 2011, at 11:00am.

Daniel S.Daniel Salinas: Don't expect much from their free internet, its basically useless.

Frog Pond is one of The 15 Best Places for Fountains in Boston.

14. Frog Pond

8.7
84 Beacon St (at Boston Common), Boston, MA
Lake · Beacon Hill · 42 tips and reviews

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: 1 of 3 original ponds located in the Boston Common. Jet fountain added in 1848. In July/Aug, pond is wading pool for children. In winter, pond is frozen over for ice skating. More info in blog. <LINK> Read more.

Jessica H.Jessica Hiemenz: Great way to experience the city, in the heart of Boston during the Winter!

Eric O.Eric O: As your date steps onto the ice, grab their hand for balance, but then don't let go and take a few laps. A great way to break the ice.

Boston Public Library Courtyard is one of The 15 Best Places for Fountains in Boston.

15. Boston Public Library Courtyard

8.9
Dartmouth St, Boston, MA
Plaza · Back Bay East · No tips or reviews