Boston Common
Downtown Boston
Boston Common is historic park centrally-located in downtown Boston. The park is a very popular tourist destination, and is part of the Boston’s Emerald Necklace and the historic Freedom Trail. The park may be best known for the “Frog Pond” – a kids spray pond in the summer and an ice skating rink in the winter. In addition, kids can go sledding down Flagstaff hill – with hot cocoa available at a stand in the park. There are also many events that frequently happen in the park, including outdoor plays, live music, food trucks and more. The park is also dog-friendly, having an off-leash area for dogs to play (Common Canine).
This Park is Best For:
Boston Common is typically best used for the following:
Tourism
Scenery
Walking
Picnics
Basic Info
- Size: Medium (50 Acres)
- Terrain: Some Hills
- Transportation: The T
- Path Types: Cement
- Hours: 24 hours
- Restrooms: Yes
- Drinking Fountains: Yes
- Benches: Yes
- Lights: Yes
Park Amenities
- Walking Trails
- Softball Field
- Tennis Courts
- Tot Spray
- Ice Skating Rink
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
- Statues and Monuments
- Fountain
- WiFi
Fast Facts About Boston Common:
- Boston Common is the oldest city park in the United States, established in 1634.
- The Massachusetts State House stands across Beacon Street from the northern part of the park.
- Shakespeare on the Common is a free outdoor show that is held at Boston Common. There are several play-reading events every year.
- The Lighting of the Christmas tree happens every Christmas.
Directions
The best way to get to this park is to take the T to Park Street (Green Line & Red Line), or taking an Uber or Lyft.
Points of Interest
Frog Pond
Tennis Courts & Softball Field
Parkman Bandstand
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