Boston Public Garden
Downtown Boston
The Boston Public Garden is a large park in the heart of downtown Boston and is located adjacent to Boston Common. This park is a big destination for tourism, filled with both beauty and history. Many visitors love the romantic ambiance, which makes it a great spot for photography. The park scenery includes vividly-colored flowers, weeping willow trees, monuments and the famous bronze duck sculptures. For locals, it’s a great park to spend the day, hang out, go on a date – even take your wedding pictures. Boston Public Garden can get crowded, particularly on weekends, which often the time to see musicians and street performers.
This Park is Best For
Boston Public Garden is typically best used for the following:
Basic Info
- Size: 50 Acres
- Terrain: Mostly Flat
- Transportation: T (Arlington stop), Bus
- Path Types: Cement
- Hours: 24 hours
- Restrooms: Yes
- Drinking Fountains: Yes
- Wheelchair Accessibility: Entrance, Parking Lot
- Benches: Yes
- Lights: Yes
Park Amenities
- Flower Beds
- Lagoon
- Waterviews
- Statues & Monuments
- Swan Paddle Boats
Events
Here are some public events that are happening at Boston Public Garden:
Fast Facts About Boston Public Garden:
- Boston Public Garden is part of the Emerald Necklace.
- The park was the first public botanical garden in America.
- A popular tourist attraction are the Swan Boats that are used in the pond, which began in 1877.
- Another tourist attraction at the Public Garden is the famous "Make Way for Ducklings" bronze statue, which based on the children's picture book.
Directions & Parking
The Boston Public Garden is located in downtown Boston. To take the T to Park Street (Green Line & Red Line), or taking an Uber or Lyft. If you are driving and need parking near Boston Public Garden, there are also a few parking garages in the area.
Points of Interest
Make Way For Ducklings Statue
Swan Boats
Robin Williams Park Bench
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