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. The park can get crowded, particularly on weekends.
This Park is Best For
Boston Public Garden is typically best used for the following:
Walking
Tourism
Wildlife
Scenery
Basic Info
- Size: 50 Acres
- Terrain: Some Hills
- Transportation: Car & Bus
- Path Types: Cement
- Hours: 24 hours
- Restrooms: Yes
- Drinking Fountains: Yes
- Benches: Yes
- Lights: No
Park Amenities
- Flower Beds
- Waterviews
- Statues & Monuments
- Swan Paddle Boats
Boston Public Garden Map
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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 is the "Make Way for Ducklings" bronze statue, based on a children's picture book.
Directions
The park is located near Alewife Station and Porter Station – both are about a 15 minute walk to the park. There is plenty of parking at the park as well as street parking.
Points of Interest
Make Way For Ducklings Statue
Swan Boats
Robin Williams Park Bench
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