Forest Hills Cemetery

Jamaica Plain

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Forest Hills Cemetery is a large cemetery, green space, arboretum and sculpture garden in Jamaica Plain. The historic site has peaceful and beautiful scenery, including wonderful trees and flowers that is great for photography any time of year. There are many historical people have been laid to rest, including E. E. Cummings, Anne Sexton, and William Lloyd Garrison.

This Park is Best For:

Forest Hills Cemetery is typically best used for:

Scenery

Walking

Basic Info

Park Size: Large (275 acres)
Terrain: Mostly Flat
Transportation: T (Forest Hills) Bus, Car
Hours: N/A
Restrooms: No
Drinking Fountains: No
Benches: A few
Lights: N/A

Park Amenities

Walking Paths
Sculptures
Public Art
Flower Beds
Statues and Monuments
Fountain
Pond
Off-Street Parking Lot
No pets
No Jogging

Directions

To get Forest Hills Cemetery by public transit, you can Take the Orange Line (or various bus lines) to Forest Hills Station. Exit through the Hyde Park exit and use right-hand escalator to reach street level. Cross Washington Street to Tower Street. For driving, there is a parking lot on site, and you can also park along the side of the driveway.

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