Franklin Park

Roslindale, Jamaica Plain, Dorchester

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One of the largest parks in Boston, Franklin Park is part of the Emerald Necklace, and it spans three different Boston neighborhoods. The park has no shortage of walking and biking paths. It has also plenty of sports-related amenities in the park including multiple softball and little league fields, a soccer field (with goals), basketball courts and 2 different located of tennis courts. During winter months, Franklin Park is ideal for snowshoeing and cross country skiing. The park is also home to the Franklin Park Zoo, and the William J. Devine Memorial Golf Course, the 2nd old course in the nation.

This Park is Best For:

Franklin Park is typically best used for the following:

Running

Walking

Sports

Kids

Basic Info

Size: Very large (527 Acres)
Terrain: Some Hills
Transportation: Car & Bus
Path Types: Cement, Gravel
Hours: Dusk to Dawn
Restrooms: Yes
Accessibility: N/A
Drinking Fountains: Yes
Benches: Yes
Lights: No

Park Amenities

Franklin Park Map

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Fast Facts About Franklin Park:

The park was eventually named in honor of Boston born patriot Benjamin Franklin, who documented in his will that he wished for a portion of his estate to be given to a worthy cause.
Located within Franklin Park, White Stadium is a now vacant football stadium with a a capacity of 10,000 seats. It was constructed and opened in 1949 as the site of many high school games, but is no longer used.

Directions

As one of the largest parks in Boston, Franklin Park has many different entranceways. Depending on the entrance, there may be either street parking, or a parking lot. There are also many buses to take to the park as well.

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