Find Scenic Views in Boston
Everyone loves a park with a nice view! There are so many fantastic parks to visit in Boston with scenic views! To start your search for scenic parks in Boston, pick a neighborhood in the Boston, Cambridge and Brookline areas. If you’re having trouble finding a park with scenic views, we have some suggestions on the best options for Boston scenery.
All Scenic Parks in Boston
Find scenic parks in Boston, Cambridge, Brookline and Somerville by using the map below.
Our Choices for Most Scenic Parks in Boston
This scenic Boston park runs along the Charles River with historic bridges, lagoons, and docks. Located in Back Bay and Downtown, you can see both the Cambridge and Boston skylines. Come here to catch a sunset – there’s no better place to see one in the city!
One of America’s oldest parks features a small pond with swan boats, historic sculptures, and vibrant greenery. Perhaps the most scenic place in Boston, you can visit the Public Garden year-round to take in the scenery.
Rose Kennedy Greenway is a green space in Downtown Boston with lovely landscapes, walking paths, public art and more. There’s always something going on at “The Greenway” whether it’s a seasonal beer garden, open market, food trucks, or a festival.
This scenic park in South Boston is home to historic Fort Independence. There are no shortage of breathtaking waterfront views, with walking paths that overlook Boston Harbor, and plenty of picnic tables and benches.
Boston Common is a popular green space in downtown Boston with the State House overlooking part of the park. Full of history, the park has many sculptures and statues honoring historical figures. Come see the holiday lights and ice skating rink in the winter.
Jamaica Pond Park is a popular green space in Jamaica Plain with tranquil lake with trails for walking & running, wooded areas, and wildlife. For a unique idea, rent kayaks at the Boathouse during the summer!
Filled with trails, woodlands, footbridges and small ponds, Olmsted Park is located in Jamaica Plain, and offers a variety of scenic views.
Enjoy some of the best views of the city skyline from across the inner harbor. This is truly one of Boston’s scenic views centrally located in the East Boston neighborhood. Relax, watch the boats, and have picnic at one of the many picnic tables.
Arnold Arboretum is sprawling 281-acre preserve and botanical garden in Jamaica Plain and Roslindale. This urban oasis is full of flowers, large trees, hills, and small streams and ponds.
The scenery at park in the Fenway Neighborhood is unmatched! The park includes community gardens, a rose garden, and trails alongside the Muddy River.
A tucked-away park in Brookline, Larz Anderson Park has trails, fields, and elevated scenic views of Boston’s skyline. Visit during the winter to go ice skating at the Jack Kirrane Ice Skating Rink or sledding at one the longest hills in the Boston area.
Fan Pier Park is a well-landscaped park with iconic views of the the city skyline and Boston Harbor. Make sure to post a scenic photo on Instagram!
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View a list of all scenic parks located in Boston, Cambridge and Brookline. Find a park and get outdoors to explore the amazing and beautiful scenery in Boston.