Suggestions for Park near Boston

Kelly A. • July 29, 2015Beautiful park, lots of history, very clean!!

A S. • October 17, 2015Check out all the small parks in this strip, each one has a unique art structure from the Design school.

Ron J. • August 12, 2018Awesome park with paddle board rentals and peaceful views. Bathrooms are clean as well.

Matej M. • August 12, 2014Gorgeous wisteria trellis, views of the water, and shade. Great place for a picnic.

Peter S. • August 2, 2018Must stop area when in South Boston, especially in the summer. Checking out the fort, the beach and the park is very relaxing and cool

riley s. • October 12, 2015beautiful park with scenic views. I've been looking for a good, T-accessible natural space for a long walk since moving to Boston; I'm so glad I finally found one.

Don N. • January 8, 2022The savory pies are fantastic

Andrew C. • August 23, 2017Wonderful tree-lined, middle of the street, yet spacious green park along Comm Ave near the Common... few memorials and statues, some benches, etc along the way!

Irina • September 25, 2016Lovely park in the centre of Boston. Go for a picnic in the summer. Dog-friendly 🐶

Gabriel’s T. • November 4, 2019find a Greenway swing available, before you sit down to enjoy the view and hopefully a great companion! Make sure to check out right around the corner the best Cannoli in New England at Mike’s pastry.

Setenay • October 2, 2015green point in the middle of big city🍃🍃🍃

Olexy S. • August 9, 2016Beautiful views of Boston, great harborwalk, parks, playground is a state of the art, enjoy watching yachts.

BU Today • June 11, 2012Designed by the famous Frederick Law Olmsted, the Emerald Necklace consists of 9 parks linked by waterways and parkways. Walking and biking paths are abundant, and annual events are held in all nine.

Bikabout • April 15, 2014A pleasant park with a decent playground and good open lawn space, just over the Charles River Dam from Boston proper.

Mesh A. • October 3, 2018Great park to spend the day and enjoy the music show at night ❤️

Brittney D. • September 24, 2011Sit on the benches they offer shade in the summer humidity

Anonymous, s. • August 2, 2021Take your bike (or rent BlueBike) and go from Jamaica Plain all the way to Mass Ave, Newbury Street, Esplanade, and North End. Excellent!

Mike D. • April 2, 2018Serene park in the heart of the city with beautiful townhouses and gardens!

Jeff B. • September 9, 2016Best views of Boston.

Ron B. • May 7, 2010The Riverway is officially considered a park with a road running through it, not a congested road with a few trees on the side.

IWalked Audio Tours • September 29, 2011Designed in 1890s by architectural firm of Olmsted, Olmsted, and Eliot who also designed Central Park. Original plan called for pedestrian bridge over nearby Commercial St. More info in blog. <LINK>

Monica S. • October 31, 2013Lovely little park!

IWalked Audio Tours • July 3, 2012Designed by architectural firm of Olmsted, Olmsted and Eliot. During the summer (Friday or Saturday evenings) you can enjoy watching bocce games. Full site history via<LINK>

Federico R. • December 12, 2017A great place not too far from Boston proper. A running trail with near perfect view of the Olmstead Park and Jamaica Pond with minutes away.

Marina • January 11, 2016Ótimo parque em volta do rio para picnicks e tudo mais

A S. • August 14, 2015Beautiful place! Not only a great jogging track but the grand views during sunset make the trip even more worth it!

Lina G. • November 1, 2011This is a great place to walk with your dog. It's not a Dog Run

Janet G. • January 5, 20103C Race Productions runs a number of 5K races here. They're always fun, and Artesani Park is so scenic -- right on the Charles. Good, flat courses, too.

Nick P. • April 14, 2011Awesome Dog Park

IWalked Audio Tours • September 7, 2011Relive a bit of movie history via famous scene in Good Will Hunting. Bench is located by walking path along lagoon (away from foot bridge). It is the 3rd backless bench on left. More info via our blog