For chilling I prefer the Public Garden with the man made lake and all the pretty flower beds.. However if you here for History, Boston Common is a must visit. If you walk the Freedom Trail you would pass by here and it is also the oldest city park in US dating back to 1634. Love freaking my friend out by telling her about ghost stories related to the Commons... as I drag her to visit the Central Burying Ground and the spot where execution has been held till 1817. read more

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This is a lovely park smack in the middle of downtown Boston. The city dwellers take full advantage of this green space. There were tons of people out walking or jogging in the park in the middle of the work day. It is hard to believe this park has been around since 1634. Our founding fathers walk in through this park. The park is well kept and clean. I noticed a few playgrounds for the kids, water fountains and plenty of fields for playing and trees for shade. You can also pick up some tasty street food and relax on a park bench. read more

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What a beautiful place in one of America's finest cities! I love Boston Common almost as much as I love the city of Boston. I could go on and on about how awesome Boston Common is, but let me keep it short...one of America's finest urban parks. Oh, how I love Boston and its amazing park! Boston Common, you receive my coveted 5 star Yelp review! read more

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This historic park is in the heart of Boston and to not pay a visit to this iconic place would be an injustice. It's a great place to take romantic pictures, chill, meditate, play freesbie and people watch. It's part of the Freedom Trail and it adjoins the State House and the Boston Public Garden. Our hotel is right across from this beautiful park and it's one of the most picturesque places in the world. Most of the photographs that adorns the walls of our hotel were taken from here. (I tried to replicate them) The park is littered with historical monuments including The Sailor and Soldier Monument, The Statue of Washington and the Gardner Brewer Fountain by French artist Liénard for the World Exposition of 1855 in Paris. The bronze fountain is decorated with the mythical figures of Neptune, Galatea, Amphitrite and Acis. It's a must see if you are in the greater Boston area. read more

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The Boston Common is a green oasis in a see of grey... We city dwellers are so blessed to have this as our back yard! Having lived in Maine, we all had big back yards, and were never too far from a walk in the woods. I was afraid to move to "the city," and give up my greenery, but I have come to think of the Boston Common as my own. The Public Garden is more beautiful, of course, but The Common hosts social events that unite Boston: parades, charity runs, fundraisers, Shakespeare shows & more. Whenever it's warm enough, I always walk through BOTH to get from Back Bay to the North End, rather than take the "T." It takes @30 minutes either way, but only one is good for the soul! read more

such a beautiful park. . .so much history surrounding it. It's green, lush with life, activity, and people. At Boston Common, you have all the space you could ever want. From sprawling space to picnic space, to park benches. the starting point of the Freedom Trail, and holds the distinction of being the oldest city park in the country. Spanning almost 50 acres There were a few carts set up to buy drinks or snacks, there were also guys making balloon animals for kids. Swan boat ride looked like fun. T station is right beneath it. The park is littered with historical monuments including The Sailor and Soldier Monument, The Statue of Washington and the Gardner Brewer Fountain by French artist Liénard for the World Exposition of 1855 in Paris. The bronze fountain is decorated with the mythical figures of Neptune, Galatea, Amphitrite, and Acis. I can keep this place in the same line as Central Park, NY. read more

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It's the oldest public park in the US, and so for that reason, it's worth coming here. We came here to start walking on the Freedom Trail, which I think is a must for anyone who comes to Boston looking to get a feel for the history of the city. It's not the largest park, as we traversed the park in the span of 10 minutes. It is nice to stroll through and read some of the historical signs throughout the park. I imagine the park is much nicer in the Spring and Summer, when there are vendors and more people at the park. In the winter, there weren't that many people around, and the park was covered in snow. Some of the sidewalks were icy, so be careful of that if there was any recent snow. read more

Boston Common - Parks Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Things I've done on Boston Common: * Enjoy the fresh air and people watching * Show up to join a random pillow fighting mob * Stroll with visiting family/friends many times * Frolic with my kids around Frog Pond * Start & end a Freedom Trail walk * Discuss the current state of our country as compares to the state 225 years ago with a guy dressed as a patriot * Bought a "Boston" sweatshirt with a shivering historian visiting from Hiroshima Absolutely one of the better open spaces in a large urban area I've been to. read more

If you ever in Boston, this place is a must-see, lots of green grass and things to see. Its a huge park, and located in the heart of Boston. Its good place to exercise or just hang out. Lots of attraction nearby, so its well worth it. I would recommend this place to anyone in the Boston area. read more

The garden, the swan boats, the frog pond, that weird stone gazebo thing...oh how I love the Commons. I often enjoy walking through the park on any old day, but it is much prettier in the late spring through fall with all the beautiful flowers. Don't miss all the beautiful statues, or scrumptious roasted nuts vendors, throughout the park. read more

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Great place to go for a run, take a rest, buy some souvenirs from vendors, catch the T... Boston Common is the oldest park in the U.S. It may not be as pretty as its next door neighbor (Public Garden), but it is still a great park in the middle of the city with great views of the State House. It lies within Beacon Street and Tremont and has a tennis court, and ice skating in the winter. Enjoy! read more

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Beautiful and historic. Love the Common and surrounding options of places to go. Born and raised in Massachusetts but always loved being in the of Boston read more

The oldest public park in America consists of sprawling green hills, orange-red speckled trees during the autumn months, towering statues, ornate bandstands, shallow ponds, and some of the most interesting people in the city. There are many benches and tables scattered throughout. Just sitting at one to people watch is pretty amusing. I'm not sure if he's a regular, but the man with the booming voice sounding off the weather, Boston Celtics and Bruins game scores, among other interesting and random news was hilarious! There's an Earl's Sandwich in the middle of the park! Lots of activity going on and with some food carts serving up small snacks too. You'll find the start of the Freedom Trail here as well. Walk into the visitor center for some bathrooms, to join a walking tour, or grab a map (at a price). Then follow the red bricks on the sidewalk towards the looming golden dome in the distance. The Boston Public Gardens is just across the street, so if you're touring the city, be sure to stop there first, head to the Commons, then start the Freedom Trail on the other side. read more

I visited yesterday and spent my entire morning admiring the beautiful auburn, orange and yellow trees. It was so serene and the scenery was so breathtaking. read more

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Amazing park. 1) The park is very well kept. 2) There are several landmarks to take pics. 3) You can catch the Freedom Trail tour from here. read more

Boston Common - Parks Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Mongo feel like write poem... Mongo go to middle of city Mongo find a pretty park Mongo go during day Mongo no go at dark Mongo see lots o' green grass Mongo see lots o' trees Mongo see lots o' birds Mongo see lots o' bees Mongo see lots o' cars Mongo see lots o' people Mongo see far away Mongo see a little steeple Oh! And Mongo see little man standing on little rock. Mongo say hello. But little man no say hello back to Mongo. Everyone Mongo meet in Boston so far very nice to Mongo. Mongo think rude man not from Boston... read more

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It is nice to have some park in the center of Boston. It is useful when I have somebody visiting to show the city. However, if I am asked if I go there for weekend fun, I say no. Nothing very special there. I would go hiking to the mountains. read more

Great place to spend a day with kids. We loved the tadpole playground near the frog pond, it kept our 18 month old busy for almost 2 hours. Lots of things to see, green space and restaurants nearby. Highly recommend! read more

This is a good place to go for local events and if you are a tourist. It is often the starting point for some of the City's best walking tours. You can really see the City coming to life in this park. With views of the vibrant historic district, one gets a sense of life four hundred years ago. read more

There's really not anything bad you can say about Boston Common. It's like a mini version of Central Park. It seems nice and clean, it's beautiful to walk around in the summer and looks like a great place for whatever events may happen. I love the huge pond that's in the center. I don't know if I would get in that water myself but it looks like a lot of kids do. No matter what you're doing downtown that day, it's worth at least a walkthrough! read more

Love running here in the morning, on a crisp air morning, when the pond is frozen, and snow is every where, it's just perfect. In the Fall, the falling leaves, make a perfect backdrop for any photo shoots. 1 of my favorite parks ever! Can't wait to come back! read more

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Original Dates: August 15-18 Down the block from our hotel is the Boston Common, a public park to the community. Me and my friend saw these huge Globes of Art showcasing throughout the park, which seems pretty interesting to look at. Didn't get to walk around much but mostly cut through to get to Scollay Square (became a favorite spot for us during our visit. Be sure to stop by here =) read more

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Really nice park .. loved the swans in the lake and flowers. Trees were blooming. I was a lovely very clean park and felt safe .. great green space to enjoy. We were only in town for a couple days but I wanted to see this park. Actually it had been mentioned several time by an author we both like .. Robert b Parker .. we have done his audiobooks on many road trips. read more

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Huge Park With Statues, Food Vendors, Lots Of Winding Trails! I like this little park when I am in Boston.... You can Stop by Cheers the bar and have a drink and then stroll across the street walk all over. It is a nice reprieve from the concrete and brick jungle surrounding this park. There are some statues There are some homeless people sleeping off in the trees, so be mindful of your surroundings. read more

Great place for a stroll. One of the great public spaces in Boston to enjoy. Great for a leisure walk or spending some outdoor time with kids or dog or even having a picnic. Freedom Trail begins here as well. Also close to many good dining locations (lunch and dinner). I was also delighted to be provided with an insight into the history of this area in particular and the US more widely with the range of statues/memorials that are to be found in this locale. Richer in history than many other areas, as a consequence of circumstances, it doesn't so much cling to such but rather evoke a pride in it's rich tapestry of the past. Exceedingly neat and well cared for the attraction of this area for individuals is to wander through it and to see and experience the myriad and variety of typical Bostian life .... and if the sun shines what could possible be better. read more

The perfect study spot, napping spot, picnic spot, wedding photo spot, swan boat spot (there's not much competition for that i suppose), historical statue spot and it's across from a McDonald's and Dunkin' Donuts for a fun and low cost day! Parking can be difficult (as everywhere in Boston is) so it's better to just take the T in :) it's a must visit in this city! read more

Boston Common - Parks Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Boston Common is not as charming as the neighboring Public Garden, but allows for events and gatherings as intended from its inception. Clean and well-maintained. Usually some food trucks to grab a quick bite. Always good for a stroll. Recently passed through and saw the Commons Cup automobile showcase. Previously there over Memorial Day and admired the flag display. Great views of the city and State House. read more

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There are so many fun things to do in this simply gorgeous location. It's fantastic to see people having fun in Boston Common. Every time I see an owner walking their dog into the park, the dog's face lights up and their tail wags in joy at the idea of meeting new pals .Also, great for strolling, for studying, unwinding and getting some exercise. read more

This is Boston's Central Park, it's beautiful with Freedom trails nearby and the Frog Pond for you to ice skate on in the winter time. In the spring, the pond is beautiful with ducks swimming on it. Not to be confused with the Public Gardens, though Public Garden is really close to it, but they are two separate places. read more

The oldest park in the United States! This historic park is the center of Boston- it's the start of the Freedom Trail, the front lawn of the Massachusetts State House, and a great place to hang! The park is easily accessible, as there are multiple T stops here, which makes it easy. There seems to be parking at one far end of the place. The park is full of interesting monuments, statues, and other features that are fun to check out. I especially enjoyed the Frog Pond, which they apparently let you skate on when it's cold out. The statue in the middle to those who have died in wars fighting for America's freedom and resolve were inspirational! The Tadpole area is right next to the Frog Pond, and offers jungle gyms and a playground for the lil' ones to play on. I was unable to locate any restrooms in the whole park. read more

The trees and grass looked beautiful especially since it was in the fall. It's a good place to walk around and explore, and I highly recommend going there an vacay. read more

Boston Common is Boston's Central Park (though much smaller in size). Great place to relax with friends and have a picnic. They have boat rides and a carousel too. Ice skating on the pond too in the winter. read more

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Beautiful park. Everyone is also being really good about wearing their masks. And the music entertainers were still out making beautiful music. read more

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As we walked around Boston, we ended up walking through this area. This was a huge park that consisted of numerous trees and pathways that were scattered about throughout the area. We also saw a tennis court, baseball field, and a playground. All of that was nice. While we walked around here, we saw a monumental statue. I didn't look closely at the detailed plaque that was implemented on the statue to see what this was about, but it looked interesting. We also saw a water fountain, which looked like little spouts of water pouring from the tops of circular structures and landing on the base below. Under the circular structures were carvings of human beings standing and/or resting. It looked like they were hiding under the "umbrellas" from the "rain". That was cool. We saw an old, historical looking pavilion that rested in the center of several paths that led right to this structure. Several poles were positioned between the roof and base of the structure. This structure was circular, and as such, a path was set up that surrounded the entire structure. This pavilion would obviously be barricaded off if a band was playing, but there wasn't any performance in progress at the time that I went. Because of that, I was able to get on the stage platform. On the platform, I saw a star that was painted on the center of the stage. Maybe this was to show that the bands would be the star of a concert? Hmm, probably. There was also a memorial plaque implemented on the platform as well, with a description related to this structure. There was a decoration carved on the bottom of the rooftop with some lights. Wasn't sure how to describe that, but that part looked okay. Overall, this was quite interesting. There was quite a good number of benches on both sides of the paths for those who wanted to relax and/or eat their own lunches. There were some homeless people in certain parts of the park, but it was minimal. Overall, this was a very good park. I will recommend this to anyone who wants to relax in a nice area on a good day. read more

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Beautiful park to run through! There's a large pavilion to lounge around as well as a cute merry go round to bring your kids (or adults) to hang out at. There were lots of bostonians ambling about during the work morning which was really nice. It's very close to the Boston public gardens as well which is pretty and has lots of statues. read more

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I consider Boston Common, the nation's oldest public park, to be the center of Boston/the equivalent of Central Park. The views are gorgeous (of the golden dome atop the State House) and a stroll around the park will take you to Newbury St. (main shopping street), downtown and the theatre district. It's not large but the expanses of green and the various statues, Frog Pond, a playground, graceful trees, benches and squirrels make it a peaceful place - even when there's a crazy guy there who yells something about the Red Sox all day long. I spotted nuts and Boston shirts/sweatshirts for sale. There were definitely some sketchy people hanging around so I kept moving. During the day, people can see you, so it feels safe. I noticed that the ice rink at Frog Pond is just about ready now. read more

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In Boston old is charming, majestic, historical, grand, inspiring, and in some cases green. Boston Common is the quintessential example. Boston Common is anything but common. This is really the Boston Uncommon for a few reasons. It is the oldest city park in the United States of America. The oldest city park in the United States of America is an uncommon Park that marks the southernmost point of the Boston Freedom Trail. This uncommon Park is the northeasternmost point of the Boston Necklace, the Seven mile greenway that leads to Franklin Park. Boston Common has an uncommon history. The fact that this very 50 acre park dates back to 1634 is an accomplishment. In the beginning it started out as a cow pasture. Through the years as the city grew, the land transitioned into a park that served a similar purpose to the town Commons throughout New England. But it was here that the British began an eight year encampment. And it was here that George Washington with John Adams and General Lafayette visited to celebrate America's Independence. It was here that anti slavery meetings were held and lynching occurred. And it is on this 50 acres of land where people spend time in prime downtown open space. This is a popular spot for protests and events. The most recent is an event to legalize cannabis. Finally it was here that I paid a come of visits. Boston Common with the adjacent Public Garden to the west is the lungs of downtown. Before I go on, it is important to stress that Boston Common sometimes gets mixed up with the Public Garden. They look like one large Park that Charles Street cuts a line through. The first time we went to the Common was walking from Cheers to Chinatown where the second time was walking from the Old State House to Fenway. I was fortunate to have the privilege to have stepped on Boston Common soil. There is so much to like about the park. The asphalt walkways take in grand views of the skyline. How many parks include a cemetery? Near the hustle and bustle of Boylston Street and the Theatre District is the silence of the Central Burying Ground. Not too far from where people rest in peace children full of splash around in the Frog Pond near Beacon Street. In the winter children of all ages skate in the Frog Pond when it changes into an ice skating rink. A few steps away from the Frog Pond is a grand view of the Massachusetts State House - The Capital of Massachusetts. A few steps the other way leads to the Carousel. Several steps away, the Freedom Trail leads past historical points of interest. At the starting point of the Freedom Trail, there is a Boston Information Center. The Freedom Trail originates from the eastern end of the park. Near the asphalt walkways bordered by grass and trees are statues including the Soldier's and Sailors Monument, amenities such as baseball fields, and Parkman Bandstand. Throughout the park there are spots for food. With the exception of the first Earl of Sandwich that I have seen outside Las Vegas and California there are food trucks. Security has a presence. One of my pics captures a Boston Police officer on horseback. What I truly liked about the park were the open spaces. The only negative was that the grass could use some watering in certain spots. That is my only negative point which is minor. This review along with its history and connection to the Freedom Trail and Boston Necklace is evidence that Boston Common is Uncommon. As the oldest City park in the United States it never gets old. . read more

This is a lovely park to go for a stroll, read a book, or just watch the world go by. I hadn't been since I was a kid, and I have to say the Common is much smaller than I remembered! Not that that's a bad thing - it's quite quaint, very well-maintained and convenient to the theater district, downtown and Beacon Hill. I can see this being the ideal spot for a picnic lunch or an afternoon of sunbathing for the cityfolk. My companion and I sat for an hour or so on a bench enjoying the sunshine and the constant flow of people, music, games and traffic noise around us. It was a lovely afternoon made even lovelier by this lovely park. read more

It's been nearly a year since I've been to the common but I remember it thoroughly. Wide open spaces, lots of paths, and great to walk through on a fall day. Lots of people watching to do, buildings in the distance with lots of activity happening, and they also lead tours on the freedom trail from the park. Definitely a must visit when you are in Boston! read more

Boston Common is Boston's version of Central Park and it's awesome! It's large and can host all of Boston's events from music festivals to concerts. It's centrally located downtown and only a 20 minute Uber ride from the airport. There's water, fountains, landmarks, food stands....pretty much anything! One thing to watch out for are the squirrels. I found Boston squirrels more comfortable with people allowing them to get very close to you. If you're scared of squirrels like my wife, beware! read more