The gem of the city. The esplanade connects Boston to Cambridge, there's a few bridges that run…read moreover the waterway. Wonderful place for walking, running, or cycling. Flat course with mostly functional water fountains. There are often events at the hatch such as orchestra performances, free movie nights, and more. At night it is relatively safe to walk as well, you should still be aware of your surroundings as anywhere else. One of my favorite parts of Boston.

The Esplanade is always beautiful, it doesn't matter the season. This is the perfect time of year -…read morewell now thru Fall to visit. Winter is nice too but they lock up the bathrooms which can be annoying if you're taking a super long walk and trying to stay hydrated! If you're looking for something to do on the weekend, look no further. The park is so big - you can listen to music or maybe even see a movie at the Hatch Shell, have a picnic, hangout on the dock, or even have a beer at Night Shift. Oh and if you have kids, there are a few different playgrounds. Let's not forget, it's super dog friendly. Oh and get your cameras ready for various birds and sometimes turtles in the lagoon.

I love well planned green spaces in the central areas of big cities, some of the most famous of…read morewhich are Central Park in NYC and of course, Boston Commons. Tonight after our dinner we enjoyed walking through here and Boston Public Gardens for a good 1.5 hrs catching up with our daughter. There was a growing crowd of happy people (families and children too) cheering the Iraq World Cup team who will play their first match tomorrow against Norway here in Boston. About a dozen Boston police were watching from the sidelines on their motorbikes and I prayed all would stay peaceful. Meanwhile, pedestrians, dog walkers, families were enjoying the fresh cool evening amidst the grandiose trees, lawns, ducks, fountains, and historic statues. If you're in the area, definitely stop by, and also check out the Boston Public Gardens, which are even more landscaped and welcoming!

Boston Common, which opened in 1634, is the oldest city park in the United States. It is 50 acres,…read moreand is bounded by Beacon Street, Park Street, Tremont Street, Boylston Street, and Charles Street. The nearest subway stations are Park Street Station and Boylston Station. To the west is Boston Public Garden, and to the North, on Beacon Street, is the Massachusetts State House and the start of the Freedom Trail. We walked through Boston Common a couple of times on our trip and saw The Embrace sculpture; Central Burying Ground; Parkman Plaza with the three bronze statues representing Learning, Industry, and Religion; and many, many grey squirrels. Boston Common is one of the top tourist attractions in Boston, and it's clear why! [Yelp collections: Boston, MA 2025; Parks and Gardens]

What: gorgeous park. If I lived here, I'd feel so privileged to have this wonderful green space to…read morewalk through and enjoy daily. Beautiful trees, grass, statutes and pond. And of course had to visit the ducklings statue!

Take a break from exploring the city with a stroll through the Boston Public Garden! Established in…read more1837, it was America's first public botanical garden and is such a beautiful, peaceful spot right in the middle of Boston. Pack a picnic, wander the paths or simply relax for a bit. We also stopped at the iconic Cheers bar right next to the gardens, making it easy to pair the two while exploring the area. Definitely a must-visit in Boston!

This is a fun find, a cute place to meet up with someone or tuck in with a picnic or a book…read more Absolutely worth seeking out at least once to see if it's your vibe.

Really nice space to get an "escape". It's well maintained, clean, and has security/staff. Plenty…read moreof places to sit and enjoy a meal or just relax. Fun for kids as well. It's a hidden gem in the area.

Lovely park offering some lovely views of the Boston Skyline…read more Restrooms in park near the playground area. Two park-dedicated parking lots accessible from Marginal Street ONLY for park visitors. I believe the park parking lot gates are closed when the park closes, so you definitely want to make sure you leave by that time.

Best park in East Boston. Phenomenal views and lots to do. Many benches to sit, lots of paths to…read morewalk, places to sit on the grass, and even playgrounds for the kids. Plus you get to watch the planes fly by! I sat for an hour and watched boats sail along the ocean. Then my boyfriend and I walked around for a little while. He showed me this park as it was his favorite growing up, so I loved being able to come here with him. Free parking lot and street parking as well. Plus, close to public transportation.

This is the PERFECT time to visit the garden. It's in full bloom, smells and looks amazing! Someone…read morego propose there ASAP!!

I had a lovely visit here! The blooms were great today (June 15). I love that it's totally free and…read moreeven has little benches where you can sit and hang out. It's very picturesque, I'm a little sad it's not friendly but I understand.

Beautiful, large park that's easy to access from Boston. I definitely recommend it for both locals…read moreand visitors alike - if you come on a clear day, you can see the city from various vantage points and the views are unbelievable. I had initially thought we'd do a quick loop in under an hour but all told, we spent about two hours in the park. It does get pretty popular, particularly on weekends, but there were stretches where the crowds clear out and you can find space to yourself. Would love to come back here when the leaves change. Words can't really do the vistas justice. $15 for the parking/entrance fee (no fee if you walk or bike in). A little hillier than I anticipated but sneakers work just fine - we wore hiking boots and felt a bit silly. There are also plenty of benches scattered around for whenever you want to catch your breath or just soak in the moment. Watch out for that one massive pothole near the entrance to the park/by the check-in gate.

This past weekend, myself and a buddy wanted to get out of Boston and shake up our walking route…read moreand landed on World's End. Be careful when putting the address into your navigation, especially Waze users, as it took us to the totally wrong location at first. Once you arrive, however, parking is pretty straightforward. It costs $10/car. The staff at the hut where you pay for parking was super helpful in letting us know what route would best suit our time constraints. We were even given a map! The trails were pretty clear, some maybe weren't as clearly defined as they could've been. Note for hikers: this does feel like more a stroll in the park as opposed to a true hike. Some hidden paths did feel like one, however, so don't be afraid to venture off what seems to be the most defined routes. We loved the views of the Boston skyline, harbour, and Hull, MA. This place is definitely worth a visit. I'm looking forward to coming back in autumn to see some good foliage!

While in Boston a family friend took us here. Two kids altogether had real fun, a pleasant place to…read morehangout with or without kids. Huge space with the swings (the ultimate thing in this park), ping pongs, corn holes, big screen... It was free admission when we were here and a lot of people were there on the swing, we had to wait for sometime for our turns, but it was fun. If your around this park, just stop by for a while and enjoy the swing. Parking was on street!

First time here and all I can say is WOW!! Beautiful space! They've done a really amazing job with…read morethe renovations to this space! From the green 'grass' to the swings to the greenery and the lighting and the huge stage with an awesome sound system - really great! We went here for live band karaoke with our favorite band called Five Minutes of Fame - they're playing every Thursday night from 7-10 pm. So if you're into singing with a live band go on over and live out your rockstar dreams! They had the food truck called The Grove which I think has a very limiting menu - in terms of healthy and tasty - which is my requirement. I got the grove salad with chicken and it was just ok - nothing to write home about. The hubs had the BLT sandwich which he liked but also found it quite greasy. There are restrooms which are these portable ones in these trailers and they're very nice and clean but the individual ones on the opposite end of the stage was very smelly. The ones behind the stage were better. Running water, flush everything- like a proper restroom. So that is good. We got parking through SpotHero at a nearby parking lot - it was $26 but we didn't want to take chance looking around for parking that is why. But our friends said they found street parking so it's possible to find free parking too. Overall we had a great time, the weather was perfect beautiful summer evening - and great music! We'll be back for more live band karaoke!

This was one of the reasons I moved to Boston. During my interview, I admired how a picturesque it…read morewas to have a greenway with a body of water in the middle of the big city. Part of the Emerelad necklace, a chain of parks. Not necessarily connected but somewhat neighboring. Spread throughout Downtown, JP, Roxbury, Brookline,,,

I really large park in the middle of the city. I had a nice afternoon walk here. Would come againread more

My daughter recommended us to visit this fantastic arboretum. It was super worthwhile! Just to get…read moreout of the city first a bit into a well-preserved and landscaped beautiful lush green space with evergreens and oaks and gardens. It's free every day! There's a visitor center, where they have clippings of flowers that are labeled for easy identification and appreciation. Also throughout the arboretum are little plaques identifying flora. We went up to see the view of Boston from Peter's Hill and walked alongside the blooming mountain laurel bushes. Walkable paths are asphalt or wood chips. We saw a wild turkey, several robins, and occasional people. Super glad we explored this wondrous place!

It's been quite some time since i stopped by the arboretum. As a kid my grandma and mother used to…read moretake us there and take photos in the summer. I have some very good child memories here. They used to have hedge? Carvings of animals and stuff which was super cool. Didn't see that today but not sure, we didn't have time to check the whole arboretum. I think this place is so cool, there's families walking, roller blading, skating, biking etc dog walking you name it. It's clean in there so please keep it that way if visiting. There are ample signs of the types of trees, plants, and different zones. Porta potty available on the paths, resting chairs, benches and even spreads for a picnic. Friend had his wedding there not long ago. Easy commute from Forrest Hills train station on the orange line and walk up the street. Multiple gates to go in from, but main gate closed to cars at 4pm i think. The arboretum is closed at dusk. Beautiful walk on a beautiful day.