Running the length of Atlantic Avenue between Mercantile Street and Long Wharf, this waterfront park boasts some of the best views of the harbor and is the gateway to the North End. Children can play in the small park area, and benches provide a welcome respite from the hours spent walking and shopping. A popular place for local office workers to have lunch, you will usually find a few food vendors in the area as well. Free jazz and other performances often take place on summer weekend evenings.
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Built as a tribute to real-estate developer Norman B. Leventhal, Norman B. Leventhal Park is nothing less than an oasis of Boston. The park occupies the famous Post Office Square; its winding paths are lined with a canopy of trees while the ground is covered in a carpet of carefully manicured grass. The setting is perfect for a quiet evening in solitude but the park has plenty of amenities for groups as well. It has free WiFi, an endearing library, a beautiful fountain and many other hidden gems waiting to be explored. In addition, Norman B. Leventhal Park regularly hosts a variety of health and exercise programs, lawn games and many more activities. There's also a cafe on site where you can enjoy scrumptious baked goods and a cup of well-brewed coffee while appreciating the park's verdant landscapes.
Boston Common is one of America's oldest parks in the heart of Boston, offering recreation opportunities and a glimpse into history through numerous monuments from the past. Designated as a public space in the 1640s, British soldiers later camped here during the Revolutionary War. Part of the Freedom Trail, the park adjoins the Massachusetts State House and Beacon Hill. A favorite spot is the Frog Pond, which doubles as an ice skating rink. The park is the beginning of the Emerald Necklace, a seven-mile (12-kilometer) string of local parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, a popular landscape architect.
Established in the 19th Century, Franklin Park is one of the city's biggest public parks, and also among the most beautiful in the Emerald Necklace. The park's beautiful layout, with its ponds and gardens, is the work of the legendary Frederick Law Olmsted, who considered parks, a vital component of any thriving city. The lush expanse spans 527 acres (213.27 hectares) and comprises the Franklin Park Zoo, William J. Devine Golf Course, numerous sports facilities as well as expansive wooded areas for picnics. Apart from this, the park also has a Playhouse, an open-air venue hosting occasional concerts and cultural events. If you are looking for a day out in nature, Franklin Park is an excellent choice when in Boston.
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