Boston Public Garden

Boston Public Garden is a garden Boston located in United States.

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    (617) 635-4505

  • Website

    cityofboston.gov/parks

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    Garden

Address

9 Arlington St (btwn Beacon & Boylston St) Boston , MA 02116 United States

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Al S

Some of the most beautiful and picturesque scenery in all of Boston, especially in winter and spring. Check out the Ducklings, the Japanese Lantern, the main bridge and the Good Will Hunting bench .

Josh Pavano

They say not to feed the ducks, but let's get real it's the cheapest way to make a whole lot of friends. All it takes is one loaf bread and you are God for an hour. Enjoy!

Jaclyn

Bring some nuts ! ???? This gets you closer to the squirrels ????. If not, try spotting a guy bringing a tub of almonds sitting not too far from Washington Statue & you are in for some squirrel moments ????

Geoffroy Bablon

Spot the ducks! And hang out with the incredibly domesticated squirrels (they'll approach you if you pretend to have something in your hands for them).

Alexa Jane Brooks

Gorgeous park with a bridge , duck boats, and a lot of ducks. Bring the kids, pets , and friends to enjoy the day!

Rebecca B.

Beautiful flowers and trees . It's a lovely place to relax with a book or lunch or just sit and watch the ducks, squirrels and people.

Brian Chase

A 'must' place to visit in Boston. Ride the swan boats , check out the 'Make way for ducklings' statue of just check out the flowers and trees .

The Ritz-Carlton

Board the delightful Swan Boats in the Public Garden and take a leisurely turn around the lagoon. The foot-pedaled swans are an enchanting rest from a day of shopping or exploring.

Meg Berman

Take a leisurely stroll through beautiful gardens that provide picture perfect year round scenery. Visit the Make Way for Duckling Statues . During the warm weather, arrive early to ride the Swan Boats

Andrew C

This garden area is pretty small, but cute and nice... sit at a bench and people watch or walk through to see the flowers , trees , bridges , or ponds !! It's pretty quiet and peaceful

Meg Berman

Take a leisurely stroll through beautiful gardens that provide picture-perfect year round scenery. Visit the Make Way for Duckling Statues . During warm weather, arrive early to ride the Swan Boats .

Victoria Gonser

One of my favorite places in MA, the public garden is truly a beautiful and relaxing place. I highly suggest walking the grounds when the flowers and trees are in full bloom.

M K

Find the bench used during filming for Good Will Hunting. Great place to sit a while and reflect, reading messages left for Robin Williams! Beautiful.

Dan Scharaldi

Beautiful park , lots of photo opportunities . Plenty of places to take a load off for a few and just soak in the sights and sounds of Boston.

IWalked Audio Tours

1st public garden in US. Created in 1837 when former Supreme Court Justice Horace Grant donated his camillia collection. Designed by George Meacham who won $100 for efforts. More info via blog. <LINK> Read more

ESPN

When the Red Sox are playing in the World Series, the "Make Way for Ducklings" statues are as excited as anyone in Beantown.

Olya Xa

Just sit by the water during the work lunch time and watch life going on around. Tulips are absolutely beautiful! Cherry blossoms going on! Swan boats and real swans are out there now, take a break fr

Trina Beana

See if you can spy the two friendly elderly ladies dressed in 1930s style clothing . Their spirits emerge from the Ritz Carlton Hotel and are seen strolling arm in arm through the park .

Rob Carroll

Beautifully maintained. First public park in the United States .

Jason

The best place in Boston. You have to come. If already here, walk down to the pins and make way for ducklings!

Bill Hudson

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Stephan Schöneberg

Wonderful place to hang out and have a break from discovering the vivid city .

Brian Sant

Get a vanilla cone at the Frosty Man on the corner of Arlington and Boylston and then go sit next to the 'lake ' and watch the swan boats go by as you enjoy your delicious treat!

Jenny Mackintosh

Bring a blanket for lounging , a book for reading, and cash for the swan boats (a touristy diversion for only $3). Bonus points for being here during tulip season.

The Ritz-Carlton

The famed Boston swan boats return to their Public Garden home this month for a summer of entertainment and rides around the lagoon.

Matt

We just did a quick walk through but it was very pretty. We saw the swan boats but ran out of time to do them.

NYIP

Use a wide angle lens or panorama feature of your camera and a small aperture such as f/16 to capture the dramatic vistas around the Lagoon. Take photos of the Swan boats and suspension bridge too! Read more

Fahad H.

One of the best public garden I have seen and excellent location ????????

Nicole Mazza

A beautiful place for a sunny afternoon walk. The squirrels are fat and friendly , they came right up to me!

Alex Aprisco

Just walking around and enjoy this oasis in center of Boston near of Beacon Hill

Irina

Lovely park in the centre of Boston. Go for a picnic in the summer. Dog-friendly ????

Nicolás Fuenzalida Plaza

Excelent place to have a peacefull day with a good friend... For me, very good memories of my good friend Jenna!

Vincent De Wit

This place is definitely one of the best places to relax in Boston, lovely flowers and lovely atmosphere!

Rishi Desai

Fabulous tulips !! Perfect place to enjoy Lovely Boston summers :-)

Niny Ali-Smith

Just a nice place to sit, read and people watching . Otherwise always entertaining to see all the squirrels scampering around!

Zach Parker

Boston Public Garden 10 minutes drive to the east of Allston and Boston real estate agency Allston Pads

Hoang Phan

Quiet and peaceful place where you can sit and enjoy the view and may catch some swans playing around

Ataberk Merbennov

Some of the most beautiful and picturesque scenery in all of Boston, especially in winter and spring

Carl Griffin

Beautiful botanical oasis. Lovely Victorian flowerbeds and a lagoon.

Eric O

If you're looking to pat lots of dogs, better to cross the street to the Common. The Public Garden is the spot for a nice, scenic walk.

Angie Osmanski

Gorgeous gardens . Highly suggest walking around the garden .

Stephen Dill

1000 tree specimens to peruse. And who knew there was a redwood growing in Boston? Find it!

Gillian Barbieri

Sit on the benches by the pond during the day with a good book . And enjoy a lovely picnic at night with some hot tea . The public garden is truly one of the most beautiful places in Boston.

Herman Saksono

Very well manicured garden with beautiful flower beds from Spring to Autumn.

Mustafa Baroom

It has panorama view to #Boston down town , and I like it in all season

Marc Jacobs Intl

On your way to the Swan Boats in Boston Public Garden, be sure to pass by the home of the first same sex marriage in the nation, the Arlington St. Church .

Carmen da Silva

The Central Park of Boston, there are swan paddle boats in the lake , beautiful landscaping and bridges and a regular offering of musical talent. Read more

teresa Schmitz

make sure to take the time to walk through the Gardens . We were there in early May and the trees were blossoming, the tulips were up. Beautiful

Sandy Whittington

Beautiful. RIP Robin. Also, if you bring a cute puppy to the park , don't get mad if you get a lot of attention.

Steven Schmitt

The bridge crossing the lagoon, designed by William G. Preston, opened in 1867. It was the world's shortest functioning suspension bridge before its conversion to a girder bridge in 1921.

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Nothing says Boston like the ducklings, so make sure you drop by if you are visiting. It is a great photo opportunity because kids love sitting on their backs. - Rebecca B.

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Fun, short boat ride. A sure fire hit with the kiddies. Reasonably priced. - Stephanie

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