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Emerald Necklace: The Victory Gardens
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  • By vivalasteph on May 8, 2004
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  • a Saturday in the gardens - Boston
    a Saturday in the gardens
    by vivalasteph
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    The Fenway Victory Gardens were established in 1942, after President Roosevelt asked cities to provide land for its residents to grow their own vegetables. This is not only the oldest garden, but in fact, the only one still in existence from World War II to the present. The gardens are a continuation of Olmstead's Emerald Necklace. A stroll through the gardens in the springtime is a joy. Busy gardeners at work, tulips blooming, and the smell of the earth, all the while the skyscrapers loom near by. Gardeners pay only $20 a year to rent their plots, and membership is available exclusively to city residents.

  • Phone: (617) 267-6650
  • Website: http://www.fenwayvictorygardens.com

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    Emerald Necklace: Kelleher Rose Garden
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  • By vivalasteph on May 22, 2004
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  • the rose garden - Boston
    the rose garden
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    The Rose Garden in the Fens is a beautiful retreat on a warm, sunny day. The garden was designed by Arthur Shurcliff, and opened in 1930. It contains over 200 varieties of roses, arranged in a circle, with an extended garden with sculptures. The garden is open to the public from dawn to dusk, and has garden parties, and is available for weddings.

  • Website: http://www.emeraldnecklace.org/fenway.htm

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    Emerald Necklace: The Fens
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  • By vivalasteph on November 17, 2003
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  • Reflections, the Fens - Boston
    Reflections, the Fens
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    Dividing the areas between Back Bay and Brookline is the Fens, part of Boston's Emerald Necklace, originally designed by Frederick Law Olmstead to enhance the green space within the city. The Fens includes the Muddy River Reservation, with preserved wildlife, a beautiful co-op garden, rose garden, baseball field, basketball courts, and pleasant walking paths. You can soon forget that you are right in the middle of the city.


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    Emerald Necklace: Frog Pond
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  • By zChris on May 28, 2003
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  • Frog Pond - Boston
    Frog Pond
    by zChris
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    I guess I'll say this is "off the beaten path" only as it's not seen by most typical tourists. The Frog Pond is a round shallow basin used for recreational swimming purposes during the summer but, more importantly, as a skating rink during the winter months, which is extremely popular with Bostonians.

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    Emerald Necklace: ARNOLD ARBORETUM
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  • Updated By heywinks on November 3, 2002
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  • This arboretum has more than 14,000 different kinds of flora & fauna. You can see bonsai, lilacs, roses, tulips, maple trees, bamboo trees, cork trees, etc. It`s an amazing & serene place. Very calming. The arboretum is pretty extensive & there are some areas between the trees where you can see an excellent view of Boston! There is also a research center if you want more info on what you see. Located at 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130-3500. Directions: Take the T (Orange Line) to Forest Hills Station. The Arboretum's Forest Hills gate is one block NW of the station along the Arborway.

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  • Phone: 617-524-1718
  • Website: www.arboretum.harvard.edu

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    Emerald Necklace: The Swan Boats--I don't think...
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  • By donovanel on August 25, 2002
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  • The Swan Boats--I don't think these are as famous as they were when I was a child. But they used to be free, now there is a small charge to ride these boats that look like swans. It is fun for all ages and a nice way to relax and take in the scenery.

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    Emerald Necklace: Walking Highway 2 from Boston Commons.
  • By Bela_LUng on July 10, 2004
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  • Start at the Boston Commons and walk towards the start of Highway 2. Then walk all the way along highway 2 allow the center lane which is a looooong park with benches and statues and which takes you all the way to Fenway. Break into Fenway and then run around the place until you get kicked out. Ok, don't do that part...but the walk is nice and is usually not crowded.

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    Emerald Necklace: From the guy who brought you Central Park in NYC
  • By cleverconfusion on December 19, 2004
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  • The Commons. - Boston
    The Commons.
    by cleverconfusion
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    The "Emerald Necklace" is a string of greenery stretching from the Commons in Downtown to the Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plains. I must say that the people i know have not ventured as far as the Arboretum. It is very sad. Being from Maine, I know what beautiful forests/parks look like, and this is it, at its BEST. If you can find a better handmade park with as much space and freedom to create your own path, let me know....

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    Emerald Necklace: Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain
  • Updated By Aimdogg on February 26, 2005
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  • This park has such a great vibe! - Boston
    This park has such a great
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    This is a special park in the Jamaica Plain area of Boston that is used for educational purposes by Harvard. It's real big, you could really spend the whold day hiking, relaxing, etc. The grounds are absoultely breathtaking! It is great anytime of the year, as there are different plants, trees, and flowers for every season. There are two hills that offer great views, as well as a collection of very old bonzai trees. (some around 100 years old!!) To get there: Take the orange line "T" to the Forest Hills station. Walk up a hill (Arborway St) and the park is on your left. Both Arborway and Centre Streets border the park

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  • Phone: 617-524-1718
  • Website: www.arboretum.harvard.edu

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