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In its 370 years, Boston Common has served as common pasture, military drill ground and camp site, public execution site and burying ground; it should therefore come as no surprise that it still occupies an important place in Boston's culture and traditions nowadays. On sunny summer days, Bostonians flock to the city's biggest public park for a little bit of sunbathing or to cool off around the frog pond (which incidently has earned Boston the rather unflattering nickname of "frogpondium", thanks to Edgar Allan Poe).
The Boston Public Garden is located right across Charles Street and is more recent, dating back to 1869 and taking after English-style gardens. Different monuments, sculptures and other architectural and historical attractions grace this lovely wooded area of downtown Boston, including the Public Garden's famous swan boats and the "Make Way for Ducklings" sculpture, erected in honour of Robert McCloskey's popular children story set in the Public Garden. Leave a Comment
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 Skating on the pond by jessicadfLeave a Comment
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This is the place where Bostonians hang out when the weather is nice. Situated across the street from the State House directly adjacent to the southern boundary of Beacon Hill, this large open park area is great to lay out a blanket and have a picnic, throw a frisbee, or discuss the politics of the day. It is the oldest public park in the U.S., having been established in 1634. There are also several monuments dotting the park including the Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Monument and the Boston Massacre Monument. The Central Burying Ground, a 17th-18th century graveyard is located on the southeast corner of the Commond near Tremont and Bolyston Streets and includes portrait artist Gilbert Stuart among its residents.
There is a visitor's center on the Tremont Street side near West Street where you can get more information (of course) and inquire about free tours offered by the Boston Park Rangers. Leave a Comment
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 State House by lovemycacti
The Boston Common is known to be one of the oldest public parks in the country. The park is almost 50 acres in size. Today, Boston Common is the anchor for the Emerald Necklace, a system of connected parks that winds through many of Boston's neighborhoods.
The "Common" has been used for many different purposes throughout its long history. Until 1830, cattle grazed the Common, and until 1817, public hangings took place here. British troops camped on Boston Common prior to the Revolution and left from here to face colonial resistance at Lexington and Concord in April, 1775.
Today, the Common features well-maintained greenery and flower beds and historic statues. You'll find cyclers, joggers, business people on cell phones, everyone from all walks of life. The police patrol on horses and you'll probably see them there. I took this beautiful pic of the Boston State House from standing on Boston Common.
Keep in mind that you might also run into some... interesting people shall we say, we encountered a man in a Cat in the Hat Uniform talking crazily and shouting about the weather. Just keep your eyes open and watch for stray frisbees, balls, and shady characters.
Be sure to remember where you parked and where you emerged from coming up on the Common - very easy to get disorientated as all the exits look the same! A great way to start the Freedom Trail, have a picnic or just sit back and people watch. Best of all, its free. Leave a Comment
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 Ducks walking in the park by mrdarius
Also, during the summer, you can see Shakespeare performed for free in the park, and this past summer the Boston Lyrical Opera performed Carmen before an enormous crowd. Leave a Comment Address: Center of BostonDirections: Get off at any of the following green line "T" stops: Park Street, Boylston Street, or Arlington. State is pretty close too off the blue line.
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 A cold Boston Common by Avryle
The Common is a wonderful place to take a walk, feed the ducks, squirrels and evil geese or sit and watch the world go by. It is also the start of the Freedom Trail. Leave a Comment
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 George Washington in the
Commons by heywinks
These two parks are an oasis for those who want to get away from the hustle & bustle of Boston. They are also great places to people watch!
In the Public Garden is a pond where in the summertime you can ride the Swan Boats. Almost all of Boston & cities/town surrounding Boston children go here on a fieldtrip. Buy bread beforehand to feed the ducks while riding on the swan boat. Great for people of all ages!! Leave a Comment Directions: Take the T to T stops Arlington, Tremont, or Boylston (Green Line).
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 Swan boat in Boston Common
(Public Garden) by Bunsch |
Centrally located near the city centre this beautiful parkland is an oasis within this beautiful city. An easy walk from many parts of the city we visited Tuesday afternoon on a sunny late May day and found the parklands to be picture perfect.
Landscaped and developed over hundreds of years you will find magnificent trees, ponds, flowers, statutes, and a restaurant by the pond. Although mid week there were considerable numbers of people enjoying the common and one would expect early mornings and evenings the various tracks would be ideal for fitness training. Leave a Comment
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Boston Common is one of America's oldest public gardens and is located in the heart of Boston. The park has nice walking paths, the "frog" pond, and swan boat rides. There are ancient trees, a colourful array of shrubs, historic statues and fountains all over the park. Leave a Comment Directions: Bound by Tremont, Beacon, Charles and Boylston Streets. Downtown T-station: Park Street (green/red line)
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