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The Boston Gardens is a haven for the city life with its many fountains and gardens. If you find yourself in the gardens on a beautiful spring or summer day you will most definitely see the famous "Swan Boats" located in the lagoon. The sculpture of "Make way for Ducklings" is also located in the garden. According to what I've been told, you will find the world's smallest suspension bridge here as well. Leave a Comment
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 Swanboats on the pond by Gypsystravels
Prices are as follows Adults $2.75
Children $1.25 (age 2 to 15 years)
Seniors $2.00
Hours of operation:
Spring (April to June 20) 10 am to 4 pm
Summer (June 21 to Labor Day) 10 am to 5 pm
Fall (After Labor Day) 12 pm to 4 pm Weekdays
10 am to 4 pm Weekends Leave a Comment
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 Swanboat in the Public Garden by vivalasteph
Open from mid-April to mid-September, they run daily, except during bad weather.
Hours are 10-4 through June 21, then 10-5 until Labor Day, then 12-4 through the end of the season.
Fares are $2.50 for adults, $1.00 for children, and $2.00 for seniors.
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 Public Garden by kazander
The companion to the garden is the Boston Common just across the street on a hill. It's a larger park with wide open spaces.
The Statue is of George Washington on his horse Leave a Comment
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 Swan Boats by kazander
There are many ducks and waterbirds living at the lagoon. The swans have a protected nest area where for the first time in the parks history we await the arrival of the baby swans. I was told they should be hatching in a week or two! Leave a Comment
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A trip to the Boston Public Garden just wouldn't be complete without a ride on its ever famous swan boats. Children and adults alike will love the ride around the pond. Be sure to bring some old bread or crackers to feed to the ducks and swans that are bound to be following the boat around.
The Swan Boats will open on Saturday April 19th for the 2008 season and closing on Sunday September 21st for the 2008 season. . Until then hours of operation are 12-4 during the week and 10-4 on the weekends.
The cost per adult is $2.75, $1.55 for children 2-15, and $2.00 for seniors.
Here's a little bit of trivia for you, the swan boats have been floating visitors around the Public Garden pond since 1877, that over 120 years.
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 Richie and the boys on
the bridge in the park by moiraistyx,
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When I was working as a nanny is Boston's historic district, I used to bring the children here just about every day. We would bring picnic lunches and play games, read stories and walk around the park checking out the plants for hours at a time. One of Stephanie's favorite things was to take a ride on the swan boats. We always made sure to bring extra bread and crackers to feed the ducks and the swans. Be careful when walking close the the pond, there's poop every where. I have two favorite times of year to visit the public garden, Fall because of the beautiful foliage and Spring because of the spring blooms. I used to also come here often on my days off to do some homework in peace. Afterwards I would take a stroll down Charles street and grab a bite to eat and do some shopping in one of its many ecletic shops.
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The Common's a well-tended to park and a lovely place to take a stroll in. Although I work right by it, I don't go there enough. Shame. It's nice place! Leave a Comment
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 by adambeau
In late spring/early summer, both swans and swan boats are returned to their respective landscapes.
Park Rangers patrol on horseback. Leave a Comment Directions: In Public Garden facing Boston Common. Far left is statue of Edward Hale, A Preacher of Peace. If you look real close-far right middle-you might see the shiny gold dome of the New State House sitting
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 by adambeau
Unfortunately, in my photo (a cold/windy day in March), the swan boat ponds look rather gloomy. Even the willow trees looked weeping. But did you notice the bulbs in the soil? :) Leave a Comment
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