Boston, MA

Summary of Boston Common

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Boston Common

10 Charles St
Boston, MA 02114
617-635-2121

www.cityofboston.gov

Americas oldest park is the heart of Boston, offering recreation opportunities and a glimpse into history through numerous monuments to the past. Designated as public space in 1640, 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 string of local parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted.

Reviews

Beautiful public park

Reviewed by inversed on February 03, 2007

inversed's rating:

"A beautiful old park to stroll through and site of the famous swan boats and make way for ducklings statues. Many fountains and statues here as well as flowers and benches."

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Wanna feed the ducks?

Reviewed by Bostonian on February 02, 2007

Bostonian's rating:

"This beautiful park cannot be missed. Definitely worth a walk through. Take a ride on the swan boats and bring bread to feed the Ducks. Sit under the beautiful willow trees and have a picnic or read a book."

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