Public Garden
Boston, MA 02138
Phone: (617) 635-7383
- Cross Street:
- Arlington Street
- Directions:
- Green Line, Arlington T stop
- Hours:
- Daily 6am-11:30pm
Editorial Review for Public Garden – by Citysearch Staff
Overview
This hallowed green space has been rescued twice, once in the 19th century from real-estate tycoons, and again in the 20th century, when neglect left it in near-ruin. The central lagoon on which the famous Swan Boats cruise is spanned by the world's smallest suspension bridge.
The Experience
Monuments include the first statue of George Washington on horseback; one of Edward Everett Hale, author of "The Man Without a Country"; and of course, Jack, Kack, Lack, Mack, Nack, Ouack, Pack and Quack of the famous children's book "Make Way for Ducklings," which is set in the Public Garden. In spring and summer, intricate floral patterns and the blazing colors of hundreds of flowers brighten the garden's walkways, while the scent of sweet blossoms greets wanderers. Trees and plants include magnolia, crab apple, dogwood, Japanese pagoda, tulips and roses.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasLooking for a great spot for a wedding or graduation photo? Follow the crowds and head to the heart of the gardens.
User Reviews for Public Garden
01/21/2005 Posted by tcheuvront
What a gorgeous park you have in Boston. I am from the San Francisco area and we have a wonderful part too: Golden Gate Park. I went to Boston in Su 2004 for the first time. The first thing I saw was the Public Garden and I fell in love with it. The Swan Boats, the statues and monuments, the trees and flowers, the people. I also enjoyed the Public Commons with outdoor Shakespere and concerts and the frog pond and the people. The scuptures of the ducks was wonderful. This is a first class park and I would love to return someday.
Pros: Swan Boats, Flowers & Trees, Well Cared for Grass
09/09/2003 Posted by salvador8677
First of all, the public garden and the common, I consider one big park, neither one is better than the other. They're both great, the best thing about Boston, this is the place to meet people, specially in the summer...the only problem I have with it is how come on certain areas they won't let you rollerblade or bike throught it. It's a park people!!!
Pros: comfortable settings, relaxing, romantic
Cons: nothing
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