Boston Common
| Size: |
51 |
| Sports: |
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| Softball Fields : |
1 |
| Little League Fields : |
1 |
| Tennis Courts : |
2 |
| Access : |
Public |
| Lights : |
Yes |
| Condition : |
Good |
| Ownership : |
City of Boston |
| Play Equipment: |
Yes |
Dating back to 1634, Boston Common is the nation's oldest park and is located in the heart of downtown Boston. Combined with the adjacent
Boston Public Gardens it encompasses over 75 acres bordered by
Back Bay,
Beacon Hill, and the
Financial District. Favorite activities in this safe and well-maintained park are feeding the ducks, watching the doggie day care groups, touch football games, picnicing, running, and ice-skating on the pond. You know that the weather is getting warmer and the seasons are changing when there is not a patch of grass not covered by sun soaking Bostonians. As opposed to the much more fancy and fragrant
Public Garden, the Common affords a more down-to-earth feel. You'll find vendors selling hotdogs and Boston gear, baseball games, and the occasional Boston bum. Scenery and live local color are included of course.
Boston Common Garage also lives under the Common and can be seen from South Charles Street. It is a 24 Hour Parking Garage that offers hourly, daily, and monthly rates.
TAGGED WITH: | park, historical, emerald necklace, nature, attractions, outdoors, park, sports, softball, baseball, little league, tennis, tennis court, play equipment, play structure, cricket, fountain, water features, passive area | |
The Frog Pond is a Boston institution. A reflecting pool in the spring and fall of each year, a wading pool for youngsters in the Summer, and a skating rink in the winter. Picturesque, centrally located, with plenty of open space and a nearby playground. A perfect spot for some relaxation and fun with the family.
More about the summer water feature: only 6 inches deep; ideal for toddlers seeking relief from the summer heat; a spray head provides a fountain of water that adds fun to the wading experience.
In winter: a skating in Downtown Boston! The Frog Pond Skating Rink is open from November to mid-March with at least 100 days of seasonal skating.
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