http://boston.povo.com/Boston_Public_Gardens Boston Public Gardens The Povo Community 42.3539 -71.0699 This wiki page represents an area in Boston, MA called Boston Public Gardens http://static.povo.com/img/logos/povo32.png http://static.povo.com/img/logos/povo_text.png Portions Creative Commons Licensed via cc-by-sa-3.0. Terms of use: http://world.povo.com/Povo:Terms%20of%20Use. Geographic location data is NOT Creative Commons, but copyright TeleAtlas. 2008-12-08T16:32:42.3830000-05:00 Boston Public Gardens 2008-12-08T16:32:42.3830000-05:00 http://boston.povo.com/Boston_Public_Gardens
You know the kid who got more attention growing up, who consequently became the favorite? That's the Public Gardens compared to its "ugly" counterpart, the Boston Common. Always pristine, always in everyone's wedding photos- this park is beautiful.
Manicured with the best flowers, and shrubbery sculpted weekly- The Public Gardens is the city's crown jewel of parks. Situated at the head of both Back Bay and Beacon Hill, the park offers a beautiful lake, the famous bronze ducks sculpture (from a great children's book), swan tours (big boat shaped like swans), a wonderful bridge, and small little fountains at the corners. The statues of note-worthy Bostonians gives the park a "larger-than-life" feel. The Public Garden has been compared to Oz. You almost feel comfortable enough to run around barefoot in the grass.
In the summer, you'll find musicians playing soft music. By fall, the leaves on the trees change and the park transforms into a picture-worthy playground. Set up a picnic, or just come to stroll. You won't be disappointed.
Annual Make Way for Ducklings Parade http://boston.povo.com/Listing:Annual_Make_Way_for_Ducklings_Parade_on_Boston_Public_Gardens 2008-12-08T16:32:42.3830000-05:00 2008-12-08T16:32:42.3830000-05:00
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Mother's Day Sunday, May 11th, 2008
The parade begins at 12:00; preregistration will begin at 10:00 a.m. on the Boston Common, at the base of the Shaw Memorial, just below the State House.
Based on the book Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey, children and their families will retrace the steps of Mr. and Mrs. Mallard and their family of eight ducklings. Led by the Harvard University Marching Band, children relive the adventures of Mr. and Mrs. Mallard dressed as one of their favorite characters from the book.
The Friends of the Public Garden is a non-profit organization dedicated to the care and protection of the Boston Common, the Public Garden and the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. The donation for Duckling Day is $25 per family. This donation includes snacks, entertainment, and a toy for each child.