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Parks & Outdoors

The Charles, the Common, the loops we run before coffee — walks, runs, and green space within reach.

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Emerald Necklace

Seven miles of parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, linking the Common, Public Garden, Comm Ave Mall, the Fens, the Riverway, Jamaica Pond, Arboretum, and Franklin Park.

Nearest link 10 min walk
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Jamaica Plain

Arnold Arboretum

281 acres of trees and shrubs in JP, the last great link in Olmsted's Emerald Necklace. Best in lilac season (early May).

T to Forest Hills
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Back Bay

Commonwealth Avenue Mall

A tree-shaded promenade running down the center of Comm Ave. Statues, benches, and the prettiest straight-line walk in Back Bay — starts right across the street.

Across the street
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Fenway

The Fens

Olmsted-designed marshland park between the hotel and the museums. Community gardens, the Kelleher Rose Garden, and one of the quieter walking routes to the MFA.

10 min walk
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Back Bay

Public Garden

The country's first public botanical garden, adjacent to the Common. Formal beds, the Swan Boats, and the bronze Make Way for Ducklings sculptures.

30 min walk
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Downtown

Boston Common

America's oldest public park (1634). Starting point for the Freedom Trail and year-round gathering ground — Frog Pond skates in winter, splash pool in summer.

T to Park St
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Back Bay

Charles River Esplanade

Three miles of riverside paths, lawns, and bandstands — the best sunset view of the skyline in the city. Cross the BU Bridge or walk to Mugar Way.

10 min walk
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