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Bounded by Arlington, Boylston, Charles and Beacon streets, Boston, Massachusetts

Featured Review : The Boston Public Garden lies right in the middle of the Back Bay neighborhood. The streets and buildings that surround this garden are always busy with motorists, patrons, and upscale proprieters, but the garden remains...See Full Review

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Public Garden Reviews

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Boston Public Gardens

  • 4 out of 5 stars by gatorgirl1977 from Ocala, Florida
  • November 8, 2025
Boston Public Gardens
Quote: Right next to Boston Common, the United States oldest park, is Boston Public Gardens. This is a gorgeous spot where you will find all kinds of places to sit and spend your time. You can view the beautiful flowers, or you can stroll next to a statue... Read the full Public Garden review

From journal A Historic Visit on Labor Day Weekend

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Public Gardens

  • 3 out of 5 stars by RCMomto4 from Rancho Cucamonga, California
  • May 20, 2025
Public Gardens
Quote: The Public Gardens Park in Boston is a really quaint place in the middle of a big city. We spent a couple hours walking around and taking one of the Swan Boat rides around the pond. There are plenty of nice benches and walking trails in the park,... Read the full Public Garden review

From journal Boston in the Summer

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Public Garden

  • 5 out of 5 stars by notso62 from Boston, Massachusetts
  • September 24, 2025
Public Garden
Quote: The Boston Public Garden lies right in the middle of the Back Bay neighborhood. The streets and buildings that surround this garden are always busy with motorists, patrons, and upscale proprieters, but the garden remains a place to go to escape the... Read the full Public Garden review

From journal Boston - Tourist in My Own City

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The Public Garden

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Dennis Ko from Fremont, California
  • August 11, 2025
The Public Garden
Quote: One thing we thought might convince my sister of the goodness of Boston was to spend some time at one of Boston’s parks. The Boston Public Garden is a lovely spot nestled right in the city that’s perfect for lazing the day away in the hot summer... Read the full Public Garden review

From journal Convincing my sister to enjoy living in Boston

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The Public Garden

  • 5 out of 5 stars by ssullivan from Atlanta, Georgia
  • March 1, 2025
The Public Garden
Quote: Nearly 200 years younger than its next-door neighbor the Common, the Public Garden traces it origin to the filling in of salty marshlands along the Charles River in the 1830s. Charles Street, which today separates the Garden from the less formal... Read the full Public Garden review

From journal Winter Weekend in Boston

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The Public Garden

  • 4 out of 5 stars by dolphoto from San Jose, California
  • October 4, 2025
Quote: The Boston Public Garden is really an extension of Boston Common, but the feel is completely different. In Spring, Summer, and Fall, beautiful flowers line the winding walkways and aged trees separate you from the bustle of the city. Year round,... Read the full Public Garden review

From journal Something for Everyone

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The Public Garden

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Idler from Poolesville, Maryland
  • September 6, 2025
The Public Garden
Quote: This place brings out the kid in me. Or should I say that it brings out kids. Either way, this lovely 42-acre green space nestled in the heart of the city appeals to all ages. Each time I come to Boston, I find myself drawn to the its ageless... Read the full Public Garden review

From journal You Say You Want a Revolution

Boston Public Gardens

  • 4 out of 5 stars by kjlouden from , West Virginia
  • September 5, 2025
Boston Public Gardens
Quote: A truly "antique" garden, the Boston Public Gardens were created in 1837 at what used to be the edge of the city, now the perfect place for local folks and visitors alike to take a delightful detour away from the noise of the street. The garden... Read the full Public Garden review

From journal Boston’s Impromptu Serenade

Boston Public Garden

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Harris from Boston, Massachusetts
  • June 18, 2025
Quote: One of the most idyllic (and romantic) spots in Boston (and perhaps even the world), the Public Garden is the perfect place to stop and smell the flowers, pause in the shade of a willow tree, or, to better enjoy the setting, hop on one of the swan... Read the full Public Garden review

From journal Time Travel in Historic Boston