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Snell Library

Boston Common Visitors Center

Peters Park

Park with a kid's play area, gardens & an off leash dog run, plus courts for tennis & basketball.

Chestnut Hill Reservation

The Mary Baker Eddy Library

Christian Science library in a 1930s neoclassical building featuring a research room.

City Square Park

Elegant, 1-acre park featuring landscaped paths, lawns, sculptures & fountains, plus city views.

Commonwealth Avenue Mall

This historical, long avenue features a path through trees, grassy areas, park benches & statues.

Ronan Park

Spacious recreation area offering a lighted baseball diamond, fenced-in dog park & community events.

Esplanade Playground

Charles River views from 3 leafy play areas offering a zip line, climbing structures & chute slides.

Charlestown Navy Yard

One of the oldest shipbuilding facilities of the Navy currently houses war boats & a museum.

Underground at Ink Block

Harambee Park

Historic space from the landscape architect of NYC's Central Park, with tennis, basketball & more.

Pinebank Promontory

Boston Harborwalk

Hunt Almont Playground

Southwest Corridor Park

Long 4.1-mi. park with trails, playgrounds, basketball & tennis courts & street hockey rinks.

Freedom Trail Foundation

Walking tour of iconic American Revolution sites, including museums, churches & meeting houses.

Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial

1897 bronze relief memorial honoring the first African American volunteer unit in the Civil War.

Langone Park

Bordered by Boston Harbor, the site offers a playground, softball field & 3 regulation bocce courts.

Titus Sparrow Park

Neighborhood green space featuring basketball & tennis courts, community gardens & seasonal events.