Outdoors in Boston
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The New England Holocaust Memorial
Holocaust memorial with 6 illuminated glass towers symbolically etched with 6 million numbers.
Copley Square Park
Storied, small park featuring lawns & a fountain, as well as a seasonal farmer's market & events.

Haymarket
Historic outdoor greenmarket specializing in fruits & vegetables, open Fridays & Saturdays.

Back Bay Fens
This large greenspace has multiple gardens, playgrounds, ball fields & memorials, plus picnic areas.


Boston Common
Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution.


Norman B. Leventhal Park
Pleasant city-center park with a garden trellis & walk-through sculptural fountain.

Boston Public Market
Year-round indoor market with scores of vendors selling local produce, fish, gourmet treats & more.

the Lawn on D
Grassy outdoor space featuring seasonal live music, lawn games & other events, plus concessions.

Charles River Esplanade
This green space along the river offers a walking/jogging path, various events & views of the city.


Public Garden
Placid, verdant, circa-1837 city park with a lagoon, boat rides, fountains & other sights.

Castle Island
Site of Fort Independence (open in the summer), with beach, picnic & jogging areas.


Millennium Park
Natural retreat with 6 miles of accessible trails, playing fields, a canoe launch & scenic views.


Franklin Park
This large natural area with fields, wetlands & ponds offers a zoo, golf course & sports courts.

SoWa Open Market
Market open Sundays May–Oct featuring handmade apparel, home items, produce, baked goods & sweets.


Rose Kennedy Greenway
Bustling urban park providing open lawns, benches, fountains & paved pathways amid waterfront views.
Fan Pier Park
Manicured & landscaped walk on the marina with grassy seating areas, benches, tables & fire pits.


Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park
This popular city park featuring a play area, gardens & views of the water hosts many events.

Boston Harbor Islands National & State Park
Sizable park featuring a Civil War-era fort, hiking trails, picnicking areas, fishing & more.

Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
Harvard University's free outdoor tree & plant museum also offers walking tours & family activities.

Joe Moakley Park
This urban park features baseball & soccer fields, a spray area & a jogging track.