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Danehy Park
50-acre green space with activities such as softball & soccer, plus paths for jogging & a dog park.
Public Garden
Placid, verdant, circa-1837 city park with a lagoon, boat rides, fountains & other sights.
Franklin Park
This large natural area with fields, wetlands & ponds offers a zoo, golf course & sports courts.
Joe Moakley Park
This urban park features baseball & soccer fields, a spray area & a jogging track.
Castle Island
Site of Fort Independence (open in the summer), with beach, picnic & jogging areas.
Haymarket
Historic outdoor greenmarket specializing in fruits & vegetables, open Fridays & Saturdays.
Norman B. Leventhal Park
Pleasant city-center park with a garden trellis & walk-through sculptural fountain.
Smolak Farms
Boston Harbor Islands National & State Park
Sizable park featuring a Civil War-era fort, hiking trails, picnicking areas, fishing & more.
The Butterfly Place
Regional & tropical butterflies, birds & koi fish housed in an indoor garden with a walking path.
the Lawn on D
Grassy outdoor space featuring seasonal live music, lawn games & other events, plus concessions.
Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park
This popular city park featuring a play area, gardens & views of the water hosts many events.
Red Rock Park
Charles River Esplanade
This green space along the river offers a walking/jogging path, various events & views of the city.
Larz Anderson Park
This landscaped park offers pathways, ponds, gardens, a skating rink & an auto museum.
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
Harvard University's free outdoor tree & plant museum also offers walking tours & family activities.
Harvard Yard
This sprawling treed area is the oldest part of the Harvard campus, with many historic buildings.
Boston Public Market
Year-round indoor market with scores of vendors selling local produce, fish, gourmet treats & more.
Boston Common
Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution.
via Google MapsCopley Square Park
Storied, small park featuring lawns & a fountain, as well as a seasonal farmer's market & events.