Most reviewed Parks in Boston

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1. 4.5 Boston Public Garden (9.939 reviews)
   - Beautiful Manicured
   Spent 1-2 hours Parks • Gardens
   
   
   This Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park, famous for its Swan Boats, has over 600 varieties of trees and an ever-changing array of flowers. It is America's first public garden. See more..
   
2. 4.5 Boston Common (6.505 reviews)
   - So Much History!
   Spent 2-3 hours Parks
   
   
   Whether it's a summer picnic in the grass or winter ice-skating on Frog Pond, Boston's oldest public park is the perfect escape from the bustle of the city. See more..
   
3. 4.5 Charles River Esplanade (747 reviews)
   - Beautiful place to walk and run
   Parks • Jogging Paths & Tracks
   
   
   A popular path for walkers, joggers, bladers and bicyclists, the Esplanade is also home to the Hatch Shell, where the Boston Pops holds its annual summer concerts. See more..
   
4. 4.5 Arnold Arboretum (670 reviews)
   - Plenty of paved trails and parking
   Tuesday: 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM Parks • Gardens
   
   
   Part of Olmsted's famous Emerald Necklace, America's oldest public arboretum has 265 beautiful acres of trees, shrubs and vines. See more..
   
5. 4.5 Boston Harbor Islands State Park (573 reviews)
   - Sunset Lighthouse Cruise
   Spent More than 3 hours State Parks
   
   
   This National Park consists of 34 small islands just off shore in Boston Harbor. The most popular, George's Island, is home to Fort Warren, a Civil War Landmark that housed Confederate prisoners. Visitors to the 12 islands open for exploration can camp, kayak, tour lighthouses, ride harbor ferries, hike and swim. See more..