A string of nine continuous parks spanning 1,100 acres, affectionately known as the Emerald Necklace, surround the city of Boston with the expressed intent of providing a respite from the noise and overcrowding of city life.
Visionaries have reshaped natural landscapes since Boston's colonial days creating areas for active play and peaceful contemplation. Most notably, the nation's very first botanical garden, the Boston Public Garden (est. 1837) sits atop a former salt marsh, demonstrating that beauty can indeed transcend its muddy roots.
Complete Boston Map >
- A Boston Public Garden
- B Swan Pond
- C Charles River Esplanade
- D Back Bay Fens
