Description:
- America's oldest park is the heart of Boston, offering recreation opportunities and a glimpse into history through numerous monuments to the past. Designated as public space in 1640, British soldiers later camped here during the Revolutionary War. Part of the Freedom Trail, the park adjoins the Massachusetts State House and Beacon Hill. A favorite spot is the Frog Pond, which doubles as an ice skating rink. The park is the beginning of the "Emerald Necklace," a seven-mile string of local parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted.
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: +1 800 7 3326 7866 (Tourist Information)
- fax: +1 617 424 7664 (Tourist Information)
Address:
- Beacon Street
- Between Beacon, Park, Tremont, Boylston, and Charles Sts
- Boston, MA 2203
Neighborhood:
Beacon HillHours:
- Mon-Sat 8:30am-5pm; Sun 9am-5pm
Strenuousness:
- No Sweat
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