Public Garden
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Public garden
An urban ground laid out with walks, plantings, and buildings, which offers a variety of entertainment and recreation to the public.
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Public Garden
Address:Charles Boylestown Arlington & Beacon Sts
Boston, MA 02118
Phone:617-635-4505
Size: 24 acres.
Location:Adjacent to Boston Common in Back Bay/Beacon Hill.
Facilities:Pathways, gardens.
Activities:Jogging, walking.
Special Features:Oldest public botanical garden in the United States. Ornamental foliage, serpentine paths, fountains, sculptures, and planting beds surround a central lagoon where Boston's famed swan boat rides are available during the spring and summer. Designated a National Historic Landmark.
See other parks in Massachusetts.
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