Name: Public Garden
Address: Boston, MA 02116
Telephone: (617) 635-4505
Rating: 4.8

Placid, verdant, circa-1837 city park with a lagoon, boat rides, fountains & other sights.

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The Public Garden was established in 1837, making it the first public botanical garden in America.

First Public Botanical Garden

The Parks Department maintains the Victorian traditions of the Public Garden, showcasing its beauty with rich and unusual plants, a lagoon, monuments, fountains, and the iconic Swan Boats.

Victorian Traditions

Over 80 species of plants are cultivated in the Boston Parks and Recreation Department's greenhouses for future plantings in the Public Garden and other locations around the city.

Plant Species

The Public Garden, along with the Boston Common, forms the northern terminus of the Emerald Necklace, a chain of parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted.

Part of a Larger System

The Swan Boats, a beloved attraction in the Public Garden, have been operated by the Paget family for over 100 years.

Swan Boats

The Public Garden's wide variety of plants and romantic setting make it a popular destination for weddings.

Public Garden

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First Public Botanical Garden

Victorian Traditions

Plant Species

Part of a Larger System

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