Lovely park right in the middle of the downtown! Lovely location for a quiet moment of rest right in the middle of a busy city! Boston has a young student crowd and the effervescence and enthusiasm catches on! The little bridge across the lake is a great spot to stand for a view and the ducks become great friends after... More

What a great place to chill out. Very well kept parkland with shady and sunny areas depending on your needs. Although surrounded on all side by roads with heavy traffic this is a very quite spot - ideal for people watching or just relaxing before you move on to either the great shops or the many other interesting places in... More

If you love a leisurely stroll through a park and the opportunity to people watch then this is the place to go. The grounds are beautiful for all ages and if you bring a blanket and picnic basket you can enjoy an afternoon of peace in this historic area. The squirrels are super friendly here and if you rustle a... More

It was invigorating to move around The Common. Ice skating is not to be missed. Skates can be rented. The staff is helpful.

On a gorgeous Friday afternoon in May the Common was packed with students, artists, families and tourists like me. Swan boats floating, just a perfect experience of this lovely open space in the heart of Boston.

When i was there back in January, the lake inside of the Common was turned into iced. People were skating on the lake. Many street artists were play music there, family and kids playing around, students and friends were chatting/walking the common as well. Just similar to NYC's Washington Square. Nice environment for relaxing and hang out with friends.

Amidst the hustle and bustle of downtown Boston sits the oldest park in the US, Boston Common. While its humble beginnings were as a cow pasture, it evolved over the years to become a relaxing escape for individuals, families and tourists alike. There are many great monuments speckled throughout which include the Boston Massacre Memorial, Soldier and sailors monument, Shaw... More

It's a perfectly sized park to take a stroll through, read a book or simply relax, especially during early summer and fall.

From book make way for ducklings. The whole park was interesting. We walked several blocks to find the statue.