Public Garden

Category: City park in Boston, Massachusetts

Address: 4 Charles St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

Phone: +16176354505

Opening hours

Sunday: 6AM–11:30PM

Monday: 6AM–11:30PM

Tuesday: 6AM–11:30PM

Wednesday: 6AM–11:30PM

Thursday: 6AM–11:30PM

Friday: 6AM–11:30PM

Saturday: 6AM–11:30PM

Reviews

Varrun Phanda

Aug 1, 2022

Beautiful garden to relax and the swan 🦢 boats make it more beautiful experience. The boat quick tours are well managed with young and friendly staff. More of a place to relax with family or friends. Not many the things to do for kids. Nice place to hangout and in evenings you have people playing music at different places. Enjoy and Relax! 👍🏻

Colleen Paxton

Jul 29, 2022

The most accurate description would be a 3 in the winter and a five in Spring when everything is in bloom. Summer and fall being 4's depending on the day. A nice green space in the center of Boston. You can walk completely around it and through Boston Commons in an hour easy. That being said it has a cute lake that has cheap swan boats to ride and beautiful displays of flowers in the spring that draws people from all over to come and take photos in it. It can get very crowded during peak times so be aware. It is nice enough to walk around and can be a nice green break from the surrounding city. Park in the Boston Common Garage if you are driving. There are public bathrooms right across the street in Boston Common, it is inside the visitors center that also sells some souvenirs and has friendly staff. The red line T will also drop you off at Boston Common. This is also where you can find a restaurant open during fair weather and peak time and street vendors selling souvenirs and snacks. Their are occasional musicians performing around and some of them can be amazing (There was an orchestra doing Disney songs!!!).

Valentino Tartamella

May 22, 2022

An absolutely beautiful area located right besides the downtown city area. Always an amazing place where everyone from all the universities and neighboring towns meet and relax. The views are breathtaking, the flowers are surprisingly colorful, and there is a surprising amount of space to lay down a child. Side note there was this synth player at the Public Gardens playing for money, which I never mind, except he was terrible and insanely loud. Hope you don’t have to deal with that hahahaha

Daniel Mundo

Jan 12, 2022

The most gorgeous park in Boston! I always explore different spots and I love how they keep it so well manicured and updated each season! Absolute must any time of year if you’re a tourist visiting the city or a local looking for a chill spot to read or just... be.

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Questions & Answers

Are the tulips blooming yet?

Rick Stockwell | Aug 30, 2021
elgene meneses | Aug 30, 2021

Yes tulip beginnings to blooms

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are dogs permitted?

Kelly Renner | Aug 31, 2018
Jason | Aug 31, 2018

Yes, they are.

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I want to photograph the spring flowers. What dates are best this year?

Jeanne Stafford | Aug 31, 2018
Kelly Gallagher | Aug 31, 2018

Go now the flowers are beautiful

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We are visiting Boston this weekend, (May 22). Are the tulips still in blossom at the Public Garden?

Dick Morrison | Aug 30, 2021
Mohit Karnani | Aug 30, 2021

Yes

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Did they put the water back in ?

Florina Topalli | Aug 30, 2021
Bryan Hughes | Aug 30, 2021

Nope

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Is Boston Public Garden open on Sundays?

kivaglory | Aug 31, 2019
Alyssa P. | Aug 31, 2019

Yes I'm pretty sure it is.

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Would I be allowed to film a video?

This is Sofia Gomez | Aug 31, 2019
Paul Frechette | Aug 31, 2019

Scott is correct. It's public property.

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Do you have wheelchairs?

Cecilia Gonzalez | Aug 31, 2019
Tamilarasan T | Aug 31, 2019

Wheel chair path is available but they are not providing wheel chairs for public.

Is the Boston Public Garden in bloom yet

Sandee Bustin | Aug 31, 2019
zack hunter | Aug 31, 2019

Some flowers are blooming and some aren't.

I have a group of friends coming mid September. Which garden would be best to visit at that time?

Kathlene Miller | Jun 1, 2022
Ayodele Michael | Jun 1, 2022

Boston common has alot of green space but doesn't have as much scenery as the Public Garden. The Public Garden has big enough green space to host groups of poeple and the scenery (waterbody, garden flowers with some monuments) is just so beautiful.

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Is the water back in the lagoon?

Sentien Accounts Payable | Aug 30, 2021
Anupreksha | Aug 30, 2021

Yes

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Is there a horse and buggy service that goes through the park?

Chris Johnson | Aug 30, 2021
Bob Cuz | Aug 30, 2021

No. There used to be ride that went around the streets, but they stopped too

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Will the Fall colors last through the coming week? I plan to go next weekend.

Prajakta Dogmane | Aug 30, 2021
Victor Paliy | Aug 30, 2021

Yes, it will be colors through the next week. I will make sure of it

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Are the fall colours visible now, or should I wait till next week?

Prajakta Dogmane | Aug 30, 2021
Jermyn Graham | Aug 30, 2021

There isnt many fall foliage color visible now and next week may not be much different.. This year might be a little lackluster...its more of a wait and see...this fall has lack much rain, colder temps and gradual varied foliage color changes. ..

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What is the best time to go see the fall colours?

Prajakta Dogmane | Aug 30, 2021
Savannah Reeves | Aug 30, 2021

I just got back yesterday, a few (like 4) trees had started to turn red, a few more weeks and it should be prime

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is the boston public garden open to come in now or not, if it is open what it's time daily for the visitors, please??

nadia abu sabiha | Aug 30, 2020
Larry's Opinion | Aug 30, 2020

It is open all day

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Can I rent part of the park with a covered area.

2026_Luke Smillie | Aug 30, 2020
seena g s | Aug 30, 2020

No

Parking?? Where is the nearest parking lot that could accommodate a small RV 22 feet long 10 feet high?

rvan #rvan | Aug 30, 2020
Alí MH | Aug 30, 2020

Public Garden, 4 Charles St, Boston, MA 02108 that is the address

Is it worth coming around during Fall? I was hoping to bring my girlfriend here and have a picnic tomorrow. Are the leafs pretty colors? Any recommendations on where to go in the park? Please help

Officer McNasty | Aug 30, 2020
Tania M. Prado Pichardo | Aug 30, 2020

It is worthy! You'll get so much beautiful views of the changing colors of fall. Just be aware of the climate and dress accordingly to it so you don't get any surprises that might ruin your day. Enjoy!

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Is food allowed in the garden?

Adam Splitter | Aug 31, 2019
Sang Lee | Aug 31, 2019

Food is allowed in Boston Public Garden. The public garden is more of a park then a garden. Lots of people have picnics there. Just remember that public alcohol consumption is not allowed.

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Are long boards okay

Patty Cutter | Aug 31, 2019
Wikrom Pongnasuwan | Aug 31, 2019

Yep

Where's the best place to park if visiting in the weekend?

Rich Basister | Aug 31, 2019
Jenny Klein | Aug 31, 2019

If you are very lucky, you can find a spot just around the park. Otherwise, there are many public garages a few blocks away.

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Is there showers to clean up?

Jenna Taylor | Aug 31, 2019
Deanna Power | Aug 31, 2019

You'll be lucky if the water fountain is working.

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what is your adress

Milagros Cruz | Aug 31, 2019
Dany Zaragoza | Aug 31, 2019

100 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02108

What is the URL?

Sara | Aug 31, 2019
Michael Anderson | Aug 31, 2019

Www.boston.gov

Are there horse drawn rides there?

Elizabeth Foster | Aug 31, 2018
Lorenzo Zucchini | Aug 31, 2018

No

you pay to enter those hours close

catracho en Massachusetts | Aug 31, 2018
Álvaro | Aug 31, 2018

I don't know for sure, we don't pay. I don't know what time it closes.

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How much is it to go here.

Tammy Baez | Aug 31, 2018
GatheringRays | Aug 31, 2018

It's a public place. Free of charge to go there.

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Why is there no water in the lagoon at present?

Kate Mooneyham | Aug 31, 2018
David Lamb | Aug 31, 2018

I think they drain each year to clean it. Either that, or the vortex portal to Hell has opened and we are all doomed. It is a bit less satisfying without water...

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how much it cost?

Vinícius Oliveira | Aug 31, 2018
Paulo Schumaher Junior | Aug 31, 2018

It is free.

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