1,100-acre (4.5 km2; 450 ha) chain of parks linked by parkways and waterways in Boston designed by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted
General Information
Hours:
Daily: Generally open from dawn to dusk
Access hours may vary slightly by park section
Access hours may vary slightly by park section
Fees:
Free admission
Pet Policy:
Dogs are allowed on Emerald Necklace parks and paths when kept on a leash
Closest cities with hotels:
Downtown Boston / Back Bay / Brookline / Jamaica Plain
Seasons:
All year; spring and fall are best for scenery and walking, summer is popular for outdoor activities
Location:
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Emerald Necklace, Boston, MA
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How to Get There
From Downtown Boston and Back Bay hotels: Travel south via public transit or car toward Back Bay, Fenway, or Jamaica Plain; the Emerald Necklace is a connected chain of parks accessible from multiple entry points including the Public Garden, Back Bay Fens, Jamaica Pond, and Franklin Park.
Overview
The Emerald Necklace is a 1,100-acre chain of parks and parkways in Boston and Brookline designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, about seven miles on foot or bike from Boston Common to Franklin Park. It makes up half of the city's park acreage.
The Chain
- Downtown: Boston Common, the Public Garden, and the Commonwealth Avenue Mall
- Back Bay Fens and the Riverway: marshy parkland and paths along a waterway
- Olmsted Park and Jamaica Pond: a walking loop around the pond
- Arnold Arboretum: Harvard's arboretum in Jamaica Plain and Roslindale
- Franklin Park: the largest park in the system and the site of the zoo
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