Super beautiful park with nice trees, big pathways and a very photogenic lake and bridge.. perfect spot to unwind and take lots of pictures.. you can spend a nice day here... Sit by the lake and watch ducklings floating by... Its a handcrafted park and I would recommend travellers to spend a day here in visit to Boston!

So beautiful the day I was there. Love the carousel, and the eagle statue they havent put up yet in the construction area. Watched the protesters for rent control in front of the State Building. Took great pictures.

Boston common may not be as charming as Public Garden, but still a good place to visit. There are good gardens, memorials, and relaxing places. Its very beautiful with its vicinity to Boston downtown, high-rising and Massachusetts State house. Its well maintained and cared for

Definitely check this place out if youre visiting Boston. Its one of the cleanest parks Ive ever been to and the squirrels are so friendly! I didnt want to leave.

Nice park for weekend hangouts and event photography. There are really talented musicians who play music in the park. There are benches to site on and lawn for children to play. You can bring you dig for a walk or play with other dogs as well. It has a beautiful view of the prudential and sunset in the evening.

This park is more recreational than scenic. Its lawn shows the weathering of people gathering to run and play. It is equipped with a play ground and an outdoor eatery (if open). It has a large monument and gazebo. It also has numerous paths for walking.

Its all about the squirrels. They will eat right out of your lap, climb up your leg and take food right out of your hands. Some groups of squirrels there are friendlier than others though. Some of them will confuse a finger for a nut and take a chunk out of your hand. But its well worth it, I assure you.

Not terribly clean in places, a lot of homeless people hang out. It is at its best when all the Christmas lights go up, and in spring with flowers and trees coming into bloom. Ice skating not available this year due to covid.

Loved it. Coming back to Boston after so many years was great. Met and an old dear friend from CT w my wife and had a blast. Thank you Boaronians for a great time.

Such an historical place. Wonderful to walk around. Beautiful safe setting

What a gorgeous park! And such a reprieve from the hustle and bustle of the city that surrounds it. We visited on a lovely summer day, and everyone was all smiles, whether sitting or walking or skating! We were both amazed and impressed with how many people fed the wildlife- but more so, how relaxed and trusting the wildlife was of the humans! We will not forget the joy found in this special, historical haven.

It was my first visit here, and I totally LOVED it. Being from Florida, I rarely get to enjoy Fall colors. I got to do that in a wonderful area near my hotel, and it was quite clean and felt very safe. I hope to return next year.

So much to see when you walk around. Just wondering around aimlessly you see the history. Stroll around the cemetery for sure youll see names you recognize. There are plaques all over the place to give you context and narrative ... and you can walk the freedom trail around the commons quite a bit

Public park. Several areas could use better maintenance/clean up.Freedom Trail starts here. Capital building near the park

The commons is a little piece of Boston to experience the duck boats and the walking paths, the summer concerts, food eating or drinking is available. The park is always clean and organized. There are benches fir sitting and the status in the center of the park. On beautiful days you can have lunch the kids can swim in the frog pond, and there are musician, balloon people and a park for the kids. Enjoy.

There is something for everyone here - the multitude of meandering paths lead through ponds, hills and playgrounds. Plenty of sports facilities too- from tennis courts (walk-on) to an ice rink and a baseball field. The ducking sculptures are often dressed up with seasonally or event-appropriate garments.

In town visiting, and as a US Navy Retired Veteran, I love[d] all of the Historic Military Monuments. The parks are amazing!!AND I ESPECIALLY LOVE THE WATER & BEACHES, BEING A NAVY MAN .... GO NAVY, BEAT ARMY! ! ! ! !

Beautiful green space. Gorgeous in the fall. Easy to be spaced out and find a tranquil place to relax.

Its a nice park but it is extremely crowded and litter is everywhere. Nice freedom trail going through it, but still this is probably the dirtiest part of the freedom trail. Good overlook of Massachusetts State House. Frog pond looks very gross.

Sky is always on fire here which makes for some nice views . I live close by and I spend a lot of time in the common. It had evolved a lot. Some major improvements , the only bad side is where the park st t station is. A whole lot of homeless ghetto over there. Other than that its pretty safe.

I went here for the first time in 12 years. Its still a nice park. There was disruption from time to time from some people who were obviously homeless and high on drugs. I saw a lot more of these people here than I use to. It hurt my heart to see that.

While on a duck boat tour of the city, we went passed here and saw a huge crowd with a couple of bands performing on different stages. We decided to give it a closer look after the tour.What we found was, there was free admission. The next thing we discovered is that it was some sort of hemp fest. I actually asked one of the many police officers what was going on. After he told me it was a hemp fest, I asked him where to go for good Italian food in Boston. We didnt stay, but instead, cut through, on our way to the north end of the city, which is some sort of Little Italy.The festival looked like everyone was being respectful. There were lots of police officers there, providing security. There were many vendors offering lots of food options as well as other merchandise. The park looked nice. There is a lot of history associated with it.If you are in Boston, you should check out the Boston Common.

Great place to bring your kids, pets, photographer, parents, family, friends. food court still open during covid. pond was drained but the trees look lovely.

Beautiful park, and very well maintained. Felt like a more digestible and more important central park. Thats coming from a die hard, born and raised, New Yorker!

Stunning! We visited in May and the gardens were amazing! We loved strolling through the pathways and seeing all the statues. All the history and sights were amazing. The sidewalks are very wide an accommodate a lot of people. There were lots of places to stop, sit and relax.

This place its my second one favorite in Boston, beautiful nature, beautiful spot to see Boston, beautiful sunsets, nice for a walk, very old and historical site, very nice place for a walk, to walk your dog, etcetera, etcetera.

Lovely Boston Common, the beautiful public garden that we love to visit every time we come to Boston. Our favorite stop is to see the ducklings, of course, and the pond where the swan boats typically operate.

This park never disappoints. Even with everything going on they keep it looking beautiful. Park is well kept up with and clean.

Splendid, refreshing view and environment to walk around. Nice time pass with friends and family.

Great parks for kids . Exelente for picnics or sit and relax.

Beautiful Park and a great place in the heart of the city to relax. Parks for kids and a great atmosphere.

Great place to bring your dog, they have an off leash area. try to stay away from the area near the statehouse and park st station, found a few needles laying around there a few times

Wonderful place to lay out and relax with a loved one, and interact with the geese.

Bostons mini Central Park - a beautiful and vital part of the city. Always welcome a chance to walk the hills, paths and grasses of the park.

History is in the air, interesting place to visit.

Cute place to squirrel-gaze. But watch out! They are not afraid of humans and will sneak up behind you!

Amazing park area. A lot of old trees with different colors some of which are very old with magnificent shape. There is a small lake with ducks. Squires are all around the park area and they are very friendly. The park is open for public and a lot of people do run or walk through the park area.

This is my favourite place in all of Boston. Its a huge park with a lot of history. Its got a childrens pond thats converted to a skating rink in winters. Its got a boston pond (no boating due to covid) and paths that you can walk on or bike on. Its well maintained- lot of flowers- roses and others. Its big and goes across the road. Lovely place to spend Saturday afternoons.

One of my favorite things to do. Grab a coffee, walk through the common, find a bench and sit and read or people watch. Its much cleaner than it was. Its obviously not as much fun to sit and read in winter, but on a warm spring day its great to dip your feet into the frog pond and act like a kid again.

A park in Boston downtown, pretty close to the financial center and good place to chill out and relax. There are a lot of benches all over the park and lawns to lay down and take a nap or just read.There are often people running over there, as well as dogs and some homeless people. There are a lot of ducks in the lake and swan boats to take a ride on.Theres a tube stop just right in the corner.

The common and neighboring public garden are beautiful. I regularly walk the corgi through the park

Beautiful park with good food and bathrooms. Definitely a great way to spend a Sunday. Its very clean and pristine here. The views are gorgeous. Definitely check it out if youve never been.

Nice place for walk n cycling. Good place for doing phone shoots. Cheers to life

It was great to visit here while I was in town. It was raining but still beautiful. I like the vendors that are close by. I got some fried bread and earrings while I walked the park and then made my way through historic downtown buildings. So much history in a mile radius be sure to give yourself the full day to take it all in.

The Boston Common is a beautiful park at the heart of this wonderful city. Great for taking a stroll through or laying out during the summer. Come during December to see a lovely display of Christmas lights. Adjacent to the Gardens and near both Beacon Hill and downtown, the Common is something not to miss.

Well maintained, beautiful grounds, kind people, and historical.

I can tell lots of thing about this place but you should go and see very beautiful in all seasons I think best downtown ceenter in usa my son loves the park and theris more lot of fun in all seasons for kid water splashes and beautiful friendly animals.

Excellent views. Central location and lots of history. Very unique and this place is the identity of Boston

A huge disappointment for tourists. I feel extremely uneasy walking through here (let alone by myself) due to the number of homeless and drug addicts in the area. I understand that this may be the only place they can go and it is unfortunate but its difficult for the general public to enjoy a walk, picnic, or any activities here due to the smell and condition of this historic park. I would much rather walk along the main streets than through here.There is a stark difference in the condition (and popularity) of Boston Common compared to the Boston Garden across the way. Many of the nice looking photos attached to this place (ie Washington statue) are actually from the Boston Garden across the street and are not reflective of this parks condition.

Beautiful park in downtown that truly feels inclusive. Great walking paths and a mix of all people just hanging out. Felt very safe, great place to spend time with friends or family.

Such a neat experience! Love the shops and buildings such a cozy feel.

Beautiful area! The Commons provides open grassy areas, monuments, gardens, play structures, walk ways, and a lake. All in the middle of the city. Its a gem! A thoughtfully laid out plan that easily navigates you around the park.

One of the many great parks in Boston. The oldest park in America! The adjacent Pinlic Garden is even more beautiful.

Great playground and beautiful grounds. Try the public gardens across the street for gorgeous trees and scenery and great musicians on the weekend.

Just beautiful. I walk through this park every day on the way to Mass General.

This place has amazing and wonderful people buried here. Sam Adams and John Hancock to name two. However, do not be confused by the omnipresent Franklin centerpiece. Its only Bens parents. Not to say they arent important too but if you want to see good old Bens grave, youll have to travel a tad bit south to Philly.

Came here on my first trip to Boston and it is a beautiful park! It was a beautiful spring afternoon and so many people were out and about, walking dogs, enjoying the nice weather in this accessible park right in the middle of downtown Boston. Such nice greenery, easy walking trails, and important pieces of history sprinkled throughout. Highly recommend to any tourists visiting Boston!

One of the all time favorite and most memorable spots in Boston to hang at...

Beautiful park in the middle of the city. Very clean and well maintained. Kids really enjoyed the playground as well as all the historic monuments. Great teaching and learning moments!

I love the common, Beautiful place to go for a walk, nature is astonishing and it’s huge, you can spend the day there, maybe a nice picnic but it’s worthy!

It’s beautiful and close to the garden. Great photo opportunities here with all of the statues! Kids enjoyed the carousel as well!

Beautiful park to relax and walk around. The squirrels are especially entertaining.

This park is so nice and dont forget to bring a bag of peanuts to feed the fat squirrels

One of Boston’s greatest sites and parks, especially beautiful and eventful during warmer months.

Nice views. In Boston downtown. Decent picnic area. Beside boston public garden.

Such a fun place to walk around

A nice and huge park to enjoy some outdoor quality time while social distancing. Lots of shade too!

Fantastic daytime activity. All times of year. Summer in the shade of the plethora of local and imported trees. Wintertime bring some nuts and picnic to share with the squirrels, plenty of refuse stations keeps it clean. Go for a little skate, not or do some yoga while in the background you can hear the skillful musicians playing their tunes for passers by.

Good place to hang out with the family and kids. I got whiff of weed smoke near the childrens play area near the carousel a couple of times.If the high fliers can move away from the kids area, it would help.

My favorite place to walk with my mother and father

Its a beautiful place, that have many things going on for free. Like myself after paying bills donor have much $$$. There alot enjoying the activities. Was last there on fathers day. Was really nice and generous to all fathers. Even woman....

Very nice little park. We grabbed some food from a nearby food place and sat and ate. Lots of people, lots of lil food vendors in the park, and some vendors selling odds and ends. Quite enjoyable. The fountain was beautiful.

Love taking my dog at night.....except for the rats. Can we do something to lessen the rat population?

Nice clean park with many squirrels, who love being fed. Most people are wearing masks and social distancing. There is also a skating rink in the winter and a carousel (closed I think because of Coronavirus). There are many food stands in the park. Great place to relax, take a walk or ride a bike. Boston Common is accessible via three green line stops: Park St, Boylston and Arlington.

Pretty great place that is full of people and information, a gathering place. The freedom trail starts here and is a great place to start off your exploration of Boston. There are lots of places around to go and eat and tons of photographic opportunities. The exploration of Boston starts here!PS theres also an information center located at the start of the freedom trail.

Great place to kick around and enjoy the weather in the summer. good food arou d and a great parking garage

Boston commons was so beautiful today. My partner and I layed in the grass and enjoyed the nice weather together!

Great park to walk and feel peaceful in the hart of the city.

Very nice park with lots of squirrels. I enjoy the morning stroll here very much. There are also some nice restaurants and cafes surrounding the park so you can have a nice meal or coffee after a walk in the park. You can reach the park easily using metro. Good to visit if you are in Boston.

The best picnic place ever....Watch your food the squirrels maybe tempted to join you

We went to the frog pond park and its was nice the sprinklers were on and it wasnt crowded. Disappointed the frog pond couldnt open this year my kids love it but it was definitely a safe call.

Nice, not quite as cleaned up as Ive been told

Its a good place to visit as a kids my brothers and I alway went to the frog pond

A beautiful park, easy to get to - right off the Park Street stop on the T (subway) stop. Surrounded by weeping willow trees, a perfect place to relax after spending a day in Boston.In the summer time, take a ride on the swan boats, and kids can play in a great playground or in the fountains of the Frog Pond.In the cooler months, ice skating is offed at the Frog Pond- with very cheap ice skate rentals.

This a beautiful park located in the center of Boston. Family had a great time.

Beautiful park. Lots to see.

Get the fresh squeezed lemonade plenty of food stands around and good place to walk dogs.

Great for walks, relaxation etc. Crowded with both people and birds

Great park with a lot of history in the heart of Boston. It is big enough to feel like you are no longer in a fast-paced city. Also, very close to a lot of places to eat. If you are here on vacation, I would highly recommend to come check it out. Lastly, there was a ice rink in the winter.

It’s under renovation but it’s beautiful and the buildings around it are superb

Excellent park with 2 off leash dog parks within. Nice dogs and my dog got to make new friends and burn off some puppy energy. Its beautiful here. Also the park looks like that scene in the Mary Poppins movie where the carousel horses come to life.

Americas oldest park has a very historical feel and atomosphere when you go there. They have public restrooms, a large playground for kids, an ice skating rink (the frog pond during the winter) and many historical figure statues for photo taking. Its in the heart of Boston downtown so its pretty easy to get to via train or bus. The park is always clean with many places to sit and do picnic.

Great place to walk the dogs. Huge park, lots to check out. Great place to sit and eat a take-out dinner and just relax

Great park nice location took our two poodles there sat

My favorite place to hang out in Boston. I like listening ro music and reading by the pond.

Great park, but too many wasting their lives smoking weed. It stinks.

Nice area. I am used to visiting legislators at the State House. It is still closed to public.

The oldest public park in the US and in the fall, a stunning place to walk around. The Freedom Trail starts here, so it is a natural place to visit. A map can be purchased for $3 detailing all the sights to stop at, otherwise there is a Freedom Trail app to download, available for free!

The best public park I have ever been to. Est in 1634, the history just surrounds you as you enter from the many entrances leading into it. From frog pond(read edgar Allen poes story) to the cemetery(considered the least desired place to be buried since it was away from the town center in colonial Boston) it really speaks for itself. Many benches to enjoy an early morning coffee or feed the pigeons, and beautiful paths lined with trees. You will enjoy your time spent here.

Neat place to stroll through if youre in town.