Make Way For Ducklings, the favorite children’s book about a duck family who settles in the public garden, has a wonderful statue here and is a must see for kids of all ages. Our second visit to Boston and we had to see them again. Even in winter the park is kept clean, the squirrels abound and it’s a lovely escape in the city. Lots of great history as well.

IK walked through the Gardens on several occasions as I was staying near Copley Square. They are very quiet early morning, but become crowded during the day. There are bridges, sculptures, ponds and wildlife to enjoy plus when I went the first signs of spring flowers and shrubs. A truly idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.

No need to travel to DC to see cherry blossoms. Here you get all those+ tulips!! Sunny spring day. Parked in Tremont Commons lot. Maybe not best choice, as I had to wander north to find tulip gardens. We’ll worth the trip from RI.

We loved visiting the Boston Public Garden. We came in mid-April, and there were already trees bursting into bloom and tulips coming up through the ground. The park is beautifully landscaped with a pretty lake area, the famous swan boats, a gorgeous bridge, an imposing equestrian statue of George Washington, and the charming Make Way For Ducklings statues. The tall willow trees surrounding the lake make the area especially scenic. Note that the swan boats close at 4:00 p.m., so go early if you're interested in those. The park was clean and full of people out enjoying the first warm days of spring. This would be an excellent place for a picnic. My only suggestion would be to have a map on display to make things easy to find. After wandering around a bit, we asked some kind locals to point us toward the duckling statues which they did. If you want to get out and enjoy nature inside the city, this is the perfect place to do it.

All the parks we walked through in Boston were nice, including this one. The iconic swan boats were here and several historical statues. I thought the grounds were kept beautifully for a town that was still recuperating from covid and loss of merchants and city dwellers. I always love a town with a college student population walking to class or studying somewhere and the area where we stayed had quite a few young people. It keep the vibe fresh!

Such a wonderful place to visit. European like garden. A real treasure and gem of Boston. Don’t miss seeing this and the Commons where the new MLK statue is located. A must see for both. Beautifully manicured gardens. Not your typical public park. Don’t miss a ride in the swan boats.

We joined Bridget and (Annie I think) for a free walking tour of the public gardens. It was a great blend of history, botany, and art appreciation! It was well worth the time. We are so happy that the Friends of the Public Garden exist and share their time!

Wonderful area for all to enjoy. Such a great park to soak up the history of this great city. Beautiful and clean. Well kept and plenty of shade and places to sit. Being a fan of "Make Way for Ducklings" I enjoyed the area that honored the classic book by Robert McCloskey.

Take a walk around the gardens at any time of the day and they are always busy, people know a good thing when they see it! The gardens are very well maintained and we did sit for an hour one afternoon watching the gardeners trimming the ornamental hedges, they do a fantastic job. At the weekends you will see may brides and grooms having their wedding photographs taken here. Families take children for a ride on the swan lake which is very popular along with feeding the ducks and geese. There are plenty of seats/benches around the park in both the sun and shade.

Great time walking around this garden. My kids liked the duck statues, but there was a line. The pond is lovely and so are the trees around. Plenty of coffee options around the help make the walking enjoyable!