Boston Public Garden - Helpful Guide for New Visitors

 
Boston Public Garden was established in 1837 and was the first public botanical garden in America.

Visit the Public Garden in Boston to see:

• great variety of flowers and unusual plants

• the Lagoon

• the monuments and fountains

• the Swan Boats (open 10 AM -4 PM)

The Boston Public Garden Swan Boat ride lasts about 12-15 minutes while the driver pedals you around the Public Garden lagoon in the duck pond.

Boston Swan boat tickets are available at the Swan Boat dock prior to boarding the boat.

The Pond at Public Garden during the summer months is home to many ducks and few Swans.

While visiting in the Spring and Summer months you may see many weddings here.

This famous Boston Garden is adjacent to Boston Commons and is a Natural Historic Landmark.

More information is below in this Boston Public Garden Travel Guide for Visitors.



Address

Boston Public Garden, 4 Charles St, Boston, MA 02116   

Entrance located on Arlington St between Beacon and Bolyston Street

Admission Fee and Hours

Public Garden in Boston Admission :

Access to Park is FREE

Fee for Swam Boat ride

Adults $3.50

Children $2.00 (age 2 to 15 years)

Under 2 yrs. Free

Seniors $3.00

Boston Public Garden Swan boat Ride is open Mid-April to Mid-September generally from 10-4 daily

They do not operate in rain, high winds, or extreme heat

Boston Public Garden Hours :

7 AM - 9 PM (Daily)

Getting to Boston Public Garden

By Boston "T" (Subway/Metro) to Boston Common/ Boston Public Garden :

- Take T (Subway) Train green line C, D or E train

- Exit at Park Street Station

- Walk to Boston Public Garden Entrance located on Arlington St between Beacon and Bolyston Street (adjacent to Boston Common)

Boston Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour Bus also have Stop at Boston Public Garden :

Boston Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour - $47.25 from: Viator

Recommendations and Tips for visiting Public Garden in Boston

- Combine your visit to the Public Garden in Boston with:

   -   Boston commons which is adjacent to the garden,

   -   Massachusetts State House,

   -   The African meeting house,

   -   Park Street Church, and

   -   Granary Burying Ground

 - Wear good shoes as you will be walking a lot here at the Boston Common area

-  Take the US oldest Tour - Swan Boat Ride at the Public Garden, Enjoy Ducks in the pond with this beautiful Boston Public Park

- If you are planning to visit many sites in Boston, check out the Go Boston card by Smart Destinations.  
  It not only includes the Swan Ride but many other attractions at a discount (including Boston Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tours)

- If you have limited time in Boston then go for Boston Hop-on Hop-off Trolley to cover attractions on Freedom trail in a day

Website

 Visit Official Boston Public Garden Website for more information
Boston Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour - $47.25

Discover Boston at your leisure with a one or two-day ticket on the Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour. Create your own itinerary to see the most popular sights of Boston at your own pace. Enjoy admission to the Old State House with your tour.

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