Emerald Necklace
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4.8 (25)A seven-mile chain of parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, threading waterways and green paths across Boston.
Description
Covering 1,100 acres across Boston and Brookline, the system is linked by parkways and waterways into a continuous green corridor. The route threads through a succession of historic spaces, running from Boston Common and the Public Garden through the Back Bay Fens, Riverway, Olmsted Park, and Jamaica Pond out to the Arnold Arboretum and Franklin Park. Praised for its peaceful atmosphere right inside the city, it offers an expansive setting for walking and outdoor recreation.