Franklin Park

Why go

Franklin Park makes its case through the long slopes, wooded edges, and old stone structures. Notice that detail first at Franklin Park. Afterward, compare it with Olmsted’s landscape framework and the park’s mix of recreation and quiet sections. The pairing at Franklin Park explains Boston’s largest park and the southern anchor of the Emerald Necklace. Choose Franklin Park when those features fit your interests. Give Franklin Park a focused place in the Boston day.

What to look for

• The long slopes, wooded edges, and old stone structures.
• Olmsted’s landscape framework and the park’s mix of recreation and quiet sections.

Useful to know

• Visit in daylight for the clearest reading of the architecture, landscape, and surrounding streets.
• Pair this stop with nearby sights instead of crossing the city for it alone.

Your next visit

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