The perfect place to catch some rays and have a picnic!
The Esplanade is a river-front park that contains boat houses, picnic spots, lagoons, a half shell concert space , and several top-notch playgrounds.
Great paths for running, walking, or biking. Plenty of grassy areas for kids and picnics. Beautiful views of the Charles.
Get some bread, prosciutto and mozzarella at nearby Salumeria Italiana, and a cappuccino to go at Caffe'Vittoria...then hang out and have a picnic while the kids play at the Park.
Gorgeous wisteria trellis, views of the water, and shade. Great place for a picnic.
Get some great italian food and picnic here - great date!
During the summer if order takeout from the Beacon Hill Bistro (lunch only) you get a free picnic basket and blanket to eat in the common.
The hill by the monument is nice to lay out on in the summer, and Upper Crust is steps away for a picnic lunch!
Great place for picnics, sun bathing, listening to music by the street performers, playin w ur kid at the kids park, merrygoround, and even having lunch on ur work break!! BOSTON STRONG BABY!
picnics with friends here are amazing. sometimes you may even see a wedding party or 2 come through!
Sit on the benches by the pond during the day with a good book. And enjoy a lovely picnic at night with some hot tea. The public garden is truly one of the most beautiful places in Boston.
During the summer the nearby beacon hill hotel and bistro offers blankets and picnic baskets!
Great for picnic, chair rental $5, get there early for good spot and pre-show concert. Twelfth night was excellent.
Arrive early, bring a picnic, enjoy!
Always a good show but get there early if you want to be near the front. Go with friends and bring a picnic dinner.
Have a picnic.
So many trails to choose from. You can spend the day here. But mind you, the rule says 'do not picnic'. You can have a snacks though.
beautiful garden with lots of paths to walk and places to have picnic at
Great for the free summer concerts. Bring chairs and food and you can have a picnic with friends.
A great spot for free concerts, a great spot for a picnic! Love this little Boston gem.
Not many things in life are free. This....is one of them. Check the calendar once the weather starts warming up. Music concerts, festivals, movies...even yoga classes :)
Great space for people-watching; walking your pet(s); superb bike-riding; picnics abound along here. You’re a short walk to Harvard Sq. And finally, there is the kayaking, canoe, & paddleboard kiosk.
Great place to come for a picnic, walk or bike ride. Look both ways for bikes before stepping into the paved path!
Don't eat the flowers. They don't taste as good as they look.
Nice place for hanging out and going for a walk. They have lots of picnic tables, so make sure to bring food/snacks, as their food choices are limited.
Summer Shack makes wonderful sandwiches that are reasonably priced- picnic tables to the right of bldg makes a great lunch spot.
Beautiful peaceful island, but beaches are too rocky. One option for food that's decent, but BYO picnic if you can. Use your ferry ticket to island hop - all inclusive
A hidden jewel amid the hustle and bustle of Boston ... yeah, it's across the waterfront from downtown but it's worth the view! Read more.
Wonderful place to hang out, picnic, bike ride - or run your dog.
265-acres of child-friendly scenery close to Boston. Food vendors and picnickers are not permitted in the park, except once a year on Lilac Sunday. Leashed dogs welcome. - Green Guide Editor
Take a walk on the willow path. Its pretty and scenic without being too physically challenging.
Great spot to have a mini picnic or read a book either by the fountain or the grassy area. A little urban oasis amidst all of the hustle and bustle of the skyscrapers nearby.
Creature Pond. Bronze pond sculpture was 1982 addition to park and is covered with a variety of creatures…hence its clever name. Is actually the work of not 1 but 9 artists.Full site history via<LINK> Read more.
Bring a lunch, grab a cushion and people watch while taking in the nice weather and beautiful water fountain.
Artesani Park is awesome for family get togethers as they have lots of shade and grass and a couple of picnic tables and an awesome wading pool with a a great sprinkler system a couple of kiddie parks
Get active to cure diabetes! Register to run or walk 5K on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at Artesani Park in Brighton, MA. Runners and walkers can fundraise to benefit Joslin Diabetes Center. Read more.
Great park for kids of all ages, water park closes too early...
If you don't want to go all the way to the Cape for some great beach time, just head to Constitution Beach. A new bathhouse, tennis courts, handball courts and a picnic area make this spot extra fun. Read more.
While taking in the views of planes landing & departing at Logan Airport, take advantage of Constitution Beach's new bathhouse, playground, tennis and handball courts, picnic areas, & shade shelters. Read more.
Sit, relax, and enjoy the views. It can be relaxing. Have fun!
Two 10'x6' video screens curated by Boston Cyberarts, starting with Ben Houge's Cycles, Tides, and Seasons during summer 2012, a real-time visualization of data from the Boston Harbor Islands.
Buy your tickets to the Harbor Islands, Whale Watches, and island ferries here.
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