Emerald Necklace Conservancy

Boston, MA

Features:
accessible
athletic fields
bicycle-friendly
dog-friendly
fishing
free
gardens
medium (151-1000 acres)
pond
urban

The roof of a pedestrian overpass arches over the Muddy River of the Riverway. Past the overpass, the river extends with a paved path on either side, surrounded by grass and trees.

With a tree hanging overhead, Leverett pond extends with dense deciduous trees on the other side.

A paved walking path and a paved bike path extend parallel to each other through Olmsted Park. There are tall deciduous trees regularly placed in the park. In the foreground, there are a bench and a trash can.

A mother duck and her ducklings feed in shallow muddy waters at Leverett Pond.

There are geese in the water at Leverett Pond. At the far side of the pond, there are dense deciduous trees and a bridge. To the left, there are also dense deciduous trees, partially overhanging the water.

In the lower left, a dock with sail boats and row boats surrounding it on all sides. A man stands on the dock facing his left watching a group of people in a row boat. A pond extends under blue skies to a shore that is densely wooded. There is a sail boat in mid center on the other side of the pond.

In the front right, a red-hued golden retriever stands with his legs completely submerged in a pond. A stick floats in front of him. The pond is large, reflects a blue sky with scattered clouds, and the bottom of the pond in the foreground is muddy with large rocks. On the far side of the pond, there is a densely wooded park.

A small pond under blue skies reflects the dense trees surrounding it. A large tree grows in the left foreground, and lily pads float behind it.

In a thickly wooded park with leafy deciduous trees, a path parts in two directly in front. A sign points to the right for pedestrians, and to the left for bicycles. The pedestrian path disappears into shadow under trees behind a low rock wall. The bike path curves around a bend in the distance. A man walks on the bike path in the mid-left.

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Description: The Emerald Necklace lays a string of parks from Back Bay through Jamaica Plain, its jewels a wide variety of recreational activities. It is a historic park system designed by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmstead, creating a welcoming green space in an urban setting. Its paths are mostly flat.

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Accessible Notice: For information regarding accessible service, please see the MBTA website. More Information

Bicycle-friendly Notice: There are some restrictions in bringing a bicycle on the T. More Information

Dog-friendly Notice: Service dogs are permitted on the MBTA at all times. Otherwise, dogs are not permitted during peak hours. Peak hours run from 7-10am and 4-7pm on weekdays. More Information

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Emerald Necklace Conservancy

Boston, MA

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