Public Garden
51 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/boston, r/massachusetts30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 37 threads.
What people say, in short
Most visitors recommend the Public Garden, with many favoring a walk through it and several calling it beautiful. One visitor says a swan boat ride with kids is a must. Some warn that standing or sitting on the grass is restricted in places, while one cautions to be careful around the squirrels and another finds them friendly.
Address
Public Garden, Boston, MA 02116
At a glance
- Best for
- Walks, Families
- Known for
- Swan boat ride, Duckling statues, Walks through the garden
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Badalvis in r/boston · May 2026
Welcomes someone to the Public Garden and calls it a wonderful spot.
- Recommendsu/News-Royal in r/boston · Jan 2026uniqueness
Poster has fond decades-long memories of the garden, climbing, reading and feeding ducks there, and is saddened by the willow's removal.
- Recommendsu/santsec23 in r/boston · Jan 2026
Recommends walking the Public Garden when asked what to do during the winter storm.
- Caveatu/jtet93 in r/boston · Jul 2025access
Says the garden keeps people off parts of its grass, while the Common is fine for sitting.
- Recommendsu/StrawberryPockyUmu in r/boston · Oct 2026
Praises the photos and says they love the garden.
- Recommendsu/LoowehtndeyD in r/boston · May 2024
Considers the Public Garden the better choice, while noting it has its own quirks.
- Recommendsu/throwaway4231throw in r/boston · May 2024
Suggests spending time in the Public Garden instead of the Common.
- Recommendsu/fatfatcurrycat in r/boston · Jul 2025
Describes a first-hand evening walk there, enjoying a strong floral scent they could not identify.
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- Recommendsu/slowbar1 in r/boston · Jul 2025
Lists the Public Garden next to the Common as a great spot for sitting on grass.
- Recommendsu/BagMostlyWater in r/boston · Jul 2026
Calls the Public Garden a must-visit spot.
- Recommendsu/sunnybcg in r/boston · Jul 2026
Suggests a leisurely stroll in the Public Garden, saying October is a magical time to visit.
- Recommendsu/Mon_Calf in r/boston · Dec 2024
Names the Public Garden as a solid park choice to walk through.
- Recommendsu/thebasementtapes in r/boston · Jul 2026
Describes the Public Garden as a beautiful park, a short walk from the Common.
- Caveatu/BaronChuffnell in r/boston · May 2024
Describes a strongly negative first-hand experience there, responding to doubters.
- Recommendsu/albino_kenyan in r/boston · Jul 2026
Says a swan boat ride is essential with kids, followed by photos beside the duckling statues.
- Recommendsu/Posh420 in r/boston · May 2024
Agrees with the advice, saying the Public Garden has nicer scenery despite similar issues across the street.
- Recommendsu/rlgpino in r/boston · Aug 2026
Pointed a family with two kids to the Public Garden when they asked for historic sights.
- Recommendsu/marathon_bar in r/boston · Mar 2026
Recommends passing through it alongside the Common.
- Recommendsu/Boston_Gator in r/boston · Mar 2026
Suggests taking it in as part of a walkable day.
- Recommendsu/Ok-Ebb-806 in r/boston · Oct 2026
Visited recently for the first time and enjoyed it; found the squirrels cute and friendly.
- Recommendsu/ScarletOK in r/boston · Dec 2024weather
Suggests walking the Public Garden in the snow because it looks pretty.
- Recommendsu/Life_Event1296 in r/boston · May 2024
Recommends the Public Garden as the better spot for a visitor.
- Caveatu/Alive-Potato9184 in r/boston · Oct 2026
Cautions visitors to be careful with the squirrels there.
- Recommendsu/jordanf1214 in r/boston · Jan 2026
Suggests walking in the snow near the Public Garden.
- Recommendsu/KindAwareness3073 in r/boston · Jun 2025access
Commenter lived a short walk from this garden and names it as a neighborhood advantage they enjoyed.
- Recommendsu/Large-Investment-381 in r/boston · Jul 2025
Also gives a yes to sitting in the Public Garden.
- Recommendsu/Icy_Currency_7306 in r/boston · Mar 2025
Says they enjoy a pleasant walk through the garden and a later stroll down Newbury.
- Recommendsu/Georgerobertfrancis in r/massachusetts · Jun 2026
Recommends seeing the Public Garden on a tourist list.
- Recommendsu/skootch_ginalola in r/boston · Jan 2026
Suggests sledding on a hill here with a tray or cardboard.
- Recommendsu/ZippityZooZaZingZo in r/boston · Nov 2023
Suggests a Back Bay stroll that passes the Public Garden.
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