Back Bay Fens
The Back Bay Fens are yet another creation of Frederick Law Olmstead, who began his design work in 1878 when tasked with converting a region flooded with stagnant saltwater into a secure and useful green space. This adored park serves as both the neighborhood's and the Red Sox's historic home stadium which is close by.
The appropriately named Mother's Rest is a small children's playground, and the World War II Memorial is the ideal place to take some time to reflect. This is located in the central part of the park next to the Kelleher Rose Garden, a lovely space with rose-trellised arches and a fountain.
The park's Clemente Field, a multi-use athletic field, is surrounded by a track at its southernmost point. With native birds like the great blue heron, indigo bunting, eastern kingbird, wood duck, and red-tailed hawk, this lovely wetland area is a fantastic location for birdwatching. A Japanese Temple Bell made in 1675, the "Duck House," a stone roadhouse built in 1897, the Westland Gate built in 1905, and the neoclassical Fire Alarm Office finished in 1925 are just a few of the historic attractions in The Fens.
The Fens is also home to Boston's oldest surviving World War II Victory Garden, established in 1941, still operating today as a community garden in the northwestern section of the park off Boylston Street. Visitors can learn more about the park and obtain maps at the Shattuck Visitor Center, home of the Emerald Necklace Conservancy headquarters. Back Bay Fens is definitely one of the loveliest parks in Boston.
- Key Attractions: Kelleher Rose Garden, Japanese Temple Bell, Duck House, Westland Gate, Fire Alarm Office
- Website: https://www.boston.gov/parks/back-bay-fens
- Google rating: 4.5/5.0
- Opening Hours: Mon to Sun 6:00 AM-11:30 PM
- Address: 100 Park Dr, Boston, MA 02215
