Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park

Long before the Greenway sprang from the Central Artery, the Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park was the North End's original family park. Overlooking Boston Harbor, the park features vine-covered trellises that provide shade along the central pedestrian path. When not covered in lush leaves, this massive archway is decorated in lights to celebrate the winter holidays. It might be small, but this harborside park is a focal point for the North End and the waterfront communities.

The playground is located in the northern corner of the park, loved by kids for its "crow's nest," which affords little ones great views of the boats coming in and out of Boston Harbor. Next to the playground is the Massachusetts Beirut Memorial.

This park is also home to the Rose Kennedy Rose Garden, a lovely space with a fountain and plenty of shaded benches. The park hosts numerous festivals throughout the year. Winter’s holiday season finds its famous gigantic trellis covered in twinkle lights.

• Activities: Climbing, walking/jogging, picnic, admiring the rose garden
• Website: None
• Google rating: 4.7/5.0
• Opening Hours: Mon to Sun Mon 6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
• Address: Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110