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  • Park Arts Summer Guide (200)

    ParkARTS Summer Events

    Boston celebrates the 16th anniversary of ParkARTS, sponsored by Bank of America, with a special offering of concerts, art workshops, programs, and public events across the city.  Events and event dates and times are subject to change. Youth workshops are open to Boston residents only. For general information call (617) 635-4505.

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    Boston Common Frog Pond Carousel

    The Carousel is now open! Summer hours are 11am-6pm, Sunday through Thursday and 11am-8pm, Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $3 each and children must be accompanied by an adult.
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    Frog Pond Spray Pool Opening June 27th

    Mayor Menino celebrates the opening of the Frog Pond spray pool with a variety of activities including art, music, entertainment, and opening ceremony. Pool opens daily at 11AM for children ages 12 and under.

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    Admire the Public Garden

    The Public Garden, established in 1837, is the first public botanical garden in the United States. Today, with its plant material chosen for ornamental excellence as well as its botanical diversity, it forms a green and flowering oasis in the heart of a great metropolis.  

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  • Bird

    Check Out the Birds of Boston!

    Our partners at the Friends of Jamaica Pond have a great webpage documenting the wide variety of birds that can be seen in our city.

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