Franklin Park, Boston
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Facts and practical information
Franklin Park, a partially wooded 527-acre parkland in the Jamaica Plain, Roxbury, and Dorchester neighborhoods of Boston, Massachusetts, is maintained by the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department. It is Boston's biggest park and the site of Franklin Park Zoo. It was designated a Boston Landmark by the Boston Landmarks Commission in 1980. ()
Established: XIX centuryElevation: 112 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°18'10"N, 71°5'41"W
Day trips
Franklin Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Forest Hills Cemetery, William J. Devine Memorial Golf Course, Franklin Park Zoo, Charles Street African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Franklin Park?
Nearby attractions include Franklin Park Zoo, Boston (9 min walk), Buildings at 825–829 Blue Hill Avenue, Boston (14 min walk), Esmond Street Historic District, Boston (18 min walk), Crawford Street Historic District, Boston (20 min walk).
How to get to Franklin Park by public transport?
The nearest stations to Franklin Park:
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Metro
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Bus
- Washington St @ Blue Hill Ave • Lines: 23 (18 min walk)
Metro
- Green Street • Lines: Orange (22 min walk)
- Forest Hills • Lines: Orange (26 min walk)
Train
- Four Corners/Geneva (24 min walk)
- Forest Hills (26 min walk)