This park is really in the middle of the city. Parking is a premium, you literally have to park on the Jamaica Way, which is a very busy street. If you are bringing kids, or dogs, be very careful getting out of your vehicle, it really is that busy. Once inside the arboretum, it's a whole different world. There are... More

This is a really beautiful spot in sort of the heart of the city. I love that at least some of the trees are tagged for identification. Great place for a picnic!

What a beautiful place to stroll among the flowering trees and blossoming shrubs. Find it and spend an hour relaxing away from the city hubbub. Picnicking only on Mother's Day with lots of dancing and singing entertainment as well as a profusion of purple and white lilacs.

Easily accessible via the Orange line (last stop at Forest Hills), the Arnold Arboretum provides a lovely place to get out and about. On a beautiful day, there may be hundreds sharing the park with you, but unless it's Lilac Sunday (mother's day), they're not overwhelming. (Unless you REALLY want to be there on the actual Lilac Sunday, visit the... More

We first went here with our son and his baby daughter in stroller a few years ago. It's such a huge place that you will often feel you have it all to yourself. My son & his daughter continue to enjoy ths fabulous place on a regular basis. Many varieties of trees have been planted there and the varied terrain... More

What a gem! Check this out if you want some nature time while visiting Boston. Located near the Orange line T.

It is a big Arboretum. My wife and I spent a lot of time there for her first pregnancy. It is spacious, quiet, and lovely.

I use to live a few blocks away from the arboretum. As teens we could ride our bikes up to the top of the hill. On other days my parents and us kids use to walk up and have pinic;s. As adult i know wow we really missed the beauty of the arboretum and its history.

As a Justice of the Peace, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, I am frequently asked to officiate Marriages at the Arnold Arboretum. It is always clean and a wonderful destination for couples and their families and guests.