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Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park

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This popular city park featuring a play area, gardens & views of the water hosts many events. People often mention park, walk, beautiful, Beautiful, Boston, enjoy, area, nice, water, good,


Address

100 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110

Website

www.foccp.org

Contact

(617) 635-7275

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (3.6K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: (Easter), Open 24 hours, Hours might differ
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: park (36) walk (20) beautiful (19) Beautiful (19) Boston (18) enjoy (13) area (13) nice (12) water (11) good (11)
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  • 5/5 Alan V. 1 year ago on Google • 627 reviews
    A beautiful and large park, with a picturesque arch covered in green wines, which could give you a profile picture worthy photo. There are usually some street performers on the weekends/evening and the view of the water is really nice. There are ample benches to sit on, water shooters to cool off and a playground nearby for kids to have fun. Only the name is the issue.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ben R. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful and spacious park on the Boston Harbor, this park is one of my favorite places to come to when I visit the city. The park is always roaring with activity, with families enjoying a picnic, dogs and their owners playing fetch, couples doing photoshoots, the list goes on. The park is well maintained and trash is minimal. The groundskeepers definitely take good care the displays of plants, they are absolutely beautiful. With its waterfront location, you can watch the ships dock and set sail. It’s also in a great location in the city, you can walk down the Greenway, stroll the harbor, or visit the North End for some great Italian food all within a ten minute walk. I highly recommend this park to both locals and tourists alike.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Micah P. 2 years ago on Google
    A great waterfront in Boston worth visiting. A beautiful place of serenity at certain times but bustling with people at others.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jim H. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place to sit around with the Kennedy Rose garden too. Long wharf is right there and plenty of water transportation options.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 gunjita j. 4 months ago on Google • 453 reviews
    Amazing beautiful park, sea side view, super cozy tunnel to walk and take pictures. Winter time the tunnel is lit with lots of lights... Amazing during Christmas time and free for public.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ringo E. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for a stroll and to enjoy the view.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Curt W. 1 year ago on Google
    Honestly all we did was walk through. It looks amazing and well kept. A lot of families were enjoying the views and gardens.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dr. B. S. M. 2 years ago on Google
    Best place to relax in the busy Boston. The views of Long wharf, structures like Marriott Long wharf hotel, boating area of the seashore, greenish areas of the waterfront park. Every one can enjoy the walk through the greenish fencing roof path way especially during the days in specific seasons.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrea G. 9 months ago on Google
    Beautiful park! This was a great place to stop by the Wharf on our day of exploring.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gustavo D. 3 years ago on Google
    Wicked beautiful park by the harbor. Great place to walk your dog or hang out around the city. Beautiful views and the park was super clean.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 siddanth r. 3 months ago on Google • 500 reviews New
    Small park located in Boston downtown. It’s a very lively place.

  • 5/5 Sheeri K. C. 2 years ago on Google
    A great place to bring kids - there's a free playground here that has areas appropriate for toddlers through 10 years old, with plenty of benches for parents to sit on. There's a carousel nearby on the Rose Kennedy Greenway, and the Marriott hotel nearby has restrooms you can use.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Prathiksha M. 5 years ago on Google
    It is a nice park close to Boston harbour. Nice place to relax and enjoy in silence. Not over crowded and has good restaurants around. Nice place to relax with friends, family and you can get your pet. Clean and well maintained.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ella X. 2 years ago on Google
    “Rated one of the top ten places to kiss in America” - our tour guide. An undoubtedly glorious area with vines sprawling over the walkway, I would have to agree. And right across from the view, you can see Boston Harbor which seems to stretch as far as the eye can see. I recommend this place to take nice photos or just to sit and relax while enjoying the scenery.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 sophie d. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful park in Boston. Very clean, well maintained and there is a water feature in the summer where you can push the buttons and the fountains start up to jump in them. Always street performers as well so there is always entertainment. Highly recommended to check out if you're in the seaport area. Also, it's right next to the New England Aquarium.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leslie K. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this park! Great place to chill and people watch and enjoy the boats and walk the around the harbor!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Ramsha S. 2 years ago on Google
    If you're going there for the Christmas lights, don't go. If your visit is for the view, then it's such a pretty place!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jackie R. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful area with lovely views. The aquarium is a short walk away or head to the North end.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leanne M. 2 years ago on Google
    What a cute park!!! This park is big and has a beautiful terrace and benches. It is very clean as well
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amelia H. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice park for walk/run, picnic with the family or just stay by yourself and relax.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 pedro v. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice sights everywhere, don't blink cause you might lose a good view. Cool in the night and the morning. From East Los Angeles to Boston part 2
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Popeye K. 3 years ago on Google
    ...ouch.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stela T. 3 years ago on Google
    Loads of cool spots to take pictures, beautiful sunsets and plenty of history, right next to the North End, so you head up to one of the restaurants. Parking is a MAJOR problem, if you are stopping for a quick 5 mins picture op, you can do it illegally across the street. Or find a spot and walk if you plan to explore the surroundings.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sharanya S. 4 months ago on Google • 311 reviews
    Beautiful display of lights, starting end of November! Very picturesque, and the best part - it is free! We went there pretty late at night on Thanksgiving, and it was empty and peaceful to take a walk around this area (this is also super close to Quincy market)!

  • 5/5 Rama K. 10 months ago on Google • 236 reviews
    Beautiful park near Boston waterfront. It is a ten minutes walk from Quincy market. You can enjoy peace and quiet of the evenings all the while watching seagulls flying over and other walkers and kids going on about their evenings. It is a beautiful sight at sunset.

  • 4/5 Sepp W. 3 months ago on Google • 200 reviews New
    It's a nice, well maintained park in the city. Nothing special but it's got a great location near the water and the fireworks over the new year were great.

  • 4/5 Amanda G. 6 months ago on Google • 104 reviews
    Nice little park but no vendors set up while we were there. We needed something to drink and started wondering and finally happened upon Quincy Market which was fabulous. Good views.

  • 5/5 Faical R. 3 months ago on Google • 83 reviews New
    This place is good in almost every season. On new years, you watch the fire works here. In spring, you can come by to sit under the cherry blossom trees. In winter, you can enjoy the beautifully lit tunnel. In summer you can enjoy the fountain, the sun, and the water. The park itself is rather small and there's almost no parking nearby. But it's charming and worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Rana S. 2 months ago on Google • 53 reviews New
    Quite nice park, it’s good if you want to read a book and enjoy the nice weather relaxing

  • 4/5 Jade B. 4 months ago on Google • 34 reviews
    Came straight here the first day we landed in Nov to see the Christmas lights, and they are so pretty to walk through right on the dock. It was a bit smaller of a park than I thought it was going to be, but still a nice little walk through.

  • 5/5 Traci G. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place to sit, relax, and enjoy the views. Great park for kids. Great place to watch planes take off and land from Logan. Right next to the North End. Perfect!

  • 5/5 Om S. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place to spend some quality time, just minutes walk from New England Aquarium. We visited this place for India day celebrations

  • 5/5 Ann B. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome open park surrounded by stunning buildings on the waterfront! Strolled by on a Sunday this August and they had a free movie (Batman) streaming. Great sounds / quality. Stunning archway with lots of benches + soft grass to sit on with lovely views and a warm breeze. Excellent way to spend a night! Will be back!

  • 5/5 Amy L. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful waterfront. The area has a lot to see and do. In addition to the scenery, there are food trucks and fountains, flowers and we heard music being played in the yard area behind here. This general area was one of my favorite stops in Boston!

  • 5/5 inspiracion en a. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place to enjoy the city of Boston , so relaxing and very good to take pictures and record videos , we love it .

  • 5/5 Paul W. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice park

  • 4/5 Ariel L. 3 years ago on Google
    Serene and peaceful.

  • 3/5 Mayte A. 3 years ago on Google
    The water fountain monument is alright, nothing grand but it's location near the docks at the wharf near the mall strip, with a possible option for a ferry ride earns this a 3-star rating.

  • 5/5 Faria M. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful park in the middle of buildings right next to one of the most happening places in Boston. If you visit Quincy market, don’t forget to visit this little park. It’s clean, neat and well maintained. You can get foods from nearby places and eat sitting on the benches facing the waterfront. I did just that and loved the experience.

  • 4/5 Haleskal 3 years ago on Google
    No bathroom !

  • 5/5 Sunil Raj T. 3 years ago on Google
    An amazing place to soothe yourself!

  • 5/5 Jeff L. 1 year ago on Google
    This is such a beautiful place to sit down on the lawn or to enjoy the waterfront. It’s obvious why so many wedding parties have photos taken here!

  • 5/5 Vanessa D. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful. It is a very nice place to take pics. It helps you to relax you have the waterfront a beautiful green area and if you're lucky enough you'll have somebody singing

  • 4/5 Rommel L. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful place to stroll around. Very relaxing place.

  • 5/5 Stef D. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice area to walk around especially around the holiday season!

  • 5/5 LUIDEL P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful (Original) Bellísimo

  • 5/5 Sainaths I. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent. Had fun, & had good walk from Boston Common (Copley) to Govt. Center. Went round Ouency market, Had lunch. Went to Aquarium. Spent full day in excellent whether on 7th. October

  • 5/5 Liming C. 9 months ago on Google
    Very chill place. We’re here 07-08-2023 for an event. My kids love it here! Toddlers got a fake tattoo, face painting, touch a live lizard, magic show, and. Bubble show!! Fun weekend!

  • 5/5 Jeffrey C. 3 years ago on Google
    This area can be busy, but is conveniently close to Fanuiel Hall Market and the Aquarium. Very good spot for watching boats on the horbor. This park is one of several spots you can call for a water taxi, which is a quick and exciting way to get to East Boston or the Seaport

  • 5/5 Cecile B. 9 months ago on Google
    Love this park. The blue lights in the winter, fun summer recess vents, harbor fireworks lots happening there all the time. Hop on a boat, grab an ice cream, sit and relax

  • 5/5 Maryfer M. 1 year ago on Google
    Perfect place to walking around the sea, with a beautiful view. You can stay in the park having food or just relaxing

  • 5/5 Najmi J. 4 years ago on Google
    Visited Boston for a conference. Waterfront was a great find with lively evening crowds, music and a beautiful greenway. Water splash area was great so was the carousel ride.

  • 5/5 Rishibha B. 8 months ago on Google • 15 reviews
    Perfect picnic spot. There’s a beautiful archway, perfect for photography. Serene blend of harbor view and greenery.

  • 4/5 Sirio J. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place to have a picnic, watch the sun set or just relax and watch the water. There are the occasional weddings, and once in a while a street preformer but aside from that the place is amazing.

  • 5/5 Linda E. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful Waterfall to Visit all Seasons !!

  • 5/5 Antonio de las T. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful at night!

  • 5/5 Steven P. 3 years ago on Google
    My lady friend & I went 4 a walk on fri night beautiful place lights everywhere, we sat down on 1 of the benches nere the water & just happen 2 look up at the stars & we both saw a shot in star that was al bright,amazing night by far.

  • 5/5 Rakesh H. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the must visit places in Boston!

  • 5/5 Spiro K. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place to take the kids or a walk with your loved ones.

  • 5/5 Melissa C. 3 years ago on Google
    good place to enjoy Boston history

  • 5/5 Jay F. 3 years ago on Google
    Must see

  • 4/5 Holly H. 3 years ago on Google
    It's really beautiful but it loses a star for being named after Christopher Columbus

  • 4/5 Nikhil D. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place to chill.

  • 5/5 Luis M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This is very nice (Original) Esto esta muy bonito

  • 5/5 Jenny C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I love it because one relaxes watching the sea and the pure air that one feels. (Original) Me encanto por que uno se relaja viendo el mar y el aire puro k uno siente.

  • 5/5 Mercy F. 3 years ago on Google
    😍

  • 5/5 Andrey O. 3 years ago on Google
    It's a very beautiful place to walk around and even take pictures or have a photo shoot there. Keep in mind it's located next to water so if it's not summer out you might wanna have a jacket with you.

  • 5/5 Jose C. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice place..

  • 3/5 Jim B. 3 years ago on Google
    Just walked past this place. Fountain not operating

  • 5/5 Micah P. 2 years ago on Google
    A very picturesque touristic location in Boston. Great place to run, even to propose.

  • 5/5 Lolo E. 3 years ago on Google
    Great area, great view

  • 5/5 Jacob V. 3 years ago on Google
    Neat little park near the harbor.

  • 5/5 M. S. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful Park

  • 5/5 Zari V. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place to visit!

  • 1/5 Rebecca R. 3 years ago on Google
    Like the place don’t appreciate a colonizer name on it🥰#givelandback

  • 5/5 Official L. 3 years ago on Google
    Pretty laid back park next to the Marriott. Nice views and live music. Also many places for you to lay down to get a tan or to have a pick nick. More locals than tourists at this park.

  • 5/5 pageoff 3 years ago on Google
    Gorgeous day plenty of things to do around the park

  • 5/5 Pritam B. 3 years ago on Google
    Open and beautiful place

  • 5/5 sara m. 3 years ago on Google
    good

  • 4/5 Joston T. 3 years ago on Google
    Very picturesque

  • 5/5 Kate S. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful December lights love it!!

  • 5/5 Mike J. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely beautiful! What a great place for a stroll... grab a bite to eat or just hang in one of the many sitting areas..

  • 5/5 Amirhesam K. 3 years ago on Google
    It's good for occasions... Specifically because of the lighting

  • 5/5 Nicole K. 2 years ago on Google
    A very beautiful place to take pictures and just to enjoy the view!


Call (617) 635-7275 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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