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Robin Williams Park Bench from "Good Will Hunting"

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👍👍 Didn't get to sit on it because there is literally always this same lady sitting on the bench feeding squirrels, but cool to see! Like everyone else has said, it's not marked, but easy to find if you pull up a Google image of Robin Williams and Matt Damon sitting on the bench. Or just look for an o... People often mention bench,


Address

13 Arlington St, Boston, MA 02116

Website

www.boston.gov

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (99 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 6 AM to 11:30 PM
  • Friday: 6 AM to 11:30 PM
  • Saturday: 6 AM to 11:30 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 6 AM to 11:30 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 6 AM to 11:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 6 AM to 11:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 6 AM to 11:30 PM

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  • 5/5 Brian H. 4 years ago on Google
    Didn't get to sit on it because there is literally always this same lady sitting on the bench feeding squirrels, but cool to see! Like everyone else has said, it's not marked, but easy to find if you pull up a Google image of Robin Williams and Matt Damon sitting on the bench. Or just look for an old lady feeding squirrels and you'll know you've made it.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kyle S. 3 years ago on Google
    Such a great spot. I added this to Maps in 2016, had to hunt around the park for a bit all while holding a photo from the movie to compare. Took a bit but happy to see it has brought people some joy over the years :)
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Damian M. 1 year ago on Google
    "If I asked you about love, you’d probably quote me a sonnet, but you’ve never looked at a woman and been totally vulnerable. Known someone that could level you with her eyes. Feelin’ like God put an angel on Earth just for you, who could rescue you from the depths of hell. And you wouldn’t know what it’s like to be her angel, to have that love for her be there forever." -Sean
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wade W. 1 year ago on Google
    Rumor is, a brilliant young man and a professor sat on this bench in 1997.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melanie O. 5 years ago on Google
    No signage to indicate you have the right one but not too hard to find. It's a lovely part of the park and if you like squirrels you'll be pleased with the company.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Daryl H. 10 months ago on Google
    Just a dirty olf bench with no signs or markings to indicate where it is. It wouldn't take much effort to do something with the area it is in either. Lots of wasted opportunity here to make it into more than it is, so I guess it fits the story of good will hunting to a T.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Scott E. 1 year ago on Google
    Surreal. Amazing.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Shea B. 10 months ago on Google
    "Your move, Chief." Hard to find but peaceful once you do.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 adam k. 10 months ago on Google
    Took a bit to figure out but it is marked by this plate here - A place for Barbara and her pups to pause- wld of been funnier if it said paws

  • 5/5 Adam 3 years ago on Google
    Wish they had a plaque for this location/bench. After watching the scene on YouTube, I was able to pin point the bench. Very calming and relaxing area.

  • 5/5 Mark C. 8 months ago on Google
    There are so many filming locations in Boston. One of my favorite movies.

  • 5/5 Khalid Al M. 6 months ago on Google
    Good spot

  • 5/5 Chris B. 1 year ago on Google
    Love the movie and sitting on the bench was kinda surreal

  • 5/5 Nina G. 1 year ago on Google
    a beautiful place to Sit down and relax. 😊

  • 5/5 Lisa P. 1 year ago on Google
    Spent quite some time enjoying the park from this lovely bench. Good 'watching' spot!

  • 5/5 Bully Y. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing to see a place from movie history. Rest in peace Robin..❤

  • 5/5 Purple V. 2 years ago on Google
    The garden is very beautiful and this is a good spot to relax.

  • 5/5 Brandt “B-Millz” M. 3 years ago on Google
    Had a great time two weeks ago on a spontaneous trip.

  • 5/5 Patricia S. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice spot to visit and honor a fantastic scene in a phenomenal movie.


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