Boston Common, Urban park in Downtown Boston, United States.
The Boston Common spans 50 acres between Tremont Street, Park Street, Beacon Street, Charles Street, and Boylston Street in Massachusetts.
The land was purchased from William Blackstone in 1634 for 30 pounds, making it the first public park established in North America.
The park features numerous monuments, including the Robert Gould Shaw Memorial commemorating the first all-Black volunteer regiment in the Civil War.
The Frog Pond provides swimming in summer and ice skating in winter, while walking paths connect different sections of downtown Boston.
British troops established artillery fortifications and stationed 1,700 soldiers on the Common during the winter of 1775-1776.
Location: Boston
Inception: 1634
Part of: Freedom Trail
GPS coordinates: 42.35500,-71.06556
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:55
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