Franklin Park
8.0Locals Score / 10#6 of 12 Parks & Outdoors in Boston
free
Known forOlmstedlarge parkurban naturehistoric
Olmsted's largest Boston masterpiece spans 527 acres with meadows, wooded trails, a zoo, and a historic golf course. Locals come for trail running, disc golf, and the Ellicott Dale picnic area. The park feels genuinely wild in stretches, which is the point — but some areas feel underlit and isolated after dark, so stick to daytime visits.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
|---|---|
| Price | free |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | — |
| Time needed | — |
| Best time to go | — |
| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Locals Score
8.0/10- Value9.5
- Iconic6.5
- Excellence8.0
- Crowd level4.0
- Authenticity9.0
- Accessibility6.0
Nearby in Ask Boston
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- Arnold ArboretumPark2.82 km · 35 min walk
- Jamaica PondPark3.12 km · 39 min walk
- Olmsted ParkPark3.4 km · 43 min walk
- Jamaica Plain Farmers MarketMarket3.81 km · 48 min walk
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