Jamaica Pond
8.2Locals Score / 10#5 of 12 Parks & Outdoors in Boston
free
Known forEmerald NecklacepondboatingJamaica Plain
A glacial kettle pond encircled by a 1.5-mile paved path, part of the Emerald Necklace, with a boathouse renting sailboats and rowboats in season. The loop is beloved by joggers, dog walkers, and families, and the wooded edges give it a surprisingly serene, away-from-the-city feel. Parking is tight on weekends, so take the Orange Line to Green Street and walk over.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
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| Price | free |
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| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Locals Score
8.2/10- Value9.5
- Iconic6.5
- Excellence8.5
- Crowd level6.5
- Authenticity8.5
- Accessibility7.5
Nearby in Ask Boston
- Jamaica PlainNeighborhood0.93 km · 12 min walk
- Olmsted ParkPark1.07 km · 13 min walk
- MahaniyomRestaurant1.73 km · 22 min walk
- Arnold ArboretumPark2.07 km · 26 min walk
- Isabella Stewart Gardner MuseumMuseum2.92 km · 37 min walk
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