Downtown/North End
Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park
Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, the City of Boston's first waterfront park, was renovated and reopened in 2003. It is an oasis in the North End and an excellent place to relax and enjoy the Harbor. The grassy park features a play lot, a statue of Christopher Columbus, a fountain, and a rose garden. A wisteria covered trellis provides shade and spray showers are perfect for cooling off on a hot day.
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Getting There:
- Subway:
Take the Blue Line to Aquarium and walk north, around the Marriott Long Wharf Hotel. Christopher Columbus Park is on the other side of the hotel. - Water Transportation:
Take the F2 or F2H commuter ferries from Quincy Fore River Shipyard to Long Wharf via Pemberton Point, Hull and Logan Airport,
or
Take the F4 Inner Harbor ferry to Long Wharf.Contact Boston Harbor Cruises at 617-227-4321, Harbor Express at 617-222-6999 for additional schedule and fare information.
- Bus:
Take MBTA Route Number 6 to the Aquarium
or
Take MBTA Route Number 352, 354, or 355 to the State Street station (5 minute walk).
Contact Information:
Name: City of Boston Parks Department
Phone: 617-635-4505
URL: http://www.ci.boston.ma.us/parks
