Boston Common
- Vicinity: Beacon St, Park St, Tremont St, Boylston St and Charles St
- Neighborhood of Beacon Hill in Boston
Considered the oldest public park in the United States, Boston Common played an important role in the history of conservation, landscape architecture, military and political history, and recreation in Massachusetts. The Common and the adjoining Public Garden are among the greatest amenities and most visited outdoor public spaces in Boston. The history of the Common's use by the city illuminates the conservation movement in Massachusetts and mirrors similar models carried out by American conservationists throughout the nation. - NPS