Boston Common

Boston Common is a public park in downtown Boston, Massachusetts, and the oldest city park in the United States. The 50-acre park is bounded by five major Boston streets and features several notable landmarks, including the Central Burying Ground, where famous Americans such as Gilbert Stuart and William Billings are buried. The park has a long history of public use, including as a cow pasture, military training ground, and site for public hangings and speeches. Today, it is a popular destination for recreation, relaxation, and public assembly, with amenities such as ballfields, a tot lot, and the Frog Pond, which offers skating in winter and a spray pool for children in the summer. The park's evolution over time reflects changes in landscape design and the growing importance of conservation and recreation in urban planning