Back Bay Fens

Great park to go running around in. Some spots offer a good view of Prudential Tower (James Kelleher Rose Garden and the front of Emmanuel College are good spots to see the tower). The tip of the park where Boylston St is provides good access to the Charles River, if you walk north towards Charlesgate Park, take the off ramp and proceed down to Beacon St, then walk east to Mass Ave. This avoids all the crowd in Back Bay, which is the route I took to the Charles during the COVID pandemic.

Some reviewers mentioned the homeless people around the park, but it is not too common to come across them, and very rare this past year I’ve found... whether that be related to COVID or not. Currently, the Muddy River is undergoing restoration to prevent flooding, so expect some closed off sections close to the river and a few construction vehicles here and there. However, it is still an enjoyable experience.