What is the oldest public park in the United States?

mommarell

boston common central Jun 22 04, 6:41 AM

pbombard

Boston Common wasn't originally used as a park, in the current sense of that word. Cattle grazed there as late as 1830. Elm Park in Worcester, Massachusetts claims to be the oldest area set aside by a city or town specifically for use as a public park. It was designed by Frederick Olmstead who was also the landscape architect for Central Park in NYC. http://www.worcestermass.com/places/elmpark.shtml Jun 22 04, 10:07 AM

rjheis

Boston Public Gardens and Boston Common. An absolute MUST see park. This near 50-acre park is the oldest public park in the United States of America. It is a thriving green haven from the modern high rise office towers that shelter its borders. Historically, in 1830 cattle grazed upon its pastures, and up until 1817 it was used for public hangings. Prior to the revolution the British camped on Boston Common and left from here to face the colonial resistance at Lexington and Concord in April 1775. It is bordered by Tremont, Beacon, Charles and Boylston Streets. In late spring/early summer, both swans and swan boats are returned to their respective landscapes. Jun 22 04, 4:35 PM