Old Stone Bridge and Spring Mist on Scarboro Pond in Franklin Park, Boston
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Franklin Park

  • Attractions | Parks and gardens
  • Roxbury
Jacqueline Cain
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Spanning 527 acres connecting Roxbury, Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan and Roslindale, Franklin Park is a country escape in the heart of the city. Designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, the jewel of the Emerald Necklace has miles of pedestrian paths, ponds and recreation facilities and is also home to Franklin Park Zoo and the second-oldest public 18-hole course in the U.S. Look for relics of the past, like the abandoned bear cages left at the original site of the zoo and the bridge at Scarboro Pond.

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Address
1 Franklin Park Rd.
Boston
02121

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The Dominican Parade

Casa de la Cultura Dominicana en Boston celebrates Dominican heritage through community events that bring together music, dance, traditions, and local culture. This cultural organization is less about a single performance and more about creating a gathering place where Boston’s Dominican community can share its history and identity through festivals, workshops, and celebrations. The appeal is in the sense of connection: familiar rhythms, food, and traditions come together in a setting that welcomes both longtime community members and anyone curious to experience Dominican culture firsthand. With programming centered around cultural milestones and neighborhood gatherings, Casa de la Cultura Dominicana offers a chance to see Boston’s Caribbean influences celebrated on their own terms. It’s a meaningful stop for anyone looking to explore the city’s cultural landscape beyond the usual event circuit.
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