Many destinations in Walpole are no more than a 10-minute walk apart. You’ll be surprised how short the walks are – from homes, schools and bus stops to all parts of town. Here are some walking routes you may like to try.
Click for “WalkBoston’s Walpole Walking Map” on Google Maps
Boston Common [1634] is America’s first public park — 50 acres purchased at the edge of the colonial town for the common use as a place to train soldiers and graze cattle. For 200 years residents walked through the Common’s treeless meadows on informal paths. Colonial and British soldiers camped and marched here. The grazing cows were evicted from the Common in 1830, when the city’s growth surrounded the park. Starting with George Washington, all US presidents have walked its paths.
Click for “WalkBoston’s Boston Common and Public Garden Map” on Google Maps
From street hockey to swimming pools, this map shows that there’s something for everyone at each of Somerville’s Parks and Playgrounds.
WalkBoston explores events and projects that affect the pedestrian environment. Here we spotlight projects in Downtown Boston lying between Government Center, the Waterfront, South Station and Park Square. In this area—less than a square mile—20 large-scale projects have been proposed. All will change and enliven the Downtown pedestrian environment. WalkBoston plays an important role ensuring walker-friendly/safe designs and has an impressive record of getting cities, towns, state agencies, developers, institutions, and elected officials to recognize and accommodate the needs of walkers. Every additional member helps our message be heard.
Somerville is a compact city. Neighborhoods are close together, retail areas easy to find, and sidewalks go everywhere.
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