A Serene Escape at Boston Common Frog Pond

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car from anywhere in Norfolk County, start by getting onto I-95 N or I-495 N depending on your location. Follow signs for I-93 N toward Boston. Take exit 20B for I-90 E toward Logan Airport. Continue on I-90 E, then take exit 24 for South Station. Merge onto Atlantic Ave, then take a left onto Summer St. Continue onto Federal St, then turn right onto Washington St. After a few blocks, turn left onto Beacon St. The Frog Pond will be on your right at 38 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02108. Parking may be available nearby but could incur fees, so check local parking facilities or street parking regulations.

• Public Transportation - Train

  To reach Boston Common Frog Pond via the train, find the nearest MBTA commuter rail station in Norfolk County, such as in Franklin or Walpole. Purchase a ticket to South Station in Boston. Once you arrive at South Station, exit the station and walk to the nearby Red Line subway station (also called South Station). Take the Red Line inbound towards Alewife and disembark at Park Street Station. From Park Street, walk along Tremont St toward Beacon Street. The Frog Pond is located at 38 Beacon St, just a short walk away. The cost of the commuter rail ticket will vary depending on your departure station.

• Public Transportation - Bus

  If you prefer to travel by bus, check the MBTA website for bus routes that connect to Boston from various points in Norfolk County. You can board a bus route that goes to Boston and get off at or near the Government Center or Park Street stops. From there, it's a short walk to 38 Beacon St, where the Frog Pond is located. Bus fares are typically around $2.40.