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Roxbury Heritage State Park

183 Roxbury St, Boston, MA 02119, United States

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About This Campsite

Roxbury Heritage State Park is an enchanting green space known for its historical significance and serene beauty. This charming park offers a delightful escape from the bustling city life with its scenic views and lush surroundings.

Campsite Overview:

Roxbury Heritage State Park is a unique blend of nature and history, offering visitors a peaceful retreat with a view of Boston's city skyline. The park is dotted with beautiful trees, gardens, and playfully popping-up rabbits that amuse guests with their antics. Visitors can learn about the historical context of the park, which includes ties to significant American figures and events such as George Washington and Fort Ticonderoga.

What to Expect:

  • Enjoy a captivating view of the Boston skyline, enhanced by the gentle rustle of leaves and a patriotic display with the American flag.
  • Discover the charm of the park's landscape, perfect for outdoor activities such as poetry readings or relaxing in the shade provided by the abundant trees.
  • Visit the welcome desk when open. However, facilities like the Dillaway-Thomas House may have varying availability.
  • Engage with the history of the site through informed caretakers who are eager to share its rich backstory.
  • Prepare for parking challenges, as the urban setting offers limited parking options. Consider alternative transport methods to enjoy your visit fully.

Tips:

  • Keep an eye out for the amusing rabbits that have become part of the park’s delightful environment.
  • Plan your visit accordingly to explore both the outdoors and historical insights the park offers.

Overall Thoughts:

Roxbury Heritage State Park provides a serene yet insightful experience, perfectly blending tranquility with historical intrigue. Whether you're there for a reflective stroll or an educational journey, the park is a gem worth visiting.

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Lois Suarez

07/25/2020

I had a wonderful visit!!! Zak one of the proud guide caretaker's of this lovely spot come out to greet me, chat, pointed out some of the features of the area and answered my questions. We shared the view off to the city skyline full of distant towering buildings viewed through an opening in the folliage of the beautiful trees on the site along with a American flag that unfurled in the gentle breeze as if cued. Although the Dillaway-Thomas House was still closed however the welcome desk at the park had re-opened two days before. I chose to stay outside. The grounds, gardens and trees were beautiful. The real fun part was something as simple as keeping track of a rabbit who seemed to pop-up in various places. Truly, during my visit in the park, I never saw more than one rabbit at a same time. It was fun to watch as the rabbit appeared and disappeared and re-appeared. Still not sure if there was one energetic rabbit, a family of rabbits that sent out one scout at a time or a carefully choreographed dance of the rabbits in the cinemagraphic style of a famous golf course gopher. I don't know! Perhaps on your visit you you too will get to enjoy the antics of a local rabbit or two or three or more.

ZONING OUT ON MUSIC

09/03/2022

We did an entire Summer Series in this beautiful outdoor space. #PoetryInThePark

Veronica BN-A

08/29/2020

It is a place with a nice view to Boston, to enjoy the shadow of the trees, the breeze and learn from an historic site.

Sarah Black

10/05/2020

A gem of a small park. If you are in the neighborhood, worth a visit. Note, its Boston, there's no parking

Stephanie M.

07/05/2016

The place is steeped in history, including George Washington, Henry Knox, Fort Ticonderoga and...bunny rabbits!