From The Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston Best Nearby Parks (Attractions & Activities) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Boston, MA Boston Common (Attractions & Activities - Parks) Boston  MA  02108 • 617-426-3115 Distance: ~0.62 mi         Description: DOWNTOWN. One of the nation's oldest existing public parks, Boston Common encompasses nearly 50 acres and was once reserved as pasture land by Puritan settlers. In 1634, the area was also used by the military. Today, the park is a popular destination for recreational athletes, joggers, and protesters eager to dedicate themselves to a cause. During winter months, the Frog Pond is a favorite of ice skaters as well. Boston Esplanade (Attractions & Activities - Parks) Storrow Dr, Boston  MA  02108 Distance: ~0.82 mi User Rating: 4 / 10         Description: BACK BAY. Site of Boston's annual Fourth of July gala, the Esplanade runs along the southern bank of the Charles River, creating a delightful landscape of manicured lawns, gardens, and children's playgrounds. The city's impressive skyline provides a backdrop, and joggers, walkers, and cyclists flock to the park for scenery and exercise. Free concerts and a wide range of public festivals add further energy to this portion of the parks system known as Boston's "Emerald Necklace." Boston Irish Famine Memorial (Attractions & Activities - Parks) School St at Washington St, Boston  MA  02108 • 781-849-4444 Distance: ~1.05 mi         Description: DOWNTOWN. This million-dollar memorial park was unveiled in 1998 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Irish Famine. The memorial exists thanks to the tireless efforts of Boston's Irish community. Its bronze statues depict dedicated, enduring Irish families and offers a nod to the fortitude of the Irish in America. Since the dedication, the memorial has attracted in excess of three million visitors. Commonwealth Avenue Mall (Attractions & Activities - Parks) Commonwealth Ave Arlington St to Mass Ave, Boston  MA  02115 Distance: ~3.43 mi         Description: BACK BAY. An 8-plus acre mall runs along beautiful Commonwealth Avenue (aka "Comm Ave"). Numerous statues of well-known figures from Boston's past are framed by stately elms. A large granite statue of Alexander Hamilton rests in the park, along with a memorial to nine firefighters who lost their lives in a fire that consumed Hotel Vendome in 1972. Today, residents enjoy the pleasant surroundings as they take leisurely strolls or invigorating runs amidst 3-5 story high Victorian style residences. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.