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Back Bay Fens

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,061 Google reviews · Park track in Boston, Massachusetts

Open to the public Free Indoor Outdoor
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This large greenspace has multiple gardens, playgrounds, ball fields & memorials, plus picnic areas.

Plan your run

  • Access Open to the public · free to use
  • Indoor & outdoor has both indoor and outdoor running options
  • Amenities parking (from runner reviews)
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (617) 635-4505
  • Website boston.gov

Hours

Monday 6 AM–11:30 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–11:30 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–11:30 PM
Thursday 6 AM–11:30 PM
Friday 6 AM–11:30 PM
Saturday 6 AM–11:30 PM
Sunday 6 AM–11:30 PM

Posted gate hours. Park tracks often close at dusk even when the listing says later, and school tracks close for meets and practice.

Is Back Bay Fens open to the public?

Back Bay Fens is open to the public and free to use. Public park and city tracks like this one are typically open dawn-to-dusk with no membership and no sign-up — just show up and run your laps.

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What's at this track

Features at Back Bay Fens, confirmed by runners' own reviews.

🏞️ Scenic Tracks 2 mentions

“Scenic Trails & Nature - Walking and biking paths through marshes, gardens, and tree-lined areas - Great for birdwatching and peaceful strolls 2.”

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What runners highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 1,061 Google reviews — runner-reported, in their own words.

🧘 rarely crowded 4 mentions

“Scenic Trails & Nature - Walking and biking paths through marshes, gardens, and tree-lined areas - Great for birdwatching and peaceful strolls 2.”

🏞️ scenic setting 3 mentions

“Scenic Trails & Nature - Walking and biking paths through marshes, gardens, and tree-lined areas - Great for birdwatching and peaceful strolls 2.”

From the reviews

…There’s also a beautiful, spacious running track and field where you’ll see students studying, people enjoying lunch, and others walking and running. I can’t say enough great things about this scenic, wonderful spot!

★★★★★ — Jamie, May 2019

This is a great park. A big track, walking paths, Rose garden, World War II monument and a stream.

★★★★★ — Rachel, Jul 2021

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Where to find Back Bay Fens

100 Park Dr, Boston, MA02215

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and runner reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own or manage this track? Claim your listing — it's free.