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Nature and Gardens in Boston, MA
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Nature and Gardens in Boston, MA

There are 5 nature and gardens in and around Boston. Each card below shows what it costs, when it opens and which ages it suits.

5 nature and gardens in the Boston area

Find a botanical garden or nature center in Boston

5 nature and gardens in the Boston area.

Sorted by distance from Boston, nearest first. Straight-line miles, so every drive is longer.

5 places

The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

Nature & Gardens · Ages 3–12
Today 12am–11:59pm · No price listed
Accepts AHS Garden Network

A 281-acre collection of trees and woody plants laid out by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, serving as both a museum and a research institution…

4.8 mi View place
Boston Nature Center

Boston Nature Center

Nature & Gardens · Ages 6–12
Today 10am–4pm · No price listed

Boston Nature Center is a Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuary in Mattapan, MA, offering summer camps and nature programs for children and families. Kids explore trails…

5.4 mi View place
Trustees | deCordova

Trustees | deCordova

Nature & Gardens
Closed today · Admission $12
Accepts NARM

Established in 1950, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum is the largest park of its kind in New England encompassing 30 acres, 20 miles west of Boston. Image…

13.8 mi View place
Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s Garden at Elm Bank

Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s Garden at Elm Bank

Nature & Gardens · Ages 3–12
Today 10am–7pm · No price listed
Accepts AHS Garden Network

Massachusetts Horticultural Society operates The Garden at Elm Bank in Wellesley, a horticultural landmark open daily for families to explore seasonal displays and…

13.9 mi View place
Native Plant Trust | Garden in the Woods

Native Plant Trust | Garden in the Woods

Nature & Gardens
Today 10am–5pm · Admission $8
Accepts AHS Garden NetworkAccepts NARM

At Garden in the Woods, discover the beauty of native plants in a naturally dramatic landscape. Our naturalistic botanic garden just west of Boston showcases New…

18.9 mi View place
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Where a card says no price or no hours listed, the venue does not publish it. We would rather leave the gap than fill it with a guess. Prices come from each venue's own website, and we publish one only when the figure appears on the page we took it from. Tell us if we are missing one you know.

Before you go

Quick answers for busy parents.

Closed shoes and a change of socksPaths get muddy and children find the wettest part of any garden.
Check what is in seasonA garden in bloom and the same garden in February are different days out.
Ask about picnicsMost allow them somewhere, and a few restrict them to marked areas.
Look for the children’s areaMany have a dedicated play or discovery zone that is not obvious from the main entrance.
Other things to do in Boston
Amusement Parks Arcades Bowling Alleys Children's Museums Climbing and Adventure Parks Family Entertainment Centers Farms and Orchards Historic Sites Ice Skating Rinks Indoor Playgrounds Mini Golf Museums and Educational Attractions Roller Skating Rinks Science and Discovery Centers Trampoline Parks Zoos and Aquariums
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Common questions about nature and gardens in Boston

How many nature and gardens are there in Boston?

We list 5 nature and gardens within 44 miles of Boston, MA. Every one is a published listing with an address we checked.

Which nature and gardens in Boston publish their prices?

2 of the 5 here do, and each price was checked word for word against the venue's own page before we published it. The rest do not publish one, so their card says no price listed rather than carrying a guess.

How did Mini Navigators choose these nature and gardens?

We list every one we have within 44 miles of the center of Boston. Each is a published place with an address we geocoded and checked, and the business can claim its listing to keep the hours and prices current.

Do adults have to pay?

It varies more than you would expect, from free to full price, and it changes the cost of a visit by a lot when there are two of you. The price on each card is what it costs to get a child in. 2 of the 5 on this page publish a price at all, so call ahead about the adult rate before you rely on it.

Do I need to book ahead?

Rarely, though parking fills early at weekends and a few gardens cap visitor numbers. Where a venue publishes a booking page, the listing links straight to it.

What should I bring?

Water, sun cream, insect repellent and shoes that can get muddy. Whatever else you need is in the notes beside the listings above.

What else is there to do with kids in Boston?

Boston has 17 categories of kid-friendly places on Mini Navigators, from playgrounds and museums to splash pads and zoos. The Boston hub lists all of them.

Listings last checked October 5, 2026.

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