This is a map of my walk from Franklin Park to Boston Common. You can get the official maps of the Emerald Necklace here: http://www.emeraldnecklace.org/park-overview/park-map/

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I drove into Boston, parked at Center Plaza, walked to Downtown Crossing, then took the Orange Line from there to the Jackson Square station (shown here). Then I took the #22 bus to Franklin Park.

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I began my walk at Franklin Park in Jamaica Plain. This park includes a golf course and the Franklin Park Zoo, along with an assortment of hiking trails.

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Clubhouse at the golf course in Franklin Park.

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One of the walking paths in Franklin Park.

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View from the walking path to the golf course in Franklin Park.

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Golf course in Franklin Park.

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Scarboro Pond in Franklin Park.

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Place marker for Scarboro Hill in Franklin Park.

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Another view of the golf course at Franklin Park.

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Sign marking my exit from Franklin Park.

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Map of Franklin Park, showing the Golf Course and Zoo.

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Walking along the Arborway (which runs from Franlkin Park to Arnold Arboretum and then to Jamaica Pond), I crossed the Southeast Corridor Park, which runs along the path of the Orange Line. The Orange Line (and the Southeast Corridor Park) were built as a result of a decision not to build an Expressway through this part of Boston.

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I stopped briefly to get some refreshments at JP Variety on South St in Jamaica Plain. This Body Armor drink hit the spot on a very hot day.

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The Forest Hills Overpass at South St in Jamaica Plain.

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Entrance to Arnold Arboretum.

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A pond in Arnold Arboretum.

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Multipurpose recreational path in Arnold Arboretum.

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Visitor Center at Arnold Arboretum.

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An interesting house on the Arborway between the Arnold Arboretum and Jamaica Pond.

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Entrance to Jamaica Pond. Surrounded by trees, biking and walking paths, Jamaica Pond is a nice place for a walk.

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A lovely view through the trees down to Jamaica Pond.

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Jamaica Pond

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Next to Jamaica Pond Boathouse, there was a Soofa named Peter. Peter collects energy from the sun and lets visitors charge USB devices through two ports on the front. For more info, visit: Soofa.co.

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I was glad to make Peter's acquaintance. Good strong name.

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Peter just wants to give you a hug and charge your electronics for free.

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This is the view of Jamaica Pond from Peter the Soofa.

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An interesting bench at Jamaica Pond..

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On the other side of Jamaica Pond, I discovered that the JP Music Festival was happening. Lots of Food Trucks selling delicious smelling food, bands playing loud music, lots of people looking happy.

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JP Music Festival.

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JP Music Festival

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Walking through Olmstead Park along the Jamaicaway, beween Jamaica Pond and the Riverway.

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Entrance to the Riverway, one of the parks that runs along the Muddy River. The Muddy River drains from Jamaica Pond and flows out to the Charles River.

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Walking path through the Riverway.

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Stairs in the Riverway.

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Bridge in the Riverway.

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Looking at the Muddy River from a bridge in the Riverway.

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Emerging from the RIverway, you encounter the Landmark Center, home to many businesses and a few restaurants.

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The area of the Riverway near the Landmark Center is undergoing extensive rehabilitation. Hopefully it will be a bit greener, soon

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Looking down Brookline Ave towards the famous Citgo Sign.

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The Back Bay Fens, an urban wild from which the Fenway neighborhood and Fenway Park got their names.

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Walking path in the Back Bay Fens.

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View of the Prudential Tower from the Back Bay Fens.

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Boston's Museum of Fine Arts, as seen from the Back Bay Fens.

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Another view of the Prudential Tower from the Back Bay Fens.

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War Memorial in the Back Bay Fens.

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Back Bay Fens war memorial.

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Angel sculpture at the war memorial.

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