A granite terrace of steps, knee-walls and cast-iron-topped balustrades built in the 1890s on the north slope of Copp's Hill, the North End's highest point; designed by Charles Eliot, it's the only Boston public park he designed, and its plaza overlooks Commercial Street and the harbor toward the Mystic River mouth.
What to expect
Parking
Metered metered, limited
Dogs
Boston requires dogs to be leashed on a leash no longer than eight feet whenever they are off the owner's property, including in every city park, and kept under control at all times; the Public Garden bans dogs entirely. Posted signs at…
Hours
Boston parks are closed to the public from 11:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. daily, apart from passing through, unless posted otherwise; Boston Common, the Public Garden, and the Commonwealth Avenue Mall run 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. That's the town…
Accessibility
Not step-free: the terrace is a series of granite steps and landings ascending the hill from Commercial Street
Managed by
Boston Parks and Recreation Department
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On site
Benches
Many benches and tables overlooking the harbor
Not here
No drinking water
No drinking water confirmed on site
Common questions
Is Copp's Hill Terrace open today?
Copp's Hill Terrace is a public park in Boston, MA. Posted hours: Boston parks are closed to the public from 11:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. daily, apart from passing through, unless posted otherwise; Boston Common, the Public Garden, and the Commonwealth Avenue Mall run….
Where do I park at Copp's Hill Terrace?
Metered (metered, limited).
Can I bring my dog to Copp's Hill Terrace?
Boston requires dogs to be leashed on a leash no longer than eight feet whenever they are off the owner's property, including in every city park, and kept under control at all times; the Public Garden bans dogs entirely. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Is Copp's Hill Terrace wheelchair accessible?
Not step-free: the terrace is a series of granite steps and landings ascending the hill from Commercial Street