A small, passive historic monument near Jamaica Pond honoring historian Francis Parkman, designed by sculptor Daniel Chester French and installed in 1906 on the site of Parkman's former summer cottage.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Free, no admission
Hours
Open 6am-11:30pm daily (citywide Boston park regulation)
Accessibility
Passive monument site adjacent to Jamaica Pond's paved perimeter path; the memorial itself is not confirmed step-free
Managed by
Boston Parks and Recreation Department
617-635-4505 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Details unconfirmed
Common questions
A 19th-century American historian best known for The Oregon Trail and France and England in North America; he had a summer home on this site by Jamaica Pond until his death in 1893.
Where do I park at Francis Parkman Memorial?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Francis Parkman Memorial?
Yes, Free, no admission
Is Francis Parkman Memorial wheelchair accessible?
Passive monument site adjacent to Jamaica Pond's paved perimeter path; the memorial itself is not confirmed step-free
What rules should I know at Francis Parkman Memorial?
Alcohol prohibited in all Boston parks.
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