There are over 9,500 trees in Boston’s Emerald Necklace which spans 1,100 acres from Charlesgate in Back Bay to Franklin Park in Dorchester. The Boston Landmark celebrates the transition into spring with its annual “Lights in the Necklace” celebration.
The Olmstead Tree Society, the conservancy’s tree care program, is lighting the way to spring this winter with the bedazzling of several trees scattered throughout the park! This year, four major locations across the necklace will be fully aglow a stunning Celtic green!
In the Back Bay and Fenway neighborhood, you can adore the glowing lights at the Charlesgate Park Tree area and Shattuck Visitor Center. By the center of the Emerald Necklace, check out the lights at the Jamaica Pond Boathouse, and at the other tail end find lights illuminating the Walnut Avenue Entrance in Dorchester.
Find the “Lights in the Necklace” at these 4 locations across the Emerald Necklace. Check out the nifty map below for a visual guide too!
- Charlesgate Park Trees
- Shattuck Visitor Center Trees
- Jamaica Pond Boathouse Trees
- Walnut Avenue at Franklin Park
10 Japanese zelkova trees act as a bridge between Charlesgate Park and the Emerald Necklace. Those 10 trees lit a distinguishable green contrasting them from the gold trees along the rest of Commonwealth Avenue.
Enjoy the lights every evening until 9 PM November 30 to March 2024.