The Boston Public Garden was started in 1859. It is the United State's first botanical garden. The lake is crossed by the Brooklyn Bridge. Every year in April, the swan boats open up to the public.
People have the ability to take a relaxing ride on one of the man powered boats.
The line may sometimes look long, but there are several boats and each holds lots of people. Very close to the lake itself one can find a small statue of mother duck and her ducklings. These series of small statues was inspired by an actual duck who would stop traffic daily as she led her babies to the pond. It was a 2 for 1 deal.