Local Gem: 5 Reasons to Love The Esplanade

I'll be honest, sometimes I forget about the

Esplanade

. Unless there is a concert or its the Fourth of July, I usually go to parks closer to where I live, such as

Christopher Columbus Park

. But after recently taking a summer stroll through the Esplanade, I am determined to head there more often. Us Boston gals truly value our time outdoors since we are stuck inside all winter, and now that fall is approaching, I plan to spend as much time in the sun as possible!

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Here are my top 5 reasons to love the Esplanade:

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FREE Fitness Classes!

2. It is the ideal place to sunbathe (with sunscreen on of course!) or read a book because it is gorgeous, on the water, and quieter than the common. 

3. The park is

sustainable

. The have a thorough sustainability commitment which includes composting waste and using it to create better soil for the park. 

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FREE outdoor movies at the Hatch Shell

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5. Is the perfect meeting spot for charity walks and other organized outdoor programming. This fall, the esplanade will be host to the Boston Heart Walk, a 5k benefiting Diabetes, and an event for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

- Cameron