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Adjacent to the Boston Children’s Museum on the Smith Family Waterfront at Fort Point Channel, Martin’s Park is accessible by public transportation, bicycle and automobile.

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By Public Transportation

Martin’s Park is accessible by both South Station (MBTA Commuter Rail, Red Line, Amtrak and Private Bus Carriers) and Courthouse Station (Silver Line Waterfront).

From South Station (MBTA Red Line, Commuter Rail, MBTA #7 Bus)
Exit South Station to the right of the Amtrak Sales window, to the left of the Commuter Rail platforms onto Summer Street Take a right onto Summer Street and walk one block towards the water Take the first left on Dorchester Avenue (the Federal Reserve Building will be on your left) Follow Dorchester Avenue one block and turn right over the Congress Street Bridge. At the stoplight, turn right onto Congress Street and proceed across the bridge. Take a left onto the Boston HarborWalk along the Fort Point Channel, and follow it to the park entrance.

From Courthouse Station (Silver Line Waterfront)
Once you have come up from the Silver Line platform, head left to exit Courthouse Station. Upon exiting Courthouse Station, turn left (toward the City of Boston skyline). Walk straight down Seaport Boulevard. Take a left onto Sleeper Street and follow it to the park entrance.

From Downtown Crossing
The MBTA #7 bus stops in the Downtown Crossing area at Summer and Otis Streets and at South Station The bus will indicate that the destination is City Point.

From the North Shore
MBTA Express Bus #448/449 travels from Marblehead, and #459 travels from Salem. Both stop at the corner of Congress Street and A Street. The park is a short distance down Congress.

By Car

From the North
Take I-93 South to the "Purchase Street" exit #23. Take a left at the first set of lights onto Seaport Blvd/Evelyn Moakley Bridge. At the second set of lights take a right onto Sleeper Street. The park is on the left.

For parking, at the end of Sleeper Street take a left onto Congress Street. Take the 1st left for the Farnsworth Street Parking Garage or the 3rd left for the Stillings Street Parking Garage. To go to the park, go back to Congress Street, turn right, and go towards the bridge.

From the South
From I-93 North, take the South Station/ I-90 exit #20. Follow signs towards I-90 East, and once in the tunnel take the first exit to "South Boston". At end of ramp, go straight onto East Service Road. At the next intersection take a left onto Seaport Boulevard. At the second set of lights take a left onto Sleeper Street. The park is on the left.

For parking, at the end of Sleeper Street take a left onto Congress Street. Take the 1st left for the Farnsworth Street Parking Garage or the 3rd left for the Stillings Street Parking Garage. To go to the park, go back to Congress Street, turn right, and go towards the bridge.

From the East (Logan Airport and Route 1A)
Take I-90 West Exit #25, "South Boston". At end of ramp proceed straight onto B Street. At the next set of lights take a left onto Seaport Boulevard. At the third set of lights take a left onto Sleeper Street.The park is on the left.

For parking, at the end of Sleeper Street take a left onto Congress Street. Take the 1st left for the Farnsworth Street Parking Garage or the 3rd left for the Stillings Street Parking Garage. To go to the park, go back to Congress Street, turn right, and go towards the bridge.

From the West
Take I-90 East towards Logan Airport. Once in the I-90 tunnel, take Exit 25, "South Boston". At the top of the ramp bear left towards "Seaport Blvd" At the first lights, proceed straight onto East Service Road and follow to the end. At the next set of lights, turn left onto Seaport Blvd. At the second set of lights, take a left onto Sleeper Street The park is on the left.

For parking, at the end of Sleeper Street take a left onto Congress Street. Take the 1st left for the Farnsworth Street Parking Garage or the 3rd left for the Stillings Street Parking Garage. To go to the park, go back to Congress Street, turn right, and go towards the bridge.

Metered parking is available along Seaport Boulevard and its surrounding streets. Private garage options are also available.

Stillings Street Garage
11 Stillings Street

Farnsworth Street Garage
17-19 Farnsworth Street

Atlantic Wharf Parking Garage
280 Congress Street

One Seaport Garage
75 Sleeper Street

390 Congress Street Lot
Congress Street and West Service Road Intersection

321 Congress Street Lot
Located Diagonally Across from the Museum

Please note the following parking facilities are privately owned and operated. Please confirm rates and closing times with the garages.

We understand our visitors often travel with their four-legged friends. However, because animals – or birds and reptiles – are not a good fit for all of the children who play in our park, we find it necessary to have a policy for pets and their people. Pets, emotional support, and therapy animals are prohibited from entering the gated play space of the park. Only Service Animals may enter, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• The use or possession of firearms, fireworks, explosives, or any type of weapon is prohibited at Martin’s Park.

• Martin’s Park is a smoke-free and tobacco-free property. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, e-cigarettes, and unregulated products will not be permitted inside the gated play space and gardens.

• The use of alcohol is prohibited except for private events.

• The play space trail is a [hard-packed gravel] path that diverges through garden paths of granite steps and wooden pavers. Please wear appropriate footwear.