Join us on the Esplanade for a free Photography Guided Tour in the park. In this tour, we will be walking throughout the Esplanade and finding some of the best places to snap a picture and capture memories. Discover new angles and viewing points that you may otherwise miss! If you end the tour with some amazing photos, don't hesitate to send them to our socials. We may use it for other material and credit you for your work!

We encourage participants to registered before every class, to dress accordingly, bring their own water bottle and camera. Please note that the Esplanade Association will not have extra cameras on hand for distribution- Camera phones will also work for this tour! Pre-registration is highly recommended in order to receive timely updates. Please cancel if you can no longer attend.

This event is part of the Esplanade Association's Guided Tour Series. Learn more and register for other events in this series here.

Event Cancellation

In the event of extreme weather or other hazardous conditions, the Esplanade Association will email all participants and post a cancellation notice. Please follow our social media accounts Facebook page (@EsplanadeBoston) / Instagram (@EsplanadeInBoston) to keep up to date about potential class cancellations.

Location Information & Directions

NOTE: There is NO PARKING on the Esplanade. Please plan to arrive via one of the options below:

WALKING
If entering by foot, you can take one of many footbridges to enter the park. They are all noted on this map. Community Boating is closest to the Fanny Appleton Footbridge which is located near the Charles MGH (Red Line) MBTA Station!

MBTA
Community Boating is a 5 minute walk from the Charles MGH (Red Line) MBTA Station. Find all of the nearby stations on this map.

BLUE BIKES
Pick up a Bluebike at any station around Boston, Brookline, Cambridge and Somerville and return to a station located conveniently near the Hatch Shell. Find locations on the System Map or mobile app.

PARKING (outside of park)
Recommended parking locations include Newbury Street lots or the Boston Common Garage.

RIDE SHARE
Please direct rideshare vehicles to drop you off on Cambridge Street or Charles Street. The Whitney Hotel is a good reference spot. Once you’ve been dropped off, enter the park on foot via the Fanny Appleton Footbridge.

About the Esplanade Association

The Esplanade Association (Esplanade.org) is a nonprofit organization that works to revitalize and enhance the Charles River Esplanade, sustain its natural green space, and build community in the park by providing educational, cultural, and recreational programs for everyone.

Stay up to date with the Esplanade by following us: Facebook (@EsplanadeBoston),Instagram (@EsplanadeInBoston).Visit Esplanade.org/Events to learn about upcoming events and programs on the Esplanade.