A True Hidden Gem, Forest Hills Cemetery Is Perfect For Massachusetts Nature Lovers
By Melissa Mahoney|Published September 20, 2022
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I'm an east coast girl living in a west coast world. I grew up in New England before moving to SoCal for several years. I then lived in NYC or a year before moving to AZ in 2009. I worked in the entertainment industry for many years of my adult life and have a deep love for photography, writing, and traveling around the U.S. as well as to far-flung locations around the world. Travel is my life and writing about it is a dream!
If you love nature, a cemetery may not be the first place you may think of going. However, maybe you should reconsider. Forest Hills Cemetery is a gorgeous garden cemetery and an unlikely hidden gem for nature lovers in Massachusetts. Spend some time walking around the grounds and keep your eyes open for all the nature you’ll find here.
Forest Hills Cemetery was founded in the year 1848 in Jamaica Plain. Its purpose was to provide a final resting spot for loved ones. It also doubles as a park.
Set on 275 acres, this garden cemetery is a wonderful place for nature lovers to explore all while taking in the peace and quiet here. It's also a beautiful spot with sculptures, art, and memorials.
Take a stroll through Forest Hills Cemetery and you'll discover mature trees, a lake, and plenty of green space. It also acts as an arboretum with numerous species of trees throughout its grounds.
While you're walking around enjoying the peace and quiet, keep your eyes and ears open for signs of wildlife. Several species of birds have made this cemetery their home.
Although a cemetery may seem like an unlikely place for nature lovers to enjoy, it can actually be quite perfect. Come to Forest Hills Cemetery and enjoy all the nature you'll find here.
Have you ever visited this hidden gem for nature lovers in Massachusetts? What’s your favorite spot in the state to connect with nature? Let us know in the comments. To learn more about Forest Hills Cemetery, head to the website.