It’s official: it’s Swan Boat season. The beloved and iconic symbol of the Boston Public Garden celebrates its 148th season.

Boston's legendary Swan Boats in the Public Garden began operation in 1877, and little has changed about them in the time ...

Boston's swan boats are back in the Public Garden. WBUR spoke to Lyn Paget, the fourth-generation owner of the swan boats, about the history behind these local icons.

The swan on the boats is made from either copper or fiberglass, depending on the age of the boat, and encloses a paddle mechanism that is used to propel the boat through the water. Launched in ...

The swan on the boats is made from either copper or fiberglass, depending on the age of the boat, and encloses a paddle mechanism that is used to propel the boat through the water.