Just kick back

We are lucky to live in a city filled with green spaces. From the Boston Common to the Charles River Esplanade, there are dozens of places to kick back and relax with the grass between your toes and the sun on your face.

Here are some of our favorite spots for lounging around Boston — perfect for the last lazy, hazy days of summer. Spend a weekend afternoon or a weekday lunch break amongst the greenery.

– Rachel Kossman, Boston.com Correspondent

Note: After spending 20 minutes at each place, we ranked the people-watching possibilities from 1 (where is everyone?) to 5 (it's a party!).