Jamaica Plain Locals call Jamaica Plain “JP.” The classic streetcar suburb that has become one of Boston’s most dynamic neighborhoods. Surrounded by the Emerald Necklace, Arnold Arboretum, Franklin Park and Jamaica Pond, it is the perfect place to visit, shop, dine, and live all year round!
Residents and visitors enjoy many bicycle and walking paths that run through the green space, such as the famous Jamaica Pond, the Pierre Lallement path and many more that run along the River way and Jamaica way. Restaurants with a diverse selection of cuisines dot Centre Street, a main street in Jamaica Plain. There are 15 distinct neighborhoods in JP, including Moss Hill, Pondsdale, South Huntington, Hyde Square, Jackson Square, Egleston Square, Central JP, South JP, Stonybrook, Parkside, Woodbourne, Brookside, Sumner Hill, Union Ave, & Forest Hills. It is an extremely convenient location and an overall great area!