BU Beach 20s / Casual / Games / Good for Groups / Groups / Picnic / Sports / Students / Park

My Take: As a Boston University alumnus, it’s my distinct honor to be the first person to review the BU Beach. The BU Beach is nestled neatly behind Marsh Chapel and isn’t a beach at all –in fact, it’s more of park than anything else. The legend goes that if you lay down on the BU Beach grass, close your eyes, and listen to the cars on Storrow Drive, you might confuse the sounds of the passing automobiles for those of waves crashing on the coastline. It’s a stretch, but it’s still fun. The Scene: During the fall and spring, the BU Beach is littered with Terriers of all kinds. Students do homework, picnic, make out, hangout, and toss a Frisbee across the lawn. The BU Beach draws everyone from seniors to freshman to prospective students on a campus tour with their parents. If you’re lucky, you’ll catch a Quidditch game. Yes, I said Quidditch game. The BU Quidditch team mounts brooms and bats quaffles and bludgers in their pursuit of the ever-elusive Snitch (which is actually a person dressed up in gold, running around). Cocktails & Cuisine: There aren’t any food trucks on the BU Beach normally, but the GSU (sorry, BU lingo here) and various small food stands along Comm Ave offer plenty of carry out options. I’d be lying if I said I haven’t seen a couple people sneak a beer onto the BU Beach… The BU Pub is within walking distance. Prices: There’s no cost to attend the BU Beach. What to Wear: If it’s the summer/spring, wear your most Cape Cod-ishly bright shorts and preppy shirts. Girls – it’s always nice to see a pretty sundress at the BU Beach. In the fall, dress warm. It can get chilly. Insider Info/When to go: Friday afternoons are the perfect time to stop by the BU Beach. There’s an undeniable, tangible energy as BU students gear up for the weekend after skipping out of their last classes of the week.