Boston's swan boats are back in the Public Garden. WBUR spoke to Lyn Paget, the fourth-generation owner of the swan boats, ...

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

This year marks the 148th season for the Swan Boats, a beloved tourist attraction and iconic symbol of Boston and the Public ...

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.