MA's Urban Oasis: Top Global Green Space Ranking

BOSTON, MA — A new survey from TimeOut reveals the best cities in the world when it comes to green space — and Boston ranks No. 2.

TimeOut surveyed 18,500 people from cities across the planet to discover which fared best with providing natural spaces for residents.

"Green spaces are pretty darn good for us, after all – spending time in nature has been widely proven to reduce stress and improve our mental health, and they encourage us to be active for our physical health, too," TimeOut wrote. "In fact, research has found that spending time in green space actually prolongs your life."

Boston ranked high for its walkability and beautiful parks, with 88 percent of residents describing the city's green space and access to nature as either "good" or "amazing." It was the only Northeastern city to appear on the list.

Boston Common is the most-visited green space in the city and the oldest park in the U.S.

The Massachusetts capital joins Austin as the only U.S. cities in the top five, though Denver, Chicago, and San Francisco also landed on the list.

Boston was only bested by Medellín, Colombia, which scored 92 percent on the survey and underwent a project to add "green corridors" in 2016.

Sydney came in at No. 3, earning points for having more than 100 beaches and Blue Mountains National Park.

Other leading cities included London, Edinburgh, Melbourne, Abu Dhabi, and Cape Town.

Check out the full list by clicking here.

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