Boston unveils list of 175+ public bathrooms

In the midst of the busy summer tourism season, Boston officials unveiled an expanded project Public facilities map It aims to make navigating the city easier for residents, workers and visitors alike.

The updated resource highlights more than 175 locations where people can access public toilets, drinking water and other basic amenities. The effort builds on previous city initiatives, such as a list of public restrooms released by the powerful Age Commission in April, to improve accessibility of public spaces and meet the practical needs of a growing number of tourists.

The new map extends to almost every corner of Boston. In addition to including public restrooms at public libraries, transit stations, parks, and government buildings, the map also includes numerous hotels, restaurants, housing developments, beaches, fire stations, and community centers.

“The City of Boston created this map to make it easier for residents and visitors to find the resources they need on the go,” the city’s website says.

Among the additions are dozens of Boston Public Library branches, major transportation hubs such as South Station and the airport, as well as many of Boston’s most popular tourist destinations, including Faneuil Hall, the Boston Tea Party Museum and Ships, and the Institute of Contemporary Art.

Perhaps most notably, the map includes many municipal facilities available to the public. Nearly three dozen Boston Fire Department locations are included, ranging from nearby engine houses to district headquarters, as well as several other city buildings.

Families are also expected to benefit from the map. Boston Youth and Family Centers facilities are listed in neighborhoods along with parks and beaches. In addition, the map contains lactation and infant feeding rooms.

Officials in Boston hope the comprehensive guide will serve as a model for making essential services more visible and accessible.

“Whether you’re a family exploring a new corner of Boston for the first time or a senior visiting a familiar neighborhood, we hope this map will make your time abroad more enjoyable.” The city’s website says.

Explore the map below.

Annie Jonas is a community writer for Boston.com. She was previously a local editor at Patch and a freelancer at the Financial Times.