Albion Park

(16 reviews)

1.2 mi

Great playground for kid's best playground ever a lot of hills and things that block the view…read more Statistics Good for groups - yes Good for kid's - yes Location - Cambridge common

It was cute but not much for younger children, I was slipping all over the place and so was my…read moretoddler. Definitely wouldn't recommend for like 4 and under!

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Lincoln Park

2.7

1.0 mi

Review is for the dog park only. Unfortunately, despite having a fenced in resource where dogs are…read moreallowed to fly off leash, many people use the baseball field adjacent to this field to run their dogs. This is especially dangerous for someone who hopes to walk safely with a dog reactive dog on a leash in this general area. Additionally, like any neighborhood dog park, there seems to be a community of people who frequent this one regularly, at least before work hours. One, with a larger breed dog, was completely indifferent when his dog escalated playtime with my dog and tried to bite him, definitely scaring him. Given that I have encountered dogs that are not necessarily well behaved coupled with the fact that this area is often full of awful leash dogs running where they should not be (recently, I had been going there again because there is a fence limiting pedestrian traffic on the fields, possibly due to some landscaping work). I could not report this incident animal control because my dog was not bitten/had his skin broken, but the rude face the other owner made to me and his dismissive nature of my concern was alarming. There are absolutely some dog parks people go to to just ignore their dogs when they have too much energy, and unfortunately this, like the one on Putnam Street, is becoming that.

Amazing spot for kids of all ages! There is play area for smaller kids next to the Albert…read moreArgenziano school. Across from the kiddie playground, there is a second playground for older kids (simple obstacle course kind). When you look across the field, you will find a fantastic play area with long slides and ninja type obstacle course. I want to be a kid again! I think I saw about 20 parking spaces? I also saw a mini splash pad/water area but it was not turned on when I was there. Basketball court is available too.

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Danehy Park

4.5

(32 reviews)

1.3 mi

Solid little park. Theres a brand new track. At least 5 sport fields. Picnic tables. A small…read moreplayground. A water fountain to play in. You can walk around the perimeter. Great place to hang out.

This expansive park offers a diverse selection of sports fields, delightful walking and running…read morepaths, as well as ample parking space. Accessing the park is convenient and there are numerous activities available to make the most of your visit.

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Perry Park

4.0

0.8 mi

Glad Woofie and I found Perry Park! Well, "found" seems…read morekind of a misnomer since we've been living in the neighborhood for 6 years. In any case, we're regulars now since the green grassy area provides a nice spot for dogs to meet up and play (this park is explicitly NOT off-leash, but if you go on weekends or after work, you'll find regulars exercising their dogs ignoring the rule.) They have two poop-bag dispensers, which is much appreciated since Woofie poops like nobody's business at this park-- I think there's a certain smell of je ne sais quoi from all the canine traffic. And, yup, there's a spot for kids to play. And a blue spinney thing adults can enjoy, too.

Perry is a beautifully designed park that features a nice strolling path, playground with odd…read morespinning spheres, a large open field and a strange, potentially stomach-churning spinning disc. Because of its layout, the field's distance from the road, and plentiful supply of poop bags, it's also a de facto dog park. Most evenings around 6 or so the place is filled with dogs and neighbors chatting. This is one of those places that makes the neighborhood very special.

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North Street Veterans Playground

1.6 mi

Small playground with interesting rope climbing structure for 5-12 years old, preschool play area,…read moreand half court basketball. Splash pad not operational in July 2024. Play equipment is faded but in working condition. My 4 kids said this is a really good playground. There are tables available for eating or playing games and a lot of seating for adults. No parking available. Permit required for street parking. No public restrooms.

Tiny but mighty! This isn't a sprawling park with full-size fields, dog friendly zones, and a…read moreprivate parking lot. I see maybe 20 total rugrats running around comfortably. What it is, is a well-designed, toddler-safe gigantoplex with cushioned UFO swings, hybrid soccer/hockey/basketball goals, and an Aggrocrag webbing mountain that sends kids back to you via a two story slide. WHAT?! Truth; check the pics. A half dozen tables with chairs for lunch or Connect Four, water fountains peppered throughout and a clean, untarnished feel makes this recent renovation worth swinging the kids by. Street parking is avail, and being off the beaten path, the spots are likely open.

Half court basketball

Preschool play area

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Kenney Park

3.7

0.7 mi

Swings, basketball and a brand new, rage cage jungle gym for, yknow, climbing and falling and…read morebruising and scraping and other things there's no app for. Open til 10p for the late night tykes. The park is functional (rims aren't bent, no jagged plastic to shred legs in the spiral slide), central to Davis Square and it sports a dead fountain that never spouts reclaimed water, even on the steamiest days. To my understanding, it's currently under renovations, so maybe that'll change? Bueller? It's not the quietest of locations, and dog owners stay away (no pups, strictly enforced), but for the baller, shot caller or 40 inch toddler - this playplace is A-OK!

2015 Renovated playground, basketball and public plaza with a fountain that has twinkly lights in…read morethe evening. There's also a fitness area with chin up bars. In the summer, there are movable tables and chairs in the plaza. Pretty sweet for all ages.

Time to play!

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Morse-Kelley Playground

4.0

(2 reviews)

0.3 mi

Awesome little DIY that is usually quiet. Features a few stair sets, some obstacles, ledges,…read morebenches and flat ground. Street skaters rejoice.

Six weeks since the ribbon cutting and it's still lookin' fly. Yes, Morse-Kelley, yes…read more Full court (albeit unmarked) hoops/skate park hybrid with still a second (third?) half (triad?) dedicated to the kids and eaters. Benches, both covered and un, stay fenced out from where the action takes place, and this setup attracts a wide variety of park-goers: skaters, squirts (the full playground is wee but brand new and totally rad), Sixers and sunning snackers savoring salami sandwiches. Eat the alliteration with a spoon, y'all. I do hope the abundant surrounding residential spaces will keep a close watch on the grounds, as Spring Hill deserves a public space like this and has the community to make sure it stays in great shape.

I spent time in this little skate park somethimes

Summer day at Morse.

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Raymond Park

4.7

(7 reviews)

1.1 mi

Lovely green space in Cambridge, Raymond Park is quite large and when we stopped by there was a…read moregood amount of activity with kids playing in the playground and on the paths. The large ballfields were clear today but there's obviously plenty of room for play. Interesting to see a Mom bring her boy over to the tree for a pee. Because that's classy.

Has a big great playground also very big field tons and tons a tons of kids are there definitely a…read moredaily Park Statistics Good for groups - yes Good for kid's - yes Location - north Cambridge

Raymond Park in Camrbidge MA

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Joan Lorentz Park

4.7

1.3 mi

Big grassy space in front of the Cambridge Public Library. No ball playing allowed, but perhaps…read morethat doesn't include a good Frisbee. It's well maintained and on a sunny day like today, worth sitting on the benches to get some Vitamin D. The library's completely free wifi extends to some of those benches too. [Review 10117 overall, 1703 of 2018.]

This is a very nice park with a playground nearby. It gets busy on summer weekends but you can…read moreusually find a a good space. Not too many trees for shade though so remember to bring some SPF!

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Joan Lorentz Park in Cambridge, regulations

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Arlington Reservoir

4.3

(12 reviews)

4.8 mi

Such a hidden gem located 3 minutes away from Arlington Center. One minute you're on a busy Main…read moreStreet, the next you're sunbathing the day away and relaxing on the sand just minutes later. The deal: * Its $10 a person * Clean and large bathrooms onsite * A playground for kids onsite * Plenty of shaded areas on the sand as well as plenty spots to lay in the direct sun * Benches are available under trees by the water * Lifeguards on duty * Some days there are camps midday so be mindful of this if you're trying to avoid crowds * Sand, good views, and water to swim in * A large walking path along the perimeter of the whole grounds (this is free, you don't need to pay $10 to walk around) Such a great spot if you're looking to tan or hop in the water without driving too far

I use to love this place. Grew up there every summer. Now, under a new management it is very sad…read more Tons of Supervisors walking around, nasty and grabbing every penny you got. Treat the lifeguards like crap, won't even let them eat a hot dog. The feeling of this place has certainly changed.

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Fresh Pond

3.9

(82 reviews)

2.0 mi

My family and I visited Fresh Pond for the first time and it was beautiful. We were lucky to have…read morefound street parking right across from the Trader Joe's. The loop was well paved in most areas and there were a couple off trails that were a nice surprise. It was pretty crowded even for a "not so great weather day" so I can imagine how busy it gets on a nice day. Loved how it was a dog friendly place. Most people didn't have their dogs on leash. This is great for families who feel comfortable with it but imagine it could be an issue for others. We will definitely be back!

Beautiful, well-maintained park, with a designated bike lane and separate walking path, which I…read moreLOVED - always less stressful for all parties knowing you have your own literal lane. The surroundings are gorgeous, I especially liked the smaller pond further off (think it's called Little Fresh Pond/Dog Beach on the map), with a peaceful seating area. When I went during the day, I didn't see a ton of other people milling about (lots of doggo's merrily bounding about). The one star off is for the parking situation. I actually tried coming here twice before finally succeeding. The first time, I found the nearby rotaries too daunting and gave up and went home. The second time, we finally conquered the rotaries but pulled into the parking lot right by the park to find resident only signs plastered everywhere. Seriously? No non-resident access even for one day out of the week? So here's a tip. On my third try, I just parked in the nearby Whole Foods lot and walked over. It was about five minutes with a sidewalk but I wasn't a fan of having to cross a super busy road to get into the park. Better than nothing, I guess. I've also heard there's street parking on the south end of the pond but you might need to do some circling.

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Crystal Lake Park and Beach

4.2

6.7 mi

This lake is just wonderful. You need a day pass or a year membership for the summer . The cost…read moreis affordable and reasonable. You then have access to the bathroom and changing facilities. The free parking lot. We usually buy the year membership for the summer. The staff here is also welcoming.

Great neighborhood lake. there's a little beach here and if your residence of Newton, you can pay…read more$8 dollars to use the beach and jump off the platforms. You can park at the beach house. One of her little kids, and one for adults. But on the side of the lake, they're a bunch of people jumping at their own risk, but it's very, neighborly and unpretentious. I just jumped in to stay cool. I wouldn't call this lake a destination.

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North Street Veterans Playground

Small playground with interesting rope climbing structure for 5-12 years old, preschool play area,…read moreand half court basketball. Splash pad not operational in July 2024. Play equipment is faded but in working condition. My 4 kids said this is a really good playground. There are tables available for eating or playing games and a lot of seating for adults. No parking available. Permit required for street parking. No public restrooms.

Tiny but mighty! This isn't a sprawling park with full-size fields, dog friendly zones, and a…read moreprivate parking lot. I see maybe 20 total rugrats running around comfortably. What it is, is a well-designed, toddler-safe gigantoplex with cushioned UFO swings, hybrid soccer/hockey/basketball goals, and an Aggrocrag webbing mountain that sends kids back to you via a two story slide. WHAT?! Truth; check the pics. A half dozen tables with chairs for lunch or Connect Four, water fountains peppered throughout and a clean, untarnished feel makes this recent renovation worth swinging the kids by. Street parking is avail, and being off the beaten path, the spots are likely open.

Victory Park

3.0

Have been driving by this park for years going back & forth to Babies/Toys in Woburn and one day…read morejust decided to stop in... Love the park (at least from the street) The Big one loved the maze climby things... However, there is no walkway to get from the big park to the little park in the back without having to walk out of the park and all the way around... There are stairs (but with a baby stroller) I had to walk out and all the way around - Not far, just had to make sure my child didn't face plant off the jungle gym while I was running all the way around!

My nephews LOVE the playground here…read more Victory Park is an area in Medford that has a soccer field, a basketball court, a tennis court, and what they call a "tot lot". This is a review of the playground. My nephews like it a lot. We call it the "Spiderman playground" because it has these awesome rope-structures you can climb and navigate. When they were 3 or 4, it was a bit difficult, but not impossible to use the rope structure. Now that they are over 5 - it's perfect for them. It also has a lower section of the playground which has some swings and a typical playground jungle-gym thing. It's cool. They always like exploring this place. It has that weird bouncy-floor surface thing going on which is always a plus. It's a bit sunny though - even though there are trees around, there's really no good shade on the lot - so it does get a bit weary on us adults. Ice cream truck usually stops by - awesome. Street-parking only. I think. The field is kind of tucked away behind the "tot lot". It's not a terribly big playground, but it is fenced in from the street and it's worth a visit if you're in the area with your kids.

Magnolia Park

5.0

(1 review)

Tucked away on side streets in Arlington and just off the bike path, this recently renovated park…read moreis a gem for younger kids. Plenty of equipment and a sandbox with an excavator make for a great time. Other attractions include a basketball court, community garden, and picnic tables where you can host birthday parties. My kids love it.

Lexington Park

4.0

(2 reviews)

Park is great I like it has Gates very secure for the kids it's great Park the only thing is that…read moreis small and it does has a basketball hoop and has toys very unique parking it's a little bit tight it's great if you walk towards the park if you leave nearby but if you not from that area it's a little bit tight to get parking

At first glance, this park seems ordinary. In fact, when we first moved to the area, I rarely took…read moremy daughter there. I figured it couldn't compete with the bigger, flashier, Albion park which is located right in the same neighborhood. Well, yes, Albion does have an amazing splash pad, and a huge piece of land, but because it's so spread out, it's just really not that intimate. Lexington Park on the other hand, is the perfect size. Not so big and spread out that you're constantly chasing your little ones and wearing your feet out, but big enough that the kids get lots of exercise. There are two climbing structures with slides, baby swings,big kid swings, a play house, and a basketball court (often occupied simultaneously by adults shooting hoops and preschoolers on scooters). In the summer, there is a small splash pad which has enough water that the kids LOVE it, but the water isn't very high, so they generally avoid getting soaked (unlike Albion park, where you may as well just go in a bathing suit every time). In addition to the park structures, there are always a bunch of ride-on toys and such that I assume have been donated to the park by parents. This park is awesome for both parents and kids. The sightlines are great for a parent watching more than one child, and the structures aren't overly big. Because the park is sort of divided up into three different sections, the kids have variety and can move from one area to the next to keep it exciting. But the best part of Lexington Park is the feeling of community. It sounds cheesy, but it's true. I almost always see at least a couple familiar faces there, and everyone is incredibly friendly. I've had some amazing conversations with other parents there, and my daughter always has a great time with the other kids. So, if you're new to the area, and you spot this park from the bike path, don't discount it like I initially did. Check it out. Especially around 4pm in the summer. Your kids will thank you. And you will probably become a regular.

Beaver Brook Reservation

4.2

(49 reviews)

Great spot for the whole family. Lots of space and shaded area for those who don't like the sun…read more Just make sure to bring bug spray if you head to the creek.

What a beautiful gem in Belmont. Gorgeous views, fresh air & a lovely trail to walk through on a…read morebeautiful winter day. Not at all difficult and very family friendly for everyone to enjoy.

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