Great views of the Boston skyline, free street parking, and quiet peaceful vibes. What more can you…read moreask for? This is the perfect place for a picnic. I went midday on a Saturday and it was pretty quiet and a perfect calm picnic date. They seem to have newly renovated the space and there is a nice playground for the kids and some picnic tables at the bottom of the hill for families to enjoy. There was actually a birthday happening at the bottom of the hill when I was there.

A great place to enjoy some fresh air while taking in a beautiful view of Boston. This park…read morefeatures a newly renovated playground, lots of green space, and even activities such as movie nights or fourth of july fireworks specials. I love coming to the place and taking a moment to lie down on the grass and watch the clouds roll by. Bringing my boyfriend here and doing this made it all the more special too!

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.

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.

This is a good place for a stroll with your pet and there's a small trial. Half of the road is…read morepaved and the other half is not. Not really a big place but it's decent for a peaceful stroll. Depends on the time and day as to when you go to really encounter some busy traffic. I had gone on a Sunday and thought it was quite. I parked at the back by the houses not sure if there's any other entrance for the park but this one surely had some limited parking by the residential houses.

What the babyface? This park just popped up and was all, "Hey, I've been waiting. What's taken you…read moreso long?" Big ups to the ladyfriend for pointing out this on-leash, waterside, trail-loaded bundle of escapist joy. Wide open parks for playing fetch (yes, most peeps think their pup is perfectly mannered, so expect off-leash antics), picnic tables, rock faces for bouldering or Little People, Big World belay practice and a sweet lake sporting - GASP! - cattails. Cattails, people! At five or six spots around the aquatic perimeter, stone steps take you down to the water, which is boring in the warmer months, but come (oh I don't know) January, it's positions you perfectly to grab a paper thin piece of slowly forming ice to chuck along a thicker patch, thus creating that tympanic theremin sound nobody can describe but everyone knows. I love the proximity to Mass Ave and Route 2 without feeling like it's near either. I love the broken down Vita Course stations that are now just decomposing, wooden posts and I love whizzing stale bread through cattail stalks, sending poofs of velvety fibers exploding in to the crisp air, only to send the damaged crust gliding gracefully across way-too-thin ice to live its bird-attracting life at the center of the lake. Oh Arlington, the things you do.

The cutest park ever! They even have amusement rides for toddlers ages till probably around eight…read moreor nine. Everything is free. They even have a cool, zip line and a place for volleyball, basketball, pickle ball, etc.. My kids had so much fun and we wish we had a park like this near our house.

I really liked the walking trails and separate off road paths that were options…read more There were QR codes placed easily at every point on the trail to show you a map. Spent 2 hours walking around the main trail and enjoying the views of green trees. The air was fresh and there were a few people walking along. Park closes at 7pm! Aside from a small bathroom shed, I'm not sure if there's any other nearby bathrooms but there were a lot of picnic benches.

Lovely place for a walk, jog, run, or to hangout and have a picnic. Lots of areas to explore…read moreoffering something for everyone. Plus lots of dogs!!!! Yay dogs!! So cute!! Parking was only for cambridge residents as far as I could tell, at least in one main lot we saw. The perfect escape to find fresh air and some greenery in the city.

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!

Milestones like birch tree and very big woods and fields ponds definitely a daily hike…read moreStatistics Good for groups - yes Good for Kids - yes Location - belmont hill

Took a nice hike here. Close to the city. Trails are well marked for the most part. There are spots…read morewhere you can call a number and it will tell you details along the trail (a guided audio tour of sorts). It's flat as far as inclines for a hike (not hilly). Beginners would enjoy this and find it easy enough. There are cute goats to see at this sanctuary too. If you're a Mass Audubon member, entry is free. It's otherwise $4 to get in. The visitors center has some cool things to see inside. There is plenty of parking. The road to the parking lot has a lot of potholes so be careful driving up.

Its not the temperature to run, but I always need my walks. Belmont has tons of parks and it's nice…read moreto walk park to park and take a lap around each. Not sure how many miles that is but they all have tracks or path that you can walk. Safe at night, and beautiful to look at while you walk.

Having grown up in this town, this is the superior playground by far! Wooden playgrounds are the…read morebest! When it was at risk of closing in 2013, I helped with the community-build of the new park and it was an amazing experience. i love how the new design retains many of the old elements, while also being higher so that adults can fit on the structure (the roofs on the old structure were too short for adults to accompany kids). Also in this new design they used the plastic-like wood for decking and pressure treated wood so it will last much longer than the old design.

This is a fun find, a cute place to meet up with someone or tuck in with a picnic or a book…read more Absolutely worth seeking out at least once to see if it's your vibe.

Really nice space to get an "escape". It's well maintained, clean, and has security/staff. Plenty…read moreof places to sit and enjoy a meal or just relax. Fun for kids as well. It's a hidden gem in the area.

This park was a short walk from the Main Street in Arlington (Mass Ave). There are lots of benches,…read morepretty views, and a wide pedestrian and bike path.

Love spy pond. Its a cute little park. You can stroll along the water. There are picnic benches all…read morealong the walk. Theres a kids play structure. The bike path runs right behind the park. People also go kayak in the pond.

Fells will always have a special place in my heart. So many trails to choose from. You can do easy…read moreto medium difficulty trails. You can rent a kayak and explore the pond in the center of the reservation. Plenty of spots for mountain biking. Sheepfold Dog Park is where I mostly go so I can hike off-leash with my doggy. It's accessible by T (Orange Line to Oak Grove, then about a 10 minute walk to trailhead), but there are also multiple entry points with parking. Visit Fells year-round for beautiful scenery and a lovely time in nature!

The fells is a magical place. I came around sunset time (maybe an hour or so before sunset) and…read moreparked near the boat rental parking lot (paddle Boston). From here you can easily walk right to the waters edge heading toward pickerel rock. I found it to be an excellent place to be alone with your thoughts. The tranquil water and nature sounds were so calming and wonderful! As the sunsets over Spot pond and night falls, it honestly brought tears to my eyes because of how gorgeous it was.