Spotted this beautiful gem of a park while driving around looking for places to photograph foliage…read morein autumn splendour. Named for the restored stone built powder magazine from 1818, this lovely oasis sits astride the Charles river and and is home to a couple rowing clubs. There is a fair amount of parking and the trees were magnificent. Saw many people out and about enjoying the scene but it wasn't crowded. Plenty of personal space to wander around without disturbing your neighbor. Definitely recommend..

Pretty awesome for a public swimming pool. It's free (yay!), the pool is huge and clean, and…read morethere's a nice review of the river. Plus you can picnic or grill outside the pool area. On the negative side, they're now pretty strict about their no food/drink policy, parking sucks for non-cambridge residents, the bathroom cleanliness ranges from alright to scary (depends on how crowded it is, like all DCR facilities) and if someone throws up (or does something else) they shut it down for the rest of the day. Tips: 1. if you're coming on a summer weekend when the odds of a kid dirtying the pool up are pretty high go right when it opens 2. Bring a handled bag to carry your stuff so you can hang it on the bathroom/changing room door because you don't want to think about it even touching the floor 3. Bring only what you can eat outside or keep a cooler in your car for leftovers. 4. Parking can be tricky and the TJ's lot tows so if you're a Cambridge resident with a sticker park on Magazine St. If you're not, have someone drop you off/pick you up or park in/take T to Central Sq. and take an Uber X there (about $5 one way) 5. Bring a chair. Laying on a towel on the concrete isn't so comfy and people swarm the few benches they have.

Sweet little park with swings and paved trails. Parking available on street…read more It is a landmark and although people rarely go outside these days, this little park is worth the trip.

I have lived in Dorchester all my life and never visited this park until the other day when I…read morestopped along the Ave. and, with a friend with our cameras, decided to take a closer look. This is a park whose natural beauty, landscaping, Fall color and tranquil setting is worth seeing and visiting in all seasons. I posted four of a dozen pictures I took and I think they say it all. I'll add this place to Arnold Arboretum as one of the places I go to photograph and walk. Give it a view. You won't be disappointed.

This is an adorable park with 2 playgrounds and a beautiful walking path along the marsh…read more My 2 year old daughter loved the playground yesterday but it doesn't have swings so we'll probably be bouncing back and forth between this and the Tot Lot playground up the street The playground is on mulch and has 2 sections - one for toddlers and another for older kids. There's a fireman's pole to slide down in both sections. It's dog friendly too but please keep them leashed and clean up after them. There are a few engraved rocks too that have some history and some just facts about nature.

Hidden jewel on Quincy Shore Drive. Park offers a good amount of parking. If you want views of…read moreWollaston Beach without sandy feet come here. Great for children, there's a playground. Amazing place to have a bbq or picnic. Stunning views all year round. Great spot to take photos. A short walk to the restaurants on Wollaston Beach.

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.

Pretty good park to visit with the kids. Lots of playgrounds and structures to play on and a very…read moresafe space. The park was also very clean.

Literally the coolest park I've been to. Whoever designed this really knows kids. This is NO half…read moredone park. Things are thoughtfully curated like the slides, swings, pirate ship, soft ground, music play and splash pads. It's a nice oasis from the heat with all the shade and well maintained.

What a lovely playground that is great for both younger and older kids. The little kid play area is…read morecompletely fenced in and features slides and climbing structure. The older kid area had several slides perched up on a hill. The ground is rubber so no worries about the little one getting hurt. There is a splash pad but it only had a small misting spray so not really a true splash pad. The little kid area has some shade in the morning but the big kid area has no shade. Closed in dog park next door if you want to bring your dog.

The park was bustling with hockey activities, softball games, and little league matches while the…read moretot lot was filled with energetic kids enjoying their playtime. It's wonderful to witness the park coming to life and the community making the most of the beautiful weather. I am eager to see the upcoming plans and renovations for this park.

Love this park. 2 baseball fields and 2 basketball courts. Has a playground for kids and a small…read morefitness area. Lots of activities. The loop is a great place to walk your dog. Lots of available benches to sit and relax.

A good neighborhood playground in West Roxbury. They have a little kiddie park and a track and you…read morecan bring your dogs to walk too. There are basketball courts and an open field where you can go ahead and play baseball and soccer. A lot of people use this field I'm guessing the neighboring schools close by. I come here to power walk. It's near my home. I like it and it's very convenient.

Cute area. It's nice to sit down and just read a book. I imagine this is a dream come true for…read moreparents in the area. The main draw for me are the tennis courts. They're not the best but they're close by and I can use them. Wholefoods and Rite-Aid are close by and once in a while I've spotted the Kona Ice truck. I'd stop by here more often for non-tennis needs but there are usually some happy noisy kids running around and they don't need a grumpy grown-up (hah, that's a funny one) to rain on their parade.

This park is quite the hidden gem! I live right down the street and came here for the first time…read morethis weekend. I'm not sure if I'm really a park-go-er, but who really is? Let me tell you who can be: * Parents with children (there's a great play place) * Children who are old enough to not have supervision * Folk who want to play basketball * Folk who want to play soccer * Folk who want to play tennis * Anyone who is craving a nice book and NICE (note: not burnt) grass to lay on * Dog walkers There's a semi-nice view of the Charles River from the park (although, it goes right into an industrial part of Allston, which isn't so great). Watch out for the traffic on River Street and Memorial Drive (although I believe there's a large fence). Also, if you're craving some sort of snack or ice cream, take your choice of Rite Aid, Whole Foods, 7-11, Dunkin Donuts or be thrifty and bring your own stuff!