This camp was lots of fun! I got the pleasure of going because of a training activity for my…read moreCollege. Sheldon, Cam, and Birk in particular were amazing! Everyone seemed extremely nice. Super fun games and activities. Would do this again! And I definitely recommend!

Bringing hale down a few notches. Since the pandemic started, Hale has had to make up for funding…read moreby charging people a $10 day parking pass or a seasonal pass which was fine. Since then, they have operated at almost normal capacity and now rent out the main beach, run camps etc. I think they can let go of the parking fee or at least reduce it. They claim it's to pay for things like roads and services etc. well I haven't seen one road repaired in the years I've been going. Because of the parking fee I definitely go less. I went yesterday with my two young sons and a party rented the main beach. We were told we couldn't fish off the dock but then gave us a little time before the party started which was within minutes of us being there. The kids decided to play in the sand and shortly after was told they couldn't because of the "party". Another woman was way off to the end of the beach with a baby less than a year old, and she was told she couldn't be there. None of us were interfering with the party and it just felt wrong for a Saturday to reserve a whole beach area to a party. Especially when the party wasn't using the whole beach. They should coordinate that a little better to allow for the public to use a certain area during times like that. They had about 7-10 life guards there sitting under a canopy. Maybe that's part of the problem as far as funds go. They need to reevaluate. Took me a while to get ready for a short day of fishing with my boys. Loading up the car, cooler, walking to the area and basically leaving after 10 mins was a wasted day. I could of gone somewhere else and enjoyed the sun. Was frustrating. The place could also use some upkeep to the trails and landscaping to allow for more areas to fish from. I've complained about hornets nest near trails where I was attacked one time and nothing was done. Keeping clear paths allows for a clear view rather than heavy cover where you can't see snakes (which I've also encountered), and avoiding ticks. Just a few things to point out since my first days of experiencing Hale.

Come right at opening, book 2 days in advance if you want to secure a slot on the weekend. It gets…read morepacked here but it you come right at opening you get some quiet times. 2 year old enjoyed it. Plenty of slides, balls, toy food and super market to play with near the entrance. Once you go further inside it gets a little chaotic and better for older kids. But overall had a great time and pretty good value for the price. Kid has been here for almost 2 hrs and do not sure any signs of wanting to leave. You do have to bring your own grip socks or buy it although I don't know if they really monitor it.

Nice indoor playground for kids. My friend and I decided to take our kiddos here for a playdate on…read morea Sunday afternoon and it was extremely busy and crowded. It's really nice inside, not only did that have staff designated to the check in/register section but they also had a couple of staff cleaning and sanitizing throughout all the play areas. We were there for about two hours and our kiddo's didn't want to leave.

We had a great time at Joyville Indoor Playground! The space is huge, clean, and there was plenty…read moreof room for lots of kids to play without it feeling overcrowded. I also really appreciated the dedicated area for children under 2 years old. It was a nice, safe space for little ones to explore. My only complaint is the pricing. They advertise admission as $16.99 per child, but then charge an additional mandatory $2 fee for one accompanying adult. Since young children can't attend without an adult, the actual minimum price is really $18.99 per child. I don't mind paying that amount once, but I do think the advertised price should reflect the true cost or clearly state that one required adult is an additional fee. It felt a little misleading. Most indoor play areas include 1 adult in the child's price. Overall, it's a wonderful play space, but I hope they make their pricing more transparent.

My kids always have a blast here. The place is clean, the staff is super friendly, and there's…read moreplenty for little ones to do without feeling crowded. It's one of those playgrounds where you can actually relax while the kids run around and burn off energy. We always end up staying longer than planned. Definitely recommend!

Was out driving around today looking for someone for the kids to play & randomly saw this park…read more.. Decided to pull in & give it a try... Its probably the best park I have seen/been to this summer... They had so many different little stations. They even have this Music area where there are drum like pedestals that when you bang on make music & big chime like things you can bang hammers off to make noise... it was super cool! There are several slides, plank like walking pedestals & monkey bars.. There is a sprinkler section... There are tons of Picnic tables under a covered roof to hide in the shade, you even have to walk over a bridge to get there... Kinda cool! Only downside, no close bathroom & its woodchips which I admit is great for when kids fall, but horrible for women in flip flops! Will defintely be coming back.

Great park, preferably for older children 6 and up. If…read moreyounger make sure you have your hands free and can walk through the obstacles with them. Lots to do! And they have a toddler area, but my toddler wasn't interested.

Ryan Park (aka the Father Francis A. Ryan Memorial Playground) is a public park and playground area…read morein the Mattapan section of Boston, Massachusetts. Amenities at the park include a playground with multiple playscapes, a splash pad with a wading pool, basketball courts, tennis courts, public restrooms with changing areas, walking paths, and convenient access to the nearby Neponset River Greenway. My family and I visited Ryan Park this past summer while we were cycling along the Neponset River Greenway. I had previously visited the park back in 2023 while I was cycling the trail with my older son. He had a lot of fun playing on the playscapes. Unfortunately, I didn't bring his bathing suit along on that trip and he felt bad that he couldn't play on the splash pad. On my more recent trip to Ryan Park, we were joined by my wife and younger son and this time we made sure to bring bathing suits. We were pleasantly surprised to see that the splash pad had been completely redone since my last trip. The newer splash pad had features that were more consistent with a wading pool. Both of my sons had a blast splashing around. Once swim time was over, we all enjoyed our prepared picnic lunch on a nearby picnic table. Afterwards, both boys had fun running around on the playscapes. Overall, my whole family thinks that Ryan Park is a great place for young children and it's easily accessible by motor vehicle, bicycle, or public transportation.

Why did I only find this on the LAST day of summer??!?…read more Seriously though. This spray park is AMAZING. It is really just a water slide short of being an actual tot water park. You would pay a $60 entry fee for access to a little water play area like this at a big water park. It's got a really good sized wading pool with lifeguards on duty. There are tons of spray features - an alligator, a turtle and a snake. There's also this awesome bucket contraption that fills up six buckets with water and then dumps them out over and over. It's totally fun! There are plenty of benches, with nice sun canopy shades overhead. There's even a bathroom / shower facility adjacent to the water features! That's just the water park. Ryan playground is seriously stacked. There's a huge area with two giant play structures. It's got a wood chip base (not updated with the rubberized surface that many newer playgrounds have) and some benches. There are also tennis and basketball courts! And it looks like they are currently finishing construction of a walkway to provide access to the Neponset River walkway. I'm excited for that! Last but not least - this is Boston after all - there is a parking lot! YES - parking. It is small, but dammit, it's there and it's free!!! We will be back SO many times. I wish it didn't take me this long to realize this place was 5 minutes from my house. Hidden Bostonplayground gem!

One of - okay THE - nicest playground I've been to so far…read more It is always clean. There are plenty of benches for weary caregivers to rest while the kids run around and burn off that endless supply of energy. There are two play structures, both with slides and an array of climbing structures separated by a fence. One side for tots and one for older kids. There's a substantial set of swings (6 total - one for all ages). The playground is adjacent to a set of large baseball fields, tennis and basketball courts. There is no parking lot but I've never had trouble finding an on street space on beautiful LaGrange street. Its proximity to the plenty of shops and restaurants along Centre Street lend to making the visit to the playground a multi-purpose outing. I know how much effort it took to get the kids loaded up and out the door - so let's make the most of it! While it can get busy, it's never been so overwhelmingly crowded that my introverted personality couldn't handle it. I've always been very comfortable with the amount of kids and guardians. This is our favorite playground in the city so far, it has become our regular spot.

Great playground in West Roxbury that includes a baseball field, basketball courts and a field that…read moreyou can play soccer or even see some and entertainment my provided by DCR. I recently went there to see you too cover band called The Joshua Tree. It was very very exciting and end it hosted anybody he wanted to go there for free.

One of the nicer playgrounds IMO. Site is clean, well maintained, and there is a lot of open space…read morefor kids to run around as well. We used to come here often when we lived nearby so it was nice to revisit and see the playground again. Highly recommend if you live nearby and you have young energetic kids!

I love this playground in Milton. Great for infants up to teens!…read more The ground of the playground is bouncy material - safe for littles to fall on. There are all sorts of hidden gem fun: the rain wall for example & the drums. Plenty of parking but missing one star because there's no restroom available.

We're so impressed and grateful for The Gardner School of Dedham! From the moment we enrolled our…read moretwo sons, we've been blown away by the warmth, professionalism, and genuine care from everyone there. The communication is excellent, the building is spotless and beautifully designed, and our sons truly love going every single day. Their teachers are incredible (shoutout to Mr. Levi, Ms. Jess and Ms. Bethany) so patient, nurturing, and clearly passionate about what they do. We couldn't be happier with our experience and feel so lucky to have found such an amazing school community.