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.

Ginn Field - how you've changed…read more This is a big soccer/softball field in Winchester, near the Wedgemere T station. The soccer and softball areas haven't changed in 20 years. The playground has. When I was a kid, it was all rusty swingsets and one of those deadly spinner-things - remember them? Almost broke my neck on that. It was replaced years ago by a giant wooden 2-story playground structure. Kids LOVE it. Got a number of slides, sandbox, seperate small "fort" for the small ones, swings. It's in OK shape. I am always surprised that the kids don't get splinters here. It's WOOD. But it's been so worn down over the years that it's all smooth. Private parking lot - not terribly big but at least they got it - assuming you can find the entrance (hint: go to the post office). The playground structure was all the rage when it was built - but it's dated now. Wood? All the new ones have plastic and steel. Ice cream truck will stop by, though. Side note: remember the flood of '96? Ginn Field filled up like a bowl of cereal. I'm not kidding. It's sort of a bowl-shape in and of itself, and it's right next to the Aberjona River, which itself used to flow straight through where the current field is now. Just remember, that where you're standing, was once 10 feet under in water and sewage..... yum.

Completely renovated in 2013. Separate area for the little ones, large field, lots of places to sit…read moreand enjoy the park. Parking and close to train station and Winchester Center.

Stopped in the other morning and due to the Rain the slides were all wet, so we decided to run…read morearound the jungle gym one time & then take off... The ground is really good thick wood chips which I assume will cushion any fall... There are several toys & trucks which have been left by visiting people which I think is great... Toys to play with and then leave there, what a great concept! The playground jungle gym area itself is small but enough for several kids to play on at a time... There is a HUGE open field here also & it is not fenced in at all, its completely open but it is a good distance to street & parking lot... Will def come back when the weather allows & it is also DIRECTLY across the street from the zoo!!! Perfect room for a picnic before or after!

Nice small play ground across from stone zoo ... Quiet and plenty of space picnic tables benches…read morevery convenient.

trash, mud, dirt, weird fishermen, loud, small, but it's a pond i guess...... do not recommendread more

Beautiful and calming pond. There is a dog park nearby and an awesome jogging/running path along…read morethe pond (too bad it stops after you reach a mini bridge). Bring your little one there because there are plenty of ducks and geese hanging out at the bridge. The view on main street is picturesque.

cool trails connected to a little park. nice view overlooking the water. def watch out for broken…read moreglass tho.

Come here about 1-2x/week with my puppy. She LOVES this park and we both enjoy the scenery, playing…read morewith other dogs and time in nature. I appreciate that most other dog owners here are chill and that despite all the signs saying not to swim in the pond, the dogs are jumping in there all the time and the park rangers aren't hardcore about enforcement. In the summer, it's important to have a few places you can take your dog where they can still be active but keep cool. And Sheepfold and the surrounding Fells trails is a great place to explore off-leash with your (well-behaved) dogs. Reason I can't give it 5 stars is lack of facilities. No trash cans once past the parking lot. No port-a-potties or bathrooms. No fresh drinking water for dogs or humans. Lack of shade and seating areas in the main part Sheepfold - all there exists is one rickety picnic table under a tree where everyone huddles under when the sun is intense. I would gladly give a recurring monthly donation to the Fells Reservation to have these amenities added!

Great dog park that's not too far from the city. There's a huge field where the dogs can run / play…read morefetch and many trails around there for if you want to get out of the sun or go for a walk yourself (on the trails you're supposed to leash your dog but it's maybe 50/50 but haven't ever seen anyone complain). There's no in-place water source for the dogs, but plenty of people bring water and are happy to share. My pup always has a great time and can't wait to go back!

Get your membership today ! It needs some updating / upkeep but it was a great option while the…read moreStoneham splash pad is under construction. Bring your lunch from home, a large blanket to picnic on and plenty of towels. My two tots loved it for a few morning hours before nap. The splash pad was getting maintenance so they discounted our entry. The female life guard was very attentive and friendly with my kids.

As of June 2021 this pond is not open. I walked over to see if I could swim and the gate was…read morelocked. The beach area and tennis courts looked completely abandoned. There was a single cop car parked there but I didn't venture to ask what the deal was. Hopefully they reopen someday!

Gem of a playground in Wakefield. Almost always filled with kids, two jungle gyms (one for big…read morekids, one for the littles). Baby swings and regular swings +++++. beautiful lake front views. Lots of green space to get all the energy out. Love this place!

The playground is nice but the tennis courts are terrible with the pickleball players somehow…read moregetting a permit allowing them to kick anybody off.

Located just down the street from the Gingerbread Construction Company, this is one of the big…read moresoccer fields in Winchester. Soccer is big with the rich folks. You didn't grow up in Winchester unless you played soccer. There is a teeny-tiny parking lot for this field. There is also street parking avaiable - but be careful - Washington St is wicked busy. After walking down a small hill, you'll find the field in front of you - mostly people play soccer here. There is a basketball court too, which is in decent shape. There's also a playground tucked in the back - and it's all right. My nephews like it enough so that we go there from time to time. It has a little rock-wall climbing thing and your typical jungle gym too. Kinda sunny here - no shade nearby. Sort of a long walk back to the car across the fields, but - well at least it's never very crowded at this "hidden" playground...

The Aberjona Nature Trail is a very hidden small nature loop trail that is tucked away behind West…read moreCummings Park and the Rifle Range and Salem Street. It is a very small loop trail with sign posts markings noting some of the natural environment area. It is a very flat and easy walk- with a packed down gravel trail. I recently was taking a walk with a coworker and we can across a flock of turkeys pecking and mulling about! There is a small parking lot and access off Rifle Range Road.

Too small should be not considered a Trail, it was just a loope around the buildings.read more