Governor Hutchinson's Field is a park/recreation area owned by the Trustees of Reservations…read more A large open field, lined by a rock wall on the Adam's St edge, and by dense tree line around the rest of the park. The field is quite sloped since it sits atop Milton Hill. Resources include a porta-potty and a picnic table, other than these and a few trees, this park is just an open area with nice views of the Boston skyline and Quincy. I would estimate the field to be at least 30 acres..but this is probably a conservative guess. No parking nearby, so this field is a walk-in site only. Not a tourist attraction by any means, but definitely a nice isolated-feeling space for locals to get some fresh air and have a picnic.

Lovely green space located in downtown Boston. It is home to a variety of trees, shrubs, blooming…read more plants, pollinators and even art, but you can't miss the Carousel! I was lucky enough to visit during a food truck festival, but I also saw vendors set up throughout the week/weekend as well. Check the website for events because there is always something special planned. Yoga in the park? Yep, that's available too. Just want to swing and watch water features? Head on over to the swings, let the breeze flow and just enjoy what the park has to offer. This was one of the highlights of my trip because it is about 1.5 miles and connects several neighborhoods. Can't go wrong enjoying nature, especially on a lovely day.

After lunch at James Hook & Co, we walked along the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, a linear park…read morein downtown Boston, named after the matriarch of the Kennedy family. It's 1.5 miles (2.4km) long and spans from Chinatown through the Financial District and waterfront to the North End neighbourhood. We didn't walk along the entire greenway, but we started at Oliver and Purchase Street (near James Hook & Co) and walked to the waterfront. The greenway was a pleasant walk, with public art and beautiful landscapes. We only saw a small portion of the park, but there is also a carousel, fountains, food trucks, and various events held in the park. If I ever have the opportunity to visit Boston again, I would like to walk along the entire length of the park. [Yelp collections: Boston, MA 2025; Parks and Gardens]

I sat here at Dewey Square for ninety minutes in the sun, Memorial Day Weekend. I love public…read morespace. We should celebrate these venues. People of all ethnicities and faiths can and do gather as equals. I had taken the train in from New York City, where I live, the early morning run that is priced so temptingly that I select it even though I regret that when I must arise at 3:30am to make my way in the dark to catch it. Others like the option as well. Every seat was taken. That also meant, however, arriving far too early to check into the hotel. My wife and her college roommate were coming in from Cape Cod. Their ETA was after lunch. I was wondering what I would do on my own. It was a mile hike to where we were staying. This place is very close to South Station. They had all these Adirondack chairs. Only a few people were out. The weather was perfect: not cold, but not yet hot. You could sit out in the sun comfortably. That is a limited season, meant to be savored while it lasts. So I sat down to write and "people watch." A group of German tourists showed up. I should say German speaking; they could have been Austrian or from elsewhere. One of them, a woman, was coughing so much, it was one of those she's losing a lung sounds. I considered alighting from my perch. I figured we were outdoors and she was facing in the other direction. As of 24 hours late, I have not come down with anything. So that risk turns out to have been worth taking, though it is an indication of my laziness (it also would have seemed rude, since I would have settled down a greater distance away, and it would be apparent why I had departed, and people interpret these gestures differently, which is to say many are quick to take offense). Others were hanging out, reading, one sketching.

The tail end of the Greenway, Dewey Square Park is a small piece of green right under the start of…read morethe tunnel in front of South Station and the iconic Federal Reserve building. More than just grass, the Park is a little bit of rolling hill and grassy treed areas that isn't flat like the rest of the Greenway. Almost a proper forest, if you can turn out the sirens, honking horns and skyscrapers. It's a little bit of nature in the middle of a very big city.

This is a small little park at the corner of a neighborhood area . It's about big enough for 5x…read morekids to play with the parents supervising . They have street parking only . Always read the signs before parking . The park is clearly labeled .

This small park is called Kayem, which I assume is related to the large Kayem manufacturing…read morefacility a couple of blocks away. About the size of a single house lot, it is fenced with a gate and features a couple of slides and playground installations with some benches for the parents to sit while the kids get tuckered out. It would imagine that it does a brisk business in the summer months but in January was a bit desolate. There is street parking nearby.

Very nice statures and plaque erected to celebrate the life and mission of Harriet Tubman to…read moreAmerica's History. If you're walking down Stuart street, you can easily miss it since it is off to the corner of a street and looks like a city park. Very cleanly maintained and a good quick history lesson for all to read and remember Ms. Tubman by.

Reggie Wong is a great neighborhood park I would actually call it more of a basketball court the…read morelights are on late so you can play after dusk. Most days it's easy to shoot a few hoops not many people use this area which is surprising because it's in a very densely populated area between South Station in Chinatown located on Kneeland Street. When you go there in the summer don't be surprised if you see a lot of pick up games a lot of people going there to shoot hoops end up playing a game it's a great summer spot for shooting hoops. Kudos for the city keeping the lights on late until approximately 10 o'clock in the dead of summer sometimes after 11 PM. The park is fully fenced in I would guess the fence is about 20 feet high which is excellent since there's a highway on one side and kneeland Street on the other. The park is actually very clean for being in the in the city and surprisingly there's never a homeless person inside the fencing I found this amusing since they're always on the outside of the gate hanging around asking for change. Anyway if you're looking for a spot to shoot a couple baskets this is the place

Nestled through Everett, Malden, Revere, Saugus, and Lynn, the Northern Strand Community Trail is…read moretruly deserving of five stars. A Scenic, Well-Laid Path. Great for Biking, Walking, Skating. We've primarily been using this trail for bike riding. The mostly flat terrain and accessible design make it suitable for families, commuters, and casual fitness buffs. Heading north, the path opens up to breathtaking Rumney and Pines River Marshes, serene Saugus River crossings, and marshside vistas. Heading south you end at Encore Casino. From metropolitan environments to peaceful wetlands, with plentiful amenities, thoughtful design, and community charm, this trail offers a refreshing escape from the city's bustle. Whether you're jogging, rollerblading, cycling, or just enjoying nature, you'll fall in love with the Northern Strand's inviting atmosphere and varied landscapes.

A beautiful playground nestled in Boston Common by the Frog Pond. It is well shaded with a rubber…read moresurface to run on. This playground features only 1 large structure that features lots of climbing that is more geared towards older kids. It can be a bit crowded since there is only one connected structure. No swings or tables for eating. There is a bathroom over by the pavilion next to the pond if you need it.