I play on these fields as part of a Social Boston Sports softball league, and I was struck by how…read morelucky I am to be able to play here the 1st time I stepped on the field. The Red Sox Foundation makes sure the fields are immaculate. There are lights for night games, which comes in handy since my league plays 9 PM & 10 PM games. There are 2 baseball fields, so 2 games can occur at the same time. There are some small metal bleachers for friends to be able to come watch & cheer our team on. Benches are available for both teams, and the fence behind them comes in handy for hanging up coats. The 1st time I was in the outfield, I had to remind myself to be in the game rather than looking at the beautiful surroundings - the Red Line going over the Longfellow Bridge, and a beautiful Boston skyline. The turn for the field parking lot comes up pretty quick on Storrow Drive, so you have to be sure to be in the right lane not to miss it. It's a small parking lot, so I've had to wait for a space to open up to park, but have always been able to get a parking spot before the game begins.

As far as Boston softball fields go its one of the best maintained fields, however, there are…read moresignificant problems with the field that prevent it from being anything more than a 2nd tier option at best. Field 1 left field is waaaayyy too short for adults, even without the trees that hang into play. The bases are too short- supposedly 65', but it wouldnt surprise me if they were closer to 60'. For reference ALL adult associations are using 70' base paths as of 2012. Further, the field management has chose to use those stupid SoftTouch bases- "soft" hollow rubber bases mounted on sleeves sunk into the dirt. Which tend to crack and split, or pop out of the sleeves which then fill with dirt and you can't put the base back in making the bases FAR more dangerous than non mounted bases. Safety wise, there is also a mini "green monster" scoreboard between the fields not far enough out of play just begging for somebody to run into it. At least they finally moved the metal stands which were also positioned close enough to the field to be a major problem on errant throws to 1B. The field looks nice, but it was clearly designed for looks rather than utility.

I love well planned green spaces in the central areas of big cities, some of the most famous of…read morewhich are Central Park in NYC and of course, Boston Commons. Tonight after our dinner we enjoyed walking through here and Boston Public Gardens for a good 1.5 hrs catching up with our daughter. There was a growing crowd of happy people (families and children too) cheering the Iraq World Cup team who will play their first match tomorrow against Norway here in Boston. About a dozen Boston police were watching from the sidelines on their motorbikes and I prayed all would stay peaceful. Meanwhile, pedestrians, dog walkers, families were enjoying the fresh cool evening amidst the grandiose trees, lawns, ducks, fountains, and historic statues. If you're in the area, definitely stop by, and also check out the Boston Public Gardens, which are even more landscaped and welcoming!

Boston Common, which opened in 1634, is the oldest city park in the United States. It is 50 acres,…read moreand is bounded by Beacon Street, Park Street, Tremont Street, Boylston Street, and Charles Street. The nearest subway stations are Park Street Station and Boylston Station. To the west is Boston Public Garden, and to the North, on Beacon Street, is the Massachusetts State House and the start of the Freedom Trail. We walked through Boston Common a couple of times on our trip and saw The Embrace sculpture; Central Burying Ground; Parkman Plaza with the three bronze statues representing Learning, Industry, and Religion; and many, many grey squirrels. Boston Common is one of the top tourist attractions in Boston, and it's clear why! [Yelp collections: Boston, MA 2025; Parks and Gardens]

The gem of the city. The esplanade connects Boston to Cambridge, there's a few bridges that run…read moreover the waterway. Wonderful place for walking, running, or cycling. Flat course with mostly functional water fountains. There are often events at the hatch such as orchestra performances, free movie nights, and more. At night it is relatively safe to walk as well, you should still be aware of your surroundings as anywhere else. One of my favorite parts of Boston.

The Esplanade is always beautiful, it doesn't matter the season. This is the perfect time of year -…read morewell now thru Fall to visit. Winter is nice too but they lock up the bathrooms which can be annoying if you're taking a super long walk and trying to stay hydrated! If you're looking for something to do on the weekend, look no further. The park is so big - you can listen to music or maybe even see a movie at the Hatch Shell, have a picnic, hangout on the dock, or even have a beer at Night Shift. Oh and if you have kids, there are a few different playgrounds. Let's not forget, it's super dog friendly. Oh and get your cameras ready for various birds and sometimes turtles in the lagoon.

My 10 and 12 year old boys wanted to come back to this playground everyday…read more The vibrant and whimsical structures were great for their imaginations and age. Not an eyesore but an art installment in city center. Lots of school and local park playgrounds gear toward younger kids and toddlers. It was great to see my older kids engage so thoroughly. They were running, laughing and sweating up a storm in the blistering Boston summer. They were talking about how to work the water installments through collaboration, getting other kids in on the fun, too. Very nice job on this play structure install. Do kind of wish there was more shade for the parents and infants waiting at the banks.

Made famous on the internet for a cop going down the slide, while in town I had to try the slide…read morefor myself. Even in the middle of the night the park was busy with adults with the same thought process. I can report back that the slide is indeed scary, fast, and so so fun!