Kingsley Park is a small and nice park near Fresh Pond. It has a huge lawn with a slope for a…read morevariety of activities. The parking is easy to access, but most of them are publicly available for Cambridge residents with resident permits on weekdays. It is a great place for a group of 10+ to gather together for hiking and picnics with a magnificent view of Fresh Ponds. It is also an ideal place to take a walk after dinner. The trail is easy to access with paved and well-maintained walking paths. Enjoyed the summer and the sunset at Kingsley Park.

What a beautiful gem in Belmont. Gorgeous views, fresh air & a lovely trail to walk through on a…read morebeautiful winter day. Not at all difficult and very family friendly for everyone to enjoy.

Great spot for the whole family. Lots of space and shaded area for those who don't like the sun…read more Just make sure to bring bug spray if you head to the creek.

NICE SCENIC AREA!!!!!!!!!!!!! Close to the green line too…read morejust about 14 min walk :-)

The easy, scenic trails that trace the pond attract families, joggers, fishers and dog walkers…read morealike. What motivated me was the large hunks of New England Puddingstone perfect for beginner to intermediate climbers and solid bouldering. I won't get into specific climbs, but the Boston Rocks book by the MIT Outing Club is a great reference. A practical tip though: many of the rocks are shaded by enormous hemlocks, and are often times a bit slick, so be sure to bring chalk. I'd also get there early, especially on the weekends, cuz it fills up fast and as there are no bolts to anchor from and a limited number of trees up top. You might want to play musical ropes with your climber cohorts. Great option for a quick excursion as it's accessible by the Green line (D) to Chestnut Hill.

The cutest park ever! They even have amusement rides for toddlers ages till probably around eight…read moreor nine. Everything is free. They even have a cool, zip line and a place for volleyball, basketball, pickle ball, etc.. My kids had so much fun and we wish we had a park like this near our house.

I really liked the walking trails and separate off road paths that were options…read more There were QR codes placed easily at every point on the trail to show you a map. Spent 2 hours walking around the main trail and enjoying the views of green trees. The air was fresh and there were a few people walking along. Park closes at 7pm! Aside from a small bathroom shed, I'm not sure if there's any other nearby bathrooms but there were a lot of picnic benches.

The Western Greenway is located almost entirely inside the triangle bounded on the northeast by…read moreConcord Avenue in Lexington and Belmont, on the southeast by the MBTA commuter rail and the now-abandoned Mass Central Rail line, and to the west by Lexington Street in Waltham. To be sure, there has been a significant amount of development inside this triangle. But there are also significant swaths of green space. The green space comprises various parcels, some of which are publicly-owned and have been designated as parks or conservation land. There are other publicly-owned parcels whose future is still undetermined, and there are some undeveloped parcels along the Greenway that are privately-owned. Most of the blazed segments of the Greenway are in Belmont and Waltham extending from the Beaver Brook area all the way around past the YMCA on Lexington St. toward the Lyman Estate. I usually like to park in the lower section of the YMCA driveway, or the lot over at the Robert Treat Paine Estate off of Beaver street. There are a couple trail heads in the lot, and they are all well marked. It is a great place to walk the dogs or take a light hike. There are no serious steep uphill or challenging terrain, it's really just a great place to take a leisurely hike in the woods. We see deer and other wildlife out there all the time. It was really a shock to me when I first discovered it that there was this much undeveloped space in the heart of Waltham. There are many marked and blazed trails, but the Greenway is still under development in certain sections. It is worth a visit to the Waltham Land Trust website to see what areas are suitable for what your looking to do.

Great trail network in the greater Boston area. I live just a mile from the trail and love going…read moreout for a trail run or mountain bike loop. Would recommend if you're looking for a quick escape from the hustle and bustle of Boston

This is a good place for a stroll with your pet and there's a small trial. Half of the road is…read morepaved and the other half is not. Not really a big place but it's decent for a peaceful stroll. Depends on the time and day as to when you go to really encounter some busy traffic. I had gone on a Sunday and thought it was quite. I parked at the back by the houses not sure if there's any other entrance for the park but this one surely had some limited parking by the residential houses.

What the babyface? This park just popped up and was all, "Hey, I've been waiting. What's taken you…read moreso long?" Big ups to the ladyfriend for pointing out this on-leash, waterside, trail-loaded bundle of escapist joy. Wide open parks for playing fetch (yes, most peeps think their pup is perfectly mannered, so expect off-leash antics), picnic tables, rock faces for bouldering or Little People, Big World belay practice and a sweet lake sporting - GASP! - cattails. Cattails, people! At five or six spots around the aquatic perimeter, stone steps take you down to the water, which is boring in the warmer months, but come (oh I don't know) January, it's positions you perfectly to grab a paper thin piece of slowly forming ice to chuck along a thicker patch, thus creating that tympanic theremin sound nobody can describe but everyone knows. I love the proximity to Mass Ave and Route 2 without feeling like it's near either. I love the broken down Vita Course stations that are now just decomposing, wooden posts and I love whizzing stale bread through cattail stalks, sending poofs of velvety fibers exploding in to the crisp air, only to send the damaged crust gliding gracefully across way-too-thin ice to live its bird-attracting life at the center of the lake. Oh Arlington, the things you do.

My daughter recommended us to visit this fantastic arboretum. It was super worthwhile! Just to get…read moreout of the city first a bit into a well-preserved and landscaped beautiful lush green space with evergreens and oaks and gardens. It's free every day! There's a visitor center, where they have clippings of flowers that are labeled for easy identification and appreciation. Also throughout the arboretum are little plaques identifying flora. We went up to see the view of Boston from Peter's Hill and walked alongside the blooming mountain laurel bushes. Walkable paths are asphalt or wood chips. We saw a wild turkey, several robins, and occasional people. Super glad we explored this wondrous place!

It's been quite some time since i stopped by the arboretum. As a kid my grandma and mother used to…read moretake us there and take photos in the summer. I have some very good child memories here. They used to have hedge? Carvings of animals and stuff which was super cool. Didn't see that today but not sure, we didn't have time to check the whole arboretum. I think this place is so cool, there's families walking, roller blading, skating, biking etc dog walking you name it. It's clean in there so please keep it that way if visiting. There are ample signs of the types of trees, plants, and different zones. Porta potty available on the paths, resting chairs, benches and even spreads for a picnic. Friend had his wedding there not long ago. Easy commute from Forrest Hills train station on the orange line and walk up the street. Multiple gates to go in from, but main gate closed to cars at 4pm i think. The arboretum is closed at dusk. Beautiful walk on a beautiful day.

Milestones like birch tree and very big woods and fields ponds definitely a daily hike…read moreStatistics Good for groups - yes Good for Kids - yes Location - belmont hill

Took a nice hike here. Close to the city. Trails are well marked for the most part. There are spots…read morewhere you can call a number and it will tell you details along the trail (a guided audio tour of sorts). It's flat as far as inclines for a hike (not hilly). Beginners would enjoy this and find it easy enough. There are cute goats to see at this sanctuary too. If you're a Mass Audubon member, entry is free. It's otherwise $4 to get in. The visitors center has some cool things to see inside. There is plenty of parking. The road to the parking lot has a lot of potholes so be careful driving up.

I will forever love the res! It is truly my all-time favorite route for a walk or a jog. Whether…read moreI'm having the best or worst day ever, a loop or two around always leaves me so grounded and at peace. It is well kept (maybe besides in icy conditions in the winter), full of great people-watching, and just as beautiful when you walk it for the 300th time as it was the first. It is about a 1.5 mile loop for those interested in tracking their mileage. For those who don't live in the area, it is a short walk from the closest T-stop and it really worth the trip. In the warmer seasons, expect to see some wildlife (lots of birds & turtles). When colder, expect gorgeous icy views. Tip: If you like taking a stroll with a coffee in hand, grab a coffee at Starbucks or Eagles Deli nearby before you loop!

Sunsets, peaceful, community, cleanliness, all the things…read more The Chestnut Hill Reservoir is my my all-time favorite place to go for a walk or run. I've been coming here since middle school and it still remains as one of my absolute favorite places. Look at these pictures! It's so well-kept there's never any trash. There is one small stretch of geese droppings but the path is so wide you can easily maneuver your way around them. :) It's located right in between Boston College's campus and Cleveland Circle so there's always some action and people around (but is never too overwhelmingly crowded). A happy medium of crowded and empty for sure. At one point you're overlooking Cassidy Playground that usually has something going on-- be it softball games or grass volleyball games for example. It definitely gives you some entertainment to look at while you walk! The views are everything. It's a 1.55 mile loop and there's benches along the way that people use for all kinds of reasons (to read a book, take a phone call, chat with a friend, stretch, soak up the sun and look out at the water, etc.). I love coming here around sunset and seeing the sky change and light up on the whole reservoir. Magical. Hands down one of my favorite places to be!

This was one of the best trips I've been on. A friend of mine who had taken another trip with SUP…read moreYO invited me to go with her. There were 12 of us and everyone got along. I don't know if the type of vacation (hiking and camping) helped to self select the people but by the end of the week we had gotten really close as a group. SUP YO also picked amazing guides. They were fun, funny, knowledgeable, and basically one of the gang with guide authority. The owner of the company came with us on this trip. She was fun, did everything we did, never put on any airs, and I felt like she was "one of us.". All of the food, hotel, etc was taken care of. We even celebrated a birthday for one one of the hikers in the group! I am looking for more trips to go on with SUP YO and a group of us are planning to go in another trip or a weekend hike together again!!

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