Pretty good park to visit with the kids. Lots of playgrounds and structures to play on and a very…read moresafe space. The park was also very clean.

A unique modern playground right near the Children's Museum in Seaport!…read more This park was designed in honor of the youngest victim of the Boston Marathon bombing. This is not your typical playground. There are multiple sections of the park, which make it great for exploring. You turn a corner and cross a bridge and you're in a new space with new features! In the lower section, there is a water garden with misting fountains turned on during the warmer months. There are plenty of benches for taking a rest or snack time among the well-maintained greenery. I'd say for kiddos under 2, maybe even 3, playing on the pirate ship and near the slides definitely needs close adult supervision. The plank up the hill to the ship is quite steep, as are the two slides on the other side of the park. Definitely worth the trek into Seaport with your little ones!

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!

My kid found this playground, it has a good variety of activities to keep her occupied. Nice…read morelocation too.

SO FUN! I am 22 and very much enjoyed this playground. The ground is that bouncy material which is…read morefun, and all of the musical toys were fun too. One stick is missing from the xylophone and the drums weren't very fun but still good. The biggest slide was fun too. My favorite is that spinning green swirl, super fun physics to that, just don't hit your head or limbs on the surrounding support beams lol. I bet likeminded adults as well as children would have a very fun time here!

This place was great. Beautiful view of the water. Fun park and open space to play at. My kids…read moreloved this place. If you have young kids this is a great park to visit.

Nice playground with lots of used toys for kids to play with. My 14 month old enjoyed it and spent…read morea fair amount of time playing in the sandbox, on the baby swing (there are two), and on the slides area. Some of the stuff is a little run down/dirty but considering it's free you really can't complain. There are many repeat toys in case it's crowded there should be something for everyone. Fair amount of shade makes this a nice place to hang out even on a hot day. I like the benches and tables for families as well as the water fountains.

As my first-born continues to grow older and we enter the ranks of playground-goers, I find myself…read moreincreasingly discriminate of play areas. This one is ah-mazing! It has two large connected play structures, a swing set, see-saw, a sand box, tons of toys and bikes that have been generously donated for a chance at a second life. The place gets crazy busy though. The after work crowd on a weekday is enough to incite a panic attack - especially for a newbie playground mom like myself, and quite frankly, I'm petrified of even trying to go on a weekend. That's not to say there isn't room for everyone, though. With the plethora of benches and tables, there really is room for everyone. D There are tons of abandoned (okay: "donated") toys left around - for the sand box and for kids to ride on, play in, etc. which adds to the play options. I love the access from here to the pond; it makes taking a walk around the pond before or after the playground a nice option. Not to mention all the shops and restaurants right on Center Street as well. There is easily accessible parking behind the playground - it is the public parking lot in JP behind Blanchards. It is 2 hours only, but that is usually more than enough time to get in and out of the playground. It's nice to not have to troll around for a parking spot.

I love this little hidden playground. If you are staying near Copley Square or Boston Common with…read morelittle ones, it's a great playground to visit. There are slides and play structures for younger toddlers and older kids. Also, a sand pit with toy shovels and trucks for little ones to dig around. There is a small amphitheater area with a few donated soccer balls as well. Big secure gates ensure no kids escape into traffic. Plenty of trees around that will offer you shade during the summer. Beautiful brown stones surround you as your kids play. If only I lived in the city!

It's a pretty, shaded park with a big kid playground equipment, little kid playground equipment,…read moresandbox, cute stepping stones, a ball area, and more. It's secure and fenced in. There are toys everywhere for the kids to share, which is nice, although most of them are understandably broken. The main reason for my lower review is that it is apparently shared with the local elementary schools. If you have a toddler, I would not recommend going here on a weekday during the day (at least on a Friday). There are far too many kids for a toddler to be safe, and my kid ended up getting frustrated and crying in the end, which is unusual for him. That said, all the older kids looked like they were having a great time.

Under-rated/lesser known Boston park. Right on the SW Corridor, convenient location for all. Large…read moreopen space. Very safe tennis court and dog park adjacent. Well maintained.

We LOVE this park!…read more The playground is safe, well equipped and appropriate for children of all ages. The sand box is always clean and there are always lots of toys for the kids to play with. It is partly shaded which is nice during the hot summer month. The water fountain is a definite plus. What we like most about the park is the amazing programing that goes on year around. From Santa's visit, to The easter Egg hunt, the Spring Festival, Halloween fun and the wonderful summer concert series and kids series, there is always something great and fun happening. All free and a beautiful safe environment. You can also play tennis and basketball, enjoy a picnic, or just relax... A South End gem.

One of the great parks/playgrounds in the Boston region. The playground is located just opposite…read morefrom the Spaulding Rehab Hospital and this marvelous space has been transformed into a wonderful playground that kids can really enjoy this space. It is also a great park which can be used for therapy as well. The park seems pretty well maintained and has the rubber surfacing throughout. The park itself is also handicap friendly. There is a ramp which lets wheelchair users go to the higher levels of park so that you can oversee the entire park. There are some small trees which can provide some shade relief for those just sitting and watching your kids. A water fountain is also available if you forget to bring your own water. The playground options are definitely fun for kids and they should be able to enjoy themselves there. There are walking trails along the harbor as well around the park, for those who would like to take a stroll. The park is easily accessible by car, while the closest metro stop is by bus which stops near the USS Constitution attraction about half mile away. The park has a limited number of parking spaces as well as 3 handicapped parking spaces designated for those using the park. If the lot fills up, you can also park at the Spalding Rehab parking facilities as well, but that is a paid option. As I mentioned this park is directly across from the Spalding Rehab building, and if you are looking for restroom facilities or food, you can enter the Rehab building front door under the "300" sign. As you enter past the doors, immediately take a right and you will find clean restroom facilities as well as the cafeteria. The cafeteria has indoor and outdoor seating available so depending on the weather, you can see whether you would like to sit indoors or outdoors to enjoy your meal. This is a good clean park within the Boston area. They have parking, bike rentals as well as clean restroom facilities and food option nearby. A true waterfront park that takes visitors on top of a mound for amazing views of the water and city. Bring the kids to this park and have a good time!!

Awesome park for the little ones and amazing harbor view. Very calm, relaxed and clean park…read more There's also parking. That's a plus

One of many beautiful areas of the Boston Common. A wading pool in the warmer weather, one of the…read moremany beautiful green areas in the city.

Romantic notion when you're pretty much skating on concrete?…read more The admission fee and rentals make this spot totally not worth. You're really only here for the location and that nebulous "romantic feel". The ice itself is atrocious, even though the rink (and I use that term lightly) does get a Zamboni out from time-to-time. But the ice is so uneven. You can see concrete in some spots, with how some of the ice is so thin. You'll encounter a lot of folks that cannot stay vertical on skates, it's just the reality. Don't be surprised when someone behind you suddenly grabs you in desperation to prevent themselves from falling. Plus it's super crowded here during peak times. There are so many other nearby spots of grab better and more affordable concessions, so don't fall for the ones here.

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.