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!

Martin's Park is an AOK park that's situated on the Boston waterfront; it's part of the greenspace…read morewhich is right in front of the Boston's Children Museum. There's lots of space here for various kinds of recreation; they've also got tables if you're inclined to have a picnic. When you come here, you'll be rewarded with some fairly nice views of the city. There's also an ice cream shop made top resemble a Hood milk bottle :-) Tip: The far end of this park is the "entrance" to a shopping strip that runs along Sea Port Blvd

What a great experience and nice surprise. We were looking…read morefor a place for the kids to run and play after a long train ride - it was exactly what we were looking for and more. There were so many slides and equipment for the kids to climb and slide and jump. While there were a lot of people and kids, it didn't feel out of control, most people there seemed to be attentive. The playground area was a artificial spongey turf and definitely makes it safer for the kids when they topple over. LOL There were benches under trees for parents/guardians to sit while safely observing the kids play. When the sun shifts, it gets really hot in the summer. Bring an umbrella for shade if you aren't able to find a seat under a tree. The bonus we hadn't expected - the water part of the park. The Kids loved it!!! We will definitely be back when we are in the area. The kids didn't want to leave...luckily we were close to the Boston Market Place Hall where they could get a cool drink and a treat - that was the only way we could get them to leave this fun park. LOL Highly recommend!

If you haven't seen the viral video that has this long metal slide dubbed the "cop slide,"…read moredefinitely give it a watch. Usually this playground is for kids (not cops) and is complete with a rubbery soft ground. Some of the materials could be harsh, like lots of static coming from a metal slide and possible scrapes from the concrete. I found the area to be clean and safe. With City Hall directly in the center of Boston, this playground is walkable to all downtown staples from the North End to Boston Commons.

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.

A lovely park in the heart of the Back Bay. Lots of families enjoying a summer evening listening to…read morelive music. Close to the Prudential Center.

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

Awesome park for kids. A lot of stuff for kids to play. Nice view and a best place to watch…read moreairplane flying in the sky. Less than Every 5 minutes , u will see airplane pass by. The inly downside is hard to find a parking spot.

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.

Had a great time skating there with one of my friends the other day it was quite busy which is…read morefine. Unfortunately when I went I needed my blades sharpened but the guy who could do that wasn't there, oh well next time. Went to go get a locker and u have to pay for it when u enter and it just wasn't clear and I felt like I was cutting the long line by getting a locker. Stopped and grabbed a lil snack and my friend and I both got the 50/50 and fries were good but they had the best onion ring I've ever had! If you have them I recommend bringing your own skates to save time and money but a great activity for almost any age

The Esplanade was a revelation, one of the highlights of my trip to Boston!…read more We took the T-red, got off Charles/MGH and it was a short walk to the Esplanade, a few miles alongside Charles Rivers with beautiful views of the river, wild life, the bridge and the city! We went on a Saturday morning, locals were walking, jogging, sitting on a bench drinking their coffee. Teams were out in the water roving, a nice visual Boston cliche that you see in movies, but I got to see for real. You can walk for miles here, till you get to the BU Bridge in parallel with the beautiful houses of Beacon Hill. Nice nature, cute bridges, birds, peaceful spots to stop by and look at the water, enjoy a book or a coffee. Nice locals offered to take our photos and we enjoyed chatted with. Beautiful sculptures, clean restrooms, lots of greenery. Great spot for a picnic also. I am sure it's pretty here at sunset. I am sure they have events here as well. My husband regrets not knowing about it. He went to Boston University and walked the BU Beach and the Bridge, but wasn't aware of this part. He would have loved to come here for peaceful walks and some reading. We didn't want to leave. A must see place in Boston!

" Definitely come " Been coming here since I was a kid . I…read moredefinitely recommend coming here . If visiting and especially if you live in Boston . Parking is very difficult. You can google how to transport by public transit. Or google a parking lot but it will be pricey.