I think I just found my favorite spot for planespotting in Boston. Even though I went here at…read morenight, when it was really hard to see, I still found this little alcove quaint and enjoyable. It is the Gravelly Point of Boston. Why? Gravelly Point (a park in Arlington where parkgoers can see planes land into Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport literally over their heads), has planes. Constitution Beach has plane taking off and landing right in front of you. Gravelly Point has trains, with the CSX RF&P Subdivision and Long Bridge walking distance. Constitution Beach has the Blue Line on the T running underneath your feet. I also like the pedestrian bridge that looks like a series of waves cresting and falling into the ocean. Something about a fall beach makes it all the more prettier...

" FREE & AMAZING " This place is free & it's amazing. I…read morecan't recommend this place enough . Just a great place to walk with yourself , family or your pup . Lots of again free parking and amazing scenery. You'll love it too . Did I mention it's free , lol !

Several parking spots and nearby porta-johns on this paved and scenic trail around Deer Island, the…read moreonly Harbor Island accessible without a boat. There are no deer really but you might see coyotes so keep your dogs leashed. It is also not a foresty island, it is mostly made up of the wastewater treatment plant at the center, with this 2.6 mile loop trail around the perimeter. That does not take away from the views of the islands and the city skyline. There is a beautiful Celtic cross memorial up a small hill on the trail, that looks out to Boston and commemorates many Irish immigrants who perished and were buried in unmarked graves, as were many Native Americans here. There is a fishing pier and a rock wall walkway. No real facilities or food, so bring your picnic. There are many benches to sit on, and the flat rock wall itself. The walk from the Deer Island parking lot to the Celtic cross is about 12 minutes, depending on your pace. Watch the planes line up to make their meticulous touchdown on Logan's 2-foot landing strip. :) It is a pleasant and reflective stroll and you can do as much or as little as you wish.

Nice little fishing pier. It was super windy. Didn't catch any fish but there were plenty of crabsread more

This speech is small but very well maintained. There's a lot of refreshment places around please…read moreclean up after yourself when you leave this beach

Wonderful walk along a wide promenade almost a mile from Mission on the Bay in Swampscott to Red…read moreRock Park in Lynn. Many joyful family groups walk along here and watch the ocean with its dramatic tide changes.

I grew up walking distance from Wolly Beach so it was a nightly routine after dinner for us to walk…read moreas a family, up and down the beach haha. This isn't a swimming beach. Water is pretty dirty here & sand... not great. The sand has lots of rocks but I mean I have brought a towel and tanned here before, so it's fine. Just wouldn't recommend going in the water. It's great place to just stop by and watch the sunset or grab some nice food from Tony's or the Clam Box. If you live nearby, it's a great 2 mile jogging route ;) Parking: Plenty of parking! & free too!

amazing! march is peak whale watching season. Would go again. Easy parking easy to find close to…read moreBoston

Lovely park offering some lovely views of the Boston Skyline…read more Restrooms in park near the playground area. Two park-dedicated parking lots accessible from Marginal Street ONLY for park visitors. I believe the park parking lot gates are closed when the park closes, so you definitely want to make sure you leave by that time.

Beautiful vodka on the panorama of the city. A perfect place to relax for families.It took just a…read morefew minutes to get there - the fastest is through the tunnel at the airport.

Donovan Beach is the primo spot for watching planes take off and land at Logan International …read more This is a beautiful little beachy spot to relax on a bench watch a sunset and a few planes with a gorgeous back ground of the sparkling Atlantic. . There is absolutely no parking except if your lucky enough to find a spot on one of the side streets. I love to enjoy a sunset here during warm weather, it's so beautiful with the planes flying by as the sun sets. Definitely a 4 Star location.

This is a small beach with a lot of pebbles, and some sandy stretches at low tide. It is on…read morePleasant Street in Winthrop, Massachusetts, across from the 420s houses on Plesant Street. There is no parking lot, but one can park on the side streets and walk there. Very few people come here. It has stunning views of Boston's inner harbor, and the Boston skyline, as well as some good views of local parts of Winthrop. One wouldn't come here for swimming (or fishing); for that go to Winthrop's main beaches, Winthrop Shore Drive, or Yirrel Beach. But it's a great place for a walk. It is named after a Veteran of World War I, Simon J. Donovan.

Such a hidden gem located 3 minutes away from Arlington Center. One minute you're on a busy Main…read moreStreet, the next you're sunbathing the day away and relaxing on the sand just minutes later. The deal: * Its $10 a person * Clean and large bathrooms onsite * A playground for kids onsite * Plenty of shaded areas on the sand as well as plenty spots to lay in the direct sun * Benches are available under trees by the water * Lifeguards on duty * Some days there are camps midday so be mindful of this if you're trying to avoid crowds * Sand, good views, and water to swim in * A large walking path along the perimeter of the whole grounds (this is free, you don't need to pay $10 to walk around) Such a great spot if you're looking to tan or hop in the water without driving too far

I use to love this place. Grew up there every summer. Now, under a new management it is very sad…read more Tons of Supervisors walking around, nasty and grabbing every penny you got. Treat the lifeguards like crap, won't even let them eat a hot dog. The feeling of this place has certainly changed.

This park has a parking lot and it's free . It has a walking route and a bike route . They have…read morea long but it's not for swimming . So just enjoy the view . It's also a dog friendly . The ambience is full of friendly people

This lovely park was a beautiful rest stop as I'm exploring this end of Boston and doing some…read morewalking. Green space, a wide jogging path and a pretty lake in the center makes for a peaceful space. I particularly liked the bench that faced the lake. There is some parking here with a two-hour limit.