Love this park! They have a solid playground and climbing structure, and a sand pit. There are…read morebasketball courts as well, they even have free balls to use. My favorite part is the paved half mile loop, great for kids riding bikes so you can keep an eye on them. Some of the picnic tables could use some refurbishment, but otherwise, a great place to spend the day for people of all ages.

Best park we could ask for. My boys have been coming here since they were babies and it's perfect…read morefor people aged 1-100.

I enjoy walking at this park because it has many hiking trails and beautiful lakes views. That…read morealong with some shaded areas make it a good place to visit. I've been at a couple of events at the castle including a wedding. A beautiful place for sure. It is one of those place to check out at least once if you are in the area.

A lovely Sunday afternoon hiking trail. The scenic walking trails, peaceful lake views, and…read morewell-maintained grounds make it the perfect place to unwind, exercise, or spend quality time outdoors. This park has a relaxing, almost storybook feel to it. The stone castle adds such a unique charm, and the views from certain overlooks are truly breathtaking, especially with all the snow and ice covered lake. It's clean, quiet, and feels like a little escape from the busy world.

I really enjoy enjoy this playground for my daughter. First off, they have ample parking every time…read morewe come here and we really enjoy how big the place is. It's build with wood which is really cool compared to all the other playgrounds. The grounds are really clean and no trash is left on the ground from people. If you're in the Salem area looking for a place for your kids to run around and play then try this playground. Your family will enjoy it.

Beautiful area, grandkids love it however it does need a lil TLC. There was some wood rot and a few…read moresafety issues! Other than that the area is nice, wooded !

This is a great little park if you are in the neighborhood. It is probably a quarter or a third a…read moremile round. It has a couple benches and plenty of grass to sit on. It is very very quiet and almost never has more than a w visitors. There are a couple fountains and little areas where you can sit and relax. A great place to start you day with a coffee and paper, read a book, or do a cool down walk after a run through downtown Newburyport. From downtown it is about a 5-10 minute walk, (in the direction of Plum Island).

QUICK SUMMARY: Excellent State Park with partially-paved bike trails, beautiful sights especially…read morein the Fall, and a great place to take portraits! The park is open from sun up to sun down. Parking is by a self-pay meter and is $5, entry to park itself is free. My boyfriend and I came here on a whim one crisp Saturday morning in September. We brought our mountain bikes and spent about two hours leisurely exploring the trails, which are paved only half of the time, but still well-maintained. There are many lush sights to see, both with colored/green trees and the Ipswich river (along the path) was a pretty sight as well, with turtles/ducks swimming nearby. We saw only a few people while on the trails, mainly people on bikes, but we did see some walkers as well. If you decide to walk, I would definitely suggest grabbing a trail map at the beginning of the trail, as there are many different routes along the way and it can get confusing without one. There is a giant treeless field at the center of the park which made for a great landscape for my boyfriend and me to take pictures using our tripod/camera. Overall, I would highly recommend this park for all ages/types of people!

Nice splash park for younger children, in a pretty setting. Nice changing rooms…read more We only stopped at the splash park, but as we drove through it looked like there were nice trails for walking. Google maps directed us the wrong way, to the southern entrance, which is now an exit only! We had to drive 10 minutes round to get to Northern entrance.

I went with my family (son, his wife, kids 8 & 5, and dog) on a very windy, chilly fall day…read more The entire experience was 5 Stars. Two dog parks, a huge playground where we had a picnic, horses, a very large cow and many smaller animals in the children's barn. Plenty of space to run around and very nice, clean restrooms. We went on a Tuesday, so there were no parking or admission fees. We will definitely go back in the warmer weather. What a Gem!

Never had any issues at the Endicott Dog Park. The park itself is always very clean, most people…read morerespect the park and pick up after their dogs, some do not. I also did stumble upon a big piece of glass by one of the benches (see photo). Other than that one instance, I really enjoy coming here with my dog. Note: the water shuts off closer to winter so if you come around that time, bring some water.

Very cool spot to enjoy easy trails and wonderful views. The Solstice Stones at the top of Holt…read moreHill are interesting to see, and on a clear day you can spot the Boston skyline in the distance. It's a peaceful and enjoyable place for a hike that isn't too difficult.

Ward Reservation is definitely recommended for spectacular views. We went on the Yellow and Blue…read moretrails before sunset. The trail was well maintained and easy for walking although it was called as "moderate" in some other mobile apps. All the trail signs are clear and easy to follow. When getting to the top of Holt hill, you will be amazed by the Boston skyline without occlusion. Compared to the breathtaking view at Holt hill, the one at the top of Boston hill slightly disappoints me. It is still an enjoyable walk surrounded by the view of the sunset, but the skyline is missing. You may not get too much out of the elephant rock. Again, overall it is a fantastic place for walking, jogging, and biking.

though this park is not very large, it's so beautiful by the water and i'd recommend checking it…read moreout! would be an awesome spot to picnic too