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.

This is a large park with a really nice playground and also access to great trails for walking. One…read morething that really sets the playground apart from others is the large sand pit with a huge selection of digger trucks and other sand toys that kids can use. The only downside is the playground is right by the water and not fenced in...the view of the water from the swings is very tempting to young children. Of course when I needed to help one child the other ran straight into the water. If there was a fence around the playground to make it easier to keep kids from running toward the water, I'd definitely give this place five stars.

We took a really beautiful walk here and saw a bunch of cool wildlife (turtles, frogs, birds) -…read morenice place to spend time.

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.

This is the most beautiful little spot. What a hidden gem in Belmont. There is a little creek, a…read moretrack and picnic tables you can sit and eat at. There is a park and a splash park too. It's quit and has lots of parking spaces. It's beautiful here. Especially if you come during summer.

Great hike! This hike is easy and the length is 1.2 mi, it might take 30 minutes to walk around…read more The huge surprise was that you can let your dog walk without the leash. A lot of people bring their dogs. This hike has a lake where your dog can swim. Nature is beautiful, when you are walking around you could hear the woodpeckers. The only problem is parking. There are not a lot of parking spots, and if you go there, there are only residents parking on the weekends. There is no additional parking available for people who just visiting the park.

First time here, but I don't know a single person that hasn't recommended it without rave reviews…read more PROS: Trails. Great for off leash dog walking. There were tons of dogs roaming about, owners right on their heels, so no worries about unattended animals. Clean(er) ponds, since they're connected to flowing water sources. There was only spot we saw where the water seemed stagnant. Most everywhere else it was relatively clean. It's not crystal blue Caribbean waters, obviously, but for your dog to swim in, it's good. CONS: Parking seemed tight. Found a spot, but it looks like local residents are not happy about street parking for overflow, so there were signs prohibiting street parking. This was at the Drabbington entrance. I'm sure there's another entrance I don't know about. OVERALL: My new gold standard for off leash hiking.

An excellent place for recreation is Cold Spring Park! In addition to three full-size tennis…read morecourts, it features two single-rim basketball courts. A baseball field that might be utilized for a small league or softball. A huge field for football, lacrosse, and/or soccer is also available. There is even an outdoor exercise space that is accessible to people with disabilities. Highly recommended

Ok, as the President of Friends of Cold Spring Park, I'm biased, but this 67-acre multi-use park…read morenot only has playing fields, tennis and basketball courts, and an off-leash dog park, but a 1.43-mile mostly flat and shady loop trail, with exercise stations, has more than a mile of restored stone dust surface through varied terrain and habitats: vernal pools, a brook, wetlands, old oak hillsides, glacial eskers, a small meadow, grassy barrens, and a pollinator garden. The interior (unmarked) trails through the wetland, and parts of the West Side, can be muddy. The park is a birding hotspot with more than 160 species identified. The large off-leash dog park is unfenced but bordered by wooded slopes. Dogs must be leashed on the trail. Ample parking off Beacon Street. Enjoy!

We went for the zip line but sadly that was taken down. The park is not that clean either, with…read morelots of litter and alcohol bottles/cans scatter across the grass field. The play area itself is fine for the little kids, though. There are a couple of benches for the kids. Parking was easy right at the school. This park needs to be cleaned up...The people showing up there didn't make us that comfortable either. Car parked next to me as I was about to leave was an old SUV with like 12 people packed inside!? Kind of sus. No pictures taken, as it was not worth it. I'd skip this park and find another if you have the means of getting around.

GREAT play area for kids!! Street parking is a little tough during school hours but the it's worth…read moredriving around the block once or twice.

The most majestic gazebo you ever did see and don't you forget it! Do yourself a favor and sit and…read morecontemplate your humanity in this common on a warm summer day.

Located at the center of Waltham and just uphill from the Waltham MBTA station, this large green…read morearea has paths, trees, benches and today, a dude who walked into one of the bushy fir trees for a pee. Yep, that really happened. There are quite a few memorials and statues here including Nathaniel P. Banks (1816-1844). A large gazebo/bandshell was empty when I arrived but was set up for a summer concert later in the evening. A veteran's memorial is also set up with flags.

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 is a great area for walks. It feels safe and secure. There are sometimes people flying planes…read moreand they are very friendly people and the planes are fun to look at. The paths are worn unevenly so people with balance issues should keep an eye out as they walk. I really enjoy this park for quick walks.

After growing up in the area and recently moving back, I had no idea until recently that this park…read morewas right next to the Burlington Mall--now I know! There are a number of different trails to explore that are well marked/kept (similar to all Trustees spaces). After some rain in the area, some of the areas are a bit muddy, so one may want to keep an eye on the weather/bring hiking shoes or other shoes you don't mind getting some mud on. You can also hear the hum of the freeway nearby. I also saw a wild turkey on this hike, which I trailed behind for about 10 minutes, haha! Glad to run into a fellow hiker on this trail! :)

I love Larzies. It's so beautiful no matter the time of year. There's a short walking path and…read moregazebo area, a grilling area with picnic tables that's covered with a roof that is perfect for cookouts or just hanging out, a softball field, an auto museum, an outdoor ice skating rink, and stunning skyline views of Boston from the top of the hill. The hill is perfect in the warmer months to have a picnic or toss a frisbee or football with some friends. In the winter, it's the best sledding hill. Truly Larzies has it all, and it's amazing year round.

This park is beautiful. It has a large parking lot . It is dog friendly. It has many acres to…read morego for a long walk with yourself or your dog . It has picnic tables and a grilling area but you need a permit for that from the town of brookline . They have a playground for kids . They have a huge walking area . No public bathrooms .