Twenty-somethings probably aren't reviewing neighborhood parks that often, but I come here so often…read morethat I had to! It's a great spot to lay out in the sun, read, and listen to music, in the sun or the shade - just a nice park and great place to spend some time on a nice day at any age. There are always kids playing here: water gun fights, wiffle ball, you name it. There a small water fountain to run through to cool off and a water fountain for drinking out of. If you want to bring food or relax in the shade, there's a picnic table as well as several benches. For a little more exercise (at any age), there's also a playground - a few swings, a slide, etc. - a small basketball court, and a tennis court.

If I hadn't tripped over a stack of boxes yesterday, fallen, fractured my elbow, and not been…read moreallowed to work today because of the intense painkillers I was prescribed, I never would have had the opportunity to spend some time in the sun at Coolidge Park. I live mere blocks away, but for whatever reason, never park-ed it up until today. I decided it was way too early in my recovery process to start complaining and feeling sorry for myself, so I grabbed the blanket I stole from the hospital, a good book, and headed out. The sun was shining, birds were chirping, two men were playing tennis, and several small children were running around the playground. I claimed a spot of land as my own, and read until a man driving the biggest lawnmower I've ever seen came to mow the grass. I wasn't in the mood for another hospital visit to treat the injuries I might have sustained had I continued to lie on the grass unnoticed, so I packed up and headed home. After all, my bank account can only handle so many hospital co-payments.

It's 3.7 acres of fenced in recreation just a block or two from downtown West Newton, more or less…read moreat the corner of Elm Road and Webster Street. You'll see a full sized baseball field, two youth-sized soccer fields, and a very nice playscape with swing sets. We spent an hour there yesterday with our grand-daughter, and had a very pleasant time watching the kids mingling, chatting with the parents, and dog walkers.

This is a tiny little triangle park between Academy Hill and Chestnut Hill, near the Veronica Smith…read moreCenter. I love coming here though. There are three little enclosed areas tucked away behind the center--a small sand park, an area with picnic tables, and an area with statues and benches. Then there is a basketball court and some benches near the street. I love the sand park. I don't care how questionable the sand is. It's a place to come with your toddler (if you clean it up first, and clean up your toddler afterwards!) and feel like you are at the beach. Yes, you have to scan it first for broken glass and trash, and I wish it had some fresh sand. Still, it is a peaceful little place and I love it.

I like to bring my dog to this park because there's a lot of open grass space and since i have a…read moredog, this works out quite well.

Love this little neighborhood playground. The play structures are creative and I appreciate how…read morethey are beautifully integrated into a natural setting. The structures are more geared towards older toddlers and kids but there is a fun little roller slide and a sand pit for the little ones to explore. Just be careful when walking next to the sand pit because the sand makes the rubber floor very slippery for little kids. Lots of shade for hot days but no bathrooms though. A large grass field with several chairs means you can enjoy a nice picnic as well.

I have been going to this park almost every day for nearly four years. As far as parks in Brookline…read morego, it's definitely one of the best. It has a large grass area, picnic benches (which can be reserved online for private events), a water fountain area, and a playground. The grass is completely surrounded by a walkway, and the park is mostly surrounded by a low chain link fence. It's big enough so that even when there are quite a few groups, you can have enough space to spread out on the grass. The park is also part of the Green Dog program from sunrise to 9am. Check it out! Roll around in the grass! Watch out for the occasional dog poo!

Great little set up with a splash pad and separate play areas for younger and older kids. There are…read morelots of interesting climbing structures to keep older kids entertained. Toddlers get a sand pit in addition to a fun train and slide structure. The only things to call out are that there isn't as much shade for some of the main play areas and the tiered levels layout of the playground makes it difficult to keep an eye on multiple kids.

Nice playground with a small water feature…read more We've had a few picnics there and it's the perfect space. A few more picnic tables would be nice, but there's plenty of grass space and there are 2 separate playgrounds. The structures could use some updating, but overall it's a nice little park.

Toddler friendly playground. Lots of toys and even a sprinkler for the summer. Our 16-month-old…read moreloves this playground and has been coming to play since she was 10-month-old. It is also great that there are many trees and the playground is shaded. Fun swings and play sets as well as an easy access to Fresh Pond Reservation to enjoy spring/summer/fall picnics and the beautiful birds (including an owl family), flowers, and trees. Also, it is adjacent to a huge fenced field our daughter loves to chase the ball in. Kids and parents are welcoming and nice.

Swings, basketball and a brand new, rage cage jungle gym for, yknow, climbing and falling and…read morebruising and scraping and other things there's no app for. Open til 10p for the late night tykes. The park is functional (rims aren't bent, no jagged plastic to shred legs in the spiral slide), central to Davis Square and it sports a dead fountain that never spouts reclaimed water, even on the steamiest days. To my understanding, it's currently under renovations, so maybe that'll change? Bueller? It's not the quietest of locations, and dog owners stay away (no pups, strictly enforced), but for the baller, shot caller or 40 inch toddler - this playplace is A-OK!

2015 Renovated playground, basketball and public plaza with a fountain that has twinkly lights in…read morethe evening. There's also a fitness area with chin up bars. In the summer, there are movable tables and chairs in the plaza. Pretty sweet for all ages.

A beautiful park . To look at the stars at night . It's safe and they have amble parking on the…read morelot or metered parking . They have a portable bathroom in the softball field adjutant. .

When my dog was spotted herding other dogs at our usual park today, it dawned on me that I needed…read moreto find him a spot with more space to run. He's also very easily distracted and needs to be in a fenced in park...enter Brookline Avenue Playground. I doubt we'll get there much in the warmer weather when it is an off-leash park only before 1 pm, but for the winter months, dogs have free reign of this large space all day. It's right on Brookline Ave, which means street parking is readily accessible. There is also a water fountain, but I didn't see any poop bag stations- good thing we brought our own. It wasn't too crowded in the late afternoon today, but the couple of owners I did meet were cool. There is definitely space for dogs and owners to do their own thing, or for the dogs to play together.