Sweet little park with swings and paved trails. Parking available on street…read more It is a landmark and although people rarely go outside these days, this little park is worth the trip.

I have lived in Dorchester all my life and never visited this park until the other day when I…read morestopped along the Ave. and, with a friend with our cameras, decided to take a closer look. This is a park whose natural beauty, landscaping, Fall color and tranquil setting is worth seeing and visiting in all seasons. I posted four of a dozen pictures I took and I think they say it all. I'll add this place to Arnold Arboretum as one of the places I go to photograph and walk. Give it a view. You won't be disappointed.

What a fun little pond!…read more There is a path that cirles the pond that you can take a stoller on without issues. As you stroll, you'll see lots of birds in the trees & on the pond. There are a few benches on the path of you want to stop & enjoy being in nature. I'll definitely be back soon with baby & stroller in tow.

Great place for a walk around the pond. Can't get lost because the pond is oval and the trail…read morebegins at parking lot and brings you back in about 20 minutes. There are waterfowl turtles and fishing with a permit.

Great place to walk anytime of year. Plenty of parking, restrooms, picnic tables. Lots of trails…read moreand something new to explore on each trip. Part of the blue hills on the canton line.

I miss the Blue Hills "Peek-a-blue" hikes that happened pre pandemic for kids preschool aged and…read moreyounger. We would meet in the Houghton's Pond parking area to start that hike. We visited today though to enjoy the playground. There's 2 sides - one for preschool and younger, other for older kids. Both have swings, slides, and climbing areas. There's also a wooden boardwalk that leads to trails to the pond.

Well maintained park loaded with activities. The playground is geared towards younger toddlers with…read morea small slide and a sand pit. Play equipment was a bit sparse though but lots of fenced in space to run. A shaded picnic area is available. They offer a very large, pond size public pool that looks perfect for summer. That's in addition to a pond that you can walk around on paved sidewalks. Also, a batting cage and hockey rink available for use as well. There is a parking lot as well as street parking nearby.

I can't think of a better place to go in my neighborhood that can immediately give me a sense that…read moreI'm hiking in the woods. I've a 2-year old Beagle mix who comes along for all the walks and he's over the moon when he meets all his doggie pals on this trail. Totally relaxing and spiritually fulfilling for both woman and pooch!

A great place to take a walk. Bring family members. Appreciate art... and maybe see some people be…read moredegenerates

A friend suggested that it wouldn't be a good idea to check out the Quincy Quarries Reservation on…read moremy own. So, last year, when I saw an event was scheduled to take place there, I figured it would be a safer time to visit. Well, yes and no. I wasn't the only person going, but because I wasn't the only person going, their parking lot was full, so parking was a bit of an issue. I checked out the grafitti, making my way around the folks standing or sitting around, to get a closer look at the rocks. I stayed on the grassy ground while I noticed some folks climbing up the rocky cliffs, both with and without rock climbing gear.

The address on Yelp will lead you to the parking lot for a skating rink and a community pool. It is…read morea convenient place to park, but I am not sure if is the best place to access longer trails. This location is not near the lake. The area is beautifully wooded, providing plenty of shade on a sunny day. The trails here were relatively short. I ventured off the main trail and discovered areas with overgrown greenery, lots of graffiti and decayed benches. Without anybody else around, it looked like a post apocalyptic world, and it felt eerie! Not sure who is supposed to fund or do the maintenance for this beautiful nature spot, so close to Boston, but it really needs some love! Without signage in the area and no phone connection, I almost got lost! I Ma aged to walk/run the trails for an hour but would love to explore different areas of Stony Brook if in the area again.

I used to come here often while walking my two Jack Russell Terriers. One day we were near the…read moreGeorge Wright golf course when (at least) two coyotes snuck up behind me and almost got one of my dogs. The coyotes were wicked bold and only my loud yelling got them to back off but they still followed. I'm bummed that I can't go any more because it is nice and quiet and the dogs love being off leash. Not trying to discourage anyone from going but if you have small dogs off leash, be careful.

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 .

Challenging parking situation, especially after hours but still a great option for a walk, run, or…read morephotoshoot. We made the best out of an overcast day & the few trees still in color pulled their weight - for us and many others. I like that their map is so straightforward. There is one main paved roadway & several smaller unpaved offshoots.

I love the Arboretum at all times of the year! I've been coming here for many, many years. It is…read morewonderful to have a place like this in the city, and it's something to behold in every season. I Winter can be beautiful whether there is snow or not. There's plenty of evergreen trees for it to still be color. Spring and summer offer beautiful flowering trees and florals in abundance and in the fall during peak foliage season, the colors are gorgeous. It's such a perfect place to come for a walk, a run, a picnic, or a photoshoot. Its dog friendly, and kid friendly too. I see many people walking their dogs, and kids riding their bikes. If you are looking for a place to escape to nature but don't want to leave the city, the Arboretum is the place to go! Photos are from the snowstorm a few weeks ago, and springtime and falltime photos from a photoshoot I took here in the spring.

Super beautiful great place to go on a walk, run, jog, or to go cycling. There are always people…read morewalking their dog so even if it is a little chilly outside, you will see people enjoying the views. The park is quite long, it starts in Quincy/Dorcester area, goes through Milton, and I believe ends in Mattapan (Since it is a long path, I have not quite walked/cycled the whole way). On warmer days, there are more people out and about, but it doesn't feel crammed at all. Pros: - View of the water & the city depending on where you start - A few places to park your car (I normally park on the Dorcester side and have yet to see the lot completely full) - There are a few athletic fields so could be a great place to play some ball Cons: - There is almost always dog poop in the grassy area so be careful about where you step & if you are considering a picnic I would carefully inspect the floor before laying claim to a piece of grass.

Have always liked the idea of this park with all the land, and the parking right there & picnic…read moretables... There is often not a rush or HUGE amount of people... But after going today with my (almost) 2 Y.O., I realized its not really suitable for a toddler thats just learning how to maneuver the Slides & climbing things... The ground was that rubbery surface, but if he fell he was going to hurt himself & the slides are really high & he has no concept of slow down or be careful... So it is a beautiful place for walks or flying a kite, but the playground is for older kids... Other than that a great place to visit!

Great place to bring your dog to let him run around the beach. Fairly empty when i went.read more

Great place to take your dog unleashed for a walk! Great view of harbor skyline and water and you…read morecan take loops around the park with your pup.