One of our favorite playgrounds for our kiddos(less than 7 years old). There are two separate play…read moreareas(one for younger kids and one for older kids), two types of ziplines(one with a rope and one to just sit in buckled in). Other favorites: swings, tall structure with multiple slides(and slide types) and a large climbing structure. A favorite among many families in the area - I was shocked to not see it on a yelp page. They are working on the field part so unable to kite fly like before but would imagine it would be opening soon. There's a small loop around the field as well for a quick stroll. Plenty of parking to be found and couple of picnic tables throughout including a few under a covered structure. There's also a small business that looks like it has snacks(fairly new but prior to the new owners it was a coffee shop). I only wish they had restrooms but they do have port a potties.

Safe and friendly, very fun and took out all the kids energy. Really recommend even for little ones.read more

Have to admit, I'm completely biased in that this was my childhood playground, so I have all the…read morenostalgia and memories associated with this spot. Growing up here I saw this park/lake evolve throughout the years but I always had a wonderful time with friends or alone, on the swings, by the baseball field, on the basketball court (not sure if it's still there). I always felt safe here, whether alone or with friends. There was almost always at least one other group/family around.

Perfect for kids! Safe location. Clean water. Not too many people. Quiet. Nice playground!read more

Great spot for families with small children! Lots of shade. Not much seating at the splash pass so…read morebring a chair to watch your little run around.

$5? Literally $5? This park is beautiful and open! Such amazing trails for hiking, walking,…read moreprobably biking if you want! The splash pad is a lot of fun. The kids loved the workout trails. The mushroom population is flourishing in here. Thank you for this beautiful space.

AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! 5 STARS! GREAT BROOK FARM STATE PARK IS ONE OF THE BEST BARGAINS IN BOSTON!…read moreIt's One of the Secret Hidden Gems of America that most people have never head of before or been to either. It's located about an hour outside of Boston in Carlisle MA. YOU GET AN ICE CREAM ADVENTURE WITH LOTS OF OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, A DAIRY FARM TOUR & YOU SEE A ROBOT COW MILKING MACHINE FOR ONLY $3! If this was $3 a person, it would be a Fantastic Bargain; but it's not. It's $3 a carload! You pay only for the parking space & ALL The Adventure & the Tour is Free! This place is a Steal! Open Dusk to Dawn. Start by downloading the Yodel Parking App. This is a Carry In & Carry Out Trash Facility including dog waste. Bring some trash bags. You can spend the entire day here. We only had time to stay for a few hours.& did some hiking, the dairy tour & hit the Ice Cream Country Store for desserts. This is a 1000-acre park which features more than 20 miles of hiking trails. You can view Native American sites & 17th century cellar holes which were leftover from English settlers. What's unusual about this place is that they have an active dairy farm. They offer free tours several times a day on the weekends only from May to October. You can do the following @ Great Brook Farm State Park. Bring your own gear. * Hiking * Horseback riding * Mountain biking * Biking * Canoeing & Kayaking * BBQing no Charcoal * A Pond, Picnic Tables & Restrooms * Visit with the animals * Take the Dairy Farm Tour * See the Robot Cow Milking Machine * Eat some Homemade Ice Cream The weekend only tour is provided 3 times a day @ 1, 3 & 5 PM. It provides detailed info & you learn learn all about the dairy farm. Seeing & petting all the farm animals was great. The robot milking machine was what everyone came to see. The robot milks 160 dairy cows. The cows wait in line like at a checkout stand at the store. The cows decide on their own when they want to give milk. When it's the cow's turn, they step into the milking machine. The robot has a built in program for every cow. It reads a number tag on the cow's ear & utilizes lasers & vacuum-type hoses to milk the utters. The ice cream here was very good. We all had the peach. Be sure to bring an ice chest because you'll want to take a quart or 2 home with you. Also if you can't decide on what flavor to get they have something called a Flight. It's like a beer or wine flight - 5 different flavors of ice cream so you don't have to decide. Fun Fun Fun Exercise & Learning All for only $3.00 a carload. It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really Rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

We went on a fantastic snowy walk here with our dog. The Acorn trail is open for hiking in the…read morewinter- dogs allowed. We parked in the lot for the ski touring, crossed the road, and were on our way. We did the North and South loop of the Acorn trail, totaling about 2.5-3 miles. The trail was decently traversed, but I would definitely recommend hiking/snowboots in the winter. It was very peaceful and beautiful here - tall pines and some big pastures.

Big fan of the Bruce Freeman! I actually took the Commuter Rail to the West Concord stop to hop on…read morethe trail, bonus points for accessibility! The path was nicely maintained and not too busy. On the way back from Lowell, I decided to ride all the way home to the city. I was able to mainly take back roads and trails (Bruce Freeman to Reformatory to Minuteman), which was very cool! I'd definitely come back again.

This is a great trail. I've taken it from Lowell all the way to Sudbury. We're at connects to MA…read moreCentral Trail. St Sudbury you can extend your ride/hike on Central Tail all the way to Marlboro. Once you're out of Chelmsford the trail is paved and smooth. There are a lot of frost heaves and roots that affect the ride in Chelmsford. Enjoyable and mostly shaded ride

Heart pond is closed due to harmful algae bloom. Park has some flooding at this time. Check the…read moretown camera at the link below. If you see fencing is up it's closed. 100% keep your dogs out of the water. Town positing ion closure is poor online. No water contact , including fishing and boating https://www.chelmsfordtv.org/channels/live-views-of-chelmsford/

It a cool little place. The water was warm but a little dark and there were little fishes swimming…read morearound. Its quiet and there is free parking. Its really peaceful.

We recently discovered this park and were pleasantly surprised. The water spray park is perfect for…read morekids of all ages. The water equipment allows for children to play in a safe and fun environment. The park also has a full staff of life guards on duty while it is open. There is a small public bathroom which clearly has not been updated in years but there is enough room in the stalls to change if needed, several picnic tables and a huge playground which offers lots of slides and climbing equipment. It is a bit of a drive for me to get here but it is worth the ride for what is offered and how much fun the kids have.

The park is clean and has a lot of room. People were sledding and it was the perfect size hill to…read moresled on. Some teenagers brought their speakers and we enjoyed their music. They stayed there distance and were respectful. The hill has a rough bump that you should be aware of if you sled down.

The kids love this playground. It has different types of activities for them to explore and have…read morefun!

it's a really cool park for warm days but the metal really rusts on the monkey bars and the slides…read moreleave some rug burns. I understand this is normal and it is a really good park for kids but not for kids 10 and over. My 10 year old has lost interest for it but will go if her friends go to hang out. there is also a baseball field and some benches and table to hang out if you don't want to use the playground. There is also a little roofed area with no walls but it is a perfect place to eat.

Rynne Beach in Lowell is part of the Vandenberg Esplanade, better known as The Boulevard. This…read morepark is on the Merrimack River in Lowell and includes a long walking path along the water and an open-air stage across from Heritage Ice Cream. At the far end is the Lowell University Boat House. At the other end is Rynne Beach. The water isn't crystal clear (it's Lowell), but it really isn't very dirty. It's a nice sandy beach, good for children and adults. There's usually a life guard on duty in season. There are restrooms right behind it. There's a tiny parking lot there and a slightly larger one just on the other side of the stage area (next to the beach), but parking is allowed on the street. Picnics/bbqs and camping are allowed on the grassy areas on either side of the beach.

Love this park! I see a lot of age group walking /running/biking here. Great for doggies too! Nice…read moreview!a great find! Plenty of parking on the side street. Dunks and Ice cream place very near, a plus!

This is a great park. It's one of the only areas of Lowell where you can actually "climb" a hill,…read morealthough with all the trees in summer you won't get much of a view ;) You can catch glimpses of the mountains of New Hampshire if yoou're lucky though. The park is about 35 acres, 22 of which are wooded, meaning unkept. There are some awesome old gnarly trees growing in there, and lots of birch and maple I think. It's a great palce to get away from "the city" and be in nature for awhile. I didn't see any facilities like playgrounds or bathrooms, so if you bring kids, make 'em pee ahead of time, and bring some toys or something. No dogs allowed in the wooded area according to a sign, but we saw dogs (on leashes) in there anyway. It felt so good to be up high again after living in Colorado, even though the hike to the "summit" only takes about 5 minutes. BONUS: just down the street is a hand-held car wash with vacuums. Part of the Belividere neighborhood, this park is definitely worth a visit at least once per season just to see how it changes. There's a paved trail to the top of the hill so you don't have to climb through the woods unless you want to. BONUS 2: Geocaching spots nearby...

overall this park is super cute and nice to check out. not very busy. has cool features and a steep…read morehill.