While in Boston a family friend took us here. Two kids altogether had real fun, a pleasant place to hangout with or without kids. Huge space with the swings (the ultimate thing in this park), ping pongs, corn holes, big screen... It was free admission when we were here and a lot of people were there on the swing, we had to wait for sometime for our turns, but it was fun. If your around this park, just stop by for a while and enjoy the swing. Parking was on street! read more

The company summer event held near the Boston Convention Center was truly fantastic. With a variety of activities and delicious buffet-style food, the event was a hit. The friendly staff were always ready to assist and serve guests. Additionally, we couldn't have asked for more perfect weather that day. The only downside was the steep $25.00 parking fee for just 2 hours. read more

I like this kind of thing! Yard games, the outdoors, music, and drinks. What more can a girl ask for read more

I'm so glad I found this place because it's super cute! There's so much to do like chess, checkers, pickleball and so much more. They have a tent for some snack food like popcorn and pretzels and a bar with some nice cocktails. I had the Tito's blackberry lemonade which was alright, a little watered down and super light on the vodka The swings are a huge highlight for me as well as the nice big Adirondack chairs places all over. My only issue is the entrance and exit are kinda confusing. Yes I'm not a Bostonian but I found it super inconvenient that to leave and go back to the main road, I had to go ALL around the back and do a huge circle. Just could be advertised better as the signs are also very small. read more

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Cool games! Free admission! Good food Friendly staff members. Visiting from Texas and wanted to spend an evening hanging out with friends and found this place. read more

The Lawn On D - Game table and eating area in the back of the convention center - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

What a fun space. Super happy that our hotel was nearby and we could play on the lawn for free. I loved the overall concept and atmosphere created with games, music and other fun activities. read more

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I live across the street and never go here. The swings are gone (Summer 2024) and replaced by this alien / UFO centerpiece 'thing' that you can't anything with other than admire from a distance. I think they should bring back the swings. read more

The Lawn On D - Swing replacement - Alien / UFO looking - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

A group of us ventured to the Lawn last Sunday. Parking was a bit tricky because there was a Comic Con at the convention center going on that weekend. We arrived early and easily found a shaded spot for our chairs and blankets. At noon they turned on the music, and in the tent, it was extremely overbearingly loud. we had to move out to other tables to enjoy each other's company. Food was supposed to open at noon, but they were not ready. OF the three cashier lines, only one was open with a long line. I stayed at the table while the group went to order. Hubs had to bump out of line because when he asked for my order, they were out. Already? I wanted the chicken bacon wrap and a Tito lemonade. But because of the music, he could not have called me to ask for an alternate order. When he joined the line again, it was twice as long. A friend had ordered the sausage and asked for American cheese on it instead of the peppers and onions. They gave her a very hard time about it, even though she paid extra for the cheese. My meal and hubs were finally ready when the others had already finished. The ceasar wrap was ok. The nacho chips were stale. If going again, we would skip the food for sure; not worth the price or headache. After lunch, we went to our spot and had a fabulous time ppl watching. Especially those in costumes! The area was ok maintained, and a few games for folks to try. At 1, the live music started and the band they had on this day was really good! And not as loud as the music they played earlier! The biggest disappointment was the swings. On the website, you can see maybe six or more, but there were only two! This meant you really couldn't sit and enjoy for long because there were lines to try them out and get that "Insta" pic. Very disappointed. With adjusted expectations, it is a fine idea to spend a few hours here, particularly because entry is free. Otherwise, we would not be back. read more

We stopped by on a weekday afternoon and it was pretty dead. If you are into pickle ball, ping pong, or corn hole then this a good spot for you. Not much for our two year old to do though. The concession stand and bar was closed. I imagine on a nice weekend where there is music or an event, it would be a much more enjoyable experience. Because it was dead, finding a meter wasn't an issue. read more

A cool hangout space with live music and plenty of activities for the kids. I tried a couple of food options: the pulled pork sandwich was bad, the carnitas tacos were ok. I did like the chocolate chip cookies which were reasonable for $3. I did not like the surprise 23% admin fee added on the bill though, seemed excessive and wasn't advertised. read more

The Lawn On D - Carnitas tacos with chips and salsa - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Sropped by prior to opening seeing we were staying at the Element across the street. The night before it was closed for a private event. Lots of activities and concessions. Check their social media for their listing of events. Cool spot! read more

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How cool is this place? They have live music, light up swings, drinks, food, corn hole, and ping pong. Am I missing anything? Probably. This is a super chill place to hang out with friends, family or to go on a date. My inner child was freaking out over the light up swings and the ping pong tables. read more

The Lawn On D - Hanging out on the swings - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Super cool, and a great way to hang outdoors you can bring the kids and there is plenty of space to run around and games to play while you grab a bite and have something cold. read more

The Lawn is a super cool idea and it was great to come here to hang out and relax. My girlfriend and I played corn hole and bocci. The swings were really cool and surprisingly comfortable. I ordered a Southie-Rita which was alright. Would definitely love to come back at night. read more

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Came here this summer to see Blue Man Group audition and the Blue Man Group perform at the end. That, I loved. However, the venue itself? No friggin' shade in such an expansive piece of real estate for a concert (or, rather, the only shade to be had was from the central sound system tent's casting its shadow...) Blehhhh....nuff said. read more

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This is a great playground for both kids and Adults! That's right! For all you adults who are still a kid at heart, this place is right for you. There was a band when I came to Lawn on D and they were playing great music under the tent. Here at the tent you could also buy food and drinks(this is where being an adult kicks in). They have some great beer from local breweries and they have some great crafter cocktails. I was a bit hungry so I got the burger which was pretty good, but I still liked the beer better :) I then shimmied over to the outside where the historic swings are located. They can fit up to 2 people not too comfortably, but what kid wants somebody else on their swing? I know I don't! They also have some cornhole and a giant Jenga so there are many options and I promise that you won't get bored. If you wait till night you'll see the swings glow which was super neat to see. This is a cool hangout spot and it's definitely a good time. read more

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Date disclaimer: I was here at the beginning of July 2023, so things may have changed since then. This place feels like a community activity room. No entrance fee can't be beat and makes it accessible to everyone, which I appreciate, but the drink prices were outrageously high. Maybe it prevents people from getting inebriated in public? Or maybe it offsets the cost of maintaining and providing the facilities? Then again a number of lighted swings (one if the biggest attractions of the space) were either broken or removed altogether. read more

Lawn on the D is a great spot to come with friends to chill or even on a date. It's a free outdoor area with lots of games and cute instagrammable swings that light up at night. There's also a tent that serves snacks and drinks but you can also just bring food and picnic on the lawn if you want. There's plenty of big versions of games such as connect four and jenga along with ping pong tables and other things. It's a really chill spot. read more

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Went here when things finally opened up. I was so excited to finally get waited on and this place is within walking distance so I could drink. I ordered nachos and wasn't informed there was pico so I had to wait and ask for a fork so i could pick it off. Honestly the nachos were cold and sucked. I didn't eat much or those so I ordered a burger. It was lacking in seasoning and wasn't great either. My server was barley around. Atleast the drinks were good. read more

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It's a great outdoor space with activities like cornhole, ping pong tables, and checkers. The highlight would be the glow in the dark swings which makes for great pictures. Depending on how nice the weather is, there can be a line to take pictures on the swings. - There is a food court area, which was not open when I visited. - It is a great place to visit with a family, or to hang out on a nice day. - I would say it's a nice space to check out if you are in the vicinity. If you are looking to come here to do a certain activity, the games that are available will keep you entertained for 1 hour or so. Definitely not a must visit area if you are just visiting Boston, but a fun space to stop by if you are local. read more

Such an amazing place to bring friends and family! Drinks, music, games, LIGHT UP SWINGS! They have a pretty big space of grass where you can even have a picnic ! read more

Great space! Good music - has beer, food and a couple of food trucks and games. If the weather is good it's perfect- check their Facebook page to see if they're open, if you're worried about the weather. Great for families and big groups! read more

The Lawn On D - Games - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great place for a gathering with family and friends. Tons of food that I'm feeling eh about and some outdoor games that can be played while having a few great drinks. read more

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The Lawn on D is a awesome urban park in Boston. The events are either a hit or a miss but have a had a lot of fun. They have these cute swings that glow up at night by using natural power. I went for a fall flannel event that was really packed and had great food, drinks and music. But I also went this weekend and it was dead and had no food other than woopie pies. The grass was socked from the melted snow so if you didn't have rain boots on it wasn't too great. Although they had a really cool corn whole set up that was made out of ice. I would definitely recommend trying it out some time during one of the events. read more

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Okay, free to the public and fun activities? Definitely gets a 5 stars!! This place offers snacks and drinks. Activities include: ping pong tables, large size Jenna, checkers and chess, bag toss and white oval swings. Music is pop and loud but you can move away and enjoy tables with umbrellas and grassy areas. Great way to spend a couple of hours. read more

I went here on a day when no big events were going on, so if you are planning on attending and event here this might not be the most helpful review. However, just going on a casual weekday, I had a nice time with my friends. We played ping pong--all of the equipment was sitting out on the table. Moreover, we spent a lot of time relaxing and trying out all the ways to sit on the cool swings. Overall, it is a great place to snap a cute picture--especially when it's calm and there are not lots of people trying to get on the swings. I had a really nice time even though there weren't many other activities or things going on. It would have been cool if one of the food stands were open or if they had maybe one or two more game-type things to play around with. Next I'd like to go during a busier time and see how it is. read more

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We had so much fun here. We took pictures on the light swings and played jenga. Be warned, there is a line! But it was so much fun. They check your I'd at the entrance and place a red band if you wanna buy etoh. Try it! Parking was a bit it a issue. It took us 15 mi ites circling to find a spot. read more

I had so much fun at The Lawn on D!! Its just an adorable little venue and something different. First of all, the drinks were super strong which I was not expecting at all! Second, the live music and entertainment were really fun and upbeat. I loved the variety of games available, from ping pong to corn hole to jenga and more. The LED swings are obviously a big plus as well! I love all the fun outdoor pop ups and venues that have been showing up in boston throughout the past couple of years. read more

The Lawn On D - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great park, a must go to if in the area during the evening to experience the light up swings! Other lawn games are free to use like Jenga! There is a tented food court too that is open during nice weather. Also check out their online schedule, they have lots of free events during the nice weather (some do require you to RSVP). A few weekends ago we went to Oktoberfest, there were beers at $7 a glass and lots of free swag. Great spot to meet with friends when you're around Cambridge! read more

The Lawn On D - The light up swings are just as fun as you'd imagine! - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Lawn on D is my "Go To" outdoors venue in Boston. I love that the location is conveniently located near the Seaport. I usually arrive in the evening time with a small group of friends to enjoy various outside games like corn hole and ping pong. They've really expanded their food menu since I first came a year or so ago. Drink menu is solid as well. Lines aren't too bad and pretty quickly. Be prepared to wait for everything though. Waiting to find a parking space. Waiting in the entrance line - can get pretty long if it's a nice Saturday or Sunday. Waiting to get food/ drinks. Waiting to play games. I think you get the point. I would highly recommend you visit during sunset - this is when the circle swings start to light up and change different colors. This is one of the popular attractions inside. read more

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Cool spot to come and hangout and place some outdoor games. They also have a stand for some drinks and food. Not sure if they have bathrooms but we also didn't look for any. We were here during the afternoon and had some fun playing cornhole. Heard at night there's live music and it's a nice place to just hangout, weather permitting. read more

On 07/3/22, I was in the food and beverage line before 10:00 pm and the cashier behind the drinks/food area named Chris very rudely said "they're done". My complaint about Chris is how rude he was, again not that it was last call. Chris was extremely rude to me and others and I do feel that it was racially motivated. He was much more polite to white people that wanted to be served than he was to black people who wanted to be served. read more

I agree with most of these reviews. You need to check this place out at least once. I parked all the way down at Castle Island and walked here on opening day. I only recommend parking here if you are up for a loooooong walk cause it's almost to the end of D street. The coolest thing that I think brings a crowd are those swings! They really are cool! Also, they have a bar and sell some food. I didn't get anything because on opening day the line was ridiculous! I was actually very disappointed there weren't more food options. They had table tennis, people playing ball, throwing frisbees, making balloon animals, cornhole, giant Genga, etc. There was a show going on teaching kids about sea creatures. The kids seemed to love it and it was interactive so they especially seem to love going on stage to touch the snakes, turtles etc. There's a big tent to get out of the sun, or rain, where the band is. They have a list of who's playing when. Also, some festivals here. Just google it! And, TV's in here so you can keep up with score of your hockey/baseball/football game. Bring a chair, a blanket, a picnic, a book. This place is pretty cool. 3.75 stars read more

The Lawn On D - Band - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The Lawn on D was Delightful. I love all the public community parks in Boston and love how they have tons of activities for you to do. They have corn hole, ping pong and the swings here for your entertainment. The swings are made of plastic and have a limited range of motion (so you can't hit other swingers next to you). There is a dining hall tented space that sells food and has a little stage where I imagine shows/concerts/live music take place. The space is monitored by security at all times (it seemed). This is a nice spot for a picnic. The swings apparently light up at night. They host community activities here and fun events. I came during a weekday before the evening so it was pretty empty. read more

The Lawn On D - Corn hole - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Cute place! Much smaller than I thought it was but it's nice to grab a drink and chill! Also great live music :)

Lawn on D just hosted Tour de Fat which is New Belgium's​ Fat Tire traveling microbrewery supporting The Boston Cyclist Union. Lawn on D is a very nice open area suitable for families too and in this particular event there was a huge stage where they had fashion and dancing contests. There's a huge playground for adults. We witnessed circus street performers who walked on stilts, magicians, professional yoyoers, and hula hoopers. We saw Awolination perform for the final act. There were corn tosses, ping pong tables, swings and pretty good VIP area. Lawn D is an ideal place to host lots of big parties. read more

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I always enjoy coming to this Southie landmark. Admission is free and you can play games like Jenga, have a few drinks, and listen to live entertainment. You also must get a swing photo while there. Love that all ages can have fun there. I highly recommend going on Sundays from 2-5 to hear the cover band Closing Time :) read more

Definitely a great spot if you're just wanting to hang with friends. When I went they had some guys who were performing different sets of hip hop music and it was FIRE! Not sure if they always have groups performing throughout the summer, but I would try to be there when they do. The swings are a hot commodity for a lot of folks so don't be surprised if you're waiting for while for the couple on it to get the perfect photo before getting off (*whispers* I'm that couple) . read more

Besides the swings which are super great for insta photos (Also recommend coming at night so they light up), there's not much to do lol. I went on a weekend and there were tons of kids, drunk people, and families around the area. My friend and I had fun taking photos though. Location: NOT the most public transport accessible, but it is near the Seaport which is a really fun and pretty boujee area. Great food options there! read more

Such a fun time! Family friendly and lots to do. It was a great way to spend the evening.