There's tons of public parking, usually have a food truck in the parking lot if you get hungry and…read moretwo nice playgrounds with one being pretty brand new. My daughter loves coming to this park because it's well kept, you can ride scooters and bicycles that have been donated to the park and you just leave it there once you're done using it. The also have a track around the park for runners and people who want to walk with a view. Besides the playgrounds, there are also baseball fields, basketball and tennis courts and everything is in immaculate condition. I don't see any cons at all for this park and like I said it's the best one I've see so far in New Hampshire. If you and your kids are looking for a new park, be sure to give this one a try. It has it all, trust me!

Nice kids Nice parents…read moreLots of Grandparents too Always clean. Rest rooms were even accessible and clean! Nice spot

Great for all ages. Clean, versatile and pet friendly on trails. Portable toilets…read moreSet up off season. A couple picnic tables near playground make it nice for a quick lunch or snack.

Had a really good time with the family. Park is clean and the playground is large and and lots of…read morespace for the kids to run without bumping into each other. If you take the trails, there a slow moving creek where there appears to be a small dam built by previous visitors and then added on by kids as they visit. Good fun for everyone.

I really enjoy enjoy this playground for my daughter. First off, they have ample parking every time…read morewe come here and we really enjoy how big the place is. It's build with wood which is really cool compared to all the other playgrounds. The grounds are really clean and no trash is left on the ground from people. If you're in the Salem area looking for a place for your kids to run around and play then try this playground. Your family will enjoy it.

Beautiful area, grandkids love it however it does need a lil TLC. There was some wood rot and a few…read moresafety issues! Other than that the area is nice, wooded !

My only disappointment today is that I didn't time travel when I touched the monoliths…read more In all seriousness though, super cool spot to visit and spend a few hours walking around. Would recommend gym shoes, but I made it around just fine in sandals in case you forget some. Everything is clearly marked and labeled and I wish we lived closer, I can guarantee my husband and I would be visiting all the time. Looooooved the gift shop, and the alpacas at the end are adorable. Def going to have to drive up for the next solstice for sureeeee.

The overall experience is good, liked the short movie explaining the site; must wear good walking…read moreshoes because of uneven ground. As far as the picnic tables, they were in very bad shape and need updating; also the picnic area is full of weeds and not attractive.

Was out driving around today looking for someone for the kids to play & randomly saw this park…read more.. Decided to pull in & give it a try... Its probably the best park I have seen/been to this summer... They had so many different little stations. They even have this Music area where there are drum like pedestals that when you bang on make music & big chime like things you can bang hammers off to make noise... it was super cool! There are several slides, plank like walking pedestals & monkey bars.. There is a sprinkler section... There are tons of Picnic tables under a covered roof to hide in the shade, you even have to walk over a bridge to get there... Kinda cool! Only downside, no close bathroom & its woodchips which I admit is great for when kids fall, but horrible for women in flip flops! Will defintely be coming back.

Great park, preferably for older children 6 and up. If…read moreyounger make sure you have your hands free and can walk through the obstacles with them. Lots to do! And they have a toddler area, but my toddler wasn't interested.

Yes there is a 1/2 mile walk to the trail and then 1/2 mile walk back to your parked car no biggie…read moredon't let that deter you from doing this hike. Agree there are better views in other parts of NH but this is ok. Bugs are vicious on certain parts of the trail and better off brining a bug net because someone else posted they don't care if you have bug spray I mean I even walked with can, I would still hike it though I prefer paid for parking on the website it's 5.00$ a person and you can use the whole state park for all day It was full of camps for swimming so if your not a fan of a lot of people maybe this lake is not for you Hope everyone enjoys there time there

Our walk/hike on the Shaw & Fundy Trails were perfect because they are well-trodden, pine-needle…read morecarpeted trails that were good for our sister who has a bad knee & can't handle trails with vertical climb, tree roots &/or rocky faces. The trails passed by marshes, over creeks &, at times, we had to navigate through areas that had some minimal flooding. Signage is practically non-existent, with arrows primarily @ intersections & also kind of confusing where the parking lots are for the trailheads. There is very little blazing on the trees but again, the trail directions are obvious. Not too much indication of wildlife, although, of course, we were in the thick of the trees. The folks at the Visitor Center are super friendly, knowledgeable & helpful.

DOG OWNERS! did you know this pond does not test for bacteria? did you know the fisherman next to…read moreyou watching your dog swim (when there are no swimming signs) are silently infuriated as you scare aware the fish. Your not being whimsical with your dog, your endangering your pet and annoying people who are trying to fish. Ear infections, Giardia, Leptospirosis, Cyanobacteria(fatal)... read up, this is why you bring dogs to places that test for bacteria. Its a fishing pond.. be smart keep dog'o on leash

Beautiful shared space for people and dogs. While we were there all dogs and their owners were…read moremindful of others and everyone had fun. Easy access to the water at multiple points. My senior dog had a great time swimming. Be cautious about algae/bacteria in the water and area!

Nice park to come here with your kids, or to watch a game on the ballfield. Stopped in during the…read moreoffseason, which was late summer, for a walk around the park. The rules of the park are right in front and everyone should pay attention. The public has had fundraisers to get the park revitalized so this is an important place for the Town and the people who use it. Plenty of parking, and just a nice and quiet place to come to read a book or relax when the park doesn't have a lot of activity at it.

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

Salem NH has 5 lakes! Yes 5! (Canobie, Millville, Shadow, Wilson and ARLINGTON! ) Arlington is…read moreSalem's largest and most recreational lake. It also serves as the back up water supply for Salem. I live close to the lake and love to see and hear wild life such as loons, duck, bald eagles, and more. Some people do fish the lake and it has mostly perch, bass, pickerel, and other small trash fish. There is no public beach (actually out of all the 5 lakes in Salem, there is no public beach or access which is a huge negative and public issue) however there are some areas that one can park and access the lake to swim or put in a kayak on town owned land. I kayak on the lake and there are islands to explore and it is so peaceful and the water so clean! It is hard to believe that we are only 45 minutes from Boston! A hidden gem!