In 2023 this playground was renovated…read more Still recommend it. Now the ground is play material no longer mulch so accessibility improved! New playground equipment includes a seesaw for up to 4 children, one of those flower shaped seats that kids spin themselves in, xylophone, chimes, drums - and both sides where there were slides were redone too. It's still fenced in with gates on both sides.

This quaint little park is nestled at the edge of the Blue Hill Reservation. There isn't parking or…read morebathrooms, which makes it perfect for local families that don't want a busy park. There is a sturdy play structure with a slide, a kids balance beam, four swings, and a picnic table. It appears someone keeps it clean and maintained very well. It's across from the St. Moritz Horseshoe Club.

I *love* this park…read more It's a small (1 mile loop) and well-maintained park on a peninsula with great views of the south shore and Boston. The trails are well-groomed, and you also have access to rocky beaches and grassy side trails. I visit frequently, particularly on hot summer days because of the sea breeze which makes getting fresh air and a bit of exercise all the more pleasant. The park is accessible and welcoming. I see visitors of all ages, from families with very young children to octogenarians; there are joggers and bikers, and lots of people with their dogs. Parking is limited and on beautiful summer weekend days, you'll be lucky to find a spot. It's a beautiful space.

Great place for a walk. Picnic. To ride your bike. To just sit and enjoy the peace of the park.read more

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!

Love to walk here! Like biking here but too many people don't share the path well, especially when…read moreyou say "on your left" and they move to their left directly in your path when the paths are clearly marked. Funny at times but so not when you are flying down a hill or barely making it up a steep hill. Some people forget to clean-up after their pets but the majority do remember. Most people share the path well (except for bikers half the time). Better for walkers and joggers than bikers. The paved loop is 1.6 miles. There are 3 trails in the woods. I rarely do them but do one once or twice a year and it's very easy. Love the paved loop and this park!

Finding ourselves in the area one chilly afternoon Fall/Winter, we decided to check out Pond Meadow…read morePark. Hours of Operation and Parking Information according to the website: Entrance gates open at 9:00 am and will close at posted time in the park.  The entrance gates are closed all day on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. From Weymouth, vehicle parking is available in the parking lot off Summer Street.  From Braintree, vehicle parking is available in the upper lots near the park office, and the lower lots near the start of the bike path. We arrived from the Braintree side and the time posted at the gate was 9am - 4:15pm. No trespassing after dark. We noticed parking by a covered picnic table area and jumped on the paved walking path from there. The path was divided by paint. Bikes, rollerblades, skateboards to the left and clockwise one way around the pond, pedestrians to the right, though the paint line disappeared after a while. I appreciated the paved path since it kept us from walking on the grass, and hopefully away from the ticks that some posted signs by the map were warning us about. We only went 15 minutes in before turning around, but found it pleasant but hilly, and ran across several other walking pairs - some with leashed dogs (in accordance to the rules), and no bikes. I did notice two bagged poop alongside the path though, one hanging from a tree at shoulder level. Watch the time if you come. Most of the parking was within the gates which will be locked at sunset. But if you walked in, you'll still be able to get out.

A family-friendly park, Hemenway is a nice place to rest and/or do some stretches in the middle of…read moremy morning run. For the two years I've lived nearby, Hemenway has been maintained well by the local council, and is regularly enjoyed by local families. There is a basketball court, a children's playground, a nice expanse of dog-poop-free grass and a rock garden. I always see joggers using the park in the morning, and every weekend there are at least a couple of games of basketball being played. It's a friendly and low-key park, and everyone seems to use it quite fairly. A lovely addition to a friendly part of D-ster.

This park was completely redone in 2015. There's some wonderful new climbing equipment for ages…read more5-12, in a style I haven't seen before, as well as a toddler playscape. The best part, though, is the steep 20-foot slides! Also a good place to walk a dog, fly a kite, play baseball, or anything else you need a big grassy field for.

I like this playground as it is fenced in and has a fair amount of parking. It is next to a school.read more

Like it's the end of the world at the end of Marina Bay!…read moreBeautiful vistas across the Boston Harbor and an amazing scenic view! Strolling with you dog of Ho for a jog and just maybe sit and watch out over the harbor. Check it out for yourself!

A little on the small side, what it lacks in trails it makes up for in nature & views. Great views…read moreof Boston, Marina Bay, the harbor islands and the Boston gas tank. Since most of the place is a salt marsh there are a ton of birds for watching. We saw a bunch of bunnies there too. There is a pier that people were fishing off of and a gigantic empty parking lot that would be perfect for a kid to learn to ride a bike. Or a teenager to learn how to drive. You probably wouldn't want both of those things going on at once though.