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State ParkPhoto of Mystic River State Reservation — State Park

Mystic River State Reservation

This waterfront natural area offers biking & hiking trails, plus swimming, boating & sailing access.

Medford, MA|5
ParkPhoto of Bremen Street Community Park — ParkOur original photo

Bremen Street Community Park

Local 18-acre park offering bike & walking paths, a spray fountain, playground & community garden.

Boston, MA|5
Botanical GardenPhoto of Acton Arboretum — Botanical Garden

Acton Arboretum

Acton, MA|5
State ParkPhoto of Artesani Playground Wading Pool and Spray Deck — State Parkvia Google Maps

Artesani Playground Wading Pool and Spray Deck

Recreation area with a toddler-friendly pool & sprinklers, plus play equipment & picnic spots.

Boston, MA|5
ParkPhoto of Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway — Park

Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway

A 1.5 mile string of parks with a carousel, grassy areas & rotating contemporary art exhibitions.

Boston, MA|5
ParkPhoto of Beaver Brook Reservation — Park

Beaver Brook Reservation

Historic buildings share this 59-acre park with woodlands, a waterfall, open fields & sports areas.

Belmont, MA|5
ParkPhoto of Piers Park — Parkvia Google Maps

Piers Park

Boston, MA|5
ParkPhoto of Prospect Hill Park — Park

Prospect Hill Park

Waltham, MA|5
ParkPhoto of Lincoln Park — ParkOur original photo

Lincoln Park

Area with playgrounds, community garden, ballfields, spray ground, skate park & off-leash dog park.

Somerville, MA|5
State ParkPhoto of Pope John Paul II Park, Boston — State Parkvia Google Maps

Pope John Paul II Park, Boston

Public park offering walking paths, picnic areas, playgrounds, soccer fields & restored salt marsh.

Boston, MA|5
ParkPhoto of Richard McKinnon Park — ParkOur original photo

Richard McKinnon Park

Waterfront park featuring playgrounds, walking trails & scenic views of the river & skyline.

Boston, MA|5
ParkPhoto of Post Office Square — ParkOur original photo

Post Office Square

1.7-acre urban park established in 1874, offering fountains, a cafe & a pergola.

Boston, MA|5
ParkPhoto of Foss Park — ParkOur original photo

Foss Park

City park offering tennis courts, youth & adult baseball diamonds & an outdoor swimming pool.

Somerville, MA|4
City ParkPhoto of East Boston Memorial Park — City Park

East Boston Memorial Park

This urban recreational area offers a children's playground, spray fountains & sport fields.

Boston, MA|5
Nature PreservePhoto of Charles River Reservation — Nature PreserveOur original photo

Charles River Reservation

This urban park located along the river features paved paths for walking, running & skating.

Boston, MA|5
ParkPhoto of Robbins Farm Park — ParkOur original photo

Robbins Farm Park

A onetime farm turned public park, offering a ball field, playground & views of the Boston skyline.

Arlington, MA|5
ParkPhoto of Fellsmere Park — ParkOur original photo

Fellsmere Park

Comprising grassy & wooded areas, this serene park features a walking path & a pond with a fountain.

Malden, MA|5
ParkPhoto of Beaver Brook - Spray Deck & Playground — Park

Beaver Brook - Spray Deck & Playground

Belmont, MA|5
City ParkPhoto of Olmsted Park — City ParkOur original photo

Olmsted Park

Longtime urban park boasts trails, picnic space & athletic fields set amid ponds, meadows & forests.

Boston, MA|5
Wildlife RefugePhoto of Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge — Wildlife Refuge

Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge

Small protected area with wetlands, forested areas & vernal pools for wildlife, plus public trails.

Sudbury, MA|5