Great views of the Boston skyline, free street parking, and quiet peaceful vibes. What more can you…read moreask for? This is the perfect place for a picnic. I went midday on a Saturday and it was pretty quiet and a perfect calm picnic date. They seem to have newly renovated the space and there is a nice playground for the kids and some picnic tables at the bottom of the hill for families to enjoy. There was actually a birthday happening at the bottom of the hill when I was there.

A great place to enjoy some fresh air while taking in a beautiful view of Boston. This park…read morefeatures a newly renovated playground, lots of green space, and even activities such as movie nights or fourth of july fireworks specials. I love coming to the place and taking a moment to lie down on the grass and watch the clouds roll by. Bringing my boyfriend here and doing this made it all the more special too!

What a beautiful gem in Belmont. Gorgeous views, fresh air & a lovely trail to walk through on a…read morebeautiful winter day. Not at all difficult and very family friendly for everyone to enjoy.

Great spot for the whole family. Lots of space and shaded area for those who don't like the sun…read more Just make sure to bring bug spray if you head to the creek.

This is a good place for a stroll with your pet and there's a small trial. Half of the road is…read morepaved and the other half is not. Not really a big place but it's decent for a peaceful stroll. Depends on the time and day as to when you go to really encounter some busy traffic. I had gone on a Sunday and thought it was quite. I parked at the back by the houses not sure if there's any other entrance for the park but this one surely had some limited parking by the residential houses.

Ah yes, the exotic Menots. This is the forest where all the high schoolers come to drink at night,…read morebut don't worry during the day it's super family friendly. One word to perfectly describe this getaway? Snatched. Menots is absolutely snatched. Have I been coming here every single day of quarantine? Yes. Have I memorized the signs on every tree around the pond? Maybe also yes. Did I have an absolutely lit epic banger of a sixth birthday party here? Affirmative. Have I ever fished in the pond? Absolutely not I will never stoop to that level of human depreciation that pond is definitely fuxin toxic it's so nasty and people who let their kids splash around in it are actually tapped. The ducks here are dumb thicc. I've named each and every one of them and if ANYONE bothers David I'm out to get you. Peace out

The cutest park ever! They even have amusement rides for toddlers ages till probably around eight…read moreor nine. Everything is free. They even have a cool, zip line and a place for volleyball, basketball, pickle ball, etc.. My kids had so much fun and we wish we had a park like this near our house.

I really liked the walking trails and separate off road paths that were options…read more There were QR codes placed easily at every point on the trail to show you a map. Spent 2 hours walking around the main trail and enjoying the views of green trees. The air was fresh and there were a few people walking along. Park closes at 7pm! Aside from a small bathroom shed, I'm not sure if there's any other nearby bathrooms but there were a lot of picnic benches.

My family and I visited Fresh Pond for the first time and it was beautiful. We were lucky to have…read morefound street parking right across from the Trader Joe's. The loop was well paved in most areas and there were a couple off trails that were a nice surprise. It was pretty crowded even for a "not so great weather day" so I can imagine how busy it gets on a nice day. Loved how it was a dog friendly place. Most people didn't have their dogs on leash. This is great for families who feel comfortable with it but imagine it could be an issue for others. We will definitely be back!

Beautiful, well-maintained park, with a designated bike lane and separate walking path, which I…read moreLOVED - always less stressful for all parties knowing you have your own literal lane. The surroundings are gorgeous, I especially liked the smaller pond further off (think it's called Little Fresh Pond/Dog Beach on the map), with a peaceful seating area. When I went during the day, I didn't see a ton of other people milling about (lots of doggo's merrily bounding about). The one star off is for the parking situation. I actually tried coming here twice before finally succeeding. The first time, I found the nearby rotaries too daunting and gave up and went home. The second time, we finally conquered the rotaries but pulled into the parking lot right by the park to find resident only signs plastered everywhere. Seriously? No non-resident access even for one day out of the week? So here's a tip. On my third try, I just parked in the nearby Whole Foods lot and walked over. It was about five minutes with a sidewalk but I wasn't a fan of having to cross a super busy road to get into the park. Better than nothing, I guess. I've also heard there's street parking on the south end of the pond but you might need to do some circling.

Milestones like birch tree and very big woods and fields ponds definitely a daily hike…read moreStatistics Good for groups - yes Good for Kids - yes Location - belmont hill

Took a nice hike here. Close to the city. Trails are well marked for the most part. There are spots…read morewhere you can call a number and it will tell you details along the trail (a guided audio tour of sorts). It's flat as far as inclines for a hike (not hilly). Beginners would enjoy this and find it easy enough. There are cute goats to see at this sanctuary too. If you're a Mass Audubon member, entry is free. It's otherwise $4 to get in. The visitors center has some cool things to see inside. There is plenty of parking. The road to the parking lot has a lot of potholes so be careful driving up.

Its not the temperature to run, but I always need my walks. Belmont has tons of parks and it's nice…read moreto walk park to park and take a lap around each. Not sure how many miles that is but they all have tracks or path that you can walk. Safe at night, and beautiful to look at while you walk.

Having grown up in this town, this is the superior playground by far! Wooden playgrounds are the…read morebest! When it was at risk of closing in 2013, I helped with the community-build of the new park and it was an amazing experience. i love how the new design retains many of the old elements, while also being higher so that adults can fit on the structure (the roofs on the old structure were too short for adults to accompany kids). Also in this new design they used the plastic-like wood for decking and pressure treated wood so it will last much longer than the old design.

I almost want to keep this beautiful rooftop garden (though garden is a bit of an understatement,…read morethere's a lot packed into a relatively small acreage) a secret but I won't gatekeep! Keep an eye out for the "UP" sign and the set of stairs over the T station/parking garage along Main Street. Once up on the roof, there's a pickleball court, vegetable garden, corn hole, a grassy lawn for mini golf, plenty of benches and tables, and even a section in the shade where they were doing a paint and sip class. I'm really grateful to live in an area that puts a premium on thoughtful urban design and making communal use of what would otherwise be dead space. They also host plenty of weekly events, including cooking demos, movie nights, Lamplighter pop-up specials, even a cocktail making class, though, since many of these are free, keep an eye on when registration opens because they do sell out quickly.

Really nice space to get an "escape". It's well maintained, clean, and has security/staff. Plenty…read moreof places to sit and enjoy a meal or just relax. Fun for kids as well. It's a hidden gem in the area.

Nice spot for some chillaxing. Recently redone/expanded maybe 2-3 years ago if memory serves. Now…read morehas a Blue Bikes dock right out front, which is nice. And some parking is available at one end. But mostly I just enjoy walking through it or by it on the bike path. Very pretty and relaxing spot, never gets too crowded, one of the many pretty places in Arlington...

This park was a short walk from the Main Street in Arlington (Mass Ave). There are lots of benches,…read morepretty views, and a wide pedestrian and bike path.

Fells will always have a special place in my heart. So many trails to choose from. You can do easy…read moreto medium difficulty trails. You can rent a kayak and explore the pond in the center of the reservation. Plenty of spots for mountain biking. Sheepfold Dog Park is where I mostly go so I can hike off-leash with my doggy. It's accessible by T (Orange Line to Oak Grove, then about a 10 minute walk to trailhead), but there are also multiple entry points with parking. Visit Fells year-round for beautiful scenery and a lovely time in nature!

The fells is a magical place. I came around sunset time (maybe an hour or so before sunset) and…read moreparked near the boat rental parking lot (paddle Boston). From here you can easily walk right to the waters edge heading toward pickerel rock. I found it to be an excellent place to be alone with your thoughts. The tranquil water and nature sounds were so calming and wonderful! As the sunsets over Spot pond and night falls, it honestly brought tears to my eyes because of how gorgeous it was.