Awesome park for the little ones and amazing harbor view. Very calm, relaxed and clean park…read more There's also parking. That's a plus

Awesome park for kids. A lot of stuff for kids to play. Nice view and a best place to watch…read moreairplane flying in the sky. Less than Every 5 minutes , u will see airplane pass by. The inly downside is hard to find a parking spot.

Found this park on my way home from work... I remember when this was just a big old field... Now…read moreits a nice updated, pretty nicely hooked up playground... Its always busy & there are always pretty big crowds in the soccer area... But we still stop in.. Parking is permit only so pay attention if you arent from the city when you park on the street... Will probably become a regular stop on the park circuit... Love it here!

Paul Revere Park is one of the best places for photographing the Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill…read moreMemorial Bridge. Especially for night scenes, lots of spots in the park offer great views. It is suitable for walking and jogging during summer nights to relax. It is also an excellent place for hanging out and getting rid of work and pressure on Friday afternoon for people working around. Since the park is next to downtown Boston, it may not be always easy for parking.

Very pretty! Good greens. Dog friendly. You can picnic here, skate boarding here, or just walk…read morearound and enjoy the water front view!

The John Harvard Mall is nestled in the heart of historic Charlestown. It's not a mall in the…read morecommercial sense, but as a public promenade. It was built by Harvard University in 1940 and given to the city. In 2004 it was restored by the University to make the area more welcoming to families. Though considerably dwarfed by it's more popular cousin, the Commonwealth Mall, it is still a lovely place to pass through on one's way to Main Street, the Navy Yard, or Bunker Hill. Walled and entirely paved in red brick (some of the bricks have been dislodged, so take caution), it is perhaps not be the most ideal place for a picnic (I would head over to nearby City Square for that). Still I find it to be a very peaceful spot. There are several benches for sitting and there are also some lovely trees which provide ample shade in the summer months. In the evening the area is enchantingly lit by Charlestown's ubiquitous gas lamps. On the top level of the mall there is a playground complete with a swing-set and drinking fountain which appears to be a lot less hectic than the one located on Union and Rutherford, though not quite as well equipped. It's a beautiful place during any season and it has a certain draw to it. I often find myself going a little out of my way to pass through it while running errands. If you're in the area you may feel compelled to do the same.

We were pleasantly surprised to stroll through this Mall and realize the history. My ancestor…read moreThomas Lynde shared this land with John Harvard and other prominent Americans. I am Canadian, but have traced my genealogy back to the Massacheusetts Bay Colony and the Yankee beginnings of the U.S.a. What these early pioneers accomplished is amazing. Thanks to Charlestown for a wonderful historic tribute. I hope to return. Marilyn Lynds Catania

Found Albion Park on yelp at the beginning of the summer when I was on a quest for every playground…read morein the Greater Boston area... Found this & through it in the Bookmarks, was out yesterday & it was Hot so we decided to take a look... Pulled up right in front of the gate & parked which was great... Was instantly pleased just from looking from the street... Love that the whole park is gated and all the parents there used them every time they went in & out... (I have a 2 YO that loves to run away) There are TONS of tables (some in shade) there are 2 huge playhouse thingys, one is for smaller kids & my son LOVED IT. We walked over to try out the water sprinkler (which is hand activated) but he doesnt love water soo much... There is a cool see saw but he had no desire to try it out, so back to the slide we went... Hate that this park is soo out of the way from home, but if we are ever in the area guarantee we are stopping in.

Pretty park has gates for kids is nice and quiet big has a basketball hoop also plenty of benches…read moreand tables

Perfect park tucked away under the Zakim bridge and by Education First. This multi-use park is…read moregreat for bikers, walkers, runners, a playground for families, a skatepark, to come picnic, or to walk to Bunker Hill in Charlestown underneath the bridge. You see TD garden across the river and a nice shot of the bridge. It's quite peaceful and a nice hideaway from the city while still being in it. There is parking but limited, and you pay during the day.

North Point Park is another decent park for photographing the Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial…read moreBridge. The park is not big, but well maintained for walking and jogging. Due to the limited parking spots nearby, it may not be a favorable place for tourists. It is popular with residents nearby, which gives a quiet place for recreation. The park is connected with Paul Revere Park by walkways. Visitors can take pictures from both sides of the Zakim Bridge. The lights along with the walkway are usually on in the evenings. If the metered parking spaces are occupied, some additional spaces are available on the north side of the building of the Education First (EF). Enjoy this neat and quite place for summer.

What a great playground! The only reason that I give it four stars instead of five is because the…read morerubber surface squares that cover the entirety of the playground are coming apart, leaving gaps that kids can trip on. However, this is a perfect playground for all ages, from age 2 on up. There are four different sections: a wooden play set for older kids, a toddler section, another wooden play set for toddlers and older kids, and a climbing structure off to the side for older kids. The wooden playground equipment in the middle is perfect for playing chase, because there are lots of bridges to run on and spaces to hide under. Climbers will love all of the things to climb on, including a wall with a rope to help you scale. There are slides galore, bridges, monkey bars, fireman poles, ropes, tunnels and steps. The only thing: There are no swings here! But there are so many other things to do that you don't even miss them. One of the best things about the playground in this park is the view. You can see the Charles River from this playground, as well as all of the beautiful buildings and bridges around Boston.

Playground off of Storrow Drive with a lovely waterfront view. One set for kids 5+, and another set…read morefor the toddler types. Slides, swings, tubes, all of your basic playground needs. It's fenced in, which is a plus. There is no parking, which is a minus. But it's walkable from the green line. Stroll over to the nearby Lee Memorial Wading pool to make a whole day of it with your little ones. ETA: there actually is parking, over by the wading pool, but you have to put your life at risk by slowing down enough on Storrow drive to turn into it. Then you have to try to get back on... obviously this outrages everyone else on Storrow to the point of lewd gestures and angry horns, since they're so busy with their important lives.

Went the other day at the advice of my mechanic (Richies - Hicks Ave), I was getting my car worked…read moreon & was going to be there for an extended amount of time & had my 2 YO with me, so I dropped off the car & Walked up... The park is HUGE, When you first walk in (I came in from the far end side behind the Baseball Diamonds - where you wouldnt even know it was a park if someone didnt tell you)... There are possibly 4 Baseball Diamonds... Huge Full length basket ball courts & then if you walk down behind the school there are 2 playgrounds... One playground is tiny & probably meant for littler children and it would have been great for my son except it was packed and there are no benches which is awkward... So I noticed another little playground up the ramp so I went up there & that one is bigger in size, but it wasnt really that advanced where I wouldnt let my 2 yo explore... and there were TONS of benches... So we are sitting & playing & when all of a sudden the School Doors open up & about 300 kids run out, It was pandemonium... The school houses Summer Camp & kids were everywhere, My son went nuts, he loves running crazy kids... As fast as they were all there they were gone, they went up to all the baseball/basketball fields.... So after a good hour of playing & running up & down slides, we went to watch all the kids play kickball (which made me realize camp counsellors are rude & have no patience with little kids - but thats a whole other story)... The park is HUGE & from what Im told they have all the city Little League games there... I would def recommend for a morning out! Just drive around and park on the street side, the way I entered was scary & there are LOTS or trucks delivering to the businesses there!

Review is for the dog park only. Unfortunately, despite having a fenced in resource where dogs are…read moreallowed to fly off leash, many people use the baseball field adjacent to this field to run their dogs. This is especially dangerous for someone who hopes to walk safely with a dog reactive dog on a leash in this general area. Additionally, like any neighborhood dog park, there seems to be a community of people who frequent this one regularly, at least before work hours. One, with a larger breed dog, was completely indifferent when his dog escalated playtime with my dog and tried to bite him, definitely scaring him. Given that I have encountered dogs that are not necessarily well behaved coupled with the fact that this area is often full of awful leash dogs running where they should not be (recently, I had been going there again because there is a fence limiting pedestrian traffic on the fields, possibly due to some landscaping work). I could not report this incident animal control because my dog was not bitten/had his skin broken, but the rude face the other owner made to me and his dismissive nature of my concern was alarming. There are absolutely some dog parks people go to to just ignore their dogs when they have too much energy, and unfortunately this, like the one on Putnam Street, is becoming that.

Amazing spot for kids of all ages! There is play area for smaller kids next to the Albert…read moreArgenziano school. Across from the kiddie playground, there is a second playground for older kids (simple obstacle course kind). When you look across the field, you will find a fantastic play area with long slides and ninja type obstacle course. I want to be a kid again! I think I saw about 20 parking spaces? I also saw a mini splash pad/water area but it was not turned on when I was there. Basketball court is available too.

Beautifully renovated, this pocket park in the heart of East Cambridge has a community garden, play…read morestructure, tables and chairs, swings, and a sand area. In the summer, there is a nice water feature.

And Cambridge does it again. In our fine city, parks and playgrounds are aplenty... and the James…read moreJ. Hurley Street Park is another fine example. This is a fantastic place to bring your kids to romp in the big arched sprinkler, putz around on the giant playscape, or relax for a nice swing. This park is spacious, well kept, and active. Have fun!