This is a great area for walks. It feels safe and secure. There are sometimes people flying planes…read moreand they are very friendly people and the planes are fun to look at. The paths are worn unevenly so people with balance issues should keep an eye out as they walk. I really enjoy this park for quick walks.

After growing up in the area and recently moving back, I had no idea until recently that this park…read morewas right next to the Burlington Mall--now I know! There are a number of different trails to explore that are well marked/kept (similar to all Trustees spaces). After some rain in the area, some of the areas are a bit muddy, so one may want to keep an eye on the weather/bring hiking shoes or other shoes you don't mind getting some mud on. You can also hear the hum of the freeway nearby. I also saw a wild turkey on this hike, which I trailed behind for about 10 minutes, haha! Glad to run into a fellow hiker on this trail! :)

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.

After we left Boston on our recent organized guided tour of New England fall foliage we stopped…read morebriefly here before heading to Hyannis. The first shots occurred here which started the American Revolutionary War. There is a statue of Captain John Parker, leader of the Lexington militia. The flag flies 24 hours a day. Across the street from the Battle Green is Buckman Tavern and the visitor center.

A good pause for any history buff. The green is exactly that - just a patch of grass the middle of…read moretown. There is a historical marker and a statue but not much else to see. We unfortunately did not have time for the visitors center, or the surrounding historical building tour but I would recommend it if time allows.

A beautiful place to relax. Walk the trail around the pond and see different animals and floria…read more From lakeside to the hilly area on the opposite side is vastly different. Little known facts. The pond was connected to a series of canals and locks , the pond's water was so clean back in the 1880s that it was sought after for ice in Boston. There was actually a ski area on the hill on the west side . Much more history!

Absolutely gorgeous pond here. I found parking fairly easy. They have a great paved path you can…read morewalk around the pond or you can throw your kayak in. Incredibly breathtaking sunsets. Wildlife is amazing! The flowers and plants all around. I thoroughly enjoyed kayaking here the 2 times I went. I've got to get back here. Highly recommend.

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!

A lovely place to observe art while going for a walk. Staff were absolutely lovely and the gift…read moreshop was filled with art themed treasure.

Used to be my favorite museum in Boston. Hadn't been here in a very long time and recent…read moreaquisitions were very "Meh." They had way better sculptures - large, landscape scale ones - in the entry area. More interactive. Minus the slanted house, everything acquired since Covid is pretty terrible, some even very cheap looking. Example, photographs... outdoors?! Attached to wood posts like cheap yard signs. Trellis with hanging fabric with cheap-looking patterns that looked like samples from Joanne's Fabrics... attached to structure that looked like playground set... not really developed. This idea of walking between hanging things has been done by countless others way better. A couple other sculptures were interesting themselves, but supports were so not thought through or developed. Looked like an afterthought, and attracted more attention or equal to the work. The "crystal" one was more interesting, but seems too precious to be outdoors. It's more of an indoor piece. Older works by Dan Graham, Jaume Plesna, Jim Dine, Joseph Wheelwright, Marianna Pineda are great. Smallest Kenneth Snelson I have ever seen... I counted 10 interesting works. 10. And indoor museum is closed for renovation. $14 entry, out of way location. Not coming back unless they dramatically improve curation. Look at New Orleans Museum of Art's sculpture garden for some inspiration. Storm King might be out of this league, but NOMA should be comparable.

Great trail for walking and rucking. Mostly shaded and the hill at the end for an extra challenge…read moreis fun.

This is a great way to see some history and get a good walk or bike ride in. I went here a few…read moreweeks ago. It wasn't too crowded even on a sunny day. Parking lot might get full but don't worry. Drive a few feet down the road and there are lots all along the route. I parked close to the visitors center. Small gift shop here which had some pretty cool stuff but I thought it was somewhat expensive. I did get there right in time for a short 30 minute movie. I was so happy I got to watch this. Some real cool lighting and a great story. "Road to Revolution" it was called. I highly recommend this! I then walked along the trail called "Battle road". Went for a few miles. There are great signs along the way to tell you about what historical event happened. I will definitely be back here in the fall when all the trees are colorful for a bike ride.

Ginn Field - how you've changed…read more This is a big soccer/softball field in Winchester, near the Wedgemere T station. The soccer and softball areas haven't changed in 20 years. The playground has. When I was a kid, it was all rusty swingsets and one of those deadly spinner-things - remember them? Almost broke my neck on that. It was replaced years ago by a giant wooden 2-story playground structure. Kids LOVE it. Got a number of slides, sandbox, seperate small "fort" for the small ones, swings. It's in OK shape. I am always surprised that the kids don't get splinters here. It's WOOD. But it's been so worn down over the years that it's all smooth. Private parking lot - not terribly big but at least they got it - assuming you can find the entrance (hint: go to the post office). The playground structure was all the rage when it was built - but it's dated now. Wood? All the new ones have plastic and steel. Ice cream truck will stop by, though. Side note: remember the flood of '96? Ginn Field filled up like a bowl of cereal. I'm not kidding. It's sort of a bowl-shape in and of itself, and it's right next to the Aberjona River, which itself used to flow straight through where the current field is now. Just remember, that where you're standing, was once 10 feet under in water and sewage..... yum.

Completely renovated in 2013. Separate area for the little ones, large field, lots of places to sit…read moreand enjoy the park. Parking and close to train station and Winchester Center.

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.

Great hike! This hike is easy and the length is 1.2 mi, it might take 30 minutes to walk around…read more The huge surprise was that you can let your dog walk without the leash. A lot of people bring their dogs. This hike has a lake where your dog can swim. Nature is beautiful, when you are walking around you could hear the woodpeckers. The only problem is parking. There are not a lot of parking spots, and if you go there, there are only residents parking on the weekends. There is no additional parking available for people who just visiting the park.

First time here, but I don't know a single person that hasn't recommended it without rave reviews…read more PROS: Trails. Great for off leash dog walking. There were tons of dogs roaming about, owners right on their heels, so no worries about unattended animals. Clean(er) ponds, since they're connected to flowing water sources. There was only spot we saw where the water seemed stagnant. Most everywhere else it was relatively clean. It's not crystal blue Caribbean waters, obviously, but for your dog to swim in, it's good. CONS: Parking seemed tight. Found a spot, but it looks like local residents are not happy about street parking for overflow, so there were signs prohibiting street parking. This was at the Drabbington entrance. I'm sure there's another entrance I don't know about. OVERALL: My new gold standard for off leash hiking.