The family were in New England for an extended weekend and I knew I needed to carve out a minute to…read morepay my respects to a writer that's been influential to me and my friends. First stop: Edson Cemetery (about 10 minutes away) to visit his burial plot, which would prove to be more profound and interesting to me. (I'd recommend that and skipping this park, to be honest.) Lowell seems to be a town struggling and it was heartbreaking to see so many people suffering and asking for help at almost every corner as I tried to get here. Then when I got to the park itself there were a few homeless people on the outer benches which made me feel like an idiot when I pulled out my phone to document my visit. All that being said... I think it's cool (and meaningful) that 'Ti Jean' was given a memorial park in his hometown. The park's small. Some benches are spaced between concentric columns. There was also a ping-pong table as well as plenty of trees off to the side. Some of the columns that have etched quotes and tidbits regarding Kerouac are faded/damaged and hard to read. Parking was an issue. (Litter all around was another.) Even the most devoted fans of Sal Paradise might not dig coming here. (If I were much braver I would've loved to swing by Arthur's Diner across the street which looked EXACTLY like the kind of place the Beats would've frequented to ramble and rant and preach and maybe even do a bit of writing about their most recent experiences out and about in the world.)

This park has cool history but it is pretty busy during the day & very small in size, and might be…read morebetter to see early in the morning or sunset. Parking is doable in the area.

Beautiful but the mosquito situation is uncomfortable. Within 5 minutes you will be eaten alive (or…read moreat least I was). So unfortunate because it's a really lovely view, and cool to see the planes fly towards/from Logan.

Pretty spot for a brief walk, very quiet, you would know it is in East Boston…read more Free parking and no fee to enter.

I'm a huge fan of Fort Washington. We take our dog there every single day. Other owners are great…read moreand the park is very nice and well-kept. There are openings on all sides, so only well-trained dogs enter the park and roam off-leash. This is nice and means that most dogs get along and are well-behaved. Be respectful and pick up after your dog after they do their business in the park. Trash cans and free poop bags abound. The area used to be kinda rough with some homeless people sleeping near one of the entrances, but the construction crews removed the giant cinder blocks they were on, so that hasn't been an issue lately. Also watch out for the uber-protective guy who comes and salutes the park (he uploaded some pictures) -- he's more of a nuisance than anything.

"Let no unpatriotic hand destroy this revolutionary relic, now known as Fort Washington."…read more In the "History of Cambridge, Massachusetts 1630-1877" by Lucius R. Paige, on Page 422, "Let no unpatriotic hand destroy this revolutionary relic, now known as Fort Washington." The Erecting of the Dog Fence, approved by the Cambridge Historical Commission in 11/2005, on the 230th anniversary of the building of Fort Washington Earthworks, has in my opinion severely eroded the 231 year old Earthworks and turned the Parade ground in a frozen mud pit. Dogs borrow holes in the 231 year old Earthworks with impunity, as there is no protection for these fragile revolutionary relics, our forefathers so bravely constructed under British cannonades while suffering sickness and death in the Camps and Barracks of Cambridge. --- Read "1776" 1776: Books: David McCullough I am glad Cambridge preserved the 149 year old fence in the 1902, 1976, 1986 etc. around Fort Washington, but the Fence was built for the purpose of providing protection to the 231 year old Earthworks. Washington and his Volunteer Soldiers, who toiled so hard to build the Hundreds of Siege fortifications around Boston that, with Knox's Ticonderoga Canon on Dorchester Heights, Forced the British Evacuation of Boston on March 17, 1776. Fort Washington Earthworks are the last remaining fragile revolutionary relics of these Hundreds of Siege fortifications built, that resulted in Washington's Improbable Victory. I believe these 231 years old Earthworks deserve at least the same protection afforded the Earthworks at National Battlefields such as Petersburg. FROM PETERSBURG VA, NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK --- CIVIL WAR EARTHWORKS LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES 2 States: c. Minimize the deleterious action of natural phenomena on the earthworks, e.g., windthrow of trees, burrowing of animals, or invasion of plant species that reduce natural diversity and erosion controlling cover. I do like dogs, but as a USN Veteran, DAV, and American Legion Member, I feel this not the proper place to allow dogs to run free, just as dogs are not permitted in Mt Auburn Cemetery. BRIAN D. CAMPBELL PEARL STREET CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139 CAMBRIDGE CHRONICLE Letter: Dog park needs improvements Wednesday, February 14, 2007 - Updated: 12:36 PM EST I have been a resident of Cambridgeport for more than nine years, and I have enjoyed using the dog park at Fort Washington and respect its historical significance. In the past year, I have become increasingly alarmed at the abuse that the park has suffered. Today the site is little more than a large dirt lot. The green grass has long disappeared and the mounds are eroding. Large holes mar the site, and gravel litters the ground where grass once grew. I think it's important to have a dog-friendly dog park, and I appreciate the effort Cambridge has made by installing fences to enclose the park. However, Cambridge's magnanimous effort to help dog owners has attracted abuse, especially by dog walkers. At some times during the day, I have seen dog walkers carry 10 dogs to Fort Washington. Some dog walkers are responsible and do not allow their dogs to harm the park. However, others are not so respectful. Some dog walkers release their dogs where they wildly run into the park. Sometimes they run around with leashes dragging in the dirt. Some dogs become bored or anxious and dig large holes in the mounds or in the grass. The sheer volume of dogs (between 10 to 30 dogs) is detrimental to the space. I would like to propose that drastic measures be taken to protect the park. First, I would like to see the park closed for restoration to grow new grass and rebuild the mounds. This would include restoring topsoil that has either blown away or eroded off the site. During a restoration period, the dog walkers would have to find a new place to take the dogs. Secondly, I would propose limiting the dog park in the amount of dogs that one could take to the park. This limit would prevent or discourage dog walkers from bringing large packs to the park. I fondly remember going to Fort Washington with my dog and being able to sit in the grass, throw a ball or just enjoy a summer's day. I hope Cambridge will find a way to save this special park so that others will be able to do this in the future. George Washington once walked this ground. Soldiers stood ready to protect Boston there. Now it's our turn to protect the land that once played an important part in our country's history. CLAIRE DANIEL Cambridge BRIAN D. CAMPBELL PEARL STREET CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139

Was visiting Boston and decided to check out Copley Square…read more What a nice little experience here. There are many things to do and see here. Lots of people wandering around. Feels a bit touristy. I say it's a great place to hang out and feel the city of Boston. Great place to kill time and take in the great city of Boston. There are great looking buildings throughout. Feels like you step back in time to the old days. If you are visiting Boston, make sure you stop by Copley Square and take in the sceneries.

Beautiful square, wonderful architecture, you really feel like you are in the middle of the city…read more When we stopped by, they had a Farmer's Market/food street fair so it was fun to check out the goodies, it made the place even more lively and animated! It's named after John Singleton Copley, the Boston born American painter. The architecture is mixed style wise, but the Trinity Church stands out in charm. A bit of movie trivia: parts (beginning) of "The Serpent and the Rainbow" was shot here. If you have some time, walk across to the Boston Public Library, it's so worth visiting while you are in the area!

I think this park would be awesome on a clear and sunny day, but today wasn't that. It's still a…read moreneat park with a basketball court nearby and a whole lot of harbor view with the city skyline (the financial district part, at least). Green space, great little spot. As the signs say, "No drones" and "No dogs."

What a beautiful place to walk through. Beautifully landscaped to perfection. I am a dog lover but,…read moreit's nice that this park is dog free because it's let the bunny population grow. I've never walked through here without seeing at least a couple bunnies! It's a very small park, takes under 5 minutes to walk through it. But if you happen to be walking by already, I highly recommend taking a detour off of the sidewalk and walking through this little park path instead.

The city of Belmont has a real gem in the clay pit pond. Unfortunately they've let brush, poison…read moreivy, and other invasive species over grow the banks so the view across the pond is often obstructed. Decent place to walk otherwise.

This pond is located right next to the Belmont High School on Concord Avenue. According to Friends…read moreof Alewife Reservation, the pond takes up 21 acres and the "park" surrounding it accounts for 13.5 acres. The park is not a huge open space, but there is a tree-lined running/walking trail -- aptly named the Ruth Ippen Tree Walk in honor of a woman who was dedicated to beautifying the area. There is also space for people to bring their dogs, bird watch, maybe lounge or play some frisbee or wiffle ball in the nicer weather, and go sledding! There is a perfect sledding hill that slopes down from Concord Ave. toward the water. The trail itself is unwalkable at the moment because of all the ice melting, but you can walk or run the sidewalks on the outskirts and still enjoy the pretty scenery.

Glad Woofie and I found Perry Park! Well, "found" seems…read morekind of a misnomer since we've been living in the neighborhood for 6 years. In any case, we're regulars now since the green grassy area provides a nice spot for dogs to meet up and play (this park is explicitly NOT off-leash, but if you go on weekends or after work, you'll find regulars exercising their dogs ignoring the rule.) They have two poop-bag dispensers, which is much appreciated since Woofie poops like nobody's business at this park-- I think there's a certain smell of je ne sais quoi from all the canine traffic. And, yup, there's a spot for kids to play. And a blue spinney thing adults can enjoy, too.

Perry is a beautifully designed park that features a nice strolling path, playground with odd…read morespinning spheres, a large open field and a strange, potentially stomach-churning spinning disc. Because of its layout, the field's distance from the road, and plentiful supply of poop bags, it's also a de facto dog park. Most evenings around 6 or so the place is filled with dogs and neighbors chatting. This is one of those places that makes the neighborhood very special.

Another great Green space in the city to sit and enjoy. Lots of interesting places to take pictures…read moreif you need amazing backgrounds.

The most peaceful spot to sit in between meetings. The flowers all smell incredible and fresh it is…read moreone of my favorite places to relax in! The fountains drown out a lot of the city noise. Pretty pretty! Oh and if you stop at Sip for a drink? Cough cough could be a lovely date!