It's a park in Edgarstown that is dedicated to soldiers of the Civil War. There are cannonball and…read morecannon displays. But nothing else to do.

A park with…read more cannonballs Cannonball Park, also called Memorial Park, was dedicated on July 4th back in 1901 to memorialize the 70 island soldiers that perished in the Civil War. It's on a sliver of land between several major streets in Edgartown and is a place well known but seldom visited. The park is dominated by a huge obelisk with the names of soldiers on it as well as some cool quotes. Several large old cannon are also present as well as several stacks of big, old cannonballs which give the park it's name. Lots of trees and bushes as well as a couple of benches are in the park which makes it a nice little place for a quick rest and reflection before heading on into the center on town. Certainly not a large park, you can walk around it in a few minutes but it's fun to take some time and check out the obelisk and civil war artifacts. A cool little place that helps remember and celebrate the sacrifices made by the people of the island in preserving the nation during a horrible war.

PROS: This park reminds me of a smaller Boston commons park! Landscaping is good, parking is free…read moreand plentiful, and it has a nice view of the water CONS: the fields are riddled with goose droppings so it's not good for field activities OVERALL: as long as you stay on the sidewalks throughout the park you'll be fine

Great park by the ferry. Relax while waiting for the ferry. There's a gazebo and a nice ocean…read moreview. Nice open space to relax and end your day on the island before heading home or even just spend part of your day relaxing once you get to the island.

If you have kids this place has it all…read more.. This review is on the park and not on the food... As we didn't eat there Went there with my 20month old and we had a blast... They must have 6 picnic benches with most of them in the shade which is very beneficial. Also have plenty of park benches too. The grass area is also very nice. It's not huge but enough for kids to run around and have a good time. The big toy is aged, but still very nice and they have toddler swings. Yes, the beach isn't large, as it is the same size as it was 30 years ago. They have the are roped off. There is plenty of beach are for kids to play in the sand. There are life guards there too...

Kids seem to like playing in the park. Not much of a beach here and there are boats docked nearby…read moremaking it probably a bad idea to get in the water here. Close to town.

One of the most beautiful parks in Rhode Island. I love to visit at dawn or early in the morning…read morewhen you pretty much have the entire park to yourself and the deer. Be ready to take plenty of photos. It's a photographers dream in every season, any time of day.

One of my favorite parks ever, truly a beautiful, happy place for me. Here's everything I love…read moreabout it: 1. Easy access to/from Boston, I've never run into bad traffic the way the Cape is perpetually backlogged. Also a convenient location where, if you're coming from the north, you drive through the cute downtown stretch of Bristol by the water filled with cafes and shops. 2. Free entry and parking. I love the state parks in Massachusetts but I don't love the ever-increasing cost of accessing a green space, especially if you're coming from out-of-state. 3. There's so much to do - walk the paved path along the water, bike, check out the small beach, picnic, etc. My favorite spot to park is by the playground/skateboard area and then do a loop around. There's also a forested hiking trail if you want to wander around a forest without any serious elevation gain. 4. The whole place is spotless and lovingly maintained. If you're swinging through Providence and want your fill of nature, definitely recommend this park.

The Wildlife Refuge is an excellently kept premises and a wonderful little gem on Chappaquiddick…read more When visiting the refuge, expect to spend about three hours there. Between walking around the grounds and a two-hour guided truck tour, there is plenty to see and do. There are a lot of animals on the refuge that seem to have acclimated to tourism. If you're interested in taking pictures of, say, baby seagulls and deer, you'd definitely be able to. The truck tour brings you out to a historic lighthouse that is well maintained, accessible and still active after over a century. You'll learn a great deal of history from signage within the lighthouse, as well as your tour guide. For a group of four, this was an excellent trip. If you're a Trustee member (basically a donor to the properties maintained by the Trustees on Martha's Vineyard), you'll get an excellent deal on the tour here.

A beach for a long…read morewalk A beach can't get any better than this. Even in the summer you can find a place all to your own and in the off season walk for miles and not see another person. The best way is to bike out to the Chappy ferry and ride east to the beach. Can't really ride in the heavy sand but you can park your bike and walk along the ocean. A great walk is north out to the Cape Pogue Lighthouse. The lighthouse is 55 feet tall and constructed in 1893. Because of the wild and exposed a lighthouse out here has been either rebuilt or moved at least nine times. Getting out here is the problem and you either need a four wheel vehicle and a permit or walk. It's about 5 miles, so it's a pretty good hike in the sand, and you have to bring your own water because there's nothing out there, But that's the whole point. You have a piece of paradise all to yourself. Can't think of a better way to spend a day.

The best playground for younger kids. They have a lot of features that work well with the 2 and…read moreunder age group including a slide that has rubber instead of wood chips. Plenty of climbing features for the older kids as well as trails for walking the stroll. Lots of shade for those hot days so it's perfect

We had some time to kill while waiting for our rental to become available and this place did not…read moredisappoint. This park seemed to have everything. A walking path, picnic area, basketball, racquetball, and a playground. The playground is large and has options for smaller kids and bigger kids. The best part is, it is in the shade! It can be so hot on those summer days, but the shade is everything. Also has a bathroom nearby. Definitely recommend.

Beautiful place to walk and look for little treasures along the way. Dog friendly so be prepared…read morefor some canine interaction.

Great well manicured trails for some easy hiking. We started from the parking lot at Highfield Hall…read moreand hiked to Icehouse Pond. Trails are fairly well marked and maintained. Not exactly a challenging hike but good if you're just looking to get some steps in and enjoy nature. Don't miss the gardens at Highfield Hall as well: beautiful flowers and grounds.

One of the best spots for sunset. Especially when it is partly cloudy, you get a nice show in the…read moresky for sunset. Peep my pictures. Plenty of parking but it was also packed, even during cold December. There is a nice walking area. You can walk into the rocks by the water. It is fantastic. Great date spot out even to hang out. 10 out of 10 would recommend this spot, especially for sunsets but come early as parking can fill up.

Beautiful park on the water with plenty of parking…read more I didn't walk on the rocks in the water but saw others do it and some fishing. We enjoyed walking around and looking at the monuments/memorials.

Large park with wood chips on the ground. The park is covered with trees so on the hot July days…read moreit's nice and cool. Large dog side, small dog side. The park is supported by volunteers.

My husband surprised me with a visit here, can't believe I never knew about this beautiful space!…read moreWhat a lovely treasure these two left behind. Goals!

It was a lovely well maintained place for walking. I was there in early March so the main points of…read moreinterest were the anchor collection and bells the path takes you on a small stretch by the water which is always beautiful. Based on the shrubs there, Late May would be a perfect time to see it in all it's glory