What a fun little pond!…read more There is a path that cirles the pond that you can take a stoller on without issues. As you stroll, you'll see lots of birds in the trees & on the pond. There are a few benches on the path of you want to stop & enjoy being in nature. I'll definitely be back soon with baby & stroller in tow.

Great place for a walk around the pond. Can't get lost because the pond is oval and the trail…read morebegins at parking lot and brings you back in about 20 minutes. There are waterfowl turtles and fishing with a permit.

Actual name to use when looking up hours: Veterans Memorial Pool…read more For the convenient location in Cambridge, I was surprised that the pool wasn't at all crowded when visiting on Sunday afternoons this summer! There aren't very shallow areas for the toddlers like there are at some of the other DCR pools, such as Connors Memorial Pool in Waltham, which probably helps to keep the crowds down. But the pool is very spacious and has enough space both for lap swimmers and kids playing. The spray deck just outside is great for the younger kids, too.

I had a previous review on here stating that the pool had no shade on the decks and the changing…read morerooms did not have privacy walls. It's a year later and they've done extensive updates to the pool location. 1. There's now an ADA regulation ramp with rails going into the pool for those in wheelchairs or who have trouble walking. 2. They added easier steps and hand rails for children and families to enter at the opposite end (long stairs that slope gently instead of ladder style.) 3. They have added permanent shade awnings around the pool, along with wooden benches underneath them (definitely still try to come early because those get snapped up quickly.) 4. The changing rooms are the same, but entering the locker rooms, there is now almost a rubberized "curtain" of small strips to walk through that creates privacy. Previously anyone walking by in the main corridor could see directly in. 5. The splash pad/fountain area has awnings and benches around it, and is ADA accessible. As of summer of 2023, the pool is open 7 days a week from 11:15AM-6:00PM. The changes have greatly improved the property, and it's a place where you can come and stay all day instead of roasting on hot concrete. They also have water fountains and outdoor showers along the pool deck for getting a quick drink and rinsing off.

Beautiful Island, plenty of beautiful places and nice people. It's very clean with a few places to…read moreeat.

Don't go here unless you have small children or love the noise of screaming kids. Not much to do on…read morethe "island" besides walking around or going to the small glass covered beach. 2 hours here felt like eternity. Editing to mention the asbestos signs at the beach. If you're asbestos sensitive, this might not be a place for you. They at least provide some images of what asbestos looks like.

My daughter recommended us to visit this fantastic arboretum. It was super worthwhile! Just to get…read moreout of the city first a bit into a well-preserved and landscaped beautiful lush green space with evergreens and oaks and gardens. It's free every day! There's a visitor center, where they have clippings of flowers that are labeled for easy identification and appreciation. Also throughout the arboretum are little plaques identifying flora. We went up to see the view of Boston from Peter's Hill and walked alongside the blooming mountain laurel bushes. Walkable paths are asphalt or wood chips. We saw a wild turkey, several robins, and occasional people. Super glad we explored this wondrous place!

It's been quite some time since i stopped by the arboretum. As a kid my grandma and mother used to…read moretake us there and take photos in the summer. I have some very good child memories here. They used to have hedge? Carvings of animals and stuff which was super cool. Didn't see that today but not sure, we didn't have time to check the whole arboretum. I think this place is so cool, there's families walking, roller blading, skating, biking etc dog walking you name it. It's clean in there so please keep it that way if visiting. There are ample signs of the types of trees, plants, and different zones. Porta potty available on the paths, resting chairs, benches and even spreads for a picnic. Friend had his wedding there not long ago. Easy commute from Forrest Hills train station on the orange line and walk up the street. Multiple gates to go in from, but main gate closed to cars at 4pm i think. The arboretum is closed at dusk. Beautiful walk on a beautiful day.

" Great walking area"…read more Def come here if in the area . Great walking spot . Nice views the park never gets old lots to do .

Very clean and nice park! I liked the sidewalks/pavement to run on. Good scenery with a lake/pond…read moreduring the run! Had soccer fields and playground I believe. They had plenty of parking! They also had a track if you prefer a flare surface and or want to get a speed workout in! The park I noticed had only porta potties and no actual restrooms

One of many beautiful areas of the Boston Common. A wading pool in the warmer weather, one of the…read moremany beautiful green areas in the city.

Romantic notion when you're pretty much skating on concrete?…read more The admission fee and rentals make this spot totally not worth. You're really only here for the location and that nebulous "romantic feel". The ice itself is atrocious, even though the rink (and I use that term lightly) does get a Zamboni out from time-to-time. But the ice is so uneven. You can see concrete in some spots, with how some of the ice is so thin. You'll encounter a lot of folks that cannot stay vertical on skates, it's just the reality. Don't be surprised when someone behind you suddenly grabs you in desperation to prevent themselves from falling. Plus it's super crowded here during peak times. There are so many other nearby spots of grab better and more affordable concessions, so don't fall for the ones here.

amazing! march is peak whale watching season. Would go again. Easy parking easy to find close to…read moreBoston

Basically it's not really a good swimming beach! It's nice…read moreto bring a chair or umbrella and towels but water is usually colder here! Plus you have traffic all summer long and have to be careful of speeders crossing the street to grab food! It's nice to walk along the beach! Sit on the wall and people watch is the extent of my take on this beach! Also need to take extreme caution when parking and leaving several accidents have occurred here and I have seen many fender benders and people not using the CROSS WALK! Don't take a chance crossing it's a bad idea!

This field is horrible. The bleachers had a wide gap that my son fell through. He was hurt. If an…read moreelderly person fell through they would be de@d. Also the actual field was very average and there were no fans for St Laurence.

I love to go to Cavanagh Stadium when I want to run or walk and not deal with the hassle of…read morevehicular traffic. It features a 1/5 mile long track (that's 5 laps equals 1 mile for the non mathematicians out there) circling a football field. Nice and quiet usually, although school teams do use it during the school year at certain hours. There is also a full basketball court there, which I've never used but looks really nice. Only drawback is lack of parking. The park doesn't have it's own parking lot. Only street parking on residential Birch Street.

This is an adorable park with 2 playgrounds and a beautiful walking path along the marsh…read more My 2 year old daughter loved the playground yesterday but it doesn't have swings so we'll probably be bouncing back and forth between this and the Tot Lot playground up the street The playground is on mulch and has 2 sections - one for toddlers and another for older kids. There's a fireman's pole to slide down in both sections. It's dog friendly too but please keep them leashed and clean up after them. There are a few engraved rocks too that have some history and some just facts about nature.

Hidden jewel on Quincy Shore Drive. Park offers a good amount of parking. If you want views of…read moreWollaston Beach without sandy feet come here. Great for children, there's a playground. Amazing place to have a bbq or picnic. Stunning views all year round. Great spot to take photos. A short walk to the restaurants on Wollaston Beach.

Great venue for kids party. I had my Godson's party in the gymnasium, this venue was perfect. I…read morenever knew the gymnasium was rentable, I only thought it was the actual house. I also added the jump house, which was a big hit. We were able to unplug it when it came time for our arts and craft for the kids, and plugged it back in when we were done with the activities. We were able to set up the tables the way we wanted so that, we can use the center for the games and activities we had planned. I booked it with Ann who is the Marketing associate, she is very professional and friendly, we stayed in contact via email up about 48 hours prior to my event. We went over the contract the day I signed, and a few days before my event to go over everything such as rules and the start/end time. I met with Frank the facilities Manager in the beginning and at the end of my event, he was also very professional and friendly. Overall the party was great, many people reached out to me on info so they can plan future events at this location. If you want to deal with professional, friendly people I'd definitely say book here. Last thing to keep in mind if you plan on setting up decor/balloons you will need to add additional time to your contract for setting up and also for cleaning up at the end of your event.

We rented the gym for our 1 year old's birthday party and it worked out great. I was in a tizzy…read moretrying to find an indoor venue after the forecast predicted our party in the park would be rained out. After calling 20+ places, the Community House answered promptly and worked efficiently to ensure we could have the party less than two days later. The gym was a perfect place to hold a party for kids. They were able to run around and play out of the toy closet. We were also grateful for the chairs and tables that were made available for no extra charge. I'll definitely be remembering them for future parties and would recommend them without hesitation.