Under-rated/lesser known Boston park. Right on the SW Corridor, convenient location for all. Large…read moreopen space. Very safe tennis court and dog park adjacent. Well maintained.

A lovely park in the heart of the Back Bay. Lots of families enjoying a summer evening listening to…read morelive music. Close to the Prudential Center.

Twenty-somethings probably aren't reviewing neighborhood parks that often, but I come here so often…read morethat I had to! It's a great spot to lay out in the sun, read, and listen to music, in the sun or the shade - just a nice park and great place to spend some time on a nice day at any age. There are always kids playing here: water gun fights, wiffle ball, you name it. There a small water fountain to run through to cool off and a water fountain for drinking out of. If you want to bring food or relax in the shade, there's a picnic table as well as several benches. For a little more exercise (at any age), there's also a playground - a few swings, a slide, etc. - a small basketball court, and a tennis court.

If I hadn't tripped over a stack of boxes yesterday, fallen, fractured my elbow, and not been…read moreallowed to work today because of the intense painkillers I was prescribed, I never would have had the opportunity to spend some time in the sun at Coolidge Park. I live mere blocks away, but for whatever reason, never park-ed it up until today. I decided it was way too early in my recovery process to start complaining and feeling sorry for myself, so I grabbed the blanket I stole from the hospital, a good book, and headed out. The sun was shining, birds were chirping, two men were playing tennis, and several small children were running around the playground. I claimed a spot of land as my own, and read until a man driving the biggest lawnmower I've ever seen came to mow the grass. I wasn't in the mood for another hospital visit to treat the injuries I might have sustained had I continued to lie on the grass unnoticed, so I packed up and headed home. After all, my bank account can only handle so many hospital co-payments.

A decent community field that houses 2 baseball fields and lots of field space. There is parking in…read morea small adjoining lot or along a side street.

Big local park! Great to have such space in the neighborhood. This is in the middle of my running…read moreroute. Nice to see family, kids, children playing sports.

Spotted this beautiful gem of a park while driving around looking for places to photograph foliage…read morein autumn splendour. Named for the restored stone built powder magazine from 1818, this lovely oasis sits astride the Charles river and and is home to a couple rowing clubs. There is a fair amount of parking and the trees were magnificent. Saw many people out and about enjoying the scene but it wasn't crowded. Plenty of personal space to wander around without disturbing your neighbor. Definitely recommend..

Pretty awesome for a public swimming pool. It's free (yay!), the pool is huge and clean, and…read morethere's a nice review of the river. Plus you can picnic or grill outside the pool area. On the negative side, they're now pretty strict about their no food/drink policy, parking sucks for non-cambridge residents, the bathroom cleanliness ranges from alright to scary (depends on how crowded it is, like all DCR facilities) and if someone throws up (or does something else) they shut it down for the rest of the day. Tips: 1. if you're coming on a summer weekend when the odds of a kid dirtying the pool up are pretty high go right when it opens 2. Bring a handled bag to carry your stuff so you can hang it on the bathroom/changing room door because you don't want to think about it even touching the floor 3. Bring only what you can eat outside or keep a cooler in your car for leftovers. 4. Parking can be tricky and the TJ's lot tows so if you're a Cambridge resident with a sticker park on Magazine St. If you're not, have someone drop you off/pick you up or park in/take T to Central Sq. and take an Uber X there (about $5 one way) 5. Bring a chair. Laying on a towel on the concrete isn't so comfy and people swarm the few benches they have.

Cute area. It's nice to sit down and just read a book. I imagine this is a dream come true for…read moreparents in the area. The main draw for me are the tennis courts. They're not the best but they're close by and I can use them. Wholefoods and Rite-Aid are close by and once in a while I've spotted the Kona Ice truck. I'd stop by here more often for non-tennis needs but there are usually some happy noisy kids running around and they don't need a grumpy grown-up (hah, that's a funny one) to rain on their parade.

This park is quite the hidden gem! I live right down the street and came here for the first time…read morethis weekend. I'm not sure if I'm really a park-go-er, but who really is? Let me tell you who can be: * Parents with children (there's a great play place) * Children who are old enough to not have supervision * Folk who want to play basketball * Folk who want to play soccer * Folk who want to play tennis * Anyone who is craving a nice book and NICE (note: not burnt) grass to lay on * Dog walkers There's a semi-nice view of the Charles River from the park (although, it goes right into an industrial part of Allston, which isn't so great). Watch out for the traffic on River Street and Memorial Drive (although I believe there's a large fence). Also, if you're craving some sort of snack or ice cream, take your choice of Rite Aid, Whole Foods, 7-11, Dunkin Donuts or be thrifty and bring your own stuff!

Mason square is very pretty. It's also very quiet. It's never crowded. Ever! It is surrounded by…read morebeautiful, unique houses. There is a really cool stone house on the Northwest corner. The other review was probably right to point out that this park may have a little bit less of a useful and welcoming vibe than other parks I've been to in the area. It does not seem to get much use from community members outside of the local residents.

This is my first full year living in Cambridge and I have had dreams for the longest time about…read morecoming here on a summer weekend with a picnic, music, and a dog (which I don't have). I think Dana Park is adorable. There are benches everywhere, a little park for children, a basketball court, and a nice grassy area. My favorite part: if you look at the street lights in the park, each has their own little motivational statement.

Wednesday, 1:00 a.m. Me awoken from deep sleep…read more Me: "Who's peeing really loudly underneath my window!?" Sound goes away. Me falls back to sleep. Thursday, 2:30 a.m. Me dragged out of a dream having tea with the queen. Me: "Must be a really big thunder storm?! Well, saving money on car washes...another item off the to do list." Me falls back to sleep. No queens, no palace. Grrr. Friday, 2:00 a.m. Me jump starts out of bed. Me: "WT heck!? There's no rain reported for tonight." Me looks out the bedroom window. Me yells out to roommates: "Would you drunkards stop running through the water fountain at night?! You gotta try the swings, they're quieter!!." Me runs outside in PJ's for a turn on the gyroscope. Dana Park, not just limited to frolicking puppies and petite humans ;)

This is a quaint little park, conveniently located near Bay Village, Chinatown, and the Theatre…read moreDistrict in Boston. It is very nicely kept, has a cute little playground, and has plenty of places to sit and relax (in addition to the grassy areas). I have walked through this park countless times on my way to catch the T (it is next to the Tufts T stop), and when the weather is nice, it is a great place to take a quick break, catch some sun or eat your lunch. I often see many dog owners bringing their dogs here, although there is a small little, fenced-in dog park right around the corner. This park may be tiny, and lives in the shadow of the neighboring Boston Commons, but it really adds value to the neighborhood and is a wonderful little addition to the area.

A park for solitude when the Common is too full…read more Small park, a bit of green space, a weird cylindrical church, a little shade. It's a good place to stop for a quick break, to sit in the shade on a hot day or to watch little sparrows fight over crumbs.