I found Riverside Park when I moved to the area and was looking for a dog park. While the dog park…read moreitself is a bit of a letdown (it's more of a dog run than a park and the last few times I went there the pups had dug massive holes that need to be filled in). That said, Riverside Park itself is gorgeous. There are baseball fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, hiking paths, etc. It's gorgeous, safe and family oriented. The only thing that would make the park better would be if they expanded the dog area.

I'll give this 5 stars because my daughter loves it here. I'd give it 4... because lack of…read morebathrooms. When my daughter and I first came here, we saw a kid hiding... peeing.

Cool playground for kids. Lots of little spaces for them to hide. Sort of have to keep track of…read morethem. Kind of cool old school playground I like it.

Ward Reservation is definitely recommended for spectacular views. We went on the Yellow and Blue…read moretrails before sunset. The trail was well maintained and easy for walking although it was called as "moderate" in some other mobile apps. All the trail signs are clear and easy to follow. When getting to the top of Holt hill, you will be amazed by the Boston skyline without occlusion. Compared to the breathtaking view at Holt hill, the one at the top of Boston hill slightly disappoints me. It is still an enjoyable walk surrounded by the view of the sunset, but the skyline is missing. You may not get too much out of the elephant rock. Again, overall it is a fantastic place for walking, jogging, and biking.

Went here with my mother for a thanksgiving break hike! It is a not too strenuous hike (but there…read moreare some hills) that can be fun for the family. Depending on the path you choose you can alter the distance to your liking. There is a parking lot at the reservation with a $5 fee that goes into maintaining the beautiful park. Things you can do: - see the sun stones! this is an easy route but it is up a hill - elephant rock! honestly it's just a rock, it isn't anything amazing but it is along one of the longer routes. - scenic overlooks of boston skyline! see attached pic I really commend those who marked the trails. It's really easy to follow and not get lost! Highly suggest checking it out :)

I enjoy walking at this park because it has many hiking trails and beautiful lakes views. That…read morealong with some shaded areas make it a good place to visit. I've been at a couple of events at the castle including a wedding. A beautiful place for sure. It is one of those place to check out at least once if you are in the area.

A lovely Sunday afternoon hiking trail. The scenic walking trails, peaceful lake views, and…read morewell-maintained grounds make it the perfect place to unwind, exercise, or spend quality time outdoors. This park has a relaxing, almost storybook feel to it. The stone castle adds such a unique charm, and the views from certain overlooks are truly breathtaking, especially with all the snow and ice covered lake. It's clean, quiet, and feels like a little escape from the busy world.

Such a great spot to bring the family for some outdoor fun! There are multiple basketball courts, a…read morepool that is open to the public and also offers swim lessons, and an awesome playground! There is a walking trail behind all of this that looks like it may be stroller friendly- we haven't ventured to it yet. No bathroom at the playground or basketball court but the pool should have one. Not sure if you can use it when the pool isn't open.

There's tons of public parking, usually have a food truck in the parking lot if you get hungry and…read moretwo nice playgrounds with one being pretty brand new. My daughter loves coming to this park because it's well kept, you can ride scooters and bicycles that have been donated to the park and you just leave it there once you're done using it. The also have a track around the park for runners and people who want to walk with a view. Besides the playgrounds, there are also baseball fields, basketball and tennis courts and everything is in immaculate condition. I don't see any cons at all for this park and like I said it's the best one I've see so far in New Hampshire. If you and your kids are looking for a new park, be sure to give this one a try. It has it all, trust me!

Nice kids Nice parents…read moreLots of Grandparents too Always clean. Rest rooms were even accessible and clean! Nice spot

Great spot for hiking, especially with dogs. Small body of water for dogs to swim. Avoid stagnant…read morewater. Not good for dogs.

Ah, Mill Pond. Just lovely Area to visit with a dog. There's one area along the trails where a…read moresmall beach is identified as specifically for dog and horse wading. My pooch loved it

I really enjoy enjoy this playground for my daughter. First off, they have ample parking every time…read morewe come here and we really enjoy how big the place is. It's build with wood which is really cool compared to all the other playgrounds. The grounds are really clean and no trash is left on the ground from people. If you're in the Salem area looking for a place for your kids to run around and play then try this playground. Your family will enjoy it.

Beautiful area, grandkids love it however it does need a lil TLC. There was some wood rot and a few…read moresafety issues! Other than that the area is nice, wooded !