Dogs trees and…read morelove Buffinton Park is a quiet little park on land that was donated to the town in honor of Thomas Buffington. A bit confusing to find because some on some maps the street and park are spelled Buffington and on others it is just Buffinton. Not a whole lot in the park, some swings and playground stuff and a few walking paths. Seems it's a popular place with dog walkers because we saw a whole lot of different canines while exploring the place. The park does have some pleasant old trees and a few huge glacier boulders. Unfortunately stupid graffiti is present in a few places around the park. None of it really offensive, just some local knuckleheads declaring their unending love for some girls, although I tend to doubt that spray painting your name on a boulder or wall really impresses many girls. The paths are nice and go off into the woods a bit but it's not large enough for a real hike. Just a pleasant little park for some quiet, see some nice dogs or read about the love life of a local kids.

While Buffinton Park appears to be a peaceful neighborhood space, there are so many discouraging…read morerules here that make it almost not worth visiting at all. First, no pets allowed! What, how?! During my visit, my husband and I were literally the only people in the park, and we can't bring our well-behaved, leashed dog to sniff around? Not OK. Second, there are so many signs posted throughout the park with the most ridiculous rules. I am guessing that at some point in the past this may have been considered a sketchy park (there are several large boulders covered in graffiti), but why make the rest of the community suffer because due to the childish acts of a few unruly adolescents? For example, there is "no congregating" allowed. This is so freaking vague and unnecessary. You mean I can't meet up with a few adult friends to hang out here or play a game of pick-up football? And I can't bring my [future] child here to meet other moms and kids for a play-date or picnic? With this kind of signage, what point is there to having a public park at all? The signs also state there is "no loitering in or near autos." I mean, I kind of get it. The intent is probably to discourage backseat teen make-out sessions, but does this also mean that if I drive my car to the park I'm not allowed to park it anywhere near where I'm going to be sitting? Again, vague and a bit nonsensical. Finally, the children's playground equipment here is dated and rusty. This is not really a problem on its own, but coupled with the park's other restrictions, I'm surprised there isn't a sign stating that visitors must keep off the playground entirely. In all, Buffinton Park is a little hidden spot in a quiet neighborhood where even the most law-abiding citizens will have a hard time figuring out what is allowed here and what is not. And since the park is not open after dark, make sure you stay far away after sunset and before sunrise, or your risk of being arrested increases exponentially. I'm not inclined to return.

A whole lot of…read morefields Swansea Memorial Park is frequently called Veterans Memorial Park or occasionally Town Park. The park is a vast area that includes a variety of different baseball, softball, and soccer fields. The local Little League as well as other groups have games here during the summer months. The park also has a nice playground in addition to basketball and tennis courts. All the facilities are in excellent condition and the entire complex is very well maintained. It gets crowded during the summer months when Little League games are being played, but there is plenty of parking. The park is very safe and has lots of families use it but on a couple of occasions I did see what appeared to be high school or even younger kids drinking, smoking and being quite rowdy by the wooded area. Curiously they seemed to be taking pictures of each other in curious and rather licentious poses and didn't seem bothered that groups of people were fairly close. But they didn't seem to be a danger to anyone but themselves. Despite the young knuckleheads, the park is an excellent place to play or watch some sports. And no matter what you call the park, the wide variety of facilities assures that there is something for everyone here.

Very cool slide - not just for kids ! I wouldn't swim here…read morebut still nice to sit on the shore and relax

$10 to Enter for residents of Somerset & $20 if you're not!!…read more The playground is very nice. The big Red Slide is so cool If you can stand the smell of the "beach" it's okay to sit on as long as you're 25-30 feet away from the water. DO NOT SWIM HERE! Apparently, the water is run off, from the Taunton River. Which I was not aware of at the time, though I was not surprised, IT SMELLS SO DISGUSTING!! The water looks yucky. Not your typical beach water. I have raised 6 children, so I'm not extremely sensitive to smells, that being said, I literally threw up A small amount of my nausea could be blamed for the Heat, But I normally tolerate the heat fairly well. I really wish I had read the reviews BEFORE I went here. A friend recommended it. So I didn't feel the need to...NEVER AGAIN! Not only that, while I was sitting on the "beach" I noticed a huge amount of very small children (2-5year olds) in the water & barely anyone watching them. So I counted...51 children in the water & only 6 adults? Most sitting on the "beach" That is 8.5 children PER adult, on average. Some of them had life jackets on, which I wouldn't think they would need if they were being watched? There weren't really any waves Although, that's just my opinion. Personally, I would never have taken all 6 of my children to the beach alone. I would have had another adult come with us. I didn't hear any "loud Music" or anyone yelling, arguing, or see any fighting, like I read in other reviews. The picnic tables were mostly taken up by Birthday Parties. Also, there is no where to change a baby, & only 2 toilets per gender. So plan accordingly! ‍I definitely expected better from Somerset!

Super big playground ! My son is 18 months and he loved all the options to run around and climb…read morethings n

Amazing park so much do to!! From the playground to the baseball Field, volleyball sand box .. they…read moreeven have a covered pavilion for parties.. if that isn't enough, bring your bikes because the Bristol bike path runs through the park!! Hope you all enjoy your day at the park!!

Big red slide park is popular for 1 reason and that reason is, you guessed it, the big red slide…read more. it's this massive enclosed slide that goes very fast. It's free and within the park that has swings nearby. You must climb a bunch of steps to get to the top and slide down. Adults and kids can go in it because it's huge. I'm in my 40s and I went on it a few times and it made me feel like a kid again while playing with my children. My wife went on it as well. Loads of fun. Def worth checking out if you're in the area.

Right next to Battleship Cove, this park offers a nice waterfront walk and old style carrousel…read moreright next to it. Although the wind of the water made it a little cool today, on a hot summer day its probably a welcome relief. A nice place to relax.

Nice view of the old naval ships. Gathering grounds cafe inside was very nice, nice ambience, and…read morethe energized lemonade was so delicious. Carousel ride for only $3.00 and worth it, was a nice ride and enjoyable to sit and look out the windows to the ships and water. Cozy place to hang out for a while and neat little book shop too. Fun place for kids.

I prefer Nixon Forest, but this place will do…read more The cute little park is located in Fall River Massachusetts and a good place to go and hang out and soak up some nice air, and some rain usually, lol. It's in a kind of a polluted city, but it's a beautiful location and this park is one of my favourite little spots in all of Fall River.

A very old…read morepark Kennedy Park in Fall River is a lovely 57 acre park that features huge wide open spaces and some lovely views of Mount Hope Bay from the top of some hills. The park certainly has been around for a long time. First designed in 1868 it was originally simply called South Park but had the name changed in 1963 after the assassination of President Kennedy. The park has plenty of ball fields, places for picnics and open spaces for all kinds of fun. It also has fireworks on the forth of July and is the home of numerous community events. In 1996 over 20,000 people crowded into the park to hear presidential candidate Bill Clinton speak and a religious event held every summer frequently attracts well over 100,000 people. A lovely park that has indeed been around for a long time and is still going strong. It offers so many different things for so many different people.

Good. Had a good time looking at the old buildings and seeing the tools that they used.read more

Ready for an adventure kiddies? Then come to Fall River and see the aging ruins of the Old Fall…read moreRiver Ice House. But please, be discreet. Signs around the entryway state that fishing, boating, swimming and camping are strictly prohibited. But ever since I was a child I always wondered what the old Medieval looking ruin had to offer the not so faint of heart. Now as an adult literalist, I interpret the absence of a no trespassing order as something akin to an invitation. One side of the structure can be seen on the right while driving north on Route 24 coming from 195. Take exit 5 and follow Eastern Avenue then take a left onto New Boston Road. At the end, turn left onto Willow Street which turns into Ruth Street (over the freeway) and then Meridian Street (in a very short distance). Park on Hannah Street or Bergeron Street and then walk back toward whence you drove and go around the left of the fence across the road. What awaits you on the other side is a lonesome path long neglected over time. Weeds and trees flourish between cracks in the crumbling asphalt. Once past the noise from the street, an eerie quiet sets in. A short walk will lead you to the northern shores of the pond. Continue along and watch for the ruins on the right. Inside you will find excellent photo opportunities and a remarkable example of structural decay and a forest gradually reclaiming lost ground. Vines ensnare the surrounding trees and creep alongside the walls of the massive building. The colossal inner chambers are full of trees and enormous stones that have given way to time. Interesting exterior brickwork nestled among stones can be seen as one moves along the southern edge of the building closer to the shore. One wall bears the scar of what may have been a large lightning strike. Most of the walls have soaring vacancies in the stonework that may have once held windows or doors. Sadly, there is some graffiti, but it's a minor distraction in such an exciting place. After you've had your fill of the ruins, continue along the path and feel the eyes of the forest upon you. Low walls of stone accompany you throughout most of your journey and it would be difficult to get lost. Bear left when the path splits about a half mile after you've gone over the causeway (it can be difficult to discern) and you will eventually return to Meridian Street. Do NOT forget your camera!

This scenic park has great views to catch a magical sunset. Also known as the Seven Hills, this is…read moreone great place for winter fun and going sledding. There's several fields for baseball as well as a playground for the kids. However, the playground is well abused and not the best in the area. For that, I suggest going elsewhere for playground playing such as Pierce Beach in Somerset across the river. I'm sure things will be getting an improvement here with the new school construction underway.

North park is a great place for kids of all ages. It is right next to a middle school so there are…read moreleads kids hanging out there and I think it was a great idea to build a play ground for younger children too. The park is a great place and hope it stays that way. I would definitely go again.