Park is great I like it has Gates very secure for the kids it's great Park the only thing is that…read moreis small and it does has a basketball hoop and has toys very unique parking it's a little bit tight it's great if you walk towards the park if you leave nearby but if you not from that area it's a little bit tight to get parking

At first glance, this park seems ordinary. In fact, when we first moved to the area, I rarely took…read moremy daughter there. I figured it couldn't compete with the bigger, flashier, Albion park which is located right in the same neighborhood. Well, yes, Albion does have an amazing splash pad, and a huge piece of land, but because it's so spread out, it's just really not that intimate. Lexington Park on the other hand, is the perfect size. Not so big and spread out that you're constantly chasing your little ones and wearing your feet out, but big enough that the kids get lots of exercise. There are two climbing structures with slides, baby swings,big kid swings, a play house, and a basketball court (often occupied simultaneously by adults shooting hoops and preschoolers on scooters). In the summer, there is a small splash pad which has enough water that the kids LOVE it, but the water isn't very high, so they generally avoid getting soaked (unlike Albion park, where you may as well just go in a bathing suit every time). In addition to the park structures, there are always a bunch of ride-on toys and such that I assume have been donated to the park by parents. This park is awesome for both parents and kids. The sightlines are great for a parent watching more than one child, and the structures aren't overly big. Because the park is sort of divided up into three different sections, the kids have variety and can move from one area to the next to keep it exciting. But the best part of Lexington Park is the feeling of community. It sounds cheesy, but it's true. I almost always see at least a couple familiar faces there, and everyone is incredibly friendly. I've had some amazing conversations with other parents there, and my daughter always has a great time with the other kids. So, if you're new to the area, and you spot this park from the bike path, don't discount it like I initially did. Check it out. Especially around 4pm in the summer. Your kids will thank you. And you will probably become a regular.

Our little group had lunch in town, and two were staying a few nights to visit their son, who lives…read morenot far from here because his first job after college is in Boston. We then needed to walk the dog, and we went to Powderhouse Park. I can recommend it for a fifteen minute stroll around the perimeter, to walk the dog, or if you happen to be in the area. It has historical features of interest, which is a bonus. I am glad municipalities have green space. That is so important to live-ability. I would not say this facility is a destination. It's too small. Tufts University is nearby. The founder of that institution and the owner who bequeathed this land were cousins or something along those lines, according to the internet (a credible claim, though my fact checking was merely cursory). If I were associated with Tufts or lived nearby, I could see coming here on a regular basis. It was not crowded, which is nice.

It's a great park to walk your dog around…read more It's not the best park for a picnic, mainly because it's a great park to walk your dog around. You smell what I'm stepping in? The squirrels obviously get fed because they're fearless. Or maybe they're fearless because it's a great park to walk your dog around? Either way, they will steal your Sun Chips, so (again) leave the picnicking for another park. Still, a park is a park, even one with random topography that can induce vertigo and no real separation from the anarchy that is the Powderhouse rotary. I do find it fascinating that the original powder house is somewhat present, in a senile, flaccid sort of way. The retired turret. Old Stoneysides. And I still talk about the day when I can hold a keg party there. But I wouldn't know what to do; I'm always in the dark. Because a party with a powder keg will be giving off sparks. I really need it tonight.

such a beautiful little place not far from the T, found a geocache here and enjoyed the trailsread more

Sarah W is right, this place is a treasure. I've seen dragonflies, damselflies, a turtle, a blue…read moreheron (that was cool) and a gorgeous bright orange bird along with the usually squirrels and sparrows. It is a really cool find among the urban setting. Avoid as dusk - lots of mosquitoes. There is a runoff from somewhere that is polluting the pond but hopefully they are on top of that. I would also suggest avoiding in the evening unless you are in a largish group. We ran across a small group of 20 somethings doing drugs. It made me sad (and nervous) but reminded me you can never be too careful.

Found this park on my way home from work... I remember when this was just a big old field... Now…read moreits a nice updated, pretty nicely hooked up playground... Its always busy & there are always pretty big crowds in the soccer area... But we still stop in.. Parking is permit only so pay attention if you arent from the city when you park on the street... Will probably become a regular stop on the park circuit... Love it here!

Conway Park was a lovely little spot in which to eat some wings garnered at WOW Somerville. Ok, I…read moreadmit, it was the closest place we could find to eat. We had the benefit of hearing some drunk/doped up guy verbally abuse his drunk/doped up girl. Way to stimulate the appetite.

Nice little park, not bad for something in a fairly dense urban area. Not exactly insulated from…read morethe bustle, with the busy road on one side and the basketball courts on the other, but it's a relatively relaxing green place to sit (once you find a spot without dog crap or broken glass). But every spring, the cherry blossoms bloom like fireworks, and then it's picnic time. The playground is good, too. Not constantly overrun by kids, and the swings are nice and big.

Nice park area in the middle of southie. There is a small fenced dog park with doggie poop bags and…read morea water fountain. From the dog park you can see the one hoop basketball court. There is also a section with a kiddie jungle gym. Next to it is a large green space to hang out.

Fantastic park with a large lawn, playground, dog run, basketball court, and community garden. The…read morelawn is large enough for throwing a frisbee or kicking a soccer ball.

Now I won't have to fight the Fletcherd-Maynard schoolkids to romp around their playplace anymore,…read morewe've got a public one of our own! In addition to the revamped community gardens and tennis courts we've now got a whole summer wonderland including a sprinkler/mister area, lots of great landscaping, picnic benches, grassy flat for short frisbee throws or kiting, and cool public art. Super into it!

Oh, Rose. How I miss you…read more.. We used to kill time together, just sharing those lost moments between ordering, and picking up... sure... I could have waited at my desk, or chatted with Joe from finance, but then, the rest of the day.... I'd feel hollow. I'd have a picture of a life with a small green slice missing. Your oversized chairs are stylish, yet comfortable. Like a well made peep-toe platform pump. The grass was always green, and lush, and inviting, and ... *sigh* I'm sorry I had to leave you, but I needed to move on in my career. I will always miss those perfect spring afternoons spent lounging in the sun, letting the UV rays bake my cares away. Listening to the frolicking children in your safe and enclosed playground chirp along with the birds was the perfect soundtrack to a lost hour. Be well my dear. I will return, but much less frequently.

Kingsley Park is a small and nice park near Fresh Pond. It has a huge lawn with a slope for a…read morevariety of activities. The parking is easy to access, but most of them are publicly available for Cambridge residents with resident permits on weekdays. It is a great place for a group of 10+ to gather together for hiking and picnics with a magnificent view of Fresh Ponds. It is also an ideal place to take a walk after dinner. The trail is easy to access with paved and well-maintained walking paths. Enjoyed the summer and the sunset at Kingsley Park.