Boston Playgrounds | The Best Playgrounds in Boston for Kids
NARA Park & Playground, Acton, $
During the summer, the beach portion at NARA has a daily rate for swimming. Families can rent boats, use the playground, walk the trails, or take in a concert at the ampitheatre.
During the summer, the beach portion at NARA has a daily rate for swimming. Families can rent boats, use the playground, walk the trails, or take in a concert at the ampitheatre.
Nelson Park Splash Pad (under construction), Plymouth, Free
The 5,000-square-foot splash pad at Nelson Park is a refreshing place to cool off in the heat, and features motion and push-button activated jets of water shooting in different directions off a cool rubberized surface.
The 5,000-square-foot splash pad at Nelson Park is a refreshing place to cool off in the heat, and features motion and push-button activated jets of water shooting in different directions off a cool rubberized surface.
North Point Park & Splash Pad, Cambridge, Free
A nifty new playground featuring structures for various ages, a spray deck, fully fenced-in and safe for the kiddos, trails, bridges, picnic tables, and doggy friendly running spots.
A nifty new playground featuring structures for various ages, a spray deck, fully fenced-in and safe for the kiddos, trails, bridges, picnic tables, and doggy friendly running spots.
Percy Rideout Playground, Concord, Free
Wonderful outdoor playground with a jungle gym, swings, and cedar grounds. Equipment is shaded for sunny days.
Wonderful outdoor playground with a jungle gym, swings, and cedar grounds. Equipment is shaded for sunny days.
Planet Playground, New Hampshire, Free
A giant, wooden play structure in Exeter, NH, designed with the input of 1200 elementary age children, local artists, and representatives from the special needs community. Come to the playground 'for out of this galaxy fun!'
A giant, wooden play structure in Exeter, NH, designed with the input of 1200 elementary age children, local artists, and representatives from the special needs community. Come to the playground 'for out of this galaxy fun!'
Rating the Playgrounds, Virtual/Online, Free
A helpful interactive site that locates and rates playgrounds in Greater Boston.
A helpful interactive site that locates and rates playgrounds in Greater Boston.
Sherborn Playground, Sherborn, Free
This is an enclosed playground. One side is designed for toddlers and the other for older children. The area is wooded and you can see horses through the trees.
This is an enclosed playground. One side is designed for toddlers and the other for older children. The area is wooded and you can see horses through the trees.
SMILE Sudbury Playground, Sudbury, Free
This Sudbury Playground includes a Boundless Playground area designated for 5 – 12 year olds and a new 2 – 5 year old tot lot. Loads of unique climbers & slides to explore for children of all abilities.
This Sudbury Playground includes a Boundless Playground area designated for 5 – 12 year olds and a new 2 – 5 year old tot lot. Loads of unique climbers & slides to explore for children of all abilities.
Stoneman Playground on the Esplanade, Boston, Free
Wonderful playspace is conveniently located along the esplanade. It's divided into two separate, gated areas. One for toddlers and one for older kids.
Wonderful playspace is conveniently located along the esplanade. It's divided into two separate, gated areas. One for toddlers and one for older kids.
For more information about playgrounds in Boston, including Martin's Park, this helpful interactive playground map created by Boston Parks and Recreation is a great resource for plotting out where your next adventure will be.