Playgrounds

Concord Playground & Spray Fountain, Concord, Free
Great open playground, better for preschool age, but toddlers can climb too with supervision. Features a great spray fountain for those hot summer days.

Nelson Park Splash Pad, 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.

Alpine Field Playground, Wayland, Free
This is a newer playground specially designed for the toddler set. It features a wide variety of play structures and a sandbox with equipment and toys. Fenced in, with a gate, in a quiet wooded setting.

Auburndale Cove, Newton, Free
A very peaceful park on the Charles River in Newton. There are ducks, geese and swans for kids to feed, and playground equipment for tots and kids. There is also a picnic area and restrooms.

Cashman Park, Newburyport, Free
A waterfront park that has activities for everyone: a jungle gym, open fields, tennis and basketball courts, soccer and softball fields, and a public boat ramp!

Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, Boston, Free
The Columbus Waterfront Park has a great playground, free views of the waterfront, a pretty rose garden, and plenty of room for kids to run around and burn off

EMC Playground, Hopkinton, Free
The EMC Playground in Hopkinton is wonderful for a variety of ages - more for toddlers. There is a lot of shade, benches, four baby/toddler swings, and the climb-on area is big enough for mom to get up there too with a toddler.