Boston Playgrounds | The Best Playgrounds in Boston for Kids
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.
Great open playground, better for preschool age, but toddlers can climb too with supervision. Features a great spray fountain for those hot summer days.
Dorothy Curran Play Area at Moakley Park, Boston, Free
The Dorothy Curran Playground is the City of Boston’s most accessible playground, designed with physically challenged children in mind. The entire playground is designed for maximum wheelchair accessibility with...
The Dorothy Curran Playground is the City of Boston’s most accessible playground, designed with physically challenged children in mind. The entire playground is designed for maximum wheelchair accessibility with...
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...
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...
Endicott Park, Danvers, $
Offers a large playground, animal farm and nature hiking path. Picnic tables are available throughout the grounds. Bathrooms and drink machines can be found in the main building.
Offers a large playground, animal farm and nature hiking path. Picnic tables are available throughout the grounds. Bathrooms and drink machines can be found in the main building.
Hardy School Playground, Wellesley, Free
This is an awesome playground with lots of climbing structures, slides, swings, 2 baby swings, room to run around, and plenty of shade. Great for all ages.
This is an awesome playground with lots of climbing structures, slides, swings, 2 baby swings, room to run around, and plenty of shade. Great for all ages.
Harold Fay Memorial Park & Playground, Southborough, Free
What a great park for kids of all ages! There is a gated/enclosed toddler park and a play set for older kids too. Grassy area and ball field are nice, and there is a covered structure where you can get out of the sun....
What a great park for kids of all ages! There is a gated/enclosed toddler park and a play set for older kids too. Grassy area and ball field are nice, and there is a covered structure where you can get out of the sun....
Hingham Community Playground, Hingham, Free
Great hidden playground in Hingham, MA. Most only know of this wonderful playground if they live in Hingham! It has multiple playground sets for all ages, swings for all ages, a climbing wall for little ones, a little...
Great hidden playground in Hingham, MA. Most only know of this wonderful playground if they live in Hingham! It has multiple playground sets for all ages, swings for all ages, a climbing wall for little ones, a little...
KidSpot Playground, Ashland, Free
The playground is designed for children under 8. There are swings (including baby swing), slides, places to climb, a sandbox, and open space to run around. The playground is located next to Stone Park near Ashland center.
The playground is designed for children under 8. There are swings (including baby swing), slides, places to climb, a sandbox, and open space to run around. The playground is located next to Stone Park near Ashland center.
Martin's Park Playground, Boston, Free
Adjacent to the Boston Children's Museum on the Smith Family Waterfront in the Seaport District, Boston Parks and Recreation Department has created an inclusive park and play space that is the first of its kind in the...
Adjacent to the Boston Children's Museum on the Smith Family Waterfront in the Seaport District, Boston Parks and Recreation Department has created an inclusive park and play space that is the first of its kind in the...
Murphy Playground, Natick, Free
Nice fenced in playground along Route 27. Includes 4 Baby swings, plenty of shade, sandbox, a large fun climbing structure, slides, and lots of room to run around.
Nice fenced in playground along Route 27. Includes 4 Baby swings, plenty of shade, sandbox, a large fun climbing structure, slides, and lots of room to run around.
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.