Arlington Parks, Playgrounds, State Parks, County Parks in Massachusetts - Get Outside!

Tomb

LOCATION: Boston, Massachusetts (5.7 miles from Arlington)

I recently enjoyed a spectacular for the senses called TOMB. As a father of three girls (7, 9, & 12) who... more on Tripadvisor

Good for kids, perhaps 13 and under. Neat special effects and atmospehere.... more on Tripadvisor

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Boston Common

AVERAGE RATING

5.0

43+ reviews

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5

43+ reviews

wheelchair accessible

LOCATION: Boston, Massachusetts (6.4 miles from Arlington)

We went in late March. The Frog Pond was de-icing; the boat... more on Yahoo

I like the Boston Commons because there is an atmoshphere of brotherhood, but that doesn't mean not to keep your eyes open. there is also... more on Yahoo

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Robbins Farm Park

Although we live in neighboring Cambridge, we never knew about Robbins Farm Park until I found it through... more on Go City Kids

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Minute Man National Historical Park

AVERAGE RATING

5.0

2+ reviews

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5

2+ reviews

visitor center, guided tours, restrooms

LOCATION: Concord, Massachusetts (10.8 miles from Arlington)

The only minor disappointment was not being able to cross the North Bridge due... more on Yahoo

...a beautiful place. We had a great visit. We lucked out with the weather which helped.... more on Yahoo

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Public Garden

AVERAGE RATING

5.0

27+ reviews

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5

27+ reviews

LOCATION: Boston, Massachusetts (6.2 miles from Arlington)

Boston Public Gardens in the fall has to be an almost perfect way to spend a couple of hours. For such a public place it has a tranquil atmosphere.... more on Tripadvisor

I Live in Boston, and when ever I go downtown (about twice a month) I... more on Yahoo

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Beaver Brook Playground

LOCATION: Belmont, Massachusetts (2.6 miles from Arlington)

Very impressed that this place is free to enter!! Sprinklers... more on Go City Kids

I recently came across a great (free) sprinkler park in Belmont (Waverly Oaks Sprinkler Park on Trapelo Road)which... more on Go City Kids

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Rafferty Park

LOCATION: Cambridge, Massachusetts (1.5 miles from Arlington)

Secluded behind a nursing home, this quiet, clean playground also features a tennis court and a small field. The play... more on Go City Kids

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Boston Harbor Islands National Park

LOCATION: Boston, Massachusetts (6.3 miles from Arlington)

My husband and I have lived in Boston on/off for years now. We have gone to the art museums, science museum, walked the freedom trail etc. This... more on Tripadvisor

When George Bush Sr. came to mock Boston Harbor as America's dirtiest in his campaign against then Massachusetts Govenor Michael Dukakis it was one of the lowest points in the history of Boston's... more on Tripadvisor

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Durgin-Park

AVERAGE RATING

4.5

7+ reviews

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4

7+ reviews

LOCATION: Boston, Massachusetts (6.5 miles from Arlington)

We went to Boston over the Labour Day long weekend and we arrived late in the evening. We tried different restaurants around Quincy Market/Faneuil Hall Market Place... more on Yahoo

We had dinner at Durgin Park on a recent Saturday night. We've been eating here on and off for years. This time was the clincher. We won't... more on Yahoo