Tadpole Playground is one of The 15 Best Playgrounds in Boston.

1. Tadpole Playground

8.2
Long Path (Lyman Path), Boston, MA
Playground · Beacon Hill · 3 tips and reviews

MattMatt: Kids loved it and it's plenty big for everyone to have a good time.

Amanda I.Amanda Ibrahim: Definitely not intended for the toddler set

Eric O.Eric O: Head to the back corner to play with some small frog statues that spray water.

Hayes Park is one of The 15 Best Playgrounds in Boston.

2. Hayes Park

7.8
Warren Avenue, Boston, MA
Playground · South End · 1 tip

Frederick Bernard S.Frederick Bernard Stewart: Be sure to check out the sustaining back wall. Great workmanship.

Southwest Corridor Park is one of The 15 Best Playgrounds in Boston.

3. Southwest Corridor Park

7.8
Columbus Ave. (Tremont St.), Boston, MA
Playground · Roxbury · No tips or reviews
Esplanade Playspace is one of The 15 Best Playgrounds in Boston.

4. Esplanade Playspace

7.6
Storrow Dr, Boston, MA
Playground · Back Bay East · 5 tips and reviews

Alex R.Alex Rainert: Super fun playground with some really unique challenges. This rope jungle gym to giant slide is really excellent. Not pictured - rad zip line swing. Best for slightly older kids (4+)

schneidermike s.schneidermike schneidermike: Playground smokers get a ticket to Hell

Niki G.Niki G: Full adventure park! A blast it is!

Boston Common Carousel is one of The 15 Best Playgrounds in Boston.

5. Boston Common Carousel

7.6
Boston Common (btwn Charles & Park), Boston, MA
Playground · Beacon Hill · 8 tips and reviews

StephanieStephanie: So much fun. Great treat for kids of all ages. Great location. Fun time!

Hard R.Hard Rocker: Nice photo op.

Margaret M.Margaret McKenna: The kids loved it!! So beautiful

Frieda Garcia Park is one of The 15 Best Playgrounds in Boston.

6. Frieda Garcia Park

7.5
38 Stanhope St. (Clarendon St.), Boston, MA
Playground · Prudential - St. Botolph · 3 tips and reviews

LisaLisa: Get something delicious from Flour and enjoy your breakfast or lunch outside in this park 😀

Nathaniel H.Nathaniel Hajian: One if the most lovely places in Boston. Play.

Lynn C.Lynn Crisci-Lynn Julian: no dogs allowed...shame!

DeFilippo Playground (The Gassy) is one of The 15 Best Playgrounds in Boston.

7. DeFilippo Playground (The Gassy)

7.5
135 Prince St. (at Snow Hill St.), Boston, MA
Playground · North End · No tips or reviews
Charlesbank Playground is one of The 15 Best Playgrounds in Boston.

8. Charlesbank Playground

7.3
Dr Paul Dudley White Bike Path, Boston, MA
Playground · West End · 1 tip

Jonathan Y.Jonathan Yu: New floor makes it easier for children to play on and usually not too crowded.

Myrtle St. Playground is one of The 15 Best Playgrounds in Boston.

9. Myrtle St. Playground

7.3
Myrtle St. (Irving St.), Boston, MA
Playground · Beacon Hill · 2 tips and reviews

Niki G.Niki G: Thumbs up! Hidden fun !!

Rachael R.Rachael Ringenberg: The beacon hill favorite.

Piers Park is one of The 15 Best Playgrounds in Boston.

10. Piers Park

9.3
95 Marginal St (at Cottage St.), Boston, MA
Park · Jeffries Point · 17 tips and reviews

Don N.Don Nolin: The savory pies are fantastic

Peter S.Peter Salvitti: A hidden jewel amid the hustle and bustle of Boston ... yeah, it's across the waterfront from downtown but it's worth the view! Read more.

Andrew C.Andrew Cassidy: One of the most beautiful parks in Boston, complete with a breath-taking view of the city.

Fallon Field is one of The 15 Best Playgrounds in Boston.

11. Fallon Field

7.1
South Street (Robert Street), Roslindale, MA
Playground · 3 tips and reviews

94 Feet o.94 Feet of Concrete: One of the best bball courts in the entire city. 2 courts, plenty of lights, new backboards, lots going on around you.

Bob H.Bob Hostetler: Quite a few changes since the '50's...

Tiffany M.Tiffany Montgomery: Animal control enforces on leash rules. They are typically around weekday mornings.

Christopher Columbus Park is one of The 15 Best Playgrounds in Boston.

12. Christopher Columbus Park

8.8
Atlantic Ave. (at Atlantic Ave.), Boston, MA
Park · Waterfront · 40 tips and reviews

Matej M.Matej Mavriček: Gorgeous wisteria trellis, views of the water, and shade. Great place for a picnic.

JulieAnn C.JulieAnn Corbin: I haven't been here in the warmer weather yet but it's lovely when it's all lit up for the holidays. Right by the water with amazing views!

Jake S.Jake Smith: This park has a small but beautiful garden that you can walk through. Check it out in early spring.

Southwest Corridor Park is one of The 15 Best Playgrounds in Boston.

13. Southwest Corridor Park

8.6
Green St (at Gordon St), Jamaica Plain, MA
Park · 10 tips and reviews

Anonymous, s.Anonymous, since 2018: Take your bike (or rent BlueBike) and go from Jamaica Plain all the way to Mass Ave, Newbury Street, Esplanade, and North End. Excellent!

Megan S.Megan Stokes: Make sure you bike on the bike path and walk on the pedestrian path.

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Langone Park is one of The 15 Best Playgrounds in Boston.

14. Langone Park

8.3
542 Commercial St (btwn Charter & Foster St), Boston, MA
Park · North End · 3 tips and reviews

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: Designed by architectural firm of Olmsted, Olmsted and Eliot. During the summer (Friday or Saturday evenings) you can enjoy watching bocce games. Full site history via<LINK> Read more.

Eric A.Eric Andersen: Check out the US Maritime Service Monument in the center of the park

JohnnyJohnny: Bocce ball park

Paul Revere Park is one of The 15 Best Playgrounds in Boston.

15. Paul Revere Park

8.5
N Washington St (Chelsea St), Charlestown, MA
Park · 14 tips and reviews

BikaboutBikabout: A pleasant park with a decent playground and good open lawn space, just over the Charles River Dam from Boston proper.

Julia D.Julia DeJoseph: Lots of hidden playgrounds and pretty gardens. Awesome view of the Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge.

Steve G.Steve Gogolak: Since this is basically a dog park, bring the pup here after dark and enjoy the stadium style lights!