Best Outdoor Activities for Kids in Boston
14 outdoor adventures for families in Boston. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and fresh-air fun for every age group.
Highest rated: Boundless Adventures Zipline and Aerial Park, Martin's Park, Park Swings. 12 listings are free. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.
How to use this outdoor activities list
Check shade, bathrooms, and weather before you commit, especially with younger kids. KidPaths is currently tracking 14 indexable picks for this page in Boston, MA, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.
Quick fit
3 for infants, 13 for toddlers, 13 for little kids, 14 for big kids.
Weather and access
14 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 11 stroller-friendly stops.
Cost scan
12 free picks. 2 paid picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.
Top Picks
Boundless Adventures Zipline and Aerial Park
4.9 starsBoundless Adventures in Berlin is an outdoor aerial adventure park where participants navigate multi-level ziplines and obstacle courses through the f
Martin's Park
4.9 starsMartin's Park is Boston's most beloved inclusive playground, purpose-built in honor of Martin Richard, the youngest victim of the 2013 Boston Marathon
Park Swings
4.9 starsThe Park Swings on the Rose Kennedy Greenway are giant adult and child swings set right in the middle of downtown Boston, the kind of playful public a
Childrens Wharf Harborwalk
4.8 starsKids love spotting boats and ferries on the harbor, the open waterfront views, and the sense of adventure walking along the working waterfront. The pa
Castle Island Playground
4.8 starsCastle Island is one of Boston's most beloved family destinations, a waterfront park with a spectacular playground, a real historic fort (Fort Indepen
Boundless Adventures Zipline and Aerial Park
Ages: Best for ages 7 and up (check minimum height/weight requirements)
FreeMartin's Park
Ages: Best for all ages, especially 0-12
FreePark Swings
Ages: Best for all ages , genuinely fun for everyone
FreeChildrens Wharf Harborwalk
Ages: All ages
FreeCastle Island Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
FreeChristian Herter Park
Ages: Best for all ages
FreePiers Park Children's Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
FreeEl Parquesito Playground, Franklin Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
FreeArtesani Playground Wading Pool and Spray Deck
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeBoston Playground
Ages: 0, 10
FreeHemenway Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
FreePlayground at Dorchester Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
FreeHunt Almont Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Lupa Zoo
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Common Questions
- What are the best outdoor activities for kids in Boston?
- 14 outdoor family activities in Boston. Highest rated: Boundless Adventures Zipline and Aerial Park, Martin's Park, Park Swings, Childrens Wharf Harborwalk, Castle Island Playground. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and more.
- Are there free outdoor things to do with kids in Boston?
- 12 outdoor activities in Boston are free, including Martin's Park, Park Swings, Childrens Wharf Harborwalk.
- How many outdoor activities in Boston are stroller-friendly?
- 11 of the 14 outdoor activities in Boston are fully stroller-friendly.
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