Best Outdoor Activities for Kids in Boston
20 outdoor adventures for families in Boston. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and fresh-air fun for every age group.
Highest rated: Martin's Park, Boundless Adventures Zipline and Aerial Park, Park Swings. 18 are free. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.
Top Picks
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 Maratho
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
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
Miriam and Sidney Stoneman Playground
4.8 starsThe Stoneman Playground is set on the Esplanade's Back Bay section — slightly less crowded than the Beacon Hill playground and surrounded by the same
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
FreeMartin's Park
Ages: Best for all ages, especially 0-12
Boundless Adventures Zipline and Aerial Park
Ages: Best for ages 7 and up (check minimum height/weight requirements)
FreePark Swings
Ages: Best for all ages — genuinely fun for everyone
FreeMiriam and Sidney Stoneman Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
FreeChildrens Wharf Harborwalk
Ages: All ages
FreeCastle Island Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
FreeEl Parquesito Playground, Franklin Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
FreeRobbins Farm Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
FreeEsplanade Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
FreeChristian Herter Park
Ages: Best for all ages
FreePiers Park Children's Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
FreeArtesani Playground Wading Pool and Spray Deck
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeFranklin Park
Ages: Best for all ages
FreeBoston Playground
Ages: 0–10
FreeHemenway Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
FreeTadpole Playground
Ages: 0–7
FreeChristopher Columbus Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
FreeHunt Almont Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
FreePlayground at Dorchester Park
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?
- 20 outdoor family activities in Boston. Highest rated: Martin's Park, Boundless Adventures Zipline and Aerial Park, Park Swings, Miriam and Sidney Stoneman Playground, Childrens Wharf Harborwalk. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and more.
- Are there free outdoor things to do with kids in Boston?
- 18 outdoor activities in Boston are free, including Martin's Park, Park Swings, Miriam and Sidney Stoneman Playground.
- How many outdoor activities in Boston are stroller-friendly?
- 15 of the 20 outdoor activities in Boston are fully stroller-friendly.
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