Best Outdoor Activities for Kids in Boston
17 outdoor adventures for families in Boston. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and fresh-air fun for every age group.
Highest rated: Martin's Park, Park Swings, Boundless Adventures Zipline and Aerial Park. 15 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 17 indexable picks for this page in Boston, MA, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.
Quick fit
1 for infants, 16 for toddlers, 16 for little kids, 17 for big kids.
Weather and access
17 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 15 stroller-friendly stops.
Cost scan
15 free picks. 2 paid picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.
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
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
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
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
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 Indepe
Zoos & AquariumsLupa Zoo
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeEsplanade Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Parks & PlaygroundsFreePiers Park Children's Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeMartin's Park
Ages: Best for all ages, especially 0-12
Parks & PlaygroundsFreePark Swings
Ages: Best for all ages — genuinely fun for everyone
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeFranklin Park
Ages: Best for all ages
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeMiriam and Sidney Stoneman Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeRobbins Farm Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeCastle Island Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeHunt Almont Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeChristopher Columbus Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeChristian Herter Park
Ages: Best for all ages
Beaches & WaterFreeArtesani Playground Wading Pool and Spray Deck
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
Outdoor AdventuresBoundless Adventures Zipline and Aerial Park
Ages: Best for ages 7 and up (check minimum height/weight requirements)
Parks & PlaygroundsFreePlayground at Dorchester Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeEl Parquesito Playground, Franklin Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeHemenway Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Common Questions
- What are the best outdoor activities for kids in Boston?
- 17 outdoor family activities in Boston. Highest rated: Martin's Park, Park Swings, Boundless Adventures Zipline and Aerial Park, Miriam and Sidney Stoneman Playground, Castle Island Playground. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and more.
- Are there free outdoor things to do with kids in Boston?
- 15 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 17 outdoor activities in Boston are fully stroller-friendly.
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