20 Coolest Playgrounds in Boston (2024 Map)

The star of this playground is the set of super long side-by-side hilltop slides. The playground also has separate structures for toddlers and older kids as well as a tire swing and playhouse. The location makes for a fun place to fly kites and enjoy spectacular views of the Boston skyline.

Set behind a shopping center, this lovely park is perched on the Charles River. One of the best features is separate playground areas for both little kids and older siblings as well as water features for splashing around on hot days. There's plenty of green space for enjoying a picnic and a stroll or ride along the walking/bike path.

The super tall slide (supposedly the tallest of all of the Boston playgrounds) is the major attraction here. To get to the top of the slide, kids climb up the net-like rope structure and into the cage area at the top of the slide. For those not ready to tackle the challenge, there is a wide embankment slide, swings, playhouse and a group spinner.

This tree-lined playground features several unique play structures for a mix of ages that are fun for climbing and sliding. The park offers plenty of spots for a picnic, plus you can climb the big hill and check out the fantastic views of Boston.

For the younger set, this playground is designed specifically for kids 2-5 years old. As a bonus, the play area is also full of donated toys such as cars for cruising around and play kitchens for lots of imaginative play.

Billy Ward Playground has separate play areas for big and little kids, a fun train structure for imaginative play, a large sandbox and plenty of shady spots. There's also a spray deck with water features to enjoy during summer months.

This spacious park features a playground with climbing structures for toddlers and bigger kids, making it a great playground for siblings. There are also plenty of swings and on hot days there is a water play feature to cool off. Winthrop Square also offers a rose garden and lots of shady spots to stretch out, take a nap or enjoy a picnic.

This fun playground inspires imaginative play with slides built into hills, wooden branches and stumps, a water play station, expansive sand area, a large dish swing and a merry-go-round with wheelchair access.

Located behind the Jackson Square MBTA station, the centerpiece of this playground is an orange 50-foot long, Finnish-designed “Wallholla”—a climbing structure resembling an ant farm. There are also balance-based toys and structures, swings, two long zip-lines and basketball courts.

Little Scobie Playground in Roxbury has a large rope structure for climbing, an embankment slide, and a preschool climbing area. It's a great place to take younger kids along with their older siblings.

Besides a tot lot, swings and climbing equipment, water play and green space, the highlight feature of this playground is the massive slide that kids love.

Located along the Charles River, this Boston playground is designed to challenge upper body strength with a zipline, disk swing, enormous climbing net and more.

Kids have a blast racing each other down the double super-long slides at this playground. To get back to the top there is a climbing wall built into the side of the embankment. There are also swings and climbing structures for younger and older children.

Tracy Snyder Molina:  This playground right on the Charles River by the Museum of Science remains somewhat of a hidden gem. The park itself has shaded picnic tables, gorgeous weeping willows, an amazing view of the Zakim Bridge, walking/biking paths and you can watch the Duck Boats entering and exiting the river. The large playground is comprised of a bright and colorful toddler section as well as an area for bigger kids and a spray deck is offered in the summer months.

Tadpole Playground in Boston Common offers climbing structures, slides for toddlers and bigger kids, monkey bars, rubber flooring, and whimsical frog statues. In the summer months, there’s a sprinkler in the corner of the playground.