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Castle Island
State park
Site of Fort Independence (open in the summer), with beach, picnic & jogging areas.
4.70 (5.4K reviews)
3
Constitution Beach
Public beach
A blend of sandy beach & open green space offering harbor & airport views & several ball courts.
4.50 (1K reviews)
5
Charles River Reservation
Nature preserve
This urban park located along the river features paved paths for walking, running & skating.
4.70 (560 reviews)
8
Savin Hill and Malibu Beach
State park
👍👍 Nice little beach in a cove. It has a sandy beach and grassy shaded areas with plenty of benches. Next to McConnell Park which is undergoing renovations so no play ground as of June 2022.
4.50 (373 reviews)
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Southwest Corridor Park
State park
Long 4.1-mi. park with trails, playgrounds, basketball & tennis courts & street hockey rinks.
4.50 (357 reviews)
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Chestnut Hill Reservation
State park
👍👍 This is a really nice place for a walk, run or just to sit and enjoy a nice view. The sunsets here are really nice regardless of the time of year and it’s open year round. They keep it pretty clean even when it’s snowed.
I’ve been coming here since last year and am recently disabled. There’s a nice...
4.80 (258 reviews)
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Stony Brook Reservation
Hiking area
This sizable urban forest features walking trails, wildlife viewing opportunities & several ponds.
4.30 (232 reviews)
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Lower Neponset River Trail
State park
👍👍 This is one of the best bike trails in Boston area, I have been biking around MA, this is one of my favorites, the other two are both in Cape Cod, Shining Sea Bikeway and Cape Cod Rail Trail. If you don't want to drive for one and a half hours to Cape Cod, this one is perfect for you.
4.60 (91 reviews)