The best parks & outdoor spots in Malden

320 acres of meadow, wood, marsh & water, plus a flood-control dam, with hiking & wildlife watching.

470 Liberty St (Braintree)

Glacial gravel ridge with canoe rentals, trails, playgrounds, sports fields & river views.

Bridge St (Weymouth)

Manicured & landscaped walk on the marina with grassy seating areas, benches, tables & fire pits.

1 Courthouse Wy (Boston)

Park featuring a lake and a hilltop with views, plus trails for hiking and dog walking.

65 Stevens St (North Andover)

This green space along the river offers a walking/jogging path, various events & views of the city.

Storrow Dr (Boston)

Beautiful garden with a historic house where kids can interact with reindeer (at Christmastime at least) and punch cards.

153 Chickering Rd (North Andover)

America's first public beach, this landmark boasts a scenic coastline & close proximity to the T.

350 Revere Beach Blvd (Revere)

This conservation area features forests, fields & marshland with 1.5 miles of hiking trails.

408 Loring Ave (Salem)

Destination for tranquil nature hikes through a large woodland park with marked trails.

F3VQ+9X, Willson St (Salem)

This open space with forests, fields & ponds is a busy off-leash spot for four-legged guests.

90 Drabbington Way (Weston)

This 17-acre park along the Charles River features a pool, historic buildings & an outdoor gym.

668 Memorial Dr (Cambridge)

Municipal forest park with a garden, a cave to explore, & a stone tower with a view of Boston.

106 Pennybrook Rd (Lynn)

Spread among the grounds are wooded trails, ball fields, a 3-acre fishing pond & a playground.

129 Jason St (Arlington)

Charming waterfront green space featuring a playground, baseball field & boat ramp, plus bike paths.

56 Pond Ln (Arlington)

Clean park featuring a sandy beach, a pond, picnic tables, playgrounds and walking trails.

300 Elm St (Medford)

A onetime farm turned public park, offering a ball field, playground & views of the Boston skyline.

61 Eastern Ave (Arlington)

Public park offering wooded walking trails, sporting fields, a pond, picnic areas & a playground.

1087 Main St

When the kids need to burn energy fast, Shedd Park delivers with a splash pad, big playground, and plenty of athletic fields for pickup…

453 Rogers St (Lowell)

Bring the crew to Splash Pad at O'Donnell Park for a no-fuss cool-down, where kids can dash through sprays while you catch a breather…

1118 Gorham St (Lowell)

Whether the kiddos are climbing the walls or you just need a quick cool-off between errands, Spray Park brings the backyard splash vibe on…

CUTTER ST, Newton St (Waltham)

Playground with a baseball field, plus a splash park for kids.

Gordon Rd (Braintree)

Nature-themed center on former hospital grounds featuring exhibits, trails and gardens, plus bird watching.

500 Walk Hill St (Mattapan)

Fun open-air place for toddlers and older kids featuring a ball field and multiple playgrounds with sprinklers and slides.

60 N Union St (Arlington)