The best parks & outdoor spots in Somerville

7 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Parks & Outdoors · 7 places · showing the latest additions first

Fan Pier Park

Parks & Outdoors

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

1 Courthouse Wy (Boston)

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

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Charles River Esplanade

Parks & Outdoors

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

Storrow Dr (Boston)

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

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Magazine Beach

Parks & Outdoors

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

668 Memorial Dr (Cambridge)

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

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Menotomy Rocks Park

Parks & Outdoors

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

129 Jason St (Arlington)

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

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Spy Pond Park

Parks & Outdoors

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

56 Pond Ln (Arlington)

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

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Wright's Pond Park

Parks & Outdoors

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

300 Elm St (Medford)

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

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North Union Spray Park

Parks & Outdoors

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)

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

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