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Thomas M. Menino Park Playground

98 16th St, Boston, MA 02129

$

playground

Nice park right on the water in Charlestown named for the longtime mayor of Boston.  The park is fenced in and sandwiched between boardwalks along the water.  The park features a number of creative climbing structures, slides, a water pump, 4 person see-saw, and lots of swings - including swings outfitted for wheelchairs. There are also tons of boats and the park is right by the Logan airport flight path so lots of kid-friendly vehicles chugging and flying by!

There is dedicated parking and water fountains, although we did not see any bathrooms except inside the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital across the street. 

Features

Parking Good for young kids
Thoughtfully captured by:
Jennifer de Merode
The Head of Accounting and Boston Ambassador, Jenny has been living in Boston for almost 10 years. Before Boston, she lived in Washington, DC for 8 years, and previous to that grew up on Long Island, NY. Along the way, she spent a few months in Amsterdam with her family biking all around and exploring that beautiful city! Jenny has always enjoyed being active - from organized sports to jogging, and of course, being in the garden as much as possible when the weather is cooperative. She tries to include her children in all of her active hobbies. With two toddler boys, ages 3 and 5, she and her husband spend their time discovering new places and things to do in the New England area. Spending time outdoors in all types of weather and encouraging her children to love all seasons is very important to her - and so is helping and encouraging others to do the same. Jenny and her family love spending time at the beach, traveling, taking walks and hikes, and of course, finding new playgrounds!
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