Best Parks for Outdoor Fun

Franklin Park

City park

4.5(5921 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 6 AM Wed
Franklin Park

About

Sizable urban getaway with a zoo & more. This large natural area with fields, wetlands & ponds offers a zoo, golf course & sports courts.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Franklin Park:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121
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    Phone
    (617) 635-4505
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    Hours
    Monday:6 AM–11:30 PM
    Tuesday:6 AM–11:30 PM
    Wednesday:6 AM–11:30 PM
    Thursday:6 AM–11:30 PM
    Friday:6 AM–11:30 PM
    Saturday:6 AM–11:30 PM
    Sunday:6 AM–11:30 PM

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance: Has wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

  • Baseball field: Has baseball field
  • Picnic tables: Picnic tables available
  • Public restroom: Has public restroom
  • Slides: Playground slides available
  • Swings: Playground swings available

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids
  • Good for kids birthday: Good for kids birthday
  • Kid-friendly hikes: Has kid-friendly hikes
  • Playground: Has playground

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