Magnolia Park — Attraction in Arlington

Magnolia provides a wide variety of activities for a wide range of ages. Lots of great books where kids can get their space but still be in earshot of their grownups.

Most importantly (in my opinion), there are a lot of benches in shade, sun, or a mix.

The big open fields are great for kite flying when there aren't soccer games going on.

In non-frozen seasons there are decently maintained portapotties (one at the entrance, and more closer to Thorndike fields where the bike path crosses).

There's even a community bulletin board at the entrance.

Magnolia also has a lot of beautiful trees. In good weather, the places can get pretty crowded. Luckily there is ample free parking all around the park on the...

very very nice neighborhood park and playground. extensive fields nice playground structures beautiful trees . near bike path and MBTA station. there's also a dog park and some fields that are lit up at night. in the midst of what appears to be a very close-knit neighborhood, so there are usually a million kids at this park. what's...

Better for older children rather than toddlers, but does have a large and a small play structure. Has a sand pit and several rocking-horse-type rides. Asphalt trails surround the play area and link up with the bike path. There's a water fountain by the public garden which will be...