Childrens Wharf Harborwalk — Attraction in Boston

This is also called Richard Martin Park. It’s a wonderful play space with beautiful plantings and a variety of ways for kids to play including slides, a giant pirate ship, water elements , and much more.

We were there on a weekday in August, in the middle of the day. It was not too crowded but it was very hot. Not a ton of shade. Also there didn’t seem to be a breeze where there was a breeze along the water when walking back to the car. So maybe this is good place to visit on a windy day.

Drinking fountain available to fill up water bottles.

Lots of seating - great place for a picnic. Lots of food options nearby as well - very close to a Bon Me, Boloco, Flour, Starbucks, convenience stores, etc.

Parking is tough. We got a spot at the Necco St Garage using the...

There is a really beautiful waterfront view of the eastern edge of downtown Boston from the Children's Wharf Park. This small boardwalk area right outside the Boston Children's Museum allows you to capture the skyline along with the tacky rendition of the Boston Tea Party ship. There is ample meter parking nearby, but it can still be difficult to locate a parking spot during the meal hours. The distance from the skyline is on the short side, so be sure to use a wide-angle lens to allow sufficient padding above and below...

The playground is so clean and well maintained. Lots of options from the round swing to slides, climbing structured and it connects to the other playground through an elevated path, the whole experience feels like an adventure! The ship is simple yet has a lot of details around it like the seal on the corner or the audio tunnel and the chimes on top of the Little Hill. I Wish...