Hodgkins-Curtin Park — Attraction in Somerville

nice little park. it turns out these little pocket parks are the most used rather than a destination Park. nice Green Field that isn't too heavily used so the result is people can just lie in the sun and relax. Davis square really needs a plaza or a meeting place and especially a green space and this does the trick period even though it's not right in Davis square it makes up for what Davis square...

I can't quite place my finger on it, but it feels like parents come here to try to meet other parents but fail to make meaningful connections. You'll have a great time here, if you don't mind being continually evaluated by other parents for having the right or wrong kind of kids. Otherwise, playgrounds are on every third block in this part...

It's a pretty diverse park - swings, slides, play house, sand lot and water sluice with toys sprinkled about and access to the fields. I love the shady spots and abundance of benches- even some with tables. I only wish the sand didn't spill over to the playhouse area as much but that's the kids running back and forth so nothing can...