Powder House Park — Attraction in Somerville

It's a very nice spot to either sit on a bench, relax, walk a dog or mosy around just a bit. It's not big at all, you can walk through rather quickly, 5-10 min or so or choose to walk along the varying small paths and perimeter to see the whole park or go up to the tower or around the actual powderhouse building and hill area or just stroll along the grassy sides or even walk among the beautiful trees there. It is small enough to see it all in minutes but big enough to feel like you've got some breathing room in the city. Very peaceful place, historic and...

We love this park. It is beautiful in every season. There are multiple events held here throughout the year. You can stroll along the rim of the park and enjoy porch fest. Kids go sledding in the winter. Tight rope walkers and other groups use the trees for training. I have seen wedding parties and other groups taking pictures. There are multiple food establishments so you won't go hungry. The park could use a small bathroom. It is popular with people who like to lay in the grass all day. And it could use places for flowers. Over all it is a wonderful place to...

Where else can you find the site of a former farm, pickle factory and Revolution-era powder house all in one? And throw in a slide for good measure. This quiet park is an oasis in a densely populated city- full of grass, trees, stone walls, stone steps and a stone tower. The varied elevation makes it great fun for kids to explore the nooks and crannies of the park. They can try to find the tri-cornered hat, the sheep, the slide. And of course it's great for just sitting on a wall, a bench...