Need a way to stay cool? Check out the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation's list of Swimming Pools, Wading Pools and Spray Decks. Includes pools and waterplay parks in: Boston Neighborhoods, Cambridge,  more...

Looking for a break from the summer heat? The City of Cambridge maintains 21 active waterplay facilities. These facilities include a variety of sprinkler, spray, and shower configurations located in parks throughout the  more...

Here's a pretty cool guide to all sorts of playgrounds on the North Shore of Massachusetts.  This would be useful if you were moving here as well as if you lived here because it highlights lots of hidden gems.   more...

Are you looking for nice clean beaches to go to. We went to Wallis State Park  Beach in Rye NH very nice beach you pay $10 for parking, You get a bath house with showers and a snack shack.    http://www.nhparks.stat  more...

Well, surprise, surprise! My pre-teen and teen kids weren't bored, whiney, annoyed, or annoying today on our daytrip to Rockport on Cape Ann, near Gloucester. It's a beautiful area with little shops, tons of art galleries,  more...

The sandlot program for kids in Kindergarten through 3 Grade is unbeatable in Winchester.  The coaches are all trained on a weekly basis by a consultant from Mass Youth Soccer and it is really well organized.  Most  more...

Kid's Fun Stop is a great indoor playground area for kids of all ages.  There is a toddler section for the little ones with a large mirror and climbing blocks.  There is a large slide from ceiling to floor  more...