Boston Parks Fun Activities Guide

Attractions

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  Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park

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  Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park

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  If you're living in or visiting Boston this summer and need a little escape, why not check out one of the nearby Boston Harbor Islands? Just a short ferry ride from Boston, the Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park are a great spot for adventuring, exploring and all kinds of day trips during the summer. And, best of all, there are tons of things to do out there. From concerts to field games to family tours to kayaking, there's something for everyone.

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  Classic Harbor Line - Boston

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  See Boston like you never have on this 2 hour sail aboard the Adirondack III, a wooden 80-foot pilot schooner. Within five minutes of leaving the dock, you'll forget the mayhem and noise of the City, and you'll feel the relaxing breeze of Boston Harbor! Give your child an experience that is safe, fun and unique! Join us for a Day Sail! (less) ... Read more

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  Quassy Amusement Park & Waterpark

  Middlebury

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     Connecticut's Affordable Family Park! Family amusement park with rides, waterpark, beach, arcade, games, restaurant, entertainment. Ride the award-winning Wooden Warrior roller coaster and conquer the new water slides at Splash Away Bay. The Quassy Quest Laser Maze awaits you in the huge arcade building. Other activities include boat rides on Lake Quassapaug, discount bargain days - Monday & Wednesday during height of season - and family specials Friday and Saturday evenings at 5 o'clock.

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  National Park Service

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  National Park Week - and FREE Days

     Americas Best Idea - the national parks - announced the launch of Find Your Park, a public awareness and education campaign celebrating the milestone centennial anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016 and setting the stage for the next 100 years. It's about making great connections, exploring amazing places, discovering open spaces, enjoying affordable vacations and enhancing America's best idea - the national parks! It's all happening in your national parks. Only 128 of our country's 407 national parks usually charge an entrance fee. So start planning your visit! If you're planning a trip that includes multiple national parks, you might consider the $80 annual pass that provides entrance to all national parks, national wildlife refuges, national forests, and many other Federal lands-more than 2,000 in all. The America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass is offered free to all active duty military members and their dependents. Information on these and other pass options is available online. (less) ... Read more

Family Activities

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  Classic Harbor Line - Boston

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  See Boston like you never have on this 2 hour sail aboard the Adirondack III, a wooden 80-foot pilot schooner. Within five minutes of leaving the dock, you'll forget the mayhem and noise of the City, and you'll feel the relaxing breeze of Boston Harbor! Give your child an experience that is safe, fun and unique! Join us for a Day Sail! (less) ... Read more

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  Join us for a Day Sail aboard Schooner Adirondack III. Use online promo code: 15Family and receive 15% off each ticket you purchase!

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  Junior Ranger

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  Junior Ranger programs engage young people in age-appropriate activities that allow them to discover the significance of a specific site, introduce them to the national park system and to the mission of the National Park Service. They reveal to children that these amazing places belong to them. Junior Ranger programs are designed to provide participants with the flexibility to discover and interact with the park at their own pace and within the limits of their visit. They encourage children and their families to explore things they might otherwise have missed, to get out and walk around, to explore further by visiting specialized programs, park movies, exhibits, trails overlooks, talking to a ranger, and others. When you get to the park visitor center ask a park ranger or volunteer for a junior ranger booklet if you are between the ages of 6-12 and you can fill it out and earn a badge! (less) ... Read more

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  Quassy Amusement Park & Waterpark

  Middlebury

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  Season Passes on Sale Now!

     Connecticut's Affordable Family Park! Family amusement park with rides, waterpark, beach, arcade, games, restaurant, entertainment. Ride the award-winning Wooden Warrior roller coaster and conquer the new water slides at Splash Away Bay. The Quassy Quest Laser Maze awaits you in the huge arcade building. Other activities include boat rides on Lake Quassapaug, discount bargain days - Monday & Wednesday during height of season - and family specials Friday and Saturday evenings at 5 o'clock.

Preschool Activities

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  My Gym - Medfield

  Medfield

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  My Gym - Medfield

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  My Gym has developed an extraordinary program and facility devised to help children 6 weeks through 13 years of age develop physically, cognitively, and emotionally. We have hundreds of locations in more than 30 countries offering structured, age-appropriate, weekly classes that incorporate music, dance, relays, games, special rides, gymnastics, sports, and more. Children have loads of fun as they gain strength, balance, coordination, agility, and flexibility while developing social skills, confidence, and self-esteem. Our state-of-the-art facility, extensively trained staff, award-winning class programs, and excellent student/teacher ratio have earned My Gym the reputation as the best early learning program of its kind. (less) ... Read more