Best outdoor activities in South Boston

Southie Parks/Playgrounds

• M St/Medal of Honor Park (East side) - has a splash pad for hot days!

• Marine Park (East side)

• Moakley Park

• Buckley Park (West side)

• Sweeney Park

Seaport Parks/Playgrounds

• A St Park

• Martin's Park (right by the Boston Children's Museum!)

• Harborwalk Playground

Castle Island is great to walk in warmer months. You can stop at Pleasure Bay to enjoy the beach along the way, get a bite at Sullivan's, and enjoy the playground (right by Sullivan's).

The Curley Community Center has an outdoor playground, outdoor area with picnic tables, and a family beach. Membership is free for Boston residents but you have to register online. Learn more here!

Southie has plenty of beaches to enjoy in addition to Pleasure Bay:

• M St Beach (more family-friendly/less rowdy if you set up closer to the Yacht Clubs)

• Carson Beach (has a cafe for food/drinks)

If you want to venture out of South Boston:

• The Franklin Park Zoo is about a 15-20 minute drive and in addition to seeing the animals, they have a great outdoor playground and large grass area. Their annual membership is very reasonable starting at $125/year for unlimited access. Learn more here!

Comment below if you have other ideas/suggestions!