- The list below includes 648 free or cheap things to do in or near Watertown, Massachusetts, including 111 different types of inexpensive activities like Playgrounds, Specialty Museums, Parks and Bike Paths.
- From Charles River Reservation - Heart Healthy Trail to Charles River Path, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Watertown and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Lowell, Cambridge and Salem.
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Lussiano Park features a playground with large climbing structures, suspension bridge, sandbox, basketball courts, picnic tables and a large water spray park. Fountains, puddles, and water control buttons help kids of all ages cool off.
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A scenic area, Auburndale Park is included in the conservation lands of Newton Parks. The park features 40 acres of ball fields, a horseshoe pit, playgrounds, grills, and river frontage with ice skating in the winter.
3.8 Miles
Established by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on a defunct railroad right of way, the Minuteman Trail passes through the area where the American Revolution began, notably part of the route of Paul Revere's midnight ride. The 10-mile bike path is maintained by its four local communities.
3.8 Miles
Brookline Reservoir offers a path for fishermen, joggers, walkers, families and doggies. There is a pond, lots of benches along the way and during the summer months trees surround the reservoir providing ample shade.
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Alewife Brook Pkwy at Hight Street, Somerville, MA 02144
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A public swimming facility, the Dilboy Memorial Swimming & Wading Pool features both a large swimming pool suitable for kids and adults as well as a smaller kiddie pool. Guests to the pool can bring their own beach chairs.
3.8 Miles
At Minot Playground & Rose Garden, visitors can walk through a garden that features over 320 varieties of roses. The garden hosts gardening classes that teach the basics of pruning, planting, watering, and more.
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422 Summer Street, Arlington, MA 02474
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The Veterans' Memorial Skating Rink is an indoor ice facility that is open to the public during the months of August through April. The facility has a complete snack bar service and vending machines.
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295 Totten Pond Road, Waltham, MA 02451
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Open public ice skating sessions are available at the Veterans Memorial Skating Rink most weekdays and all weekend during its operating season. The indoor rink allows for even children to skate as long as they wear a helmet, and skate rentals are available for a small fee.
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A fun place for outdoor play, Prospect Hill Park includes a picnic area, walking trails and a nice playground. A great location, it further offers beautiful views of downtown Boston.
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With three indoor pools to choose from, Evelyn Kirrane Aquatic Center offers visitors private swim lessons and open swim sessions. The 25-yard lap pool has six lanes available for swimmers.