The Frog Pond & Tadpole Playground

Set in the Boston Common, the Frog Pond is a Destination, and rightfully so. The bean-shaped wading pond is large, shallow, and warm (I’m guessing the water is heated) with a spray-sprinkler in the center. It’s open from 11 am – 6 pm during the summer, and jampacked with kids for most of that time – but big enough to handle the crowds, for the most part. On one side is a merry-go-round, and on the other is the Tadpole Playground, which is stuffed with both cool climbing structures, and – of course – kids. Despite the crowds, this is a very worthwhile summer activity. (Also, easily accessible by T.)