Free · Park
Ryan Wading Pool
Organized by Ryan Wading Pool
Mattapan · 2.3 mi
A large, shallow pool on the Mattapan riverfront perfect for toddlers to splash safely. Check the pool's website for current open hours…
Kid-friendly things to do in Roslindale
48 finds within 3 mi of 02131—events, play, eats and stays, picked for tiny voyagers.
Everything coming up near you
Museum
Franklin Park Zoo
Organized by Franklin Park Zoo
Roxbury · 2.3 mi
Ages: All ages
Boston's beloved zoo featuring exotic animals, nature play areas, and educational programs. Kids connect with wildlife from around the…
Park
Franklin Park Zoo Playground
Organized by Franklin Park Zoo Playground
Roxbury · 2.3 mi
Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Let your little animals run wild at the zoo's 10,000 square foot wildlife-inspired playground! Climb tiger-shaped structures, balance…
Free · Water Play
BCYF Perkins
Organized by BCYF Perkins
Dorchester · 2.4 mi
An indoor community pool at BCYF Perkins in Dorchester — free swim for the whole family with a BCYF membership (free for Boston residents)…
Free · Water Play
BCYF Draper Pool
Organized by BCYF Draper Pool
West Roxbury · 2.4 mi
An indoor community pool at BCYF Draper in West Roxbury — free swim for the whole family with a BCYF membership (free for Boston…
Free · Park
Stony Brook Spray Deck
Organized by Stony Brook Spray Deck
Jamaica Plain · 2.5 mi
Located next to the T station, featuring quick-activating ground sprays and a playground.
Free · Park
Olsen Spray Deck
Organized by Olsen Spray Deck
Hyde Park · 2.5 mi
Features multiple colorful spray poles and loops right next to a public swimming pool.
Mediterranean
Life Alive Organic Café (Jamaica Plain)
Organized by Life Alive Organic Café (Jamaica Plain)
Jamaica Plain · 2.6 mi
Life Alive's JP café sits near the Arborway — a natural refuel after the Arnold Arboretum or Jamaica Pond loop, with vibrant plant-based…
Sports
Duck Tour
Organized by Duck Tour
Back Bay · 2.6 mi
Ages: All ages
Iconic amphibious tour that drives through Boston streets then splashes into the Charles River! Kids love the transition and the fun-filled…
Free · Park
John T. Moynihan Spray Deck
Organized by John T. Moynihan Spray Deck
Hyde Park · 2.7 mi
A spacious state-run deck with multiple spray columns and adjacent green fields.
Free · Park
Margaret E. Robinson Playground
Organized by Margaret E. Robinson Playground
Brookline · 2.9 mi
A small, quiet park featuring simple, toddler-safe water misting features.
Free · Water Play
BCYF Marshall
Organized by BCYF Marshall
Dorchester · 3 mi
An indoor community pool at BCYF Marshall in Dorchester — free swim for the whole family with a BCYF membership (free for Boston…
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Roslindale with kids
Families in Roslindale have 22 upcoming kid-friendly events within 3 miles right now, including Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience, MOVIN’ MOMS Barre & Babes with Janira and Trunk or Treat at Dorchester YMCA. Add 26 nearby places to play, eat and stay, and there’s always somewhere new to try. Everything below starts with what’s coming up soonest, so planning the week takes a minute, not an evening.