When is Esplanade Playground open?
Every day, 6 AM–8 PM.
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ParkDowntown Crossing
Esplanade Playground
- 4.7276 reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 8 pm
A lively, family-friendly waterfront play space with open lawns, swings, and climbing structures. Expect scenic views of the Charles River, casual picnic spots, and easy walking or biking access—great for kids, dog walks, and relaxed outdoor play.
Quick answers
Esplanade Playground in short
When is the best time to visit Esplanade Playground?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Esplanade Playground indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Esplanade Playground?
Boston, MA 02114.
Right now · 3:45 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Open till 8 pm
- Outdoors
57°
Clear
- Feels
- 50°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 5mph
- 4pm
56° - 5pm
50° - 6pm48°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 8 pm- monday
- 6 AM–8 PM
- tuesday
- 6 AM–8 PM
- wednesday
- 6 AM–8 PM
- thursday
- 6 AM–8 PM
- friday
- 6 AM–8 PM
- saturday
- 6 AM–8 PM
- sundayToday
- 6 AM–8 PM
Where and how
- 1 Esplanade Playground
- 2 Esplanade Cycling and Trekking Path · 1 min
- 3 Cheers · 5 min
- 4 Robin Williams Park Bench From "Good Will Hunting" · 6 min
- 5 Tatte Bakery & Cafe · 7 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good with kids
- Good for small groups
- Good for large groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 276 reviews
Known for
- Picnics
- Jogging
- Photography
- Playgrounds
- Waterfront
- Walking trails
The feel
- Casual
- Lively
- Spacious
- Family friendly
- Tourists
- Pet owners
Around Downtown Crossing
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowEsplanade Cycling and Trekking PathPark · 1 min walk
CheersPub · 5 min walk
Good nowRobin Williams Park Bench From "Good Will Hunting"Park · 6 min walk
Tatte Bakery & CafeCafé · 7 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time