I often come to the playground with my toddler to play. It’s a good playground with minimal structures. There is only one infant swing which is used frequently. The structure is definitely for more older kids but used by the little ones. I am often concerned about safety when the older kids run around and play Tag as they tend to be oblivious to the fact that there are some toddlers also on the structure. There are some basketball courts nearby so there are often guys playing a game. Of course, this means that girls are also nearby and their vulgar language can be heard at the playground; not the type of language I’d want my toddler overhearing! All in all, it’s a nice clean playground.
David D.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Medford, MA
I remember street hockey summer league I was the starting goalie! Played hoops too cause I was tall! Then we would go to the Dame School n play Speedball(stickball).
Joshua P.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Beverly, MA
This place is a blast and the location(right next to Josh and Dana’s apartment, and Pinky’s!) is primo. However, if you’re an adult, and/or over 4 feet tall, you should probably wear some knee pads as you could suffer permanent injury on the big metal zip-line apparatus. You’ll also want to bring a change of pants if you attend after dusk, as the dew on the slides is certain to create a few complications.
Dana B.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Somerville, MA
One of the best things about my apartment is that it is located two blocks away from my apartment. Read Erin’s review below for the full affect, but there is nothing more fun than doing bad improv scenes with my roommate at the General Store set up. I’ve had some amazing memories here. Come play with us! Just drink plenty of wine beforehand, but not too much or you might get dizzy on the swings.
Erin G.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Fairfax, VA
This ain’t yo mama’s playground. This super modernized playground has something for everyone, and is even handicap accessible! Barry Playground is easily reachable by 93 N but you’re probably not going there unless you’ve stumbled around the streets medford after a trip to Dana’s Apt( ) in the middle of the night. Swings, slides, a cool two-arm digging crane, a zip wire, general store window and of course, the obligatory tic tac toe board, Barry’s playground will keep you entertained for hours. My only criticism is that the wood chip mulch is too hard and all of the hand holds and sliding poles and other things to cling to with your hands are made out of pure steal and on a hot summer day your child may receive some 2nd degree burning. for this reason i have limited myself to patronizing barry’s playground to midnight and later.