Nelson Park

One of our favorite places to go is Nelson Park in Plymouth, MA.  It's a great place that has recently been re-done.  The park has a playground, splash pad, a small beach and walking/biking trails through the woods.  It also overlooks the ocean and Plymouth Harbor.  There are trees to provide shade and a large lawn that is perfect for spreading a blanket for a picnic!  Nelson Park is also FREE and is not restricted to Plymouth Residents.  While there are a lot of pro's to Nelson Park, there are a few con's too:

• Parking
• Parking is limited and Nelson Park is so popular that the lot fills up quickly.  However, the turnover of cars in the lot is pretty good so if you just do a few laps around the lot you can usually find a spot
• If you can't find a spot in the lot at the park, it's a short walk from downtown Plymouth and there is plenty of parking there.. 
• Crowded
• Because Nelson Park is such a great spot, it's almost always crowded.  It's tough for Callie to keep up with the big kids on the splash pad and some of them can be aggressive.  We try to go early in the morning or on a nice warm evening after dinner so the crowd isn't too big.  

 Here are some pictures from Nelson Park!

The view from the park: 

Andrew and Callie playing on the splash pad!

An old one of Callie on the swings at the playground back in the spring.














If you're ever in the area, Nelson Park is definitely a great place to check out!