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Where your kids can shoot down a 50-foot slide while you admire the skyline
R
obbins Farm Park—called by its earlier name of “Skyline Park” by in-the-know locals—offers one of the most accessible and breathtaking views of the Boston skyline, planes landing at Logan Airport, and fireworks displays over the Esplanade. Sports fields and a great playground make this 11-acre centuries-old community fixture a hotspot of outdoor, family-friendly events, from astronomy nights with local stargazers to wintertime sledding, occasional jazz concerts, and political photo-ops. Keller
Shhhh! The park’s trademark 50-foot twin plastic slides are a huge draw for children of all ages.
Shhhh! The site was a farm beginning
around the time of the Revolutionary War,
and was last run by “gentleman farmer” Nathan Robbins, whose family gave it to the town.
around the time of the Revolutionary War,
and was last run by “gentleman farmer” Nathan Robbins, whose family gave it to the town.
Shhhh! Politicians like to hold events here
because of the great backdrop.
because of the great backdrop.
Shhh who knew
Streetcars ran between Harvard Square and Arlington Heights until November 18, 1955, when they were replaced by buses.
These lines serve Skyline Park. Click to find more secrets on your route.
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