The neighborhood is packed with hidden gems and family-friendly activities By Mia Len •
Updated on February 1, 2021 at 12:56 pm
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As people and families continue to practice social distancing and travel is restricted amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many are searching out neighborhoods that offer plenty of outdoor activities.
Hyde Park, located in the southernmost part of Boston, has got you covered when it comes to fun socially distant activities.
From beautiful walks to skate parks, here are 10 things you should add to your Hyde Park bucket list:
Mill Pond Reservation
Filled with waterfront views and walking trails, Mill Pond Reservation is the go-to spot for a nice walk. Situated near Kelly Field and Stony Brook Reservation, this peaceful gem will satisfy all your outdoor needs.
Get out of the house and go birding in Waltham and beyond
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Birdwatching is the ideal pandemic activity. You can do it alone, it gets you outside, and aside from a decent pair of binoculars and a notebook or phone app to help you identify species, you don’t need much to get started.
Fortunately for us, the late fall and winter is a good time to see birds that find Massachusetts warmer than their more northern homes, as well as those that live here year round.
While Cambridge s Mount Auburn Cemetery may known as the area s premiere birding destination, Lexington Conservation Steward Keith Ohmart argues that many spots in town rival the famous cemetery. In Waltham, Prospect Hill Park is one popular place to watch birds.