Castle Park

One of the better parks in Dorchester, honestly — the sunken trampoline alone is worth the trip, and the zip wire keeps older kids busy long enough for parents to actually sit down. There’s a decent climbing structure alongside the usual slides and swings, plus a separate section that works well for toddlers without them getting steamrolled by bigger kids. The soccer field and open grass give you room to kick a ball around when the play equipment gets busy. Covers ages 1 to 12 pretty well, which makes it a solid choice if you’ve got kids at different stages.