Parks & Playgrounds

Nahant has many parks and playgrounds that offer year round fun for everyone!

Note: Click on each beach name below to see its location on Maps

Newly renovated park with unique coastal themed climbing structures
Has direct access to Short Beach
Located directly across from the Little Nahant Rd opp MBTA bus stop
No parking available
Resident parking is available at the Lowlands Parking lot, just a short walk down the road from the park
Fun Fact: The whale climbing structure pictured below was created in Colorado!

Two softball fields, one men’s and one woman’s field
Both fields have updated features, including new benches, and new backstop/outfield fencing
Fields are located within Lowlands Park, which is located next to Seaside Variety, and is a short walk away from the Nahant Life Saving Station
The park has ample parking and a resident parking sticker is required
No public parking available
Located directly across from the Nahant Rd @ Castle Rd MBTA bus stop

The fields are made up of three baseball fields and multiple soccer fields
Fields are adjacent to the basketball, pickleball/tennis courts, and playgrounds
Permanent public restrooms
Fields are located in Flash Road Park, which is adjacent to the Johnson Elementary School, and Nahant Fire Dept.
Sufficient parking available for attendees/players
No public parking
The MBTA bus route makes two stops near the park

Several colorful climbing structures that include slides and “pebble path” stepping obstacles
The park has many swings, including bucket-style swings for infants
Playground is adjacent to the basketball, pickleball/tennis courts, soccer and baseball fields
Plenty of seating is available at benches and picnic benches that are located around the playground
Permanent public restrooms
The playground is located in Flash Road Park, which is adjacent to the Johnson Elementary School, and Nahant Fire Dept.
Sufficient parking available for town residents
No public parking
The MBTA bus route makes two stops near the park

There is one new basketball court, and two new separate fenced off tennis/pickleball courts
Bleachers are located next to the basketball courts
Permanent public restrooms
The courts are located in Flash Road Park, which is adjacent to the Johnson Elementary School, and Nahant Fire Dept.
Sufficient parking available for town residents
No public parking
The MBTA bus route makes two stops near the park

Vibrant playground located right behind the Town Library and next to Town Hall
Complete with jungle gym, slides, and a seesaw
There are pages of a book spread out throughout the park, so that visitors can walk around the park and read the children’s story
Dogs are permitted in the park on a leash
Minimal street parking available for town residents only
The MBTA bus route makes a stop near the park

The park has a rocky beach that offers stunning views of the Boston Skyline
Benches are available at the edge of the park overlooking the beach
An extensive tree-covered area makes up most of the park
Located next to the Nahant Wharf, as well as the Nahant Dory Club
In addition, the park is located next to the Wharf St @ Willow Rd MBTA bus stop
Sufficient parking available for town residents
No public parking available

The park has many trails that look out over the ocean, and offer glimpses of the Boston skyline
Informational boards detailing the area’s history are spread around the park
Dogs are permitted within the park on a leash
The park is open dawn to dusk
Parking is available at the Canoe Beach lot for town residents
No public parking available