Looking for a Playground in BC Area for Traveling Family

On the BC campus, there's a playground (or at least there was in 1985) by the Lynch School of Education...Frankly I don't if it's stillthere or if they'd let visitors in but worth checking out....Also, in the Auburndale section of Newton, there's a great park all us locals refer to as "the cove"...great playground and it's by the river(yes,Charles) and ducks. From Boston College (which is really in the Chestnut Hill area of Newton and not Boston) you drive down Commonwealth Ave/Rt. 30 and when you reach Auburndale square, turn right onto Lexington Street and left onto I believe Staniford Street.
Hope this helps. Enjoy!
M. M
BC alom living in the next town over and mom to an almost 8 year old boy

Hi P.,
I'm sure you've already gotten some responses, but in case you haven't: Dean Park is very close. (Actually, I see on maquest (http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Brookline&state=MA&...) it's technically called Waldstein Playground. I grew up near by and never knew!) There is an entrance on Dean Road and Beacon, but also one closer to BC - on Clinton Path.
Welcome to Boston and enjoy!

Hi there- I grew up in Newton and still live there. It is a great town, close to BOston and other suburbian towns. Lots of great playgrounds nearby. Here is a link that will help you
http://media.wickedlocal.com/newton/project/parks/

My son and I love the following playgrounds:
Newton Center Playground Tyler Terrace Newton, MA 02459
Playground on Lincoln Street in Newton HIghlands.
Another park off on VFW Parkway by the Bertucci's/CVS/Bruegger's Bagels. THis one is great because it has a water park! Enjoy your time here.