About Franklin Park
Franklin Park offers a unique combination of beautiful green spaces, engaging animal exhibits, and family-friendly activities, making it a delightful destination for children and parents alike.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Family outings on weekendsEducational trips for childrenPicnics and leisure activitiesToddlers to early teens, as activities cater to young children with playgrounds and animal exhibits
Why families love it
- Beautiful open green park spaces
- 15 ft Giraffe and 42-year-old chimpanzee
- Light show in the zoo
- Multiple playgrounds for kids
- Clean restrooms and ample food stalls
- Educational experiences with animals
Insider tips
- Plan to spend 2-3 hours to fully enjoy the park
- Arrive early to secure parking
- Check the website for animal availability before visiting
Good to know before you go
- Busy weekends or holidays when parking is scarce
- Inconsistent animal presence compared to the website
- Parking can be difficult due to large crowds
- Crowds
- Weekends and holidays tend to be the busiest times
- Value
- Family membership options are available, providing access to Franklin Park and Stoneham Zoo, which offers better value compared to other local attractions.
- Food
- Multiple food stalls available inside the park
- Accessibility
- Clean restrooms available, but no specific mention of special needs accommodations
- Safety
- General safety measures implied but not specifically mentioned in reviews
What parents say
"It is truly a pleasure and a treat to have beautiful open green park spaces in the city. For years I have enjoyed running and playing and walking and enjoying great company with good friends visiting the park."
11 months ago
"It is a nice place to spend with children. Visit is educative for children. The decorations are beautiful. The animals are healthy and active. Children enjoy seeing the 15 ft Giraffe, 42 hear old chimpanzee, lion,o zebras, etc. Getting parking nearer to the zoo may be difficult due to the large number of visitors."
a year ago
"It would be better if it had the same number of animals as the website says. Yo, we didn't get to see many animals. Their website showed a bunch of different ones, but when we got there, all we saw was a sign that said "No animals here.""
6 months ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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