Dugger Park

Nice little park for kids 2 – 5. Right on the Mystic River. Some trash around but generally a nice feeling. Sign says to avoid park at dawn and dusk due to mosquito and tick borne illnesses. Swings, tennis courts and basketball courts next to kids areas. Would come back.

This is a cute park on the Mystic River in Medford. THere are tennis courts, a tot lot and a playground structure for slightly older kids. The best feature is a spray area with a push to activate sprayer. The surface is asphalt so water shoes are a must. THere are some well worn but working little tikes slides, cars, and such for the little ones to play with.
Downside — despite posted signs there were two dogs with owners in the spray area (YUCK). I’m a dog lover but that is a health and safety issue.
Unfortunately today the drain in the spray area wasn’t working so a large several inch deep puddle had formed. Kids love puddles so that works but it is also a hazard and a mosquito breeding ground. A note was sent to Public Works to see if that can be fixed. Assuming so we’d gladly come back as this little park has tons of potential.