Where:
Boston
Surrounding areas
Boston, MA
Admission:
$Varies
Categories:
Games, Good for Groups, Outside
Event website:
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/7-places-for-adults-to-play-lawn-games-around-boston-this-summer
Bostonians only get a few good months of warm weather a year and we like to enjoy each one to the fullest. There’s lots of patio dining and scenic rooftops to enjoy, but if you’d like to get a little more active consider unleashing your competitive side at these outdoor game spots.
by Celina Colby
Pickleball at Harpoon Brewery 🍷
Where: Seaport
When: Opens July 2023
Info: Get active in the most fun way possible, by playing Pickleball at the new courts at Harpoon Brewery. Rent the course by hour for a friendly game with friends or join a league for five weeks of competition.
Sand Volleyball at The Park at Assembly Row 🍺
Where: Somerville
When: 10am-10:30pm daily
Info: Transport yourself to a beachier climate by heading to The Park at Assembly Row for a game of sand volleyball. In addition to this classic summer sport you’ll also find pickleball, cornhole, and bocce.
Cisco Brewers Seaport Popup (pictured) 🍺
Where: Seaport
When: Tu-Th: 4-11pm; Friday: 3-11pm; Sa-Su 12-11pm
Info: Tons of cornhole boards in the heart of the Seaport. Enjoy live music, food stalls, cocktails, wine, and beer while you play.
Where: Seaport
When: 11am-8pm Sunday-Thursday, 11am-9pm Friday & Saturday
Info: In the heart of the Seaport you can reserve one of three bocce lanes and try your hand at this classic game. The lanes are hosted by Project Paulie, a community organization bringing people together through food and culture and proceeds from the bocce games will go towards Project Bread.
Cornhole Tournament at Time Out Market 🍷
Where: Fenway
When: 2pm-5pm every Sunday in July
Info: It’s hard to beat the back-to-basics fun of this beloved brewery game. Every Sunday in July Time Out Market is hosting a cornhole tournament and anyone can register a team to show off their skills.
Where: South Boston
When: 3pm-10pm Thursday, 12pm-10:30pm Friday & Saturday, 12pm-10pm Sunday
Info: In addition to artsy swings and live music, you can also enjoy a friendly game of pickleball at Lawn on D. You can reserve a court up to two weeks in advance to guarantee fun at this popular spot.
Where: East Boston
When: 4pm-11pm Wednesday & Thursday, 11am-11pm Friday-Sunday
Info: Engage a friend in a friendly game of cornhole or challenge a nearby group to a tournament at the cornhole lanes at this nightlife spot. Who knows, you may throw more accurately after a cocktail.
Pickleball Festival at Fenway Park
Where: Fenway
When: July 13-16
Info: It turns out Fenway Park isn’t only primed for baseball but for pickleball too. Watch professional tournaments or try your hand in an amateur game during this four-day festival.