Steps, perhaps a relic of the railroad, in the corner of Spy Pond field.
September 12, 2013.
Step Up
Category Parks
Two People on a Slope (To Say Nothing of the Dog)
People enjoy Robbins Farm in the waning light of a winter mid-afternoon.
January 03, 2015. SC
South Hill
A southwesterly view from Hattie Symmes Park at Arlington 360 shows an Arlington hill striped with homes and streetlights.
December 20, 2014.
Past Jefferson Cutter
Arlington 360 on the hill in the distance as seen from Whittemore Park in Arlington Center
November 29, 2014.
Looking Back
A woman turns to look for her slower companions as she goes past the bleachers on a walk around a snowy Spy Pond Field.
November 29, 2014.
Arlington First Lights
A woman stops to read a sign advertising the Arlington First Lights event while another admires the scene of the Jefferson Cutter House and Whittemore Park.
November 29, 2014.
Tunnel Vision
A tunnel under the Minuteman Bikeway leading out onto a snowy Spy Pond Field.
November 29, 2014.
Late Day Sun
The sun illuminates the trees in front of the Central Fire Station.
November 10, 2014.
The Lights Go Up
A man atop a bucket crane strings lights through the trees in Uncle Sam Plaza to add a festive touch to Arlington Center through the late fall and winter months.
November 10, 2014.
Shooting Hoops
Two children play at two separate basketball hoops at the Stratton School playground.
October 17, 2014.
Hydrant
The incline behind the backstop of the baseball field at Summer Street.
September 26, 2014.
Come Hear Uncle Sam’s Band
A band plays in front of the Samuel Wilson Statue at Uncle Sam Plaza during Arlington Town Day.
September 13, 2014.
The Line Starts Here
A long line for the pony rides at Arlington Town Day 2014.
September 13, 2014.
Old Tyme Snack
A girl dressed in colonial garb enjoys a plate of fried dough on the sidewalk outside the Jason Russell house.
September 13, 2014.
Poets’ Corner
Poets’ Corner field on a hot summer day.
August 31, 2014. SC
Left Overnight
Toys scattered around the Magnolia Field playground under interesting shadows cast by the LED streetlight.
August 25, 2014.
Jungle Gym
The play structure at the Magnolia Field playground.
August 25, 2014.
Magnolia Field
The entrance to Magnolia Field in East Arlington at the end of Magnolia Street.
August 25, 2014.
Wild Growth
Wild plants grow tall at a spot that once was a dusty, rocky patch; a base of operations for recent updates to the Alewife Brook corridor.
August 8, 2014.
Down and Out 2
Geese feed in the grass along the Mystic River near a busted streetlight.
August 8, 2014.
Down and Out
A streetlight along Mystic Valley Parkway lies in a tangled mess on the ground, as it has for a few weeks now.
August 8, 2014.
Crossing Traffic
A goose struts across a path along the Mystic River (leaving a small obstacle in the way) as a mother and baby approach.
August 8, 2014.
Prescreening
A crew sets up a movie screen at Robbins Farm Park for the Arlington Short Animation Film Festival.
August 08, 2014.
eReading Bench
A woman reads on an electronic device while sitting on one of the benches installed outside of Town Hall.
August 01, 2014.
The Rabbit Hole
A sculpted rabbit peers out of a hole in the stump-turned public art piece in Waldo Park.
June 20, 2014.
Birds of a Feather
Wood sculptures on the stump of a fallen tree in Waldo Park.
June 20, 2014.
The Bird’s Nest
Three carved wooden birds perch atop the trunk of a damaged tree-turned sculpture in Waldo Park.
June 20, 2014.
Neighborhood Picnic
A flyer posted near Waldo Park in East Arlington informing the community about a first day of summer neighborhood picnic.
June 20, 2014.
Feeding Time
Baby geese feed in the grass along the Mystic Valley Parkway.
June 10, 2014.
Big Dipper
The big dipper in the sky over Menotomy Rocks Park.
June 1, 2014.
Arlington Center
An information board along the Minuteman Bikeway at the Arlington Center crossing.
June 1, 2014.
Jason Street Lights
Jason Street illuminated at night as seen from Menotomy Rocks Park.
June 1, 2014.
Uncle Sam Plaza at Night
The nine month old historical information sign marking Uncle Sam Plaza stands tall in Arlington Center.
June 1, 2014.
Bikeway Banner
The banner over the Minuteman Bikeway informs cyclists of the route through the oft busy Arlington Center.
June 1, 2014.
Park Rules
A sign with rules posted at the Jason Street gate of Menotomy Rocks Park.
June 2, 2014.
Stars Over Hills Pond
The starry night sky over Hills Pond in Menotomy Rocks Park.
June 1, 2014.
Memorial Day
The flag of the United States of America flying at half staff at Town Hall.
September 12, 2013.Memorial D
Blocks
Litter on the concrete block retaining wall in the corner of Hill’s Hill field.
September 11, 2013.
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On old post, presumably a relic of the railroad days, along a stretch of the Minuteman Bikeway behind Arlington High School.
September 11, 2013.
Tilted Tombstone
A headstone in the Old Burying Ground adorned with an American flag.
September 12, 2013.
Mid Swing
Teens enjoy the swings at the Robbins Farm Playground just after sunset.
May 9, 2013.
Moon in the Middle
The Moon seen through the tree in front of Arlington High School.
January 13, 2014.
Snowscape 5
The sun create shadows on the freshly fallen snow.
January 3, 2014.
Snowscape 4
Powdery snow that came along with a cold winter storm carved into a sharp-edged curve by the wind.
January 3, 2014.
Snowscape 3
Snow curves atop a retaining wall at the Stratton School playground.
January 3, 2014.
Snowscape 2
Snow drifts at Stratton School.
January 3, 2014.
Snowscape 1
Snow after a winter storm.
January 3, 2014.
Kicking It Up
A woman kicks up snow as she walks across the Stratton School blacktop.
January 3, 2014.
Flanked
A man walks along Mystic Valley Parkway flanked by two dogs.
December 24, 2013.
Freezing Rain
The Turkey Hill water tower seen through the rain from McClennen Park.
December 23, 2013.
Cartman
Eric Cartman endures the rain while standing in the middle of a parking space at McClennen Park.
December 23, 2013.
Mystic Valley Parkway
A view of the Mystic Valley Parkway from Medford Street on a slightly foggy night.
December 5, 2013.
Open
Whittemore park and the Cyrus E. Dallin Museum.
November 15, 2013.
Sun Glow
The sun setting over the front lawn of the Jason Russell house.
November 15, 2013.
Two Hands
A receiver makes a leaping catch during an Arlington Catholic football practice at “The Pit” on Summer Street.
October 3, 2013.
Up A Tree
A squirrel runs up a tree next to the Lower Mystic Lake.
October 3, 2013.
Pony Express
Young girls enjoy a pony ride on the lawn of the Whittemore-Robbins House during Town Day.
September 21, 2013.
Under the Bridge
A view from Spy Pond Field down Whittemore Street under the old Boston to Maine railroad bridge that now supports the Minuteman Bikeway.
September 12, 2013.
Starting to Change
Leaves starting to change color over Arlington’s Verterans’ Memorial.
September 12, 2013.
Off the Path
A man guides his child in a stroller down the ramp off the bike path to Spy Pond Field.
September, 12, 2013.
Dog Balls
An old Pepsi crate repurposed as a dog ball repository at Spy Pond Field.
September 12, 2013.
Spy Pond Play Ground
Girls from the Arlington-Belmont crew team do stair runs on the concrete bleachers at Spy Pond playground.
September 12, 2013.
Uncle Sam Plaza
Selectman Joe Curro, foreground, looks up as a new sign is revealed marking Uncle Sam Plaza during Town Day festivities. Others in attendance included State Senator Ken Donnelly, State Representative Sean Garballey, and U.S. Representative candidates Middlesex Sheriff Peter Koutoujian, and State Senator Will Brownsberger.
September 21, 2013.
On the Attack
The Spy Ponder girls soccer team on the attack against Melrose during a game at Spy Pond field.
September 12, 2013.
Water Bottle
A white water bottle amongst the flora of Hill’s Hill.
September 11, 2013.
Veggie School
A sign educating non-gardeners of the different vegetables growing in the Robbins Farm Garden.
April 14, 2012.
Afternoon Constitutional
A couple out for a walk in Menotomy Rocks Park.
May 10, 2013.
Rebuilding the Wall
Construction equipment where once a wall stood to keep the grounds of the Robbins Library from spilling out onto the sidewalk.
July 5, 2013.
Indian Hunter
The Menotomy Indian Hunter by Cyrus E. Dallin in the Town Hall garden.
July 05, 2013.
Rainbow
A rainbow appears over Boston as seen from Robbins Farm.
July 29, 2013.
Cy Dal
People crowd Whittemore Park in front of the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum for a special Sunday night event.
July 28, 2013.
A Bee in the Garden
A bee on the flowers lining the reflecting pool in the Town Hall garden.
July 5, 2013.
Happy 4th!
Skyline Park offers a magnificent view of Boston’s Fourth of July fireworks show.
July 4, 2012.
Behind the Clouds
Sunday’s supermoon behind the clouds over Boston as seen from Skyline Park.
June 23, 2013.
Waiting for the Moon
People wait on the benches at Skyline Park for the supermoon to rise.
June 23, 2013.
Up, Up, and Away!
A woman at Skyline Park takes a picture of supermoon rising over Boston.
June 23, 2013.
A Smile For Dad
A child smiles for a picture taken by his father during a Town Day pony ride on the lawn of the Whittemore-Robbins House.
September 15, 2012.
MRP
A view of Menotomy Rocks Park from Jason Street.
May 10, 2013.
Hall of Fame
A sign along the Minuteman Bikeway near Thorndike field marking the bikeway’s status as a hall of fame trail.
May 31, 2012.
Dog and Duck
A duck enjoys the calm surface of Hills Pond in Menotomy Rocks Park as a dog enjoys the calm shore.
May 11, 2013.
Here, Boy!
A woman waits with open arms as her dog runs toward her in Menotomy Rocks Park.
May 10, 2013.
Kind of Blue
A view across Arlington to the east from Skyline Park.
April 9, 2013.
Evening Walk
Couples out for an evening walk along the Mystic River.
April 28, 2013.
What’s That?
A dog watches intently as a young woman emerges up the hill at Skyline Park while doing her exercise routine.
April 9, 2013.
Corner Room
A corner room of the Whittemore-Robbins house against the blue sky.
April 4, 2012.
Pineapple
The pineapple, a traditional New England sign of welcome, atop Arlington Town Hall.
April 4, 2012.
Twisted
Vines spiral around a small tree trunk in Cooke’s Hollow.
March 28, 2012.
02476
A view to homes in the 02476 zip code.
March 12, 2012.
Out for a Drink
Geese stopped on the bank of the Mystic River to take a drink.
March 8, 2012.
The Ring
A ring on the ice of Hills Pond in Menotomy Rocks Park.
February 2, 2013.
Boston Morning at Robbins Farm
A view of Boston from Robbins Farm as the sun comes up.
August 1, 2011.
Spy Pond Panorama
Spy Pond Park at twilight.
August 1, 2011.
Abutters
Lights of homes abutting Robbins Farm Park at twilight.
November 22, 2011.
Bench
A bench in Menotomy Rocks Park at twilight.
February 2, 2013,
Another Brick in the Wall
Snow begins to fall on the scattered stones of the wall which will be rebuilt as part of a construction project at the Robbins Library.
February 8, 2013.
DPW
A Department of Public Works shed silhouetted against the twilight sky.
June 29, 2010.
Winter Playground
The Stratton School blacktop covered in windblown snow.
February 9, 2013.
Stroll in the Park
A mother pushes a stroller through Menotomy Rocks Park.
February 2, 2013.
Snowflakes
Snowflakes on a black glove.
February 3, 2013.
If A Six Turned Out To Be A Nine
A nine (or a six) stenciled on a rock in Menotomy Rocks Park.
February 02, 2013.
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