A scenic South End neighborhood park with a nice garden area, benches and a drinking fountain. The fenced in play area has a rubber surface and a large wooden climbing structure complete with tower and slide. There are bucket and open seat swings and a pavement area, ideal for tricycle and bike riding. the "Friends of Ringgold park" are making plans for a large victorian water feature in the center of the park. Sometimes spelled Ringold. Events are brought to you by the Friends of Ringgold Park, a small group of South End neighbors - mostly parents - who believe that by demonstrating our commitment to improve our community resources, we can inspire others, and our children, to help make the world a better place.

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With 17 championships under their belt (and as of Spring of '08, working on their 18th), so great is the legacy of talent that the Celtics have retired nearly every natural uniform number to their rafters, leaving only negatives and fractions for the stars of tomorrow. The Original "Big 3" of the Celtics were Larry Bird, Robert Parish, and Kevin McHale. The newly christened "Big 3" are said to be Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and Paul Pierce. Currently, in the Spring of 2008, they are in the Semi-finals for the NBA playoffs and are tied 2-2 with the Detroit Pistons. Tickets available through the Celtics ticket office (866-4CELTIX) or through TicketMaster with a surcharge. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard. Rob Barry of the Medford Transcript reported on June 10, 2008, that a man put up a Craigslist ad offering to trade his hot wife for Celtics tickets. See the interview here.

Titus Sparrow Park is in the South End between Huntington and Columbus Streets, next to the Southwest Corridor. It's a great family-friendly enclave secluded within the hustle and bustle of the city. They have tennis, basketball courts, a jungle gym and a grassy area that's perfect for a picnic. Also, the Titus Sparrow Park is a great spot to walk your dog (on-leash). Titus Sparrow Park was created in 1976, and after nearly 30 years of intensive use, the Boston Parks Department gave Titus Sparrow Park a major rehabilitation. Since reopening in 2005, the park is more heavily used than ever by all ages all over it -- sledding, rolling, sun-bathing, sitting, football and baseball games, and splendid children's programs and evening concerts in the summer. On a warm weekend the basketball courts, swings, play structures, and tennis courts will be packed. There's even a pet water fountain for all of the neighborhood dogs. Titus Sparrow Park is named for an active resident of the South End, Titus Sparrow. Founder of the Sportsmen's Tennis Club and the first African American umpire in the USTA, Titus Sparrow developed a progam that allows less fortunate children to learn the game of tennis for free. Today, the park is bustling with children and adults of all ages. The beautiful landscape and fun play structures make it a popular meeting place for nannies and parents alike. The South End is famous for it's parks, however, Titus Sparrow is definitely one of the nicest in the neighborhood. The park is primarily volunteer-maintained by the "Friends of Titus Sparrow Park." Currently, they need volunteers to help with gardening, graphic design, and public relations. For more details, see their volunteer page. There are 15 community gardens, open to residents of the four neighborhoods involved in designing the park.

The Hill Tavern is Beacon Hill's neighborhood bar. Standing proud on bustling Cambridge Street, the Hill Tavern is the perfect spot for a great burger, big brunch, or tasty beer. The house burger contains seven ounces of top-flight ground sirloin, which arrives courtesy of Savenor's (Beacon Hill's top butcher), wood-grilled to juicy perfection and served with hand-cut fries.The clientele is mainly local 20's and 30 somethings that either enjoy the new seated patio, or stand in the crowded bar on a weekend night. Either it be a low key dinner with friends or a place to watch the Red Sox game, the Hill Tavern is the place to be. This is the best bar around! Tip: Stop by weekdays, 4pm-6pm, and enjoy half-priced appetizers (chips and salsa, wings, chicken tenders). Also, if you're on a date, ask to be seated in the quiet, secluded side dining room which is partially obscured from the bar.

Artesani Playground Wading Pool, conveniently located along the scenic The Charles River is absolutely fabulous for area families. Includes a number of zero depth fountains from the ground and they have an awesome wading pool with all kinds of waterfalls. The wading pool has lifeguards on duty, showers, changing rooms, a picnic area, and an ice cream truck comes often. There is an awesome playground for toddlers and older kids, and there is even plenty of parking. This truly is a gem. Some important tips:

• There are no concession stands, so bring your own food. An ice cream truck is often parked there, for a sweet treat.
• Parents should probably wear water-friendly clothing, as there is generally alot of splashing.
• Outside of the fenced area, there are numerous amount of geese on the Charles that makes for a fun family activity of feeding the birds.

Agganis Arena is part of Boston University's $225 million John Hancock Student Village building project. It hosts both school sports and outside events, and can be converted from an ice rink to a basketball court to a concert venue. It was named after Harry Agganis, star of the (now nonexistent) BU Terriers football team and also a one-time member of the Boston Red Sox. Home of the BU men's ice hockey team (and occasionally the women's hockey team and both basketball teams), Agganis Arena features the Dog Pound (section 118, and lately also section 108), a group of student fans with a lot of heart and a lot of volume. The Terriers draw a near-full crowd for most games, and nothing beats a BU-BC match-up. Most students and fans wear red BU shirts and hockey jerseys... the most important tip is not to wear yellow - it's the color of the much-hated Boston College "Superfans," so expect to be booed. The Dog Pound and the Pep Band keep up the excitement during the game with cheers, chants, songs, and choreographed moves. Between periods, fans can look up at the huge cube of TV screens hanging high above the ice for such contests as the Kiss Cam and the iPod Dance Off. Arena staff often host on-ice contests, from puck shooting to rubber chicken throwing events, and occasionally fans can cheer on young area hockey teams who compete in short games during the bigger boys' breaks.

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A bar on the edge of Fenway Park's outfield. You enter from Lansdowne Street, but a large window in the sitting area allows diners and drinkers to peer out onto the field to watch the games. According to BU Today, there's "no nachos, no chicken wings, no quesadillas," so don't expect typical bar fair; "high-end," classic sandwiches like "pastrami, salami, beef brisket, corned beef, liverwurst.... turkey club, grilled cheese with bacon, and 'sliders'" make up the better part of the menu's hearty choices. Click here to view their menu. On tap: Bud, Miller Light and Sam Seasonal.

Just across the river from MIT and around the corner from Newbury, this neighborhood bar doesn't really take on the character of either of its “neighborhoods.” Though there's a leprechaun on the menu and Guinness on tap, Crossroads is more about American football on the big screen and fries with your burger ($6.50). Lots of specials encourage patrons to stay and eat and drink through the game. Free appetizers during football games, free wings Tu and Th 9-11pm, and pizza on W with every pitcher. Stop by during football games to munch on the free appetizers put out every quarter. Over 50 types of bottled beer and another 17 on tap (bottles $3.65-4.40, draft pints $3.50-4.60, draft pitchers $10.50-$13.75). No cover. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard. 'Roads, as its called, is a true find. A real Boston Irish pub where you can relax, enjoy a drink, watch some sports or play darts. It's big with the locals and the college crowd. Cozy, friendly atmosphere with good but inexpensive food.