132 Hull St, Hingham, MA 02025, USA
A small, fenced-in playground for younger children with wood chips and rubber surfacing underfoot, plus a large grassy field.
35 Ripley Rd, Cohasset, MA 02025, USA
This large, fenced-in playground is located behind the Paul Pratt Memorial Library in Cohasset, right beside the headquarters of the Cohasset Recreation Department. It includes a large climbing structure for older children, a smaller climbing structure for younger children, plus a rock wall, slides, swings, a rope ladder, a sandbox, and numerous other fun features, plus […]
33 Summer St # A, Kingston, MA 02364, USA
The headquarters for Kingston’s Recreation department, offering various classes and programs. Indoor spaces available to rent for classes and functions. Baseball and soccer fields, basketball courts. Right Field Playground is immediately adjacent (to the rear).
47 Summer St, Kingston, MA 02364, USA
A fenced-in playground for preschool and elementary age children. Located directly behind Kingston’s Reed Community House and Bailey Memorial Playfields, with its own driveway on Landing Road. There are baseball fields immediately adjacent, with soccer and basketball facilities nearby.
499 Plymouth St, Halifax, MA 02338, USA
A large fenced-in playground for preschool and elementary aged children, also known as the Halifax Open Play Space. Located next to the Holmes Library in Halifax. The surface is a combination of wood chips and rubber.
25 Shea Memorial Dr, Weymouth, MA 02190, USA
This small playground is located in a sunny spot within the Union Point development, on the site of the former South Weymouth Naval Air Station. There is a small play structure and a set of swings, with wood chips underfoot. The South Field Dog Park and Shea Memorial Grove are both immediately adjacent.
132R Sandwich St, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
This outdoor recreational complex on Plymouth Harbor features tennis and basketball courts, a softball field, a playground, a concession stand with restrooms (in season), a picnic area, and an unimproved launch for small boats. There is also a small pond on site.
160 Birch St, Pembroke, MA 02359, USA
Constructed in 2007, this fenced-in playground features play structures for both younger (ages 2-5) and older (ages 5-12) children with wood chips underfoot. There are swings, slides, a climbing web, a seesaw, and numerous other features. A 0.08-mile paved trail extends within the perimeter of the fenced area. There is also a baseball field on […]
204 Atlantic Ave, Hull, MA 02045, USA
Small playground and basketball court with views of Straits Pond. Located in the Gunrock Beach neighborhood of Hull.
281-329 Gardner St, Hingham, MA 02043, USA
Small playground plus a baseball field, soccer/lacrosse fields, and a basketball court.
195 Myrtle St, Hanover, MA 02339, USA
This park features baseball and soccer/lacrosse fields, as well as a basketball court. There are also links to the Hanover Senior Center / Nava-Stasiluk Conservation Area / Tindale Bog trail network.
Ellis Field, 746 Circuit St, Hanover, MA 02339, USA
Baseball fields (4) with a short woodland trail. Also an alternate access point for the French’s Stream Trail. Golfing is not permitted on site.
245 Summer St, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
This varied property features baseball fields, pickle ball courts and a historic community center.
492 Keene St, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
This grassy park / outdoor athletic complex offers a small playground, plus facilities for baseball, basketball, soccer, tennis, and lacrosse. An unmarked trail network is accessible from the southern end of the property. Also known as Walter F. Kopke Park.
77 Alden St, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
Spacious fenced-in playground with areas for younger and older children. Also on site: tennis and basketball courts. Also known as Ellison Playground and Grafton Toddler Park.
15 Henry Turner Bailey Rd, Scituate, MA 02066, USA
This fenced-in playground has sections for older and younger children. It includes several modern play structures, swings, slides, a zip line, and more. There is a small grassy area, but otherwise the surface is rubber. Picnic tables and benches, but minimal shade.
Scituate, MA 02066, USA
Also known as the Purple Dinosaur Play Area, this is a fenced-in, wheelchair accessible playground for younger children. It offers a play structure, swings, picnic tables, and several sand boxes, plus an array of dual-functioning play equipment, designed for both physically challenged and able-bodied children. There is also a baseball/softball field on the property.
229 Old Main St, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Small playground behind Marshfield Hills Fire Station with play structure, swing set, 1/2 basketball court, picnic tables, and an open field.
167 Lakehurst Ave, Weymouth, MA 02189, USA
A grassy athletic complex and playground with a short (0.2-mile) walking trail and a small patch of woods. Facilities include a baseball field, a regulation-sized basketball court, and a street hockey rink.
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A fun and well-appointed 21st-century playground and shade structure, located in Library Plaza, in Marshfield’s bustling town center. Parents will especially appreciate that it is fully fenced-in.
George Lane Beach, Weymouth, MA 02191, USA
Located on a peninsula between the Fore and Back rivers in North Weymouth, this beach offers a large parking area and restrooms for residents and non-residents, as well as a small playground and a basketball court. Directly adjacent to the Joseph Carven Boat Ramp.
Weymouth, MA 02188, USA
Small playground in the Idlewell neighborhood in Weymouth, with a baseball field, a basketball court, and a large grassy area. Located on Mill Cove on the Fore River. A small beach serves as a potential launch site for canoes and kayaks for those who don’t mind carrying a boat across the park.
46 Broad St, Weymouth, MA 02188, USA
Multi-use park behind Tufts Library with two playgrounds, a picnic area, 0.6 miles of walking paths, plus a basketball court and a baseball/softball field. Stroller-friendly.
Gordon Rd, Braintree, MA 02184, USA
22-acre park on the Monqtiquot River in Braintree. Athletic fields, playground, seasonal splash pad. Access to the (1-mile) Monqtiquot River Walk and Smith Beach.
Gordon Rd, Braintree, MA 02184, USA
A 1-mile pathway with numerous river views. It extends from the Weymouth Landing Access Ramp, along and across the Fore River, then up Quincy Ave. to the Monatiquot River at Braintree’s Watson Park and Smith Beach. Most of it is crushed stone. The middle section is pavement.
910 Broad St, Weymouth, MA 02189, USA
Located in Jackson Square. Athletic fields with a 0.3-mile paved walking trail around the perimeter, and a short nature trail. Stroller-friendly. Directly adjacent to Stephen Rennie Herring Run Park, where a section of the Herring Run Brook/Back River herring run is visible.
Weymouth, MA 02188, USA
Town-owned playground and baseball field with 0.3-mile paved walking trail. Directly adjacent to Great Esker Park.
21 River St, Weymouth, MA 02191, USA
Public boat launch ramp on the Weymouth Back River, also known as the Weymouth Back River Ramp. Directly adjacent to North Weymouth’s George E. Lane Beach.
255 Water St, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
Beachfront playground with picnic tables, benches and a large grassy area. Small sandy beach, plus launch ramp for canoes and kayaks. Paved walking trail with direct link to North Plymouth Rail Trail. Seasonal features include restrooms, concessions stand, splash pad.
Grays Beach Rd, Kingston, MA 02364, USA
Town park and small beach with playground, athletic courts, paved walking loop, picnic area, and seasonal restrooms. Open to the public year-round. Resident ($15) and non-resident ($30) parking stickers required from April through October.
508 Beechwood St, Cohasset, MA 02025, USA
Town-owned park with baseball field, basketball court and small playground.
House Rock Rd, Weymouth, MA 02188, USA
Small park with hiking trail and impressively large freestanding boulders.
139 Thicket St, Weymouth, MA 02190, USA
Also known as Gifford Park, this small playground and athletic complex also offers access to the Great Pond Trail.
235 Pond St, Weymouth, MA 02190, USA
Baseball complex with small playground and access to the 1.1-mile Great Pond Trail.
Ralph Hamlin Jr Blvd, Abington, MA 02351, USA
Large well-shaded playground adjacent to school properties. A secluded woodland trail along the Shumatuscacant River leads from the playground to Mount Vernon Cemetery. There is also small fishing pond.
209 Lower Reed St, Rockland, MA 02370, USA
This small town park features a 0.25 asphalt track, playing fields and a playground.
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Town park with a playground, a 9-hole disc golf course, and at least a mile of nature trails, plus a swimming pond and athletic fields.
29 Marshall Ave #1, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Town-owned park with athletic courts, a small playground, and access for non-motorized boats and rowing shells to the Green Harbor River. In season, there is a small pier with floats directly on the river and an all-access launching ramp. Also accessible via the Harbor Walk.
123 Park Ave, Abington, MA 02351, USA
The “Crown Jewel” of Abington’s public parks. This historic 53-acre property was the location of Abolitionist meetings in the mid-1800s. Situated on the water, with both open and forested areas. Features include one mile of walking trails, plus swimming, fishing, ice skating, memorials, and a playground. Located on a pond-like section of the Shumatuscacant River. Small […]
141 Whitman Ave, Whitman, MA 02382, USA
This grassy 14-acre park designed by the Olmsted Brothers, features a pond with a water fountain, broad walking paths, numerous benches and memorials, plus athletic fields and a playground.
Marshfield Recreation Department, 900 Ferry St, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Former location of Coast Guard Communications Center, established in 1943 during World War II to transmit weather information and keep track of shipping along the Eastern Seaboard. The property is now home to the Marshfield Recreation Department and features a popular sledding hill, walking trails, volleyball, basketball and horseshoe courts, a playground and a picnic […]
68 River St, Norwell, MA 02061, USA
This 8-acre parcel of town-owned woodland in Norwell contains large multi-activity playground structures, short trails, and a sledding hill. There are separate play structures for 0-5 year olds and 5-12 year olds, plus 5500 square feet of poured-in-place rubber surfacing for safety. Adult supervision is required at all time. Gaffield Park is also one of […]
