Owned By: Town of Marshfield
A fun and well-appointed 21st-century playground for younger and older children, located in Library Plaza, in Marshfield’s bustling town center. Fully fenced-in with rubber underfoot, plus a shade structure.
Features
A fenced-in, 21st century playground with a rubber surface and play areas for children ages 2-12. Swings, slides, tunnels, ladders, ramps, and numerous interconnected play structures, plus a climbing rock.
This land is within the region of the Massachuseuk (or Massachusett) Native American tribe.
Habitats and Wildlife
The playground is located in Library Plaza. It’s hard to tell from all the pavement, but the land here drains into the South River, which is located close-by — just across Ocean Street.
Historic Site: No
Park: Yes
Beach: No
Boat Launch: No
Lifeguards: No
Size: 10,000 square feet
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Parking: Ample on-site parking in Library Plaza
Cost: Free
Trail Difficulty: Easy
Facilities:
Covered picnic pavilion, playground for ages 2-12, trash receptacles, benches, water fountain. Restrooms are available in Ventress Memorial Library (during its regular business hours).
Dogs: No
Boat Ramp: No
ADA Access: Yes
Scenic Views: Yes
Waterbody/Watershed: South River watershed