A small, roughly 3-acre neighborhood field on Chestnut Street across from Ames Nowell State Park, with one multi-purpose soccer/softball field, a playground, and a small building used for Boy Scout meetings. The town notes it has limited parking and no safe alternate way to reach it, since it sits at a busy road intersection.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Dogs
Leashed dogs allowed under the town's animal control bylaw.
Accessibility
The town's 2026 land inventory lists ADA access as "No" for Laidler Field.
Ball Sports
Allowed Little League season, spring through summer
Managed by
Abington Park and Recreation Department
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On site
Shelter
Small building used for Boy Scout meetings and other functions.
Common questions
Where do I park at Laidler Field?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Laidler Field?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Laidler Field?
Leashed dogs allowed under the town's animal control bylaw.
Is Laidler Field wheelchair accessible?
The town's 2026 land inventory lists ADA access as "No" for Laidler Field.
What rules should I know at Laidler Field?
The field sits at the intersection of major roads with limited parking and no safe alternate access route, per the town's own planning document. Dogs must be leashed on Town of Abington public property.