Kendrick Park is a small downtown green at the north end of Amherst center, built out from a 1930 family trust and opened as town parkland in 2004. Mature shade trees ring a 2021 playground that draws downtown families, though the park has gone years without a public restroom.
What to expect
Dogs
Amherst prohibits any unleashed dog in a public park, playground, recreational field, school ground during school use, or the downtown business areas. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Hours
Amherst's town-owned parks post hours of dawn to dusk. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Managed by
Town of Amherst Department of Public Works / Parks Division
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On site
Playground
New playground installed 2021, west side of the park.
Restroom
Portland Loo unit planned near the angled parking on North Pleasant Street
Common questions
Is there a bathroom at Kendrick Park?
Not a permanent one as of early 2026. A single-occupancy, fully accessible Portland Loo restroom with a changing table was approved in December 2025 and was expected to go in that spring near the angled parking on North Pleasant Street.
There's angled on-street parking along North Pleasant Street next to the park; no dedicated lot.
Is there an entry fee at Kendrick Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Kendrick Park?
Amherst prohibits any unleashed dog in a public park, playground, recreational field, school ground during school use, or the downtown business areas. Posted signs at the site take precedence.