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Sweetser Park

Details unconfirmedPark · Amherst, MA
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Sweetser Park is a small ornamental green in Amherst Center, donated to the town in 1902 by the children of banker Luke Sweetser. It's a quiet lawn-and-fountain spot rather than a playground or sports field, a block from the Town Common.

What to expect

Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Free
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 413-259-3333 · Website

Getting in

Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.

What's here

Not here

No picnic area
No playground documented at Sweetser Park.

Common questions

Is there a playground here?
No, Sweetser Park is a small ornamental lawn with a fountain and gathering space rather than a playground.
Is there an entry fee at Sweetser Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Sweetser 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.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (parking, accessibility). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-08-14.