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
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 · WebsiteGetting 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.