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Penguin Park

Open to the publicPark · Andover, MAUpdated Sep 14, 2026
Right now

A 2-acre riverside park along the Shawsheen River with a toddlers' playground, a picnic area, and a community-built 'Andover Fairy Forest' of miniature fairy houses tucked in the woods behind the soccer field.

What to expect

Trails
An easy riverside walking path follows the Shawsheen River shore through the woods behind the park
Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Not published specifically for Penguin Park
Hours
Open access, no gate
Accessibility
Accessible path added in 2006; playground equipment is ADA compliant
Managed by
Andover Conservation Commission / Parks & Grounds 978-623-8780 · Website

What's here

On site

Playground
Toddlers' playground on site; the Town added an ADA-compliant path and ADA-compliant playground equipment in 2006
Picnic area

Common questions

Is Penguin Park open today?
Penguin Park is a public park in Andover, MA. Posted hours: Open access, no gate.
Is there an entry fee at Penguin Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Penguin Park?
Not published specifically for Penguin Park
Is Penguin Park wheelchair accessible?
Accessible path added in 2006; playground equipment is ADA compliant

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BetaDetails are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-09-14.