A five-acre historic town common turned neighborhood park just off downtown Athol, on land donated in 1857. It has carried a new ADA-compliant playground with a rubber safety surface since mid-2026, replacing older equipment.
What to expect
Trails
Fish Park is a node on the town's Greenway Network of short intra-community walking and biking loops connecting to Alan E. Rich Environmental Park and Silver…
Dogs
A dog in any public place in Athol must be effectively restrained by a chain or leash strong enough to hold it, or be under the handler's immediate and effective voice control.
Accessibility
New playground surface and equipment installed to ADA standards as of 2026
Ball Sports
Allowed historically used by early Athol baseball and softball leagues into the 1960s
Managed by
Athol Department of Public Works
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On site
Playground
New playground completed mid-2026, ADA compliant, with a rubber surface designed to cushion falls
Common questions
Yes, the Department of Public Works finished installing a new ADA-compliant playground with a rubber safety surface in mid-2026.
Is there an entry fee at Fish Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Fish Park?
A dog in any public place in Athol must be effectively restrained by a chain or leash strong enough to hold it, or be under the handler's immediate and effective voice control.
Is Fish Park wheelchair accessible?
New playground surface and equipment installed to ADA standards as of 2026