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Garvey Playground

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Garvey Playground, Boston, Massachusetts
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Right now

Garvey Playground is a 5.27-acre Neponset park rebuilt for $5.8 million in 2021 with an artificial turf field for baseball, lacrosse and flag football, a lit basketball and street-hockey court, and one of Boston's designated off-leash dog areas.

What to expect

Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Designated off-leash dog recreation space on-site
Hours
Citywide Boston park rule: open 6:00 a.m., close 11:30 p.m.
Managed by
Boston Parks and Recreation Department 617-635-4505 · Website

Common questions

Is there an entry fee at Garvey Playground?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Garvey Playground?
Designated off-leash dog recreation space on-site

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (accessibility-attempted). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-09-13.