A 1.8-acre Roxbury (Dudley Square/Moreland Street Historic District) playground founded in 1932, mixing passive lawn with a children's play area, sprinkler plaza, gazebo, benches, and picnic tables. Physically in Roxbury, not South End/Bay Village/Chinatown, despite being seeded into this research chunk.
What to expect
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Hours
City parks are generally open 6:00am-11:30pm daily (citywide default)
Managed by
Boston Parks and Recreation Department
617-635-4505 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
What's here
On site
Picnic area
Picnic tables and a gazebo on site
Drinking water
Sprinkler plaza (spray feature) · seasonal
Common questions
Is there an entry fee at Gertrude Howes Playground?
No, entry is free.
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