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Gertrude Howes Playground

Details unconfirmedPark · Boston, MA
Right now

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
Entry fee
Free
Hours
City parks are generally open 6:00am-11:30pm daily (citywide default)
Managed by
Boston Parks and Recreation Department 617-635-4505 · Website

Getting 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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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (parking, accessibility-attempted). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-07-16.