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Harambee Park

Details unconfirmedPark · Boston, MA
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Harambee Park, formerly Frederick Law Olmsted's Franklin Field, is a 45-acre active-sports park on the Dorchester/Mattapan line, renamed in the early 1980s (Swahili for 'pull together'). A four-phase rebuild finished in spring 2025 added new soccer, lacrosse, football, and cricket fields plus a playground and basketball courts.

What to expect

Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Leash required (max 8 ft) per citywide rule
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 Harambee Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Harambee Park?
Leash required (max 8 ft) per citywide rule

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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 2026-09-13.