A 2.38-acre schoolyard park next to the Mario Umana Academy on East Boston's Border Street, with a skateboard facility; the waterfront edge is the subject of an in-progress City coastal-resilience/park design project as of 2026.
What to expect
Dogs
Boston requires dogs to be leashed on a leash no longer than eight feet whenever they are off the owner's property, including in every city park, and kept under control at all times; the Public Garden bans dogs entirely. That's the…
Hours
Boston parks are closed to the public from 11:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. daily, apart from passing through, unless posted otherwise; Boston Common, the Public Garden, and the Commonwealth Avenue Mall run 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Posted hours at…
Managed by
Boston Public Schools / Boston Parks and Recreation Department; waterfront project led by the City's Office of Climate Resilience
617-635-4505 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is there an entry fee at Umana-Barnes School Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Umana-Barnes School Park?
Boston requires dogs to be leashed on a leash no longer than eight feet whenever they are off the owner's property, including in every city park, and kept under control at all times; the Public Garden bans dogs entirely. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.