A large park spanning Brockton and Avon, used for walking, running, fishing and cycling, with a 60-foot fieldstone observation tower built in 1928 on Tower Hill overlooking Waldo Lake, Upper Porter's Pond and the municipal golf course. Swimming and skating are not permitted.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
Vehicles have one-way access through the park; the left side of the road is pedestrian-only, with various paved and unpaved foot trails.
Entry fee
None; free to enter
Dogs
Leashed dogs permitted on trails; must stay at least 25 ft from any athletic/recreation area per citywide park rule. Dogs are currently barred from the closed Waldo Lake/Porter Pond area due to avian flu.
Hours
Gates: 10am Mon-Fri, 12pm Sat/Sun/holidays; close at sunset daily. Main Oak St lot open dawn to dusk.
Managed by
Parks and Recreation Department
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On site
Observation Tower (Tower Hill)
A 60-foot fieldstone tower built in 1928; ninety steps lead to the observation deck. Open on days listed on the park's events page.
Common questions
Can I swim in Waldo Lake?
Swimming is banned park-wide, and part of Waldo Lake is currently closed off entirely as an avian flu precaution.
What is the tower on Tower Hill?
It's a 90-step fieldstone observation tower built in 1928 with views toward Boston's skyline on a clear day. It stays locked most of the year and only opens for climbing during the annual Towerfest event on Columbus Day weekend.
Are dogs allowed off leash?
No. The citywide park rules require a leash or chain no longer than six feet, and no dog may come within 25 feet of any recreation area.
Where do I park at D.W. Field Park?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at D.W. Field Park?
None; free to enter
Can I bring my dog to D.W. Field Park?
Leashed dogs permitted on trails; must stay at least 25 ft from any athletic/recreation area per citywide park rule. Dogs are currently barred from the closed Waldo Lake/Porter Pond area due to avian flu.
What rules should I know at D.W. Field Park?
Areas of Waldo Lake, Upper Porter Pond, Lower Porter Pond and the Gazebo area are closed to public entry due to positive avian flu test results; do not touch dead birds or approach/feed live ones. Swimming not permitted anywhere in the park. Ice skating not permitted.