Chatham's busiest sports complex, with two baseball fields, two soccer fields, a full skatepark, and a spacious dirt lot that rarely fills even with several games running. A 2024 rubber-surface playground with a paved ADA path made it fully accessible.
What to expect
Trails
Starting point for the Old Colony Rail Trail, a paved multi-use path running east to downtown Chatham and connecting to the Cape Cod Rail Trail in Harwich.
Dogs
Dogs must be leashed in Chatham's parks and beach areas; pick up after your dog.
Hours
Chatham parks close 10pm to 6am, and conservation lands are open a half hour before sunrise to a half hour after sunset.
Accessibility
2024 rubber-surface accessible playground with a paved ADA path connecting it to the main parking area.
Ball Sports
Allowed year-round, heaviest spring-fall
Managed by
Chatham Recreation & Beaches Division
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On site
Playground
New 2024 playground with a poured rubber surface for impact absorption and mobility access, plus a paved pathway to the main lot for full ADA compliance.
Picnic area
Picnic tables near the fields
Common questions
Yes, the dirt lot has two sides and room for hundreds of vehicles, so parking rarely runs short even when multiple games are underway.
Is the playground accessible?
Yes, the 2024 rebuild added a poured rubber surface and a paved path to the parking area specifically to bring the playground into full ADA compliance.
Is there an entry fee at Volunteer Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Volunteer Park?
Dogs must be leashed in Chatham's parks and beach areas; pick up after your dog.
Is Volunteer Park wheelchair accessible?
2024 rubber-surface accessible playground with a paved ADA path connecting it to the main parking area.