The competition fields behind Danvers High School, anchored by Morse Field at Dr. Deering Stadium. It functions as a school athletic complex first, so most of the grass and track time is booked for teams and permitted leagues rather than open casual use.
What to expect
Entry fee
Danvers does not sell an annual parking sticker for its town parks. It charges a small daily parking fee on weekends and holidays only, $2 for residents and $4 for non-residents, at facilities like Endicott Park. No parking sticker or… checked Jul 24, 2026
Dogs
Covered by the town-wide leash bylaw (leashed at all times, no posted off-leash area here).
Hours
No public gate hours are posted; use of the stadium and marked fields (soccer, lacrosse, football, baseball/softball) requires a Town field permit, and requests for Morse Stadium specifically go through the DHS Athletic Department.
Ball Sports
Allowed varies by school sports calendar
Managed by
Danvers Recreation Department (field permits); Danvers High School Athletics (team scheduling)
978-774-7133 · WebsiteCommon questions
Can the public use the track or fields?
Organized use of the marked fields and Morse Stadium runs through school teams and Town field permits rather than walk-up access, so casual visitors should expect scheduled games or practices most of the year.
Is there an entry fee at Danvers High School Athletic Fields?
Yes, Danvers does not sell an annual parking sticker for its town parks. It charges a small daily parking fee on weekends and holidays only, $2 for residents and $4 for non-residents, at facilities like Endicott Park. No parking sticker or…
Can I bring my dog to Danvers High School Athletic Fields?
Covered by the town-wide leash bylaw (leashed at all times, no posted off-leash area here).