Ivan G. Smith Elementary was built as an outdoor-learning campus around protected wetlands, with a universally accessible playground, a sand-based natural-grass athletic field, outdoor classrooms, and a solar-optimized amphitheater.
What to expect
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Dogs
Danvers town bylaw prohibits dogs from being at large anywhere in town outside their owner's property, requiring a proper leash and immediate cleanup of waste in parks, playgrounds, beaches, and other public areas.
Hours
A Danvers by-law lets residents use town-owned land for recreation without a permit from half an hour before sunrise until half an hour after sunset.
Accessibility
The playground was purpose-built for universal accessibility; the wider grounds include outdoor classrooms and an amphitheater connected by paths, though the town hasn't published exact path-surface specs
Getting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
What's here
On site
Playground
A custom-designed, universally accessible playground built as part of the school's outdoor-classroom campus
Not here
No picnic area
grounds emphasize outdoor classrooms and a reconstructed athletic field rather than picnic amenities; not explicitly confirmed absent
Common questions
Is the playground accessible?
Yes, Smith Elementary's playground was custom-designed to be universally accessible as part of the school's outdoor-classroom campus.
Is there an entry fee at Ivan Smith School?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Ivan Smith School?
Danvers town bylaw prohibits dogs from being at large anywhere in town outside their owner's property, requiring a proper leash and immediate cleanup of waste in parks, playgrounds, beaches, and other public areas.
Is Ivan Smith School wheelchair accessible?
The playground was purpose-built for universal accessibility; the wider grounds include outdoor classrooms and an amphitheater connected by paths, though the town hasn't published exact path-surface specs