A large, well-used sports park behind the middle school with a full slate of courts and fields, plus the Brad Purcell Skateboard Park tucked into one corner. It reads as an active-recreation destination more than a quiet green space, busy with Little League and pickleball on weekends.
What to expect
Trails
Informal walking paths cross the park's ~29 open acres; not a marked trail system.
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Dogs
Covered by the town-wide leash bylaw (leashed at all times).
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. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Accessibility
The Brad Purcell Skateboard Park has a wheelchair-accessible entrance; accessibility of the rest of the park (paths, restrooms) is unconfirmed.
Ball Sports
Allowed year-round, Little League April-June
Managed by
Danvers Recreation Department
978-777-0001 ext. 3094 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
What's here
On site
Playground
Has a playground area in addition to the skate park and sports courts; fenced status not documented.
Common questions
Can I reserve a tennis or pickleball court?
No, the 3 lighted tennis courts (also lined for pickleball) run on a first-come, first-served basis and aren't bookable.
Yes, the Brad Purcell Skateboard Park sits inside Plains Park with a mini pipe, grind rails, a pyramid, and banked stairs; it's free and pads aren't required.
Is there an entry fee at Plains Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Plains Park?
Covered by the town-wide leash bylaw (leashed at all times).
Is Plains Park wheelchair accessible?
The Brad Purcell Skateboard Park has a wheelchair-accessible entrance; accessibility of the rest of the park (paths, restrooms) is unconfirmed.