Danforth Park is a 9.5-acre neighborhood park at Cottage and Danforth Streets with the Leisure Playground plus Little League baseball, softball, and half-court basketball, named for colonial official Thomas Danforth.
What to expect
Entry fee
None checked Jul 15, 2026
Dogs
Framingham requires dogs to be leashed at all times on all public property, on a leash no longer than 8 feet in parks, playgrounds, and athletic fields. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Hours
Dawn to dusk except where night lighting is available
Ball Sports
Allowed spring-fall league seasons
Managed by
Framingham Parks and Recreation
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On site
Playground
Leisure Playground on site; fencing/shade/accessibility not documented
Not here
No picnic area
No picnic shelter documented on the city page
Common questions
Yes, the Leisure Playground sits inside the park alongside the ballfields.
Is there an entry fee at Danforth Park?
None
Can I bring my dog to Danforth Park?
Framingham requires dogs to be leashed at all times on all public property, on a leash no longer than 8 feet in parks, playgrounds, and athletic fields. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.