A four-acre downtown green with a brick gazebo bandstand given by the Hayward family in 1917, criss-crossed by gas-lit walkways. It is Franklin's civic gathering spot for concerts, the farmers market, and holiday events, not a play-and-picnic park.
What to expect
Entry fee
Franklin charges no parking sticker at its public parks; its one swim spot, Chilson Beach at Beaver Pond, is free to residents who register for a mailed beach pass. No pass or permit required. checked Jul 24, 2026
Dogs
Franklin requires any dog in a public street or place to be restrained by a chain or leash no longer than eight feet; off-leash is allowed only within a designated municipal dog park. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs…
Accessibility
Paved interior walkways cross the common.
Managed by
Franklin Department of Public Works
WebsiteWhat's here
On site
Benches
Gazebo/bandstand and benches.
Common questions
What happens on the Common?
It hosts weekly summer concerts on the bandstand, a farmers market that runs from summer into late October, a Fourth of July celebration with rides and concessions, and the town's Memorial Day ceremony.
Is there an entry fee at Franklin Town Common?
Franklin charges no parking sticker at its public parks; its one swim spot, Chilson Beach at Beaver Pond, is free to residents who register for a mailed beach pass. No pass or permit required.
Can I bring my dog to Franklin Town Common?
Franklin requires any dog in a public street or place to be restrained by a chain or leash no longer than eight feet; off-leash is allowed only within a designated municipal dog park. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Is Franklin Town Common wheelchair accessible?
Paved interior walkways cross the common.