A roughly 29-acre town athletic complex with baseball, soccer and football fields, basketball and bocce courts, an ADA-compliant playground renovated in 2005, and a 46-bed community garden allocated by lottery.
What to expect
Entry fee
You don't need a pass for this spot; 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. 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. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Accessibility
ADA-compliant playground; exercise stations and courts on site.
Ball Sports
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Franklin Department of Public Works / Recreation Department
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On site
Playground
ADA-compliant playground with two structures, one for ages 5-12 and a smaller one for ages 2-5, including a glide board; renovated in 2005.
Restroom
Concession/bathroom building on site
Concessions
Concession facility on site.
Not here
No picnic area
Primary green space is athletic fields and the community garden.
Common questions
Can I get a community garden plot?
The park has 46 raised garden beds that are individually leased each season, with spots allocated by lottery and a seasonal fee charged to gardeners.
Is there an entry fee at King Street Memorial Park?
You don't need a pass for this spot; 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.
Can I bring my dog to King Street Memorial Park?
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. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Is King Street Memorial Park wheelchair accessible?
ADA-compliant playground; exercise stations and courts on site.