The former Thornton W. Burgess Middle School on Wilbraham Road, closed as a school in 2023 and now run by the town as the TWB Gymnasium and Fields for youth basketball, soccer, and baseball. It sits across from the Hampden Country Club.
What to expect
Dogs
Hampden sets no leash requirement. A dog may go beyond its owner's property as long as it stays in sight and under voice command and does not trespass on residential property. Dogs training, working, hunting or guarding are excepted.…
Hours
No townwide park-hours ordinance; no site-specific gate hours posted for the fields or gym beyond scheduled programs.
Managed by
Hampden Parks & Recreation
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On site
Shelter
gymnasium, available for rental
Common questions
Is there an entry fee at Thornton Burgess Middle School?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Thornton Burgess Middle School?
Hampden sets no leash requirement. A dog may go beyond its owner's property as long as it stays in sight and under voice command and does not trespass on residential property. Dogs training, working, hunting or guarding are excepted. Posted signs at the site take precedence.