A roughly 14-acre urban park originally built in 1910 for mill workers. It has a free splash pad on a rubberized surface, playgrounds for toddlers and older kids, baseball fields, a basketball court, a reclaimed sledding hill, and an accessible perimeter walking path.
What to expect
Dogs
Haverhill requires dogs off the owner's property to be held firmly on a leash no longer than six feet, bars them entirely from school grounds, and keeps them off the water and ice of conservation areas. Posted signs at the site take…
Hours
No person may loiter in any city park between 11:30pm and 6:00am (city ordinance)
Accessibility
Accessible perimeter walking path; park described as wheelchair accessible
Managed by
City of Haverhill Recreation Department
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On site
Playground
Two play structures, one for older children and one for toddlers, on a soft safety surface
Restroom
Chemical/portable restroom on site
Picnic area
Picnic tables shaded by umbrellas
Common questions
Is Swasey Field open today?
Swasey Field is a public park in Haverhill, MA. Posted hours: No person may loiter in any city park between 11:30pm and 6:00am (city ordinance).
What are the splash pad hours?
The splash pad generally runs daily from about noon to 6pm in summer. During heat waves the city has extended the hours to 8pm.
There is a small on-site lot, and it can fill up on busy summer days.
Where do I park at Swasey Field?
Free lot (Free).
Is there an entry fee at Swasey Field?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Swasey Field?
Haverhill requires dogs off the owner's property to be held firmly on a leash no longer than six feet, bars them entirely from school grounds, and keeps them off the water and ice of conservation areas. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Is Swasey Field wheelchair accessible?
Accessible perimeter walking path; park described as wheelchair accessible