A town park on Upper Gardner Street with a small unfenced playground, a baseball field, and a soccer/lacrosse field across 5 acres, open dawn to dusk at no cost.
What to expect
Dogs
Hingham requires dogs to be leashed and under control whenever beyond the owner's property; Bare Cove Park allows off-leash walking only with a permit from the Town Clerk. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Hours
Hingham's parks and conservation land, including Bare Cove Park, are open dawn to dusk and closed overnight. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Accessibility
Described as ADA accessible.
Managed by
Hingham Recreation Department
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On site
Playground
Small, unfenced playground with swings, slides, ramps, a seesaw and climbing structures; rubber and wood-chip surfacing; shade umbrella provided.
Picnic area
Picnic tables and benches.
Sports Fields
Baseball field and soccer/lacrosse field, basketball court.
Common questions
Is Kress Field open today?
Kress Field is a public park in Hingham, MA. Posted hours: Hingham's parks and conservation land, including Bare Cove Park, are open dawn to dusk and closed overnight. That's the town default unless posted otherwise..
Is the playground fenced?
No, this is a small unfenced playground; the equipment is sited to keep distance from the roadway for safety.
Does the playground surface get hot?
The surface combines rubber matting and wood chips, and a shade umbrella is provided over part of the play area.
Where do I park at Kress Field?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Kress Field?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Kress Field?
Hingham requires dogs to be leashed and under control whenever beyond the owner's property; Bare Cove Park allows off-leash walking only with a permit from the Town Clerk. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Is Kress Field wheelchair accessible?
Described as ADA accessible.
What rules should I know at Kress Field?
Dogs must be leashed. No hunting.