A remote south-shore park with two ballfields, a basketball court, and a sand-surfaced playground with older, non-accessible equipment. Every September it hosts the Nantucket Island Fair, but on an ordinary day it feels far from everything.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Dogs
Nantucket requires dogs to be leashed on all public property, including beaches, parks and sidewalks.
Accessibility
Limited: no paved paths between play components, sand surface, and no equipment designed for children with disabilities
Managed by
Town of Nantucket Parks & Recreation
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On site
Playground
Sand-surfaced playground aimed at older kids; no ADA-accessible play components and somewhat outdated equipment
Common questions
Is the playground accessible?
Not really; the surface is loose sand with no paths connecting the play structures, and the equipment predates current accessibility standards.
The Nantucket Island Fair takes over the fields every September, and the ballfields see regular use from an adult softball league on summer nights.
Where do I park at Tom Nevers Fields & Playground?
Free lot (free).
Can I bring my dog to Tom Nevers Fields & Playground?
Nantucket requires dogs to be leashed on all public property, including beaches, parks and sidewalks.
Is Tom Nevers Fields & Playground wheelchair accessible?
Limited: no paved paths between play components, sand surface, and no equipment designed for children with disabilities