Claxton Field is a Central Avenue athletic complex with two adult softball diamonds, a soccer field, and a batting cage, and it doubles as the main trailhead parking for the adjoining Needham Town Forest.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Dogs
Needham requires dogs to be leashed on all public property at all times, with Animal Control issuing citations for unleashed dogs. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Managed by
Needham Park & Recreation Department
781-455-7930 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Details unconfirmed
What's here
On site
Shade
Play area is all shaded
Picnic area
Picnic tables typically on the building deck
Trail Access
Connects directly into the Needham Town Forest
Not here
No drinking water
No water bubbler
Common questions
Where do I park at Claxton Field?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Claxton Field?
Not confirmed; check the town's page before you go.
Can I bring my dog to Claxton Field?
Needham requires dogs to be leashed on all public property at all times, with Animal Control issuing citations for unleashed dogs. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
What rules should I know at Claxton Field?
Alcohol and drugs are prohibited on site.