Cricket Field is a historic open green on Hillside Avenue, originally a cricket pitch given to the town by mill owners in the 1930s, now used for youth soccer, lacrosse, a summer day program and winter sledding.
What to expect
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Dogs
Needham requires dogs to be leashed on all public property at all times, with Animal Control issuing citations for unleashed dogs.
Managed by
Needham Park & Recreation Department
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Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
What's here
On site
Field Grass
Two grass multi-purpose fields, referred to as Cricket 1 and Cricket 2.
Common questions
Why is it called Cricket Field if no one plays cricket there?
Mill owners William Carter and Frank Gorse maintained the site as a cricket pitch for workers into the 1930s before donating it to the town for general recreation; a 2011 tercentennial exhibition match briefly revived the sport there.
Is there an entry fee at Cricket Field?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Cricket Field?
Needham requires dogs to be leashed on all public property at all times, with Animal Control issuing citations for unleashed dogs.
What rules should I know at Cricket Field?
Needham Historical Commission has voted no alterations to the field, protecting it as a historic property.