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Walker Gordon Field

Details unconfirmedPark · Needham, MA · 174 Charles River Street
Right now

Walker-Gordon Field is a small neighborhood park beside Walker Pond with a youth baseball diamond, a half basketball court, and a passive waterside garden. A playground for children five and under sits next to the pond, where fishing is allowed.

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.
Fishing
Allowed
Managed by
Needham Park & Recreation Department 781-455-7930 · Website

What's here

On site

Playground
Designed for ages 5 and under; swings, a monkey-bar climber, and basketball access, next to Walker Pond
Drinking water
Water fountain on site
Picnic area
Picnic tables available

Not here

No restrooms
No restrooms on site
No shade
No shade structures
No grills

Worth knowing

  • A sign near the playground asks visitors not to feed the Canada geese that gather at Walker Pond.

Common questions

Can I fish at Walker Gordon Field?
Yes, fishing is permitted in Walker Pond next to the playground.
Where do I park at Walker Gordon Field?
Free lot (free).
Can I bring my dog to Walker Gordon 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 Walker Gordon Field?
Dogs must be leashed; fines are issued for off-leash dogs.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (hours, accessibility). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Sourced 2026-07-16. Official source. Updated 2026-11-06.