A town-owned recreational and environmental resource area on Central Street in Byfield, east of the Parker River, officially the Central Street Recreational and Environmental Resource Area (CSRERA). Includes six grass fields (One, Two, Three, Four, 5A, 5B), a Field House with restrooms, and a basketball/all-purpose court also used for pickleball. Fields and court are open for public drop-in use without a permit; organized or regular group use requires a Recreation Committee permit and fee. The complex's Use of Facilities Guidelines were most recently approved by the Newbury Select Board on June 23, 2026, with a new fee schedule effective July 1, 2026, confirming it is currently open and operating.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot Free for general use; rentable for large events at $31-50/hr · unconfirmed
Dogs
No dogs are allowed on the playing field area. The exact original bylaw citation for this rule could not be relocated in either official facilities-guidelines PDF; carried at reduced confidence.
Hours
No general park/field gate hours posted. Field House restrooms follow a tentative spring/fall schedule: weekdays 2:00-7:00pm, weekends 8:00am-8:00pm, and are open during scheduled sporting events, practices, and games.
Ball Sports
Allowed spring-fall youth league seasons
Managed by
Newbury Recreation Department
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Playground
Not confirmed as a playground facility; primarily organized sports fields.
Restroom
Field House lavatory, open during scheduled sporting events, practices and games; a wheelchair-accessible outdoor portable unit may also be provided seasonally.
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No concessions
Not mentioned in either official facilities guideline document.
Common questions
Are dogs allowed at Central Street Fields?
No, dogs are not allowed on the playing field area.
Do I need a permit to use the fields?
No for casual drop-in use; a Recreation Committee permit and fee are only required for regular or organized group use, and permit holders get priority over drop-in users.
Are restrooms open year-round?
No, Field House restrooms follow a tentative spring/fall schedule and are otherwise only open during scheduled games and practices.
Where do I park at Manter Fields?
Free lot (Free for general use; rentable for large events at $31-50/hr).
Is there an entry fee at Manter Fields?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Manter Fields?
No dogs are allowed on the playing field area. The exact original bylaw citation for this rule could not be relocated in either official facilities-guidelines PDF; carried at reduced confidence.
What rules should I know at Manter Fields?
Fields/court closed during standing water, waterlogged or icy/snowy ground, or thunderstorms. No dogs on the playing field area. No tobacco, vaping, recreational marijuana, or illegal drugs. Alcohol only permitted with Newbury Select Board licensure.